Trump's Total Culture War
Tribune Content Agency LLC,
by
Victor Davis Hanson
Original Article
Posted By: earlybird,
9/19/2019 11:32:22 PM
Donald Trump is waging a nonstop, all-encompassing war against progressive culture, in magnitude analogous to what 19th-century Germans once called a Kulturkampf.
As a result, not even former President George W. Bush has incurred the degree of hatred from the left that is now directed at Trump. For most of his time in office, Trump, his family, his friends and his businesses have been investigated, probed, dissected and constantly attacked.
In 2016 and early 2017, Barack Obama appointees in the FBI, CIA and Department of Justice tried to subvert the Trump campaign, interfere with his transition and, ultimately, abort his presidency. Now, congressional Democrats promise impeachment before the 2020 election.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
Highlander 9/19/2019 11:48:39 PM (No. 184605)
The so-called liberal juggernaut goes flat only because men and women with spine face off against it. The only reason liberalism has progressed the way it did is because gutless leaders in our government and schools.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Italiano 9/20/2019 12:14:28 AM (No. 184611)
I disagree with VDH in one respect, although he is far smarter than I am. They will never move to the center. They must be destroyed.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Omen55 9/20/2019 12:31:48 AM (No. 184622)
Finally to have a real Man to lead & not a Bushie.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
texaspast 9/20/2019 12:58:00 AM (No. 184630)
I disagree, #2. The dems are all about power. If these hot-heads lose them power, they will be jetisoned with little regret. They will ooze back to the 'left-center' to plot their next foray. They don't love - or even value - this country. But they do love power. And if the crazies cause them to lose power, they will shunt them to one side, retreat and regroup, just as Bill Clinton did. The ultimate goal is power. They will do anything, say anything, BE anything to get it.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
JonR 9/20/2019 1:56:38 AM (No. 184641)
All it takes for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing!
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Trigger2 9/20/2019 3:13:24 AM (No. 184656)
In short, President Trump is Making America Great Again. The demonrats and the RINOs hate him because he's showing the country what competence looks like and how utterly rotten to the core they are.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Rinktum 9/20/2019 3:48:19 AM (No. 184666)
Although this may be considered nitpicking, the author’s phrase, aborted his presidency, does not have the weight that committed sedition does. We will never defeat the left if we keep tip toeing around the truth. Does anyone believe the democrats, if the positions were reversed, would not be screaming sedition at the top of their lungs. We know they would because they understand the power of language. They use it to shape their narratives regardless of its veracity. We should not recoil from speaking the plain truth because we don’t want to appear to be too intense.
I find myself thinking about what would happen to this country if Donald J. Trump disappeared tomorrow. Imagine if the happy warrior who is not afraid to stand up for this country and its people would no longer be there to pushback against the totally insanity of the left. That frightens me because many Republicans would submit to the left without hesitation. We don’t have many warriors on our side in leadership positions. While the people would pushback, our leaders would eagerly surrender. It appears that we are going to get one shot to defend the Republic and we need men and women with courage and determination. We cannot afford to sit this one out. Most Americans understand this but many elites and those in the political class are unwilling to stand with the President. We have been thrust into a very dangerous political war by the democrat party and the media. We either stand and fight or we submit to an ideology that will ultimately destroy us. We have taken the path of least resistance and look where it has gotten us. Thank God President Trump is willing to fight the good fight. He gets it. He understands the enemy and the urgency. God bless him, warts and all. He is exactly what we need at this moment in history. I am proud of him because I can’t think of anyone else who would or could take on the left like he does.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
jeffkinnh 9/20/2019 7:36:07 AM (No. 184743)
"If he wins his one-man crusade to stop the progressive project, they are finished"
He is not just fighting them, he is EXPOSING them. He is forcing them, as indicated in the article, to come out of the shadows and declare themselves. What is exposed in the sunlight is not a pretty sight. Further, Trump is exposing their triteness, stupidity, and incompetence. Look at the terrifying and mighty Mueller. His little group of thugs ran roughshod over Trump for almost 2 years (the thugs were actually at it before the Special prosecutor was appointed). The conclusion not only got them absolutely nothing, it presented a "leader" unfamiliar with the "work" his group was doing. He was weak and incompetent. This is WHO they truly are.
Then you have what just happened with the Slimes. They tried to revisit their failure to stop Kavanaugh. They lied and lost again and were made to look stupid and petty while doing it. It was over in a blink. How DUMB are these people?
Not only is Trump challenging their ideas, he is challenging their competence. If the dems/Left/media ever managed to have a meaningful thought, is there any confidence that they could successfully execute on a plan? These clowns? Think about BOCare. They had to disassemble major parts of their plan as unworkable almost as soon as they announce them. The dems DENIED there was a crisis on the border requiring a wall. Shortly, they were decrying Trump's failure to manage the "crisis on the border". If they can't even perceive the real situation, how could they possible govern?
