Victor Davis Hanson | War in Ukraine

Regular contributor Victor Davis Hanson joins John to take stock of the many political, social and economic flashpoints currently occurring around the globe. He assesses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, pans the management of the US economy that has seen inflation soar, and unpacks his most recent book, 'The Dying Citizen', arguing that identity politics, big government, open borders and internationalism, among other factors, are eroding American citizenship and security.
Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He has been a commentator on contemporary politics for the National Review and The Washington Times and is currently the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
In addition to writing hundreds of articles, book reviews and newspaper editorials, Hanson is also the author of twenty-four books and hosts a regular podcast series, 'The Victor Davis Hanson Show'. Hanson was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 by President George W. Bush, and was a presidential appointee in 2007-08 on the American Battle Monuments Commission. His latest book, The Dying Citizen, was published in October 2021.
#Ukraine #Biden #Putin
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00:00 Introduction
02:56 Ukraine, Russia and Putin
08:56 European resilience
13:10 Ballooning energy prices
18:30 Biden’s growing list of problems
23:50 Is Europe beginning to take defence seriously?
31:55 The Chinese perspective
35:00 Ukraine, Taiwan and the fighting spirit
42:21 The Dying Citizen
49:19 ‘Global’ citizens
55:37 Elites & the declining middle class
1:02:05 Rogan, Shapiro & the ‘new wave’
1:14:10 Living in an ‘emocracy’
1:15:44 Trump’s Putin comments
1:19:00 Summing up our times
1:22:02 Conclusion
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[@vickigower8125]

I love Victor Davis Hanson. He's always so thoughtful and reasonable and speaks with such clarity . He's a true patriot.

[@waldemar9999]

I think he is a disgusting Trump adherent. His academic mantle is very thin!

[@therezabjorklund353]

This was 1 yr ago. It seems Putin is winning. He is decimating Ukraine with thousands of innocent deaths. Thousands of dead young Russian men also. What'll be of all this invasion and war??? The US is being demolished under this administration. I think all started falling apart under the senile Biden administration and all the bad destructive decisions he made.

[@tonim5924]

I'm not well educated so am very appreciative that Mr. Hanson speaks using terms and words I understand.

[@brendawilliams8062]

@@tonim5924I am with you. I 😂 lol , when I imagine the hippies with the left over yippies tripping out as elitist sing Ca. Dreaming

[@Lost_In_LA]

I never get enough of Victor Davis Hanson. Thank you.

[@siddrajput1029]

Me too. His podcast is great too.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

An hour a day is enough for me.

[@oldkoot5828]

Same here too.

[@seanddrds4drrs.fdffdxvb.4d42]

Clear, concise and honest. .VDH!.

[@petefalc]

He has three free podcasts a week . They are on the free “podcast app” in the App Store. It is a blue app with white writing .

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

VDH - pure gold. A voice of calm reason in a season of madness. A great exchange between Hanson and Anderson.

[@barbamundsen6083]

A voice of reason...Can never get enough of Victor Davis Hanson!

[@mikeflair6800]

In this most turbulent time in USA History, I need to hear Victor Davis Hanson daily, he puts things in great perspective and calms me down personally.

[@curtgomes]

I feel the same way. Thomas Sowell has the same effect...

[@jameslippincott7440]

Thomas Sowell’s common sense is fantastic.

[@curtgomes]

@@jameslippincott7440 His writings are incredibly full of insight and straight up facts that most people never get because of the constant propaganda being spewed in the media and elsewhere.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@curtgomes "In this most turbulent time in USA History," Have you ever opened and read a history book?

[@oldsalt8011]

I agree 100%. there are not many nights that I don't use him for a good bedtime story. All great listening and I don't need to look at the video - just like a podcast.

[@jstantongood5474]

One of my cultural heroes. VDH.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

One of my heroes.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

The USA has a MONROE DOCTRINE! Does anyone remember the Cuban Missile Crisis? Do you remember how you murdered Allende in Chile (1973)? How did you change governments in Guatemala (1954), Bolivia (1971), and Nicaragua (1990)? The size of Ukraine is similar to France, so it takes at least one week for the tanks to arrive.The campaign goes very well. The USA and the EU are funding neonazi groups in Ukraine, like the Right Sector. The Americans demand Putin accept a NATO Ukraine with nuclear missiles that can reach Moscow in a few minutes. Usual American propaganda. It's a DISGRACE to hear HANSON saying all this nonsense.

[@kmitchell9891]

@@kingpriapatius5832 Hey nice deflection to "what about America?" you did there, but we are talking about Russia invading Ukraine. I know I know, your gopnik boss wants you to spread misinformation. I get it, but it's really transparent when you cannot stay on topic.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

@@kmitchell9891 Do you have any arguments?

[@kmitchell9891]

@@kingpriapatius5832 I'll respond how you respond: What about Russians invasion of Afghanistan? Purely a land and resource grab with absolutely no other label for it. Russians are backing literal nazi militias within their own country and then turn around and call JEWISH people "nazis". "The campaign goes very well" 😭😭🤣🤣

[@topsyturvy1982]

The dearth of this type of conversation on mainstream is truly frightening. Thank you for making this conversation accessible on KZbin.

