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10 ways American culture and way of life is under assault
nypost ^ | 8/7/2023 | VICTOR DAVIS HANSON

Posted on 08/07/2023 9:33:28 PM PDT by bitt

We are in the midst of one of the most radical revolutions in American history. It is as far-reaching and dangerous as the turbulent years of the 1850s and 1860s or the 1930s.

Every aspect of American life and culture is under assault, including the very processes by which we govern ourselves, and the manner in which we live.

The Revolution began under the Obama administration that sought to divide Americans into oppressed and oppressors, and then substitute race for class victimization.

It was empowered by the bicoastal wealth accrued from globalization, and honed during the COVID lockdown, quarantine-fed economic downturn, and the George Floyd riots and their aftermath.

The Revolution was boosted by fanatic opposition to the presidency of Donald Trump.

And the result is an America that is unrecognizable from what it was a mere decade ago.

Here are 10 upheavals that the Left has successfully wrought.

1. FREE EXPRESSION In large swatches of American society — particularly the corporation, the media, the government, the public schools, and the university — it is suddenly dangerous to speak freely.

At a DEI workshop, politely object that “whiteness” does not account for all the challenges of “marginalized peoples,” and you will become either ostracized, reprimanded, or perhaps fired.

SEE ALSO 59 leaders have signed a new declaration for America, defending our nation. America is under assault. Those who love our nation must defend her Suggest to a class that man-made climate change and the state remedies for it, are still under debate — and your career and livelihood are endangered. In 2020, state that COVID lockdowns would do more eventual damage than the virus—and your career was through.

Express doubt that there are more than two biological sexes, and if an athlete or high school principal you will be shunned

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: americanculture; children; civilrights; culture; despotism; education; freespeech; society; tyranny; vdh; victordavishanson
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1 posted on 08/07/2023 9:33:28 PM PDT by bitt
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2 posted on 08/07/2023 9:33:46 PM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=40%>)
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Well that’s 10. Add destruction of institutions, millions of illiterate invaders, booming welfare state, destruction of the family unit, The swamp of government,taxation, regulation and you have a pretty solid list.


3 posted on 08/07/2023 9:51:31 PM PDT by samadams2000
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To: bitt

One of VDH’s best, a must read and believe!


4 posted on 08/07/2023 9:54:16 PM PDT by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: bitt

When excerpting kindly copy the main points instead of just the first couple of paragraphs!

2. THE WEAPONIZATION OF JUSTICE
3. THE ATTACK ON THE SUPREME COURT
4. THE MEDIA DEMOCRATIC FUSION
5. THE DESTRUCTION OF COMMON LAW
6. THE EROSION OF THE MILITARY
7. [ 2 ] SEXES
8. RACE, NOT CLASS
9. DEBT IS A CONSTRUCT
10. UNIVERSITIES


5 posted on 08/07/2023 9:57:03 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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BEGGING FOR WELFARE! Growing up it was a downright shame to use food stamps of be on any kind of welfare. I remember having poor friends whose parents were ashamed to use the government cheese blocks and would disguise the welfare food in nice containers. I didn’t understand it at the time but it was the parents’ embarrassment of not being able to get everything they needed. Now... Geesh. So many expect and demand (and vote for) the government pay their entire life,


6 posted on 08/07/2023 10:43:16 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: bitt

Looks like the Post will no longer let me read their articles without disabling my ad blocker. Good Bye!


7 posted on 08/08/2023 12:03:54 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (There are three kinds of rats: Rats, Damned Rats, and DemocRats.)
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To: AlaskaErik
Looks like the Post will no longer let me read their articles without disabling my ad blocker. Good Bye!

10 ways American culture and way of life is under assault

Try the cache article. Look up the title in a search engine, look for the three vertical dots (Firefox),
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8 posted on 08/08/2023 1:53:47 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: AlaskaErik
Or you can find a site that has the article with a link that
bypasses the ad wall.

10 ways American culture and way of life is under assault

Read More Details link brings you to the article...no ad wall.

9 posted on 08/08/2023 1:57:25 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: AlaskaErik
Adapt and overcome. Learn how to infiltrate enemy lines (figuratively).

Never just say give up and say "Oh well."

JMO, YMMV

10 posted on 08/08/2023 2:01:28 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: AlaskaErik

On your feet, Jarhead!

11 posted on 08/08/2023 2:09:26 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: AlaskaErik

Or are you no longer a US Marine?


12 posted on 08/08/2023 2:10:26 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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YEAH, I’m a mean man! WAH!


13 posted on 08/08/2023 2:12:02 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: AlaskaErik
My apologies for any possible PTSD related issues I might have stirred.
Thanks for your service.
/swabby
14 posted on 08/08/2023 2:17:43 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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Rule 4 - Make 'em fight by their own rules. /Mailman spoof

15 posted on 08/08/2023 2:22:10 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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some might take the time to look at the many definitions of mean
and reconsider which of them I meant in its usage.
16 posted on 08/08/2023 2:29:41 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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/One Man Muster (OMM)


17 posted on 08/08/2023 2:47:31 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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15 - Rook to position
16 - Queen to position
17 - Knight to Mate

Figuratively speaking that is.

Follow the Bouncing Ball | Fleischer Screen Song (1931) "By the Light of the Silvery Moon

18 posted on 08/08/2023 3:01:11 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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Did you say Socratic Method?

Wise man.

19 posted on 08/08/2023 3:10:15 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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Human Nature

20 posted on 08/08/2023 3:13:22 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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