Victor Davis Hanson: A large war is looming

The Fresno Bee ^ | December 6, 2014 | Victor Davis Hanson

[SnuffaBolshevik]

"In addition, VDH just suffered the sudden loss of an adult daughter. Attacking him, on such scant evidence, seems out of line."

Well said, Hetty.

Unfortunately, there seem to be Neanderthals who are given free reign 'round these parts.

Why? Who knows.

[Rodamala]

I see all the derogatory barbs being made here in this thread at humblegunner, and I can see no reason for it. He had made a valid point and asked a valid question... which was answered... yet all you pounce on him like he doesn't belong here.

Shame on you all.

[cornelis]

Got Churchill?

[laplata]

Shame on you all.

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You’re joking.

[SnuffaBolshevik]

I see all the derogatory barbs being made here in this thread at humblegunner, and I can see no reason for it.

"Does this Hanson guy actually title his stuff with his own name? What an arrogant piece of crap he must be."

humblegunner called VDH a "arrogant piece of crap".

Do you agree with that characterization of him (VDH),Rodamala?

[sgtyork]

No, he did not make a valid point. It was a point in ignorance of common newpaper editorial page style coupled with pointed disregard of a highly thought of conservative author.

BTW, here’s how VDH’s article is titled on his home publication website National Review

War Clouds on the Horizon?

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/393896/war-clouds-horizon-victor-davis-hanson

[ctdonath2]

“Pooty-Poot has been getting his ass handed to him with the cratering crude and sanctions over his invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory; he can’t pull the plug on his aggression, but he can’t afford it either”

That’s a common cause of war: lacking sufficient funds, kill creditors and confiscate wealth on a large scale. Usually doesn’t work out very well for most involved, but no other path seems viable.

[Milton Miteybad]

I see all the derogatory barbs being made here in this thread at humblegunner, and I can see no reason for it. He had made a valid point and asked a valid question... which was answered... yet all you pounce on him like he doesn't belong here.

1. The point wasn't valid. Victor Davis Hanson doesn't title his own columns...the local editor does.

2. For a man of his intellect, Victor Davis Hanson is probably the most down-to-earth people you could find, without a scintilla of arrogance. This is something that is well known by all, of course, with the apparent exception of humblegunner, who for some reason thinks that columnists are responsible for the headlines that appear over their columns.

3. Despite his having been supplied the facts, this humblegunner guy elected to persist in his own rank ignorance, for reasons he has yet to adequately explain. While this mode of behavior doesn't serve to advance the discussion in any meaningful way, I have to admit it does have its amusing element, because I love to see people humiliate themselves inadvertently.

























Hey...I don't call 'em like I see 'em.



















I call 'em the way they are.

[cornelis]

Where's humblegunner when you need him?

[Huaynero]

“Somebody needs to learn you a lesson boy.”

Pappy taught me the goal of education is to cure ignorance with stupidity is something short of hopeless. “Stupid” was very much a forbidden word to use in characterizing someone. Also told me the best one can do in response to some people is IGNORE THEM.
All that said, must say it’s amusing to agitate them...let’m show their a**! And VDH is always a worthwhile read.

[SisterK]

good point: WWII killed the Great Depression

[353FMG]

>The western democratic nations don’t have leadership with any guts today.<

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How can one have leadership today when one is expected to have a politically correct attitude?

[DuncanWaring]

Says who?

[60Gunner]

Gawd A’mighty, Humble. Get off it already.

[reasonisfaith]

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.” Proverbs 12:1

NKJV

[cornelis]

The socialist.

[steve86]

They fall for it every time.

[jttpwalsh]

I won’t make that mistake, again! Thanks :)

[SisterK]

I am not a socialist. Nor do I advocate war to solve economic problems....Just that it has been observed that WWII kicked US industry in the pants.
But.
Europe might have a different take on the situation.

[60Gunner]

That’s a common cause of war: lacking sufficient funds, kill creditors and confiscate wealth on a large scale. Usually doesn’t work out very well for most involved, but no other path seems viable.

The oldest motivator for war- besides women (kidding! kidding!) is greed. "I don't have what he has. I want what he has. He won't give me what he has. I'm going to take what he has for my own and crush his ability to take it back."

Lather, rinse, repeat.