[@stevejones8233]

Thank you for a great interview. Thank you for allowing a conversation that doesn’t talk over each other allowing me digest their ideas.

[@arnaldobellucci9033]

It is a shame that Victor Davis Hanson is not that known and heard in the world.

[@saltburner2]

As with Thomas Sowell, the world does not want to hear the truth.

[@joshuap9580]

ive never heard his take on 1/6....which is strange as an american historian.

[@paddyhalligan28]

Yes only 10K views.

[@bkup1332]

@@joshuap9580 that's a good point.

[@rickp354]

We must share the true wisdom of Victor Davis Hanson with as many friends, family and acquaintances as possible! Americans would be advised to know these principles and the reasoning behind them

[@neymcdaniel7453]

VDH is so intelligent that I have a hard time (law school graduate here) understanding the point he’s making. But occasionally, he’ll bring it down to my level and the bits and pieces I manage to pick up are absolutely PRICELESS. Thank you Mr. Hanson for your contribution to mankind. It is deeply appreciated by me.

[@thomassimmons1950]

Retired pipefitter-welder here. Understood every bit of it. Not to criticize you personally, sir...but being a lawyer, you should bring suit against every institution that awarded you a degree... FUGGHEDABOUDIT!

[@neymcdaniel7453]

@@thomassimmons1950 Good afternoon Mr. Simmons. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment back to me, and you are exactly right. Thank you.

[@raymondfrye5017]

There is a way to understand Question and Answer by touching the Settings symbol and choosing video speed to 0.75x Regards

[@pubdub2]

I have admired Mr. Hanson for years now. I highly recommend his most recent book. It is not an easy read. Be prepared to study it carefully, take it in strides, and do not gloss over terms or situations which do not easily appear in your range of view. His message is critical to our survival as a nation as well as the world around us. I know of no other knowledgeable man with such a breadth of information at his disposal who yet chooses to present all that he delineates with such calm clarity and objectivity. He has an awareness of so many points of view that it's uncanny. Most of the time we encounter a man with a fount of knowledge who is all too eager to tell you which direction to take and that his conclusion is the best or most accurate one to adopt. Mr. Hanson is different. He is a true teacher. He is not a savior. He provides readers and thinkers with multiple senses of awareness and merely hopes that people make choices wisely.

[@mariehailey6738]

I could not have said it better!

[@ARod-br2ui]

Is an excellent book and proud to have it in my personal library.

[@jamesbarr2357]

John and Victor, thank you for a wonderful conversation.

[@davidbanner6230]

China is in no position to enter into a war of attrition against any strong country, for the reason that their 'One Child' policy has left them with an army of spoiled mummy's boys who will not want to risk leaving their parents childless? Also the women who have had to bare being denied children, will not sit back when the only children, they have been allowed, are brought home in body-bags? All they have left is bluff ...?

[@Christoph1888]

Always enjoy listening to Victor Hanson.

[@GameWatcher545]

his input is what I was waiting for indeed

[@kingpriapatius5832]

The USA has a MONROE DOCTRINE! Does anyone remember the Cuban Missile Crisis? Do you remember how you murdered Allende in Chile (1973)? How did you change governments in Guatemala (1954), Bolivia (1971), and Nicaragua (1990)? The size of Ukraine is similar to France, so it takes at least one week for the tanks to arrive.The campaign goes very well. The USA and the EU are funding neonazi groups in Ukraine, like the Right Sector. The Americans demand Putin accept a NATO Ukraine with nuclear missiles that can reach Moscow in a few minutes. Usual American propaganda. It's a DISGRACE to hear HANSON saying all this nonsense.

[@nikosantikythera2422]

I've always been a fan, but I think it's now time for him to retire. He's way off. Russia has a total right to defend its surrounding geography after months of reckless western threats.

[@parnpichate]

@@nikosantikythera2422 - To say its time to retire, that's being hyperbolic. His insights are always valued whether hes proven correct or not. You have a good point though and I tend to agree. Pretty sure this war happened because the western sphere of influence continued to push their will and threaten to make Ukraine a part of NATO when Russia clearly stated that it would not allow that.

[@davidbanner6230]

China is in no position to enter into a war of attrition against any strong country, for the reason that their 'One Child' policy has left them with an army of spoiled mummy's boys who will not want to risk leaving their parents childless? Also the women who have had to bare being denied children, will not sit back when the only children, they have been allowed, are brought home in body-bags? All they have left is bluff ...?

[@kenkeyes8148]

Two reasonable and sane men in conversation. It's such a rarity anymore.

[@kilmall2674]

Victor's knowledge of history, honest explanations & comparisons, are fascinating, and perfect !

[@wapiti3750]

He's great, but not perfect. He seems to think Messenia is in Italy but instead is located in Greece. Or, he could be simply mispronouncing Messina, which is in Italy.

