The Victor Davis Hanson Show Lawfare, China, and State Education
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Apr 15, 2025 Discussions highlight alarming trends in U.S. law enforcement, particularly the release of cop killers. The impact of China’s economy on U.S. markets is scrutinized amid trade tensions. The role of government propaganda in China’s demographic issues raises eyebrows. Immigration rulings, like that of Khalil, illustrate legal complexities. Additionally, the podcast critiques the intersection of education and politics, emphasizing the changing dynamics in youth engagement and the disconnect between elites and lower classes.
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Supreme Court's Disconnect
- The Supreme Court's decision on the Salvadoran citizen's release highlights a disconnect from reality.
- Current immigration debates ignore the strain on resources and lack of culpability of illegal immigrants.
Politicized Judiciary
- The American judiciary is deeply politicized, with judges often seeking landmark decisions to boost their progressive credentials.
- Law schools, with their predominantly leftist faculties and critical legal theory, contribute to this problem.
Shifting Values and Law Enforcement
- The parole of over 40 convicted cop killers in New York demonstrates a shift in societal values regarding law enforcement.
- This shift follows the narrative of police targeting black males, despite lacking evidence.