Wokeness: Authoritarianism in Disguise | Victor Davis Hanson |

Many have questioned the legitimacy of the social justice movement of the past few years, as it increasingly bears signs of tyranny rather than genuine compassion and concern. In this short, Victor Davis Hanson highlights some of the concerning similarities between wokeness and authoritarianism.
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.
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#SocialJustice #Wokeness #Authoritarianism
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[@yesduncanoverseas]

VDH is one of the few intellectuals that understands the importance of the West's cultural legacy, and not simply for the West alone, but for civilization in general. He is one of the few genuinely wise voices in the wilderness.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

And I would bet VDH doesn't even consider himself to be an intellectual.

[@normanzimmerman5029]

It is with the highest privilege that I say thank you. You, VDH and Peterson are my particular favorites. Your collective voices ring as clarion bells and I can only hope that more and more have ears to hear. So impressed with your collective restraint. I bias to the more ‘onry’. Immeasurable thanks.

[@zennow5073]

Just thinking the same thing about those you mentioned. Dont forget Thomas Sowell who is at the top of my list. Sadly Walter Williams passed away this year. Prager is another one who needs or deserves a bigger audience. While the older videos of Yuri Bezmenov and Robert Welch is a must watch to see where the west went wrong and ignored warnings decades ago.

[@brianmoran1196]

Have you seen VDH's 22 lecture series on western civilisation (on KZbin/american freedom alliance) ?....Also Andrew Roberts has some great lectures.

[@zennow5073]

@@brianmoran1196 yes re: VDH didnt know about Roberts. Recommended list on youtube. Klavan Shapiro Candace Owens David Horowitz History debunked Katie hopkins Pat Condell J birch society Quigley AB logan Belfield Jeff taylor Daughter of albion Liberal hivemind Michael Knowles Paul Joseph Watson Dr Steve Turley Akkad Daily HodgeTwins. Gutfeld on fox. Neil Oliver Sky news Australia. On china... china uncensored, koreanna jones, adv, iaowhy Expose the insane woke madness with humour Babylon bee JoeybToonz Awaiting Trumps new media outlet.

[@faza553]

If you set a high value on liberty, you must set a low value on everything else - Seneca

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Smiles greet the astute

[@mikey673442]

Intelligent conversation. A breath of fresh air.

[@carpetbomberoftruth491]

I can watch these two wise men talk all day.

[@Milestonemonger]

I was in Cairo in 2009 when Obama gave his "yes, we can" speech at Cairo University. He was treated like some sort of a god. He was in a prime position to make real change. Unfortunately, instead of encouraging personal responsibility, he recklessly promoted the idea of victimhood, which they eagerly soaked up. On January 2011, we were evacuated to nearby France. The Egyptians decided "yes, we can" and started a revolution.

[@FUToob]

Obama loved being "cool". End of Story.

[@JB-uv4hm]

Oh yes, the revolution was all Obama’s fault. You cupcakes are funny.

[@Rogerholberg]

@@JB-uv4hm Actually, not the revolution itself but the installation of the Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi to replace Hosni Mubarak was, indeed, the direct fault of Obama. After the revolution there was a difference over whether there should be "early" elections or "later" elections. As the Muslim Brotherhood was the only party in Egypt organized enough to participate in an early election, and would therefore undoubtedly win it, it sided on those calling for earlier elections. Had later elections been held, more opposition (to the MB) parties could have and would have participated. Of course, being slavishly devoted to the Muslim Brotherhood, the Obama administration sided with and pushed for having an early election with the anticipated result.

[@userumbleandgettr4freespee501]

This is why we have to invest in and support decentralization

[@michaela.abbott222]

In the USA, the 10th Amendment is the actual strength of the 50 United States. The reversal from where we’ve arrived will shock many, as they ‘believe’ in DC as the main source of ‘power’. It’s not.

[@michaela.abbott222]

@@109ejg Yes. No matter what country/nation that you are from. If your government is big enough to keep you supplied, they can also take it all away in a heartbeat. Self replenishment, not sustaining. Take care of you, your loved ones, build a network of community, no one can do it alone. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Likeminded souls that can enhance your new community.

[@jeanlloydbradberry9099]

TOTALITARIAN, NOT "AUTHORITATIVE/ authoritarian", which makes the tyrants sound like legitimate experts with "AUTHORITY"! PLEASE STOP using the enemy's self-descriptors and euphemisms to make them sound less tyrannical!

[@rogeralsop3479]

Both excellent men (and never featured on the BBC).

[@loganbalderston2444]

From NZ John, really enjoy your common sense, you probably should still be in parliament, also VDH has to be one of the sound minds in the world.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

We really enjoy NZ TV shows! I'm entranced with the scenery and my husband is considering NZ as a choice of escape if the U.S. gets crazy nuts.

[@brentritchie6199]

It just goes to show how invested in China the real big money boys are and there is nothing they will not do to protect their investment

[@paulwilson7622]

What Mr Hanson is saying is that incumbent politicians have been noted by their enemies, have been turned by enemy financial inducement

[@baxtronicxavier]

John Anderson for PM (of Great Britain)

[@rickalford732]

Good morning Humans, let's get to the point #eliminateglobalist

[@wynbrown7321]

Yes totally agree.