[@philiprufus4427]

Many people of this mans generation and the generations before him had a similar knowledge of History. History was a compulsory subject at school for ten years or more. Equally many people read books,and television of the day had many documentary's. Only N A T O and The Pentagon had A NET.

[@chrishooge3442]

This didn't age well.

[@digitalnomad9985]

@@chrishooge3442 In what way? He said supplying the Ukrainians was the right thing to do even though he was worried they would be overrun. Since then the front has moved east on the whole. What has changed for the worse? It is true that for a while hopes for an early Ukrainian victory were kindled, but things are far more hopeful now than they were at the time of this video. From the standpoint of the time of this video to now, what has changed for the worse? Tucker Carlson?

[@chrishooge3442]

@@digitalnomad9985 He's changed his tune as Ukraine has resisted Russia for 2 years. Go back and watch his talks from before the invasion. He blames the West. He blames NATO expansion. He says Putin has not territorial ambitions. The one thing he gets right is Russian can't occupy Ukraine...that's been proven true. But he's flat wrong about Putin's territorial ambitions.

[@ericamulondo210]

I have high regard for Mr. Hanson and consider him a gift from God to humanity. Articulating complex world matters in a clear, interesting and fascinating manner. Huge appreciation for this channel. Thank you gentlemen.

[@alistairwentworth4665]

We have so many smart, informed, honest, articulated people in the free world, it is unfortunate we have so many bad politicians.

[@hermitthefrog8951]

It's too bad we have any politicians at all.

[@TrickyVickey]

It was not fortune that gave us this massive infiltration of a few million neo-nahzees in our government just like it was not up to fortune in Ukraine.

[@patricia7606]

@@TrickyVickey choice of words.. it is with their fortunes, these policies are enacted.

[@hermitthefrog8951]

@@patricia7606 - or rather it is with their policies that they come to their fortunes.

[@patricia7606]

@@hermitthefrog8951 I guess. All I know at this moment is I’ve lost contact w my loved ones in Kherson. Nothing since yesterday. War is an abomination.

[@k-9mantrailing324]

Find it strange that Australia is somehow considered a free western democracy in this discussion.

[@astroflyinsights]

Or the UK at this rate

[@pspears4741]

Ditto for Canada! Lol

[@yolandascholten2012]

Ditto from New Zealand!

[@ryand141]

Why? Forced clot shots?

[@eddiebaker3267]

And American elections actually reflect the will of the people.

[@bullram4986]

Victor David Hanson has a brilliant mind and an incredible ability to condense all points succinctly. He’s a national treasure.

[@TruthandTime]

I love Australia!

[@TruthandTime]

And I love Mr Hanson!

[@gillhall7590]

I meant to add, that this is a truly brilliant and astute gentleman, whose voice should be heard in every university in every Western country.

[@janet5820]

Couldn’t agree with you more

[@juliussanchez3249]

I think someone gave him a script to follow tonight ! Sometimes these pod cast host have to say contrary to what they feel and believe because we are at war with the CCP Cyberly ! and we are at war internally with these Globalist. in D.C. and the election stealer s and cern and sorro s and old Klaus Schwab etc.

[@juliussanchez3249]

Look back at all the people that were Trump adviser s for year s in W.H. Look how many were film writers movie maker s documentary makers. Next war- Xi in Taiwan destroying bio lab s also - real battle real people dying but sum n doesn't sound correctly right

[@donbudge6706]

Hardly...he is singing with the choir. Supply the Ukranians? What can go wrong?

[@alanaadams7440]

Biden has already sold us out to china

[@jonboy9912]

I look forward to these broadcasts because they are by a massive margin the most intelligent broadcast on current affairs on KZbin. VDH is lucid and to the point, so on point and understandable when he makes his view public. and John Anderson has the sense to keep quiet in the presence of such brilliance - he steers the boat but keeps out of the wind!

[@peterfrimas1539]

Victor Hanson is a legend. A national treasure for the USA. Ignore him at our peril

[@yodin9232]

This Canadian on exile in Ecuador loves him too!

[@chiarademayo6735]

I totally agree with you ! Mr. Hanson is inspiring and competent. Who is prepared to listen to him and give him credit all the Biden Administration should listen to him but they won't it should be clear to most of us why not? I am starting to lose faith I don't care for myself I am quite old but what about the young ones? I have 2 young grandchildren living in the US and I worry.... thanks God my son has no children here in Europe

[@victorcode2075]

I'd never heard of him before seeing him with John, and I'm blown away by his analysis.

[@patriciatoth7715]

VDH and Thomas Sowell are national treasures. A conversation with both men would be something!

[@kingpriapatius5832]

The USA has a MONROE DOCTRINE! Does anyone remember the Cuban Missile Crisis? Do you remember how you murdered Allende in Chile (1973)? How did you change governments in Guatemala (1954), Bolivia (1971), and Nicaragua (1990)? The size of Ukraine is similar to France, so it takes at least one week for the tanks to arrive.The campaign goes very well. The USA and the EU are funding neonazi groups in Ukraine, like the Right Sector. The Americans demand Putin accept a NATO Ukraine with nuclear missiles that can reach Moscow in a few minutes. Usual American propaganda. It's a DISGRACE to hear HANSON saying all this nonsense.

