The Victor Davis Hanson Show Barack and Hillary, Singing the Same Old Song
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Oct 2, 2025 The hosts dive into Barack Obama's comments on old white men, examining the hypocrisy behind his legacy projects. Hillary Clinton’s remarks on identity politics spark a discussion about tribalism and its social repercussions. The conversation shifts to Trump's push for a Supreme Court review on birthright citizenship, delving into constitutional history. There's also a fascinating take on California's Proposition 50 and its implications for redistricting. Lastly, they touch on the troubling rise of explicit religiosity in the Republican Party.
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Obama's Hypocrisy On Legacy And Climate
- Victor critiques Barack Obama for hypocrisy about climate and personal legacy spending while building grand monuments.
- He frames Obama's remarks about “old men” as ironic given his own pursuit of named monuments and age.
The Danger Of Racial Self-Identification
- Hanson warns the left's constant focus on 'white' identity is hypocritical and unsustainable.
- He argues tribal labels drive social conflict and urges everyone to stop self-identifying by race or group.
Refuse To Engage Identity Claims
- Do stop participating when people insist on tribal self-identification in meetings or debates.
- If everyone tunes out identity claims, Hanson says the tribal rhetoric will fade.