The Victor Davis Hanson Show

The Atomic Bomb Controversy and Fixing the Government

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Dec 7, 2024
The discussion kicks off with shocking misconduct at a Veterans Administration hospital, reflecting a troubling lack of accountability. They draw parallels between today's decadence and ancient Rome, highlighting cultural declines. The ethics behind the atomic bombings in WWII are dissected, revealing moral complexities and strategic decisions. Musk's compensation sparks a debate on corporate governance influenced by politics, while Ron DeSantis's ascent in the GOP landscape is examined amid shifting party dynamics.
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ANECDOTE

Orgy at the VA

  • VA hospital workers were caught in an orgy, bragging about it on social media.
  • One bragged about 32 sex partners and 12-person orgies, mirroring a scene from HBO's Rome.
ANECDOTE

Senate Aide Scandal

  • A Senate aide filmed himself being sodomized in a Senate chamber, then claimed victimhood.
  • He expressed being "attacked for whom I love" after the incident.
INSIGHT

Decadence in Society

  • Affluent, leisurely societies often forget the values that created their wealth.
  • Decadence, including extreme sexual behavior and cruelty, can become normalized.
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