[@freeandcriticalthinker4431]

Some of the few shining beckons of reason and intelligence. A Great interview guys! Great job as usual John. Cheers

[@mercychoke4475]

VDH is one of the most intelligent and insightful people I've had the pleasure of listening to, possibly, EVER in my life..! I scour the internet for content from him and have read all the books I can find by him. What he has to say, and the measured and thoughtful way in which he says it, is likely more important in this country now , than probably ever before... IF that is even possible. God Bless this man. 🙏👣🤲 🧐

[@alejandroq3454]

An enlightening dialogue with two intelligent men of goodwill. Thank you!

[@svetlana7904]

Good will to dominate the world, ha ha ha... the world needs a new world order... enough from ignorant deplorables...

[@jamesgroenewald7094]

I have this question - in Putin's speech justifying his bellicose stance towards NATO and the West before the invasion, he lists a number of NATO involvements in regime changes from Libya through to Iraq, etc. as well as the Maiden Revolution (regime change?) and Western Partners' unwillingness to insist on Ukraine implementing the Minsk agreements, what could the West have done differently to avoid this situation where Ukraine and its people become the expendable pawns in which a fight between fatcats (sic) in Brussels on the one side and Moscow on the other is settled?

[@mollynash2597]

Could Germany and France put pressure on Ukraine to start implementing the Minsk agreemen? I feel like Zelensky just was going to keep ignoring the Minsk agreement because he thought the EU has his back

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

@@mollynash2597 Zelensky is a Zionist puppet determinant to ruin Ukraine

[@sergeshmash2171]

They could have reassured Russia that they would not allow Ukraine into NATO (who had 9 countries in 1998 and 23 at the present...all pointing their missiles at Russia). Instead the US paid for a facilitated a coup d'état against a democratically elected, friendly to Russia government.

[@sanniepstein4835]

@@user-vr6io5xb9e What on earth does zionism have to do with this?

[@dwwolf4636]

@@sanniepstein4835 Any can and will be Reductio Ad Absurdum to Either Nazis or Jews. In this its both because Zelensky is a Jewish Nazi.

[@aislaportland5555]

A joy to listen to, balanced. Thoughtful and humane, and therefore will have a great effect on all of us . Thanks gentlemen.

[@oscarvi3232]

An absolute pleasure to listen to both of these gentlemen.

[@MittyNuke1]

As the world gets crazier, the voices of reason become more powerful. It’s great to see these wise men sharing their knowledge for free with anyone who wants to hear it. VDH is great and I’m happy to see more of John Anderson as his podcast grows. I think these long discussions are a great way to see who’s real and who is posturing, as has been said many times before. Thank you both for sharing your time and knowledge!

[@fredthompson6285]

Very interesting person to listen to I'm glad during my surfing the programs m glad I found something interesting to listen to.

[@65TossTrap]

Dr. Hanson would never permit an adversary on our southern border. So why should Putin?

[@williamdimich5217]

!8@@fredthompson6285

[@bwoodward9564]

Zelinsky is a puppet for neo nazis. Jimmy Dore.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

The USA has a MONROE DOCTRINE! Does anyone remember the Cuban Missile Crisis? Do you remember how you murdered Allende in Chile (1973)? How did you change governments in Guatemala (1954), Bolivia (1971), and Nicaragua (1990)? The size of Ukraine is similar to France, so it takes at least one week for the tanks to arrive.The campaign goes very well. The USA and the EU are funding neonazi groups in Ukraine, like the Right Sector. The Americans demand Putin accept a NATO Ukraine with nuclear missiles that can reach Moscow in a few minutes. Usual American propaganda. It's a DISGRACE to hear HANSON saying all this nonsense.

[@stefangriesel3562]

If only all our media were so insightful and sincere. Thank you!

[@pspears4741]

Propaganda seems to be very prevalent in the west as well.

[@johnkelly7187]

"Our media" includes more righteous sources than two-bit publishers of Hanson.

[@hederahelix622]

Victor Davis Hanson wrote a book called The Case for Trump He should never live that down

[@dal8963]

@hederahelix622 did you acually read it as it makes a very good case for Trump. You are ignorant at best and likely foolish on the matter.

[@heyguy9282]

@@hederahelix622 Not wone word of remorse here. In fact he spoke supportive of Trump in this interview. Just saying.

[@davidyoung8576]

I've been wondering what Victor Davis Hanson's take on the Ukraine mess would be and came across this interview and was very impressed with his analysis, which goes far beyond the Russia/Ukraine disaster. It's so much more comprehensive than anything I've seen from anyone else it's very educational on many levels and more topics than I have seen anywhere else. Incredibly impressive. I wish it were more well known.

[@moms.gardenia]

Hanson is brilliant and breaks it down with out losing interest

[@dlpogge]

This interviewer is great! He sets the stage with a thoughtful question, then lets the interviewee speak and fully develop his thoughts. I wish we had more of this.

