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Posted on 06/17/2024 3:30:23 AM PDT by SaveFerris
Are America’s cultural institutions in decline? In this insightful interview, Victor Davis Hanson explores how the left's dominance in Hollywood, professional sports, and media has led to significant disengagement from the public. With NBA ratings at record lows and Hollywood relying on Chinese markets, Americans are opting out of what they perceive as a socialist-dominated culture, creating a "monastery of the mind."
Hanson discusses the broader implications of this shift, noting that traditional cultural monopolies are crumbling as people reject network news, blockbuster movies, and even major sports events. This disengagement poses a dilemma for the left, which has leveraged these platforms for social and political influence.
Hanson also delves into the Democratic Party’s internal conflicts, highlighting the tension between hard-left progressives and more centrist members who long for the party's traditional roots. He underscores the strategic push for demographic shifts through immigration policies aimed at securing electoral advantages, yet warns of the backlash from communities directly affected by these policies.
Moreover, Hanson touches on the unexpected support Donald Trump garnered from minority groups, challenging the left's narrative of identity politics. He explains how Trump's policies created a sense of dignity and opportunity among working-class Americans, particularly in Latino communities, by limiting illegal immigration and boosting job availability.
The interview provides a comprehensive look at the evolving political landscape, emphasizing the growing resistance to leftist ideologies and the potential for significant shifts in voter behavior. Hanson warns that the left's overreach and disconnect from the average American could lead to a political realignment that undermines their long-term strategy.
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It’s not a question it’s a statement..move he first word: America’s cultural institutions are in decline.
[America’s cultural institutions are in decline.]
Yes. They absolutely are.
That comment is from the video description; it’s not my comment.
Great video from VDH.
The Obama-Biden star-studded fund raiser in CA was evidence of how removed the Dems are from regular folks.
VDH is pretty accurate in his analysis here. What he describes as the Left’s attitude shows they still don’t get it. Another political leader who was smooth talking would NOT appeal to working class Blacks and especially Hispanics more than Trump. A significant part of Trump’s appeal is that he’s crude and direct and talks just like they do. He doesn’t BS them and they know it.
If you look at Latin and South America, there is a long tradition of populists (often Left populists but still populists) having a lot of appeal with voters. In many cases, they don’t like their elites any more than we like ours. Being a man of the people at heart - which Trump clearly is - is a significant part of his appeal.
The left’s immigrant ploy may not work as they plan in the long-run. One of the first things an immigrant desires is their own personal vehicle not mass transit. Then, they would like to own a home not apartment living.
Mass transit and apartment-living are leftist goals which immigrants will not abide by in the long-run.
[The Obama-Biden star-studded fund raiser in CA was evidence of how removed the Dems are from regular folks.]
YES
[VDH is pretty accurate in his analysis here.]
Absolutely without a doubt.
[What he describes as the Left’s attitude shows they still don’t get it.]
IMHO, they just DON’T CARE. And they’re IN YOUR FACE with it.
In fact, the whole Uniparty.
If you read the comments, a LOT of people are fed up with the lies from the Left and their MSM.
AND Hollywood.
I once read a long time ago of a battle between whether the US would retain a cultural identity or whether it would become the world’s economic flea market. Consumers, debt and imports were the necessary ingredients. My point being is that our cultural institutions reflect interests that are detrimental to the idea of “America”.
I believe Traditional America has been under attack ESPECIALLY ever since the coming of the Manchurian Candidate.
He said he would “fundamentally transform” America.
I submit that he (and his wrecking crew and all who enable him) have done just that.
Its so obvious. We used to be a serious country. We had actual adults in charge of our institutions. I didn't agree with some of them but there were professional standards that were actually followed, there were codes of ethics, there was - overwhelmingly - a sense of intellectual honesty.
Even when I didn't agree, you would often hear someone in charge saying "I don't like it/agree with it BUT the evidence shows......." or "I thought X would happen BUT when I looked at it I had to admit......" or "I don't agree at all with what he's saying here but it is far more important that we respect the right to free speech - and at the end of the day I believe sunshine is the best disinfectant so let him speak and let us speak and I'm confident we will win the public over."
How often do you see that now? Almost never. Now they almost without exception, all act like insecure 3rd graders. "MY TRIBE!" It doesn't matter what the facts or the evidence shows. "MY TRIBE!" They will sit there and lie through their teeth....KNOWING YOU KNOW FULL WELL THAT THEY ARE LYING and yet they will still sit there and lie. Its exactly as Solzhenitsyn described it. Professional standards? Out the window! Ethics? Gone!
Must get confirmation from 2 independent sources? Forget about it. Just run with the "story" right now so long as it makes our political opponents look bad. Don't like another lawyers client? Disbar the lawyer! Doesn't matter if he hasn't done anything remotely unethical or illegal. Don't like the politics of the accused? Just abuse the crap out of your position of power as a prosecutor or judge and railroad him. Doesn't matter if that's never been prosecuted before and doesn't matter if lots of people on your side have done it over and over again and you gave them a complete free pass. "MY TRIBE!"
In addition to being infuriating and dangerous to witness this level of political corruption, its also just so embarrassing as an American. We used to be a serious country. It wasn't that long ago. I remember it.
[”MY TRIBE!”]
Tribalism was prophesied by Jesus Christ in the Gospels.
Matthew 24:7 “And NATION shall rise against NATION”
It really is (with some Greek):
Matthew 24:7 “And ETHNOS shall rise against ETHNOS”
ETHNIC GROUP against ETHNIC GROUP
And people like Obama, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, etc. are making it happen. They make money off of it, too.
Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion
When you have the New York Slimes jumping on the trashing the Liberal bandwagon, you know the tide is turning. 🤣
Yeah, if they’re losing The New York Slimes even a lit bit, you know even some Democrats have had it.
Oh it’s worth the watch, of course they have to add in a few obligatory statements of praise, but overall it’s quite damning. 🤣
Yeah - it came up and in a rare moment - I watched it
BUT I’ve watched several VDH lately - and posted a couple
How many people are on medications necessary for life, who sit around fretting about the Chinese impact on the culture? Which by the way has been in the crapper for more than half a century already.
All they have to do is throw a switch and you can kiss your pill calendar goodbye.
Yeah, VDH is a national treasure without question. 🙂👍
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