Victor Davis Hanson: The Best Commentator on American Politics and the Trump Win
Political commentator Curt Weldon said, “The mainstream media has its own agenda. They do not want to print the facts. They have an agenda, they have a slant, they have a bias.” We all know this to be the truth, so how do we find out what is actually happening and who should we listen to discover the truth? Especially when it comes to America and the recent Trump election.
Well, all I can say is, thank God for Dr Victor Davis Hanson. He has written dozens of books and originally was a voting Democrat, but who is he now? According to Wikipedia, Victor Davis Hanson (born 5 September 1953) is an American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Washington Times, and other media outlets.
Hanson is a professor emeritus of classics at California State University, Fresno, the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in classics and military history at the Hoover Institution, and visiting professor at Hillsdale College. He is neither hardcore right nor hardcore left.
Hanson’s main interest is history. Historians, by nature, have to be impartial, and they need to be well-read. Hanson is a scholar to the scholars, but at the same time, very accessible to the average punter. He is the best one I know! Check out his recent synopsis of the Trump Election below. Make your own decision.
I often call Trump an honest criminal. He can be crude, and he can be rude. The good news is what you see is what you get. He doesn’t leave you guessing.
My American friends who love Trump and the Republicans often gasp with dismay at my comment. I am undeterred. You see, the problem is the other side of the political fence are dishonest criminals with extremely evil Machiavellian pathologies and policies.
Anti-Life
Can you believe that the Democratic Party at their National Convention allowed the set-up of a mobile abortion clinic? You could pop out of the morning session of the convention, kill your baby, and pop back in for the afternoon session and not miss a beat except for the heartbeat of your now-dead baby.
Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris boasted of her tour of abortion clinics and of her voting and advocacy for abortion up to birth. A good friend of mine in the pro-life movement sent me this video with this message:
“The Democratic Party are a demonic death cult under the power of Satan… I don’t see how you can be a Christian and vote for everything that God hates… It’s a vote between a non-Christian and an anti-Christian.”
You see, we are all fallen people living in a fallen world. As a matter of fact, I am one of those fallen people. My American friends at the election last week were voting for two imperfect people. The question was who was the less imperfect.
Honest Criminal
I have ministered in 22 jails across Australia, and I know criminals. I have had many current criminals and former criminals live with me in my own home with my family. I know the criminals I prefer. The honest criminals will protect you, and the dishonest criminals will put a knife in your back when you are not looking.
President Trump is an honest criminal who loves the Bible and loves Christians. See this video. The good news is Trump is an honest criminal, whom I believe is on a pathway of reform both personally, and nationally for his nation. Let us pray that he completes his journey.
While you are at it, please pray for me. I, too, am a sinner saved by grace. Hopefully, an honest criminal if you like. I too need prayer to finish my journey of reform. As the scripture says in Philippians 2:12, “Work out your own salvation in fear and trembling.” Let’s pray for Mr Trump to do the same!
President-elect Donald Trump needs Jesus! Only Jesus Christ is the answer for America and Australia. We need to keep on praying!
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Great reflections Warwick. I have often thought that Trump says in public just a fraction of what his enemies plot against him behind closed doors. The media jumps on this as “proof” Trump is worse, instead of doing their job holding Trump’s enemies to account — whether on fake impeachments, politicised indictments, or effective calls for his assassination! I also have reservations about Trump’s character, but you put it well. I much prefer an honest criminal!
Correct. Trump is extremely transparent. He shows his good side and his bad side very openly. His opponents only show their good side.
Hear Hear! Warwick.
I heartily endorse your summation of Mr Trump. I believe God wants the best for our nations and now, more than ever, they and their leaders, need our prayers
Thank You Eunice for your kind words: John Anderson loves Victor Hanson as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx0BmEPMA7c
Yes, thanks so much for this Warwick, a fascinating read.
Let’s not forget God uses all kinds of people for His purposes. King David is the obvious example – a murderer, adulterer and deceiver – who honestly repented. Let’s all pray for all our leaders to turn to Jesus and seek His wisdom to lead with justice, mercy and grace. After the horrendous campaign of mud-slinging, wouldn’t it be refreshing if we could instill some dignity into our political processes.
God uses the most unlikly people. Including me!!!
“You could pop out of the morning session of the convention, kill your baby, and pop back in for the afternoon session and not miss a beat except for the heartbeat of your now-dead baby.”
What a brilliantly written, but devastatingly tragic sentence.
Thank you for your kind words. Soli Deo Gloria!!!!!
Dear Warwick,
I am absolutely looking forward to Trump and his team draining the deep state swamp, that have deeply opposed Christian values and hurt and even ruined, many thousands of lives. Also improving peace on the world stage and prospering Americans.
I was disappointed with the statement of the person leading the Canberra Declaration prayer time on the Sunday night prior to the USA election, stating , ” it’s a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils. ”
In my informed opinion (and by that I mean spending many many hours looking into Trump’s life, political record and current policies (as well as Harris and the Democrats), Trump’s political values and policies and his character absolutely trounce Harris and the Democrats when we match them up against righteous Biblical values. Tucker Carlson knew Trump very personally through ten years in TV. And he said Trump was the most loved person in the TV community. And why? Because he loved people so much.
I did not say it but I really like Trump. I guess the reason is I too am a criminal needing reform!!!!
Like you to quote a great man, “I am absolutely looking forward to Trump and his team draining the deep state swamp,” Only an honest criminal colud do it!!!!
I wish we had an “honest criminal ” to save Australia from ruin. The assassination attempts have made Trump think and turn to God. Kamala and the Democrats are Satanists.
Agree with your potent analysis!!!! Thank God for honest criminals!!!!