[@Ariannaishun]

He was a leading politician, even lead the "conservative" party at one stage ...it is probably his integrity that contributed to his foreshortened political career.

[@michaellongridge1523]

We only get this type of interview when in such times!.

[@JohnAndersonConversations]

Thank you for your support!

[@AbirTarafdar]

He presents splendidly in that suit too if I may add

[@therealpvc2541]

He ain’t just an interviewer. He’s the former deputy prime minister of Australia, the right honourable John Anderson.

[@bobbyleverton1924]

Such a brilliant conversation. This is what the world needs - more please! 👍

[@Federico1685]

Hanson's knowledge and wisdom are always impressive. He has this special capacity for discovering hints in the popular culture - empirical evidence - that support his intuitive analysis. The bit about the stereotypical russian villain in Hollywood movies, and the way by which the chinese were able to profit from the woke agenda, are great examples. His noticing also of the subtle shift in posture by China is something that the vast majority of pundits have not taken notice of.

[@scuderiaveloce7798]

What an extraordinary session with Victor Davis Hanson. So much wisdom and insight, informed by history which we continue to ignore - we don't teach it, we don't refer to it, and consequently we don't learn from it... so we repeat it. I just wish, as an Australian that John Anderson would run again for Federal Parliament. This country desperately needs people of calibre who can bring civil, intelligent, wise and experienced dialogue to debate on policy, on the future of democracy and the direction Australia needs to go in. Ukraine has woken the conscience of the world but I wonder, as Niall Ferguson said in another interview with John Anderson, will the West's 'attention deficit disorder' kick in and in three months from now we've moved on from Ukraine and the lessons there, will Germany ramp up its spending on NATO. The West has weakened itself and Conservatism has become a dirty word. Not a good outlook. But thank you John Anderson for flying the flag. These interviews as so valuable.

[@rubylthomson838]

Thank you John. You ask the questions that we all want answered.

[@joyceplattner7679]

You both have been so dignified in this discussion, I found it extremely calming & glad to see good & descent men who understand where we the people stand, we were angry but are now determined to save our country…thank you both. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@curtgomes]

Right on Joyce!

[@markmulfinger]

Love the Jeffersonian ideal that is Victor Davis Hanson. He is both a farmer and an Intellectual who values his heritage.

[@shippys2043]

Yes, nostalgically refreshing.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

@@markmulfinger - I kind of grew up with that. My dad was the agrarian and my mom was the intellectual!

[@alanaadams7440]

And God help us

[@janetbaker3616]

So knowledgeable! He looks down through history and sees comparisons to current events. Really thinks issues through, unlike this administration. I also admired his respect for and honoring of his ancestors.

[@nzAndy]

good interview John, lets hope more people like yourself get into politics everywhere

[@TheMichaelMove]

Whenever I want an articulate description of what I think I listen to Hanson. Guy is brilliant.

[@Thomas...191]

Careful of listening to too many people who describe what you think. The technical term for that is a echo chamber.

[@baddad18]

So you're saying that your thinking is brilliant - well isn't that special.

[@TheMichaelMove]

@@baddad18 I see your point but that’s not what I meant. He is able to articulate points I haven’t been able to fully process.

[@TheMichaelMove]

@@Thomas...191 see below. That’s not what I was trying to communicate

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

@@TheMichaelMove - It's best to just ignore the sophomores amongst us.

[@staffanscherloff4596]

I never heard Victor Davis Hanson before, but I have obviously missed a lot…

[@AroundSun]

His ww2 lectures, audiobooks, and presentations are amazing. His trump discussions, interviews, and lectures are great too. So much insight

[@donnaalbrit4125]

He’s brilliant

[@garethleitner9547]

Dr. Hanson is a national treasure. Always a pleasure to listen to him.

[@taofledermaus]

Captivating!

[@mikegalvin9801]

Long a VDH fan since I first read his book on Athens and Sparta but I am truly impressed by Mr Anderson. An intelligent, articulate, deeply thoughtful person and wait - he's a politician! Not fair Australians got this as Deputy PM and we get as VP - Kamala.

[@peterjackson7473]

we've got plenty of other losers comparable to camela, if it makes you feel better. lol.

[@torceridaho]

Brilliant conversation. Thank you, John and Victor

[@johnday1172]

Brilliant analysis by Mr. Hanson. I really hope that the West is listening seriously and wakes up to this crises.

[@josephmerritt1411]

Another outstanding session from two learned professionals. My greatest fear is that the failure of the public school system to educate students about civics will become our undoing. I am encouraged that the refugees entering the country have experience with what doesn't work and know the difference along with parents getting involved with education and pushing back on the hateful indoctrination and propaganda that is being taught.

[@suesquez]

A valid fear. And your being encouraged should be tempered with the chilling fact that the Obiden administration abruptly halted the flow of immigrants and refugees from Cuba and Venezuela (because those people know first hand the painful failings of Socialism and were seeking to escape it), while continuing to encourage the flow of what they perceive to be next generation of Socialist "voters" from other central and south American countries. The first group wants to come here to escape the yoke of totalitarianism, the second wants to come here for free stuff.

