The Victor Davis Hanson Show Allies Win in 1943 and Revolutionaries Pursue Trump
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May 31, 2025 Explore the pivotal advances of the Allies in 1943, including key battles like Stalingrad and Kursk that reshaped WWII. Delve into the complexities of current politics, from Government Accountability Office inquiries aimed at Trump to media manipulation surrounding Biden. Examine North Korea's alarming nuclear capabilities and its implications for regional security. The discussion also tackles political overreach in graduation speeches and the ideological battles shaping America’s future.
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Trump as Counter-Revolutionary
- Donald Trump views himself as a counter-revolutionary fighting a left-wing revolution within the administrative state.
- He aims to restore constitutional order by cutting bureaucratic powers and appointing judges.
Democrats as Revolutionaries
- Democrats see themselves as revolutionaries mandating equality by any means necessary.
- Trump appeals to working-class solidarity, challenging elite groups within his opposition.
Left's Ends Justify Means
- The left justifies any means by noble ends like fighting inequality, a pattern seen historically in socialism.
- This tactic makes them insidious and difficult to defeat compared to right's defense of individual liberty.
