Re: The migration crisis on the US-Mexico border
- "Victor Davis Hanson: I'm EXPOSING the whole damn thing...":
In this illuminating video, Victor Davis Hanson begins by questioning the current state of American society, particularly focusing on the prolonged adolescence evident in modern generations. He cites the "pajama boy" and "life of Julia" advertisements during the Obamacare controversy as symbols of this shift, where federal support from cradle to grave is celebrated. Hanson argues that such dependency fosters a society where key milestones like marriage, having children, and homeownership are increasingly delayed, undermining individual autonomy and responsibility.
Hanson draws historical parallels to emphasize the importance of borders and shared cultural values. He recalls how ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome maintained distinct borders to foster a cohesive societal identity. In contrast, the current lack of a definitive southern border in the United States has led to a complex caste system, where citizenship is blurred and civic commonality is diminished. With a significant portion of California's population not born in the U.S., Hanson questions the shared values necessary for reinforcing a constitutional system.
The discussion shifts to the economic impact of illegal immigration. Hanson explains how remittances sent to countries like Mexico serve as a major source of foreign exchange, often subsidized indirectly by U.S. government assistance. This system benefits source countries and the American elite who depend on cheap labor, while harming the middle class by driving down wages and increasing economic disparity.
Hanson critically examines the Democratic Party's strategy of using immigration to reshape political constituencies, turning states like California, Nevada, and New Mexico from red or purple to blue. He argues that this approach erodes traditional pillars of citizenship, such as eligibility for federal entitlements, military service, and the right to vote. This shift, he contends, undermines the very essence of American citizenship and its associated responsibilities and privileges.
Finally, Hanson warns of the resurgence of tribalism, a phenomenon that historically undermines meritocracy and societal progress. Drawing lessons from antiquity, he explains that tribalism reverts society to a state where blood ties and superficial appearances determine one's social and professional standing, rather than individual merit and character. This, he argues, is a regression from the advancements made since the civil rights movement toward a society judged by the content of one's character.
Join Victor Davis Hanson as he explores the profound changes impacting American citizenship and societal values. This video offers a thought-provoking analysis of the forces at play in contemporary America, from immigration and economic policies to cultural and historical contexts, providing a deep dive into the erosion of traditional American ideals.
Special thanks to Victor Davis Hanson
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In this “gripping account of catastrophic defeat” (Barry Strauss), a New York Times–bestselling historian charts how and why some societies chose to utterly destroy their foes, and warns that similar wars of obliteration are possible in our time
“In The End of Everything, Hanson tells compelling and harrowing stories of how civilizations perished. He helps us consider contemporary affairs in light of that history, think about the unthinkable, and recognize the urgency of trying to prevent our own demise.” — H. R. McMaster, author of Battlegrounds
War can settle disputes, topple tyrants, and bend the trajectory of civilization—sometimes to the breaking point. From Troy to Hiroshima, moments when war has ended in utter annihilation have reverberated through the centuries, signaling the end of political systems, cultures, and epochs. Though much has changed over the millennia, human nature remains the same. Modern societies are not immune from the horror of a war of extinction.
In The End of Everything, military historian Victor Davis Hanson narrates a series of sieges and sackings that span the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World to show how societies descend into barbarism and obliteration. In the stories of Thebes, Carthage, Constantinople, and Tenochtitlan, he depicts war’s drama, violence, and folly. Highlighting the naivete that plagued the vanquished and the wrath that justified mass slaughter, Hanson delivers a sobering call to contemporary readers to heed the lessons of obliteration lest we blunder into catastrophe once again.
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