[@davidbanner6230]

China is in no position to enter into a war of attrition against any strong country, for the reason that their 'One Child' policy has left them with an army of spoiled mummy's boys who will not want to risk leaving their parents childless? Also the women who have had to bare being denied children, will not sit back when the only children, they have been allowed, are brought home in body-bags? All they have left is bluff ...?

[@danielhagan921]

That's right, Joe. Best thing might be to try to change the schools as Virginia is trying. If people can do it, consider having the kids in private school as the publics have a lot of toxic effects on them.

[@buergerdoc]

Isn't it amazing how the words of intellect from people who are not driven by ego land on the ear of those of us who are starving for common sense.

[@birdyla6938]

Yes.

[@timford3599]

What a beautiful way to sum up the attraction (IMO) to VDH. Thank you @Bill Buerger!

[@marion4549]

I feel like I'm sitting down to a fine meal when I listen to you two gentlemen talk. Great stuff!

[@cybco]

And a fine wine

[@AbirTarafdar]

That’s a great way to feel ❤️

[@gordeauxd]

VDH makes me want to puke.

[@cybco]

@@gordeauxd Why? He seems logical and knowledgeable.

[@gordeauxd]

@@cybco Maybe to the misinformed.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

An excellent interview. Informative and educational. Thank you. Hopefully people will listen and then think about activities and changes, many of which are not legal.

[@trevormoffat4054]

Well done John, always great to see VDH on your show.

[@kirkericsson7088]

Awesome conversation between John and Victor. I hope many will take time to watch or listen. Thank you

[@jeffreylynn3525]

I have too much respect for Dr. Hanson and the former deputy PM to refer to either by their first names but I agree they offer an awesome conversation.

[@jiwany]

You really need to get on John Meirsheimer for his realistic approach.

[@thewealthofnations4827]

Great Book from Mr. Hanson so far. One example of eroding divide between resident and citizen in Australia is the constant clammering by New Zealand citizens for benefits and welfare. We have a special relationship Kiwis and Australians but barriers should be removed towards citizenship for Kiwis instead of the clawing for benefits. One example is the opening of student loans to NZ citizens. The nest arrangement for Australia is that Kiwis come and work and live in peace but for those who's Australian dream does not pan out the Australian government is not responsible for propping them up with welfare.

[@Ostocco]

Thank you for your podcasts. Been following you since your first talk with Jordan Peterson. Love your practical common-sense approach, and especially in today's podcast with Victor Davis Hanson that goes from the practical to sublime common sense. :)

[@JohnAndersonConversations]

Thank you for the support!

[@sergeant64]

@@JohnAndersonConversations Not sure why everybody claims that his war is a total surprise. Putin said that he would start a ware if: Ukraine joined NATO (was invited in June 2021) and if negotiations stopped (in late 2021 Ukraine withdraw from negotiations). However, this time of the year is the worst (mud in all forms). Russia will probably take the eastern part of Ukraine. EU will have a food scare as much of the food comes from Russia or Ukraine. People in Africa can not afford food and start to starve... yeas its a perfect storm. Please take notes: NATO will only defend members that can defend themselves. So the Baltic states are on their own. They should invest like 5-10% of their state budget but invest less than 3%.. not worth dying for...

[@davidbanner6230]

China is in no position to enter into a war of attrition against any strong country, for the reason that their 'One Child' policy has left them with an army of spoiled mummy's boys who will not want to risk leaving their parents childless? Also the women who have had to bare being denied children, will not sit back when the only children, they have been allowed, are brought home in body-bags? All they have left is bluff ...?

[@karifredrikson8492]

Thank you, Sincerely for presenting this. As a passionate Patriot of the US, I grieve & pray for my Country. The Trajectory, appears scary.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

The USA has a MONROE DOCTRINE! Does anyone remember the Cuban Missile Crisis? Do you remember how you murdered Allende in Chile (1973)? How did you change governments in Guatemala (1954), Bolivia (1971), and Nicaragua (1990)? The size of Ukraine is similar to France, so it takes at least one week for the tanks to arrive.The campaign goes very well. The USA and the EU are funding neonazi groups in Ukraine, like the Right Sector. The Americans demand Putin accept a NATO Ukraine with nuclear missiles that can reach Moscow in a few minutes. Usual American propaganda. It's a DISGRACE to hear HANSON saying all this nonsense.

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

@@kingpriapatius5832 What a bunch of nonsense. Were you handed that on a piece of paper or do you have it ready to copy and paste? I love it when people try to legitimize actions by pointing to the actions of others. There's a difference between 2022 and the midst of the Cold War, and the Monroe Doctrine had to do with every European country in 1823. That's 200 years in case you have problems with math. Is there a "Putin Doctrine" that says not even Ukraine's neighbors are allowed to send them weapons to defend themselves? Poland and Hungary aren't allowed to get involved? Boris Johnson is one of the biggest critics of Russia and the UK isn't part of the EU anymore.

[@nulltheworm]

Israel is finding so-called Neo-Nazi groups in Ukraine.

