Victor Davis Hanson on grand strategy, immigration, and the 2016 presidential election

Recorded on September 22, 2016
Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses Russia, China, and the danger of American withdrawal from the world stage. In addition, Hanson talks about immigration and assimilation in the United States throughout time. Hanson notes that, when immigrants assimilate and embrace the United States, then immigration works and strengthens us, but that when immigrants seek to separate themselves and reject US values and culture, then immigration becomes detrimental. Hanson ends the interview talking about the 2016 presidential candidates and election.

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[Marimilitarybrat]

I just discovered Victor Hanson. What a gold mine of wisdom.

[danielf.]

Largely under appreciated in the present, but Peter Robinson is truly a gift to the world for all the great dialogue he has facilitated.

[David]

Victor is brilliant. I wish the video was 3 hours. Thanks.

[pattywalpole]

I love Victor Davis Hanson...I could just listen to him all day long. Thank you for another great video...!!

[superchuchi]

Thank you for interviewing Dr. Hanson. Well spoken and easily understood, the discussion was very clear and precise and loaded with measured comments. His interviews are always welcome. :)

[joebainter]

I love this guy. I can listen to Mr Hanson all day

[roberttuss]

The man's a genius. Every time I listen to VDH my eyes and mind are opened, and I feel enlightened. I'm also hopeful many Americans are having the same experience.

[fredlenway]

I have watched this man a lot on television I think he's a genius very bright very subtle he needs to be given a platform maybe on a daily basis he speaks with a comforting solid voice with opinion that makes Incredible on a sense

[christoferprestipino]

Watching this again in 2020 amidst COVID, it’s just incredible how prophetic he was.

[gisterme]

Fabulous interview involving two men who are truly "salt of the earth". Keep up the good work, both please. It's truth that makes us free.

[redyulan]

Victor's comment about Woodrow Wilson is spot on. I been saying those things for years.

[StephenNu]

That is probably the sharpest insight I've heard about Clinton, the Foundation, and future influence.

[brookvalley]

Thank you for this video. The interview explained so many things to me. Peter Robinson asked the questions that had been bugging me for years. And Victor gave answers that finally made sense to me. For example, I was questioning why spend so much blood and treasure to be the policeman of the world. Now, I understand.

[reddevil]

VDH is the only conservative pundit among the National Review and Weekly Standard crowd who comes out with respect after the 2016 election. The rest of them should be ashamed of themselves for being self serving and trying to put their careers before their country.

[garymccoy]

It is so enjoyable to watch these old videos and see how incredibly correct he was...

[DWHalse]

Looking back at Japan’s raise to economic superiority, I remember when everyone thought they would take over everything, then decline due to their inability to create their own intellectual ideas, I think China will do the same. They have to steel technology as an example and their form of ideology does not foster independent thought that brings the revelation for new ideas. Americans still have the lock on ideas.

[yuripantyhose]

15:10 YES please talk about it until you both are blue in the face and then upload it! I really miss intelligent lectures that are not ideologically driven that deal with history. We need more uncommon knowledge.

36:30 Davis Hanson tells MSM to get a life.
My life is now complete.

[FlorpIncarnate]

Fantastic. Enjoyed VDH and Peter as usual.

[chodeshadar]

the last few years have seen the rise of some really outstanding political pundits, but only this Hanson fellow comes to the forum combining historical knowledge, practical life experience, religious conscience and idealism, and personal warmth, all with the ability to LEAD an audience to see his point!

[sunnysmiles]

This educated, wise man has the big picture in mind. He can draw conclusions and parallels from ancient bygone empires that are very still accurate today. He is making a very good case for the big picture of why mass illegal immigration is NOT working and is HURTING America. 1. Is it diverse or just one main region? 2. Is it measured/regulated to where there’s enough time to assimilate? 3. Do they come as meritocratic or just from whose local and the neediest wheel gets the grease? The final question: is one domestic party using this group for personal electoral calculations?? All the Democrats care about is identity politics and “tribal grievances” as he said. The country is more divided and now Trump has inherited this contentious mess.