[@Greef246]

Talk about the camps

[@top6ear]

John , are you up for taking your country back from Dan and the jackboots? Good interview FYI.

[@FUToob]

I don't think he is. During recent vidcasts, he seems willing to use lots of words, but not much more.

[@roberteckert]

No, he isn’t. Too old and established

[@Allin7days]

Give it up. The world moves forward no matter what...

[@robotstobor3388]

reading some of the comments, it appears easier to believe that someone is all bad.

[@nancybartley4610]

I agree with you, robotstober3388. When commenters make nasty, ad hominem attacks instead of addressing and explaining why they support or object to a policy or statement (not statements taken out of context), they serve no constructive purpose. It serves no meaningful purpose to call names.

[@kroikye]

Most Important thing in Life here on Earth is to get Right with God, the Rest is Secondary. Please read the Gospel of John, it Explains who Jesus is and what He has done to Set Us Free from Our Sin. In Our Natural State we are Sinners and at Enmity with God, but through the Work of Jesus we can have a Relationship with God. Jesus took Our Rightful Punishment and Suffered and Died on the Cross, Resurrected on the Third Day and Defeated Death. All we have to do is Repent and Believe in Him and what He did with All Our Hearts and We are Forgiven. I was an Atheist for Most my Life so I Know this Might Sound Silly to you, but the Bible is Truth ; All the Correct Prophecy Proves it. Its the Word of God and it Also Shows How Jesus can Set us Free from Demonic Possession / Demonic Oppression. Demons Fear Jesus Christ, and Born Again Believers. Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life, No One comes to the Father but through Him. God bless

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

Prof Hanson "Trumps" Critical Race Theory AnyDay ! Lets begin Teaching our Kids VDH

[@mbm8404]

I need a bumpersticker that says “SMASH SOCIALISM!!!”

[@mbm8404]

Power to the individual!!!!

[@365clubcard]

Wrong... China not backing down.

[@judyirving7631]

Everything turned to custard as soon as OBUMA turned up with his boyfriend.

[@FUToob]

Hillary Lost 2016.

[@JB-uv4hm]

Everything VDH says his undermined by his support for one of the biggest charlatans in history.

[@michaelandrew964]

I’m listening, but I say again, Trump could never make me believe he respected anyone or anything.

[@paulscofield5444]

Try listening next time with your head not well-placed, if you get my drift.

[@andynixon2820]

I know Trump was heavily criticised but I think much of this was justified . It's wishful thinking to believe that he had great insight into world affairs and an overall plan - that's a superimposed view from an optimistic supporter .

[@scottkoenig6326]

I agree. But Andy, you must also agree that the bulk of our lovely Media gives Biden-Harris a break at every turn. The vast majority of our Media is little more than a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Is that about right?

[@pawelpap9]

We all understand this is your humble and misinformed opinion. Whatever Trump was missing in terms of great insight you obviously make up by your great insight into his stage of mind. Thank you!!!

[@1969cmp]

The Abraham Accords. More accountable spending from NATO partners. Get in Kim and Xi face.

[@andynixon2820]

@@scottkoenig6326 yes you're spot on as well . I know Trump had CNN on his side but most Media including all the social media companies were on a mission to get him . They would trash him at every opportunity and un fairly promote Biden and Hilary - despite these peoples obvious and terrible flaws . But even when this is considered trump is still cognitively lacking and driven by narcissism not a guiding vision .

[@andynixon2820]

@@pawelpap9I'm not sure that I'm miss informed , I'm just astounded that so many people had faith in Trump when he's so obviously lacking in presidential qualities. He's street smart but a twice bankrupt huckster that never wanted the responsibility of office but a platform for his ego . I'm sorry but he can only have appeal to naive people. I also have a similarly low opinion of the entire left so I'm not being partisan .

[@245194LAC]

It’s no secret that New York is one of the Jewish capitals of the world. The city alone is home to 1.1 million Jews, making it the largest Jewish community outside of Israel. It boasts the largest Jewish population of any world city, larger even than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem - combined! So, the reason for the American support of Israel is clear, There is no ambiguity here. Israel is the home of the Jewish population and is a small patch in the Middle East. With out American support it would disappear in a day. As to the American response to China, I am not sure how to look at this without taking into consideration China is spying on the U.S. constantly, stealing intellectual properties as well as manipulating dialogue on the campuses of the U.S. So, the U.S. is supposed to make nice with a country who is trying valiantly to undermine American democracy and way of life. How else are we supposed to treat them? Certainly not as trustworthy allies. Lastly, I cannot understand how anyone could support the Orange Menace in any way shape or form. VDH loses me here. Trump has proven himself to be, time and again, a mendacious criminal of the highest order and cannot be trusted.

[@isee7668]

The childish interpretation of Trump from those who've od'd on mainstream media.