[@patrickcooper7629]

@@JeepersCreepers2013 The invasion of Iraq and George W Bush inspired Putin clearly. That's recent. The fact that USA covers up their aggression to make them look more civilized ostensibly does not ultimately subtract from our dark past and present.

[@heyguy9282]

Kari, we all should be worried about our country's present circumstances! You have a lot of company for that.

[@gloriawilliams3777]

I appreciate these insightful conversations. If we conservative Americans don’t stand up for our Culture and let our fellow Americans know the truth about what is truly happening to our society then we may lose our ways of life.

[@francoonoorto9974]

Thank you for the level of articulate discussion, Awesome conversation between John and Victor.

[@glenngordon2792]

Wonderful interview. Very educational.

[@mrtricepsmrtriceps5860]

Brilliant minds unpacking insane times. Outstanding.

[@franzneubauer6877]

More like repeating western propaganda and trying to get as many Ukrainians killed as possible.

[@johnnysprocketz]

insane times? lol the most mundane in human history

[@cooldudecs]

@@johnnysprocketz I’ll say it again. It wasn’t just americas navy but many world powers have nukes thus negating the effect of conventional war

[@alanab9674]

@@franzneubauer6877 Don't confuse citizens with politicians & MSM.

[@taraswertelecki9886]

@@franzneubauer6877 Exactly what the genocidal and tyrannical Small Hats like Zelenskyy want.

[@patriciakimball8150]

Love you guys-you are the best! What a treat to hear you both at once.

[@haldorasgirson9463]

Excellent discussion. I really felt like my experiences this last two years are not being gaslighted any more.

[@timothyh7053]

I see VDH...I click...and my work day immediately becomes more intellectually stimulating.

[@christinawheeler1253]

Much appreciation for sharing this brilliant Conversation with Us, John. Victor Hanson is beacon of hope and an national treasure.

[@christyvanbrunt729]

I love John Anderson as an interviewer, an intellect, moral man, and a friend to America.

[@user-st4mz2es4i]

Well Done, Gentlemen! It has been an inspirational pleasure to be in your audience.

[@glenndicus]

I’d like to hear Victor’s opinion regarding the parallels between the “Dying Citizen” here in the states and the Russian Ukrainian citizens as they have struggled with similarly destructive policies. Like, for instance, enacted policies aimed at the removal of the Russian language from the public sphere while importing and promoting the English language.

[@ge12mma345ge12]

I don’t think that was Putin’s intention. The Minsk agreement has never been ratified. Putin didn’t want NATO right around Russia’s borders. If only the west had listened. But they chose not to.

[@patricia7606]

Ukraine has their own language. Never before, but now within this WAR, Ukrainians who speak Russian, nearly half the country, are being singled out. I’d like to know who, with the monumental donations to help Ukrainian people, is in charge of distributing this $ n accountability for it.

[@laurathomas6416]

Listen at about 47 minutes

[@gastronomist]

@Glenn Lee Dicus - There does seem to be a contradiction in Ukraine's recent policies. They nationalistic but mostly when it comes to keeping out Russian influence while at the same time assimilating themselves to Western culture.

[@glenndicus]

@@gastronomist DO you see that as a minor, medium or major problem?

[@Emslander]

I wonder why an intelligent and conservative thinker like VDH won’t just take Putin at face value. How does Hanson know that Putin is “shocked, puzzled and confused” about anything.

[@jray1429]

Kent, I do have to agree with you - He may have more info than he says here, but no one what’s truly in depths of the heart of man - Foreign relations is a chess game, although Hanson is very good at it, it’s still chess none the less

[@sargonofakad]

Great discussion! I'm proud to listen to you both.

[@davidbrum8300]

Victor Davis Hanson is probably the smartest person explaining politics I've listened to.

[@mitchelloates9406]

On Germany's response - I've seen very few people comment on the inherent irony of it - that for the first time in well over a century, Germany announced that it's rebuilding and expanding it's military, and the whole of Europe didn't react with a sense of dread and a collective moan of "Oh God, not again" - but instead with what seems to be approval and a collective sigh of relief.

[@George-vf7ss]

Only group on the continent that can really fight. That's if it hasn't been bred out of them in the last 30 years. We shall see.

[@newcjon]

There’s only one thing more frightening than a militarized expansionist Germany, and that’s a weak nation at the centre of a declining Europe.

[@DavidNotSolomon]

​@@newcjon Can you imagine how it would be possible to have a strong nation at the centre of a declining Europe?

[@mikev4621]

"well over a century" ?

[@bcmchozeh]

Its called SLEEPWALKING.

[@bigtankmb]

Victor Hanson has a remarkable ability to compress time and make connections between our current times to the challenges the acients experienced in their democracies. I don't agree w/ his pro-Trump stance, but I'm hardpressed to disagree with his other views about the West's decline, decadence, smugness, etc. We need more voices like his and conversations like this one to continue to advocate sanity.

