Posted on 02/06/2026 5:32:12 AM PST by texas booster
here is “no coherent principle” to the left’s ongoing “utterly hypocritical” “insurrectionary movement” in Minnesota, argues Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson in his first post-surgery video appearance.
Nearly five years ago, these same people lambasted Ashli Babbitt, an unarmed 14-year Air Force veteran who was shot and killed by the U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 6, 2021.
The left cheered as hundreds of demonstrators were arrested for allegedly assaulting officers and carrying firearms.
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“All of our most prominent liberals are saying the state of Minnesota has a right to do what? Occupy federal property? Attack federal officers? Prevent the enforcement of federal law? I thought the left didn’t like states’ rights. I thought they said that this was ‘insurrectionary.’”
(00:00) Introduction and Personal Update
(01:32) Health Struggles and Recovery
(03:58) Minnesota's Street Insurrection
(06:13) Hypocrisy in Law Enforcement
(09:37) States' Rights and Federal Law
(12:57) Conclusion and Future Discussions
First video from Prof Hanson, back from his recent surgeries. Worth the 13 minutes as he roasts the evil hypocrisy across the left.
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Imagine if these assclowms were being rounded up with the same fervor as J6ers were. An actual dictator would do that.
Considering the health issues VDH has recently endured, he is as sharp as usual.
Victor Davis Hanson didn’t smoke but developed lung cancer. So I looked up his bio.for risk factors. He lived in the same house he grew up in (!) and the fifth generation of his family to live there. That’s on old house full of toxic chemicals !
Plus being a farmer puts him at higher than average risk.
Old houses are full of toxic chemicals?
Houses which were built before 1940? Who knew!
The house was built in the 1870s. A modern kitchen was added in the 1940s.
It appears another bathroom was added about 1980.
https://www.ocala.com/story/news/2006/03/30/same-old-house-in-a-different-new-world/64276862007/
Hanson mentions his genetics is predisposed for the type of cancer he experienced.
Welcome back VDH!
You’re looking great
Didn’t realize that old houses would be full of toxic chemicals. My home was built in 1974; I bought it used in 1977. What are my odds on the toxic chemicals?
Well, for two, asbestos-containing building materials (excellent for fireproofing; not so good for health when it becomes friable from damage) was widely used until the early 1980s, and lead-based/lead-containing paint that was widely used prior to 1978.
I was being sarcastic.Should have put the /S indicator in the post.
Old houses might have lead paint or asbestos insualtion.
The biggest problem with old houses is they are drafty, poorly insulated, and harder to live in. Many have narrow stairs which are difficult to navigate. They often have more problems with pests including insects of all kinds.
I am generally skeptical of the whole “toxic chemicals” scaremongering, but lead paint can be a danger to children, most asbestos is harmless in most situations.
Tripping an falling is probably the biggest danger.
Also lives in farm country…where many potent chemicals were used to get rid of bugs and weeds.
Pretti was on drugs.
Hanson is a great American,,,,,we need him.
The house must have had lots of upgrades over the decades. Lead pipes, lead paint, asbestos roof..etc etc.
I was glad to see him looking more well than I expected, and his mind and voice remaining strong. God bless and heal him completely.
He has also referred to farming his property. Hope he didn't use RoundUp back in the day.
Same could be said for the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Glad to see VDH back.
BTW, he’s been doing teaching gigs at my alma mater the past several years. (Before him, we had Russell Kirk.)
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