[@gastronomist]

I think Trump is everything that the Left elitists hate. He's not all that well educated and he's ineloquent in his speech. He's too much like the average laborer such as the truckers in Canada who Trudeau and the rest look down their noses at. These leftists are like the aristocrats of old that thought that anyone who works with their hands is member of the unwashed masses.

[@prycelessly]

Your conversations with VDH are among your best, always! The most insightful, truthful, interesting, accurate evaluations. Honesty with integrity - Keep it coming! Thx!

[@admaioremdeiglorium]

Outstanding discussion, combining chilling warnings with hopeful prescriptions.

[@janemackenzie6061]

Thank you for your conversation today, Victor Davis Hanson and John Anderson. Always appreciated !!

[@falldog9]

Thank you so much. Was so happy to open KZbin tonight and find this new episode. Your programme is outstanding.

[@josa9902]

I like these conversations. Reinforces my hope for a free humanity.

[@braysanborn6000]

A Great man Professor Hanson, he's the kind of man that should be in a leadership role in America. Much Respect !!!

[@rehab5355]

I'm sure he would turn it down! never-the-less...we now know more about the Newest New Deleo the elites' have in mind.

[@credenza1]

VDH is wrong to characterize Russia as "despised". Some gullible people may have adopted the ignorant attitudes served up to them by the media, but in general Russia is perceived as a nation with gravitas, a deep and profound history and a tenacity which makes the effete nations of the rest of the Western world pale by comparison.

[@gastronomist]

There has been a fairly long history of hating and demonizing Russia. Fortunately, there have been attempts to humanize Russia and to distinguish between the Russian people and its government.

[@kmitchell9891]

Who was Peter the Great to Russia? Oh boy don't tell me he was so popular for "Westernizing Russia"..... Oh man that makes you look silly.....

[@josephchase3240]

HE CAN GET HIS POINT ACROSS , HE IS A MAN THAT A COMMON NEEDS TO HEAR , long live the San Joaquin Valley

[@markhope4993]

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[@heyguy9282]

Yes, here is the best thing it ever produced, not to knock all the other great things.

[@6663000]

Victor Davis Hanson is the wisest man in the world. Always excited to hear a new conversation between him and the brilliant John Anderson.

[@BusinessAustralian]

Thank you. As always Mr Anderson, an enlightening presentation.

[@sarahabraham368]

Love to hear you two gentlemen talk. Some of the most intelligent conversation on the web.

[@kimberleygirl7533]

I loved the speech by the Kenyan in the UN. Really impressive. Unfortunately the authoritarianism goes much further than two countries, as exposed by Trudeau in Canada, and the Australian management of the epidemic.

[@credenza1]

Yes. The growing authoritarianism of supposedly democratic governments, and the casual attitude to Human Rights, renders the outrage by the West somewhat hypocritical. Trudeau is a particularly nauseating example.

[@seanmoran2743]

I thought it was Utopian in nature 🤷‍♂️

[@mariociaramellano7509]

Gentlemen, Thank you both! Owe you the clarity and learning of being in your virtual presence.

[@dormoisjean-pierre1436]

Why doesn't my own country (France) have one single politician of John Anderson's calibre? As for VDH I reckon he is the greatest intellectual of our times.

[@sarahwilliams3176]

Brilliant !! And so inspiring ! Gentlemen I salute you both and thank you for giving me hope when I was losing it by the day. 🙏

[@RammYou2]

I was buoyed by hope with VDH's comments. It this great thinker sees hope, I am all the more happy about it.

[@heyguy9282]

Yes, that's SO key for many of us. We need sound leadership and we have no chance to have that for a while.

[@cynthiaberardi9573]

Victor Davis Hanson is a national treasure. This interview was riveting and I will be reading his latest book.

[@luciharper4027]

Prof. Hanson is spot on. I could watch him all day. All truth.

[@goodoldschool898]

Victor gives us a "taste" of human grace every time he talks. Thanks Vic!

[@lordofbulls]

Always a pleasure to listen to these gentlemen! Thanks for doing this John!

[@cooldudecs]

America needs to sit back and watch . We need to pay our debts and restructure our economy

[@CricketsMa]

Outstanding conversation, gentlemen! Thank you.

[@nickosc88]

Finally , two educated and competent adults talking about the most important issues in the world. God bless you both and God bless president trump

[@purdyday2195]

Finally, a voice of reason in this madness!

[@erpollock]

It is such a pleasure to listen to VDH bringing in historical parallels. We can only understand the present with a perspective of the past.

[@denisehayes8577]

Mom

[@gutsfinky]

This is why the study of history is so important and why I get so angry that it is lately being displaced by other subjects, usually STEM.

[@svetlana7904]

Better stop listening to him and watch news, Russia is winning the war, a new world order is approaching...

[@austinbourke9292]

Nobody has such an understanding of whats going on the this man. He is brilliant

[@nmr6988]

Listening to Dr. Hanson makes me feel better AND worse. Better, because it's good to truly understand how things stand. Worse, because how they stand is just plain terrible.

[@bpo6955]

Phenomenal interview. Thank you. To all: Read Hanson’s book. It’s very helpful and thoroughly researched