I would note "their own party will make the necessary adjustments and then sheepishly drift back toward the center" is not a complete statement. They would rededicate themselves to being subversive, as they have been. For decades, they have slowly and carefully undermined our Country. They were careful to feed only tidbits, the most edible ones, of their plans to the public. They will try to disappear back into the shadows but continue their efforts to "fundamentally transform" the Country.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Mekkkk 9/20/2019 7:36:37 AM (No. 184744)
This means that he is doing the right things
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Franz 9/20/2019 9:09:00 AM (No. 184841)
When Progressives are in charge the only thing they do is make matters Progressively worse.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 9/20/2019 10:31:18 AM (No. 184930)
A couple of centuries ago, a guy by the name of Alexander Tyler made a dark prediction that could be applied to today's America. He had said that the age of great civilizations has been shown in history to be about 200 years. America is a bit beyond the 200 years now. I hope the President can extend it a bit longer. MAGA Days which are urgently needed more now than ever before. Yes, vote for all pubbies, but, don't expect them to stand up with the President any time soon.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 9/20/2019 10:40:23 AM (No. 184943)
Democrats are jealous, faithless, greedy, dull, and repetitive. I focus on the faithlessness. It crops up in many areas. I actually think their faithlessness perpetuates the jealous, greedy, dull, and repetitive behavior. After all, if wisdom comes from God only, all they are doing is leaning on their own understanding. Kind of shows. If you look at Ecclesiastes in the Bible, Solomon calls this "chasing the wind" and that is how I view Democrats and liberals. They are chasing after so many things they look ridiculous.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
DebraAnn 9/20/2019 11:22:36 AM (No. 184988)
#9, you took the words right out of my mouth. Thank-you, Lord, for President Trump! MAGA all the way!!!
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
HisHandmaiden 9/20/2019 11:26:01 AM (No. 184990)
Yes, leftists progressives think they are always correct, but are deceived by their own evil thoughts and ways... thinking they are doing good. Solomon in Scripture was correct. Vanity! All is Vanity!
Can’t wait for the day when attending college/universities become obsolete and parents enroll their children at an early age after being home-schooled by mom and dad in on-line courses, pertinent to their child’s interests and needs.
A leftist friend agreed, college will soon be obsolete!
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Timber Queen 9/20/2019 12:01:42 PM (No. 185016)
Trump's pushback against "progressivism" has moved the front lines considerably into Blue Territory. This election could be a Battle of the Bulge in the Culture War for America, and it appears the battle ground chosen by Our Very Stable Genius is California and her sister socialist states.
Yesterday he freed Californians from our exclusive cars and fuel blends. More of our state tax dollars will be spent on court challenges, but I consider it state tax money finally well spent. It will be a high-profile case that could expose environmental hoaxes and state corruption. The Progs are losing their hold on the judiciary; Trump's 150+ judges are making a difference as recent rulings coming out of the 9th attest. The Progs will be counting on a "sure thing", still not realizing that "progressive" sure things are not quite so sure in the Time of Trump. I expect spectacular loses all the way to the Supreme Court, a court probably minus RGB by the time the case gets there.
I bet Trump holds multiple rallies in California and if we can get to one - we will be there!
MAGA - It’s for all 50 states.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
RedWhite&Blue2 9/20/2019 2:09:22 PM (No. 185111)
Lefty “culture” is mostly profane, obscene, full of miscreants malcontents and deviance from the “norm”.
And who is the “norm”?
WE patriotic hard-working “normals” who love our families, our country, our flag, our traditions, our heritage, and most important, our GOD.
Say this to a lefty and watch their head explode on fire......We’re at war with the socialist and communist left.
We MUST win this culture war to save the republic from these enemies of America.
Veterans for Trump 2020
Conservatives Unite! KAG!
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
little guy 9/20/2019 3:17:03 PM (No. 185157)
What a wonderful synopsis by VDH of the last 3 years. While the Democrats' ultra leftist and socialist policies hopefully will be defeated at the ballot box in 2020, it is the future that I worry about. If the Dems are defeated this go around they will not be destroyed. They will continue their indoctrination of not just the universities but most importantly pre K-12. Look at this nonsense today with the so-called climate change walkout in the schools. Those with children and grandchildren MUST get back into the schools if you believe your family with have the liberty and luxuries for the next 20 to 100 years that our great country has given us. Trump has brought us a long way and with a courage and steadfastness that no one else has. But, he can't do it alone, folks. So not only must we win at the ballot box, but there must be a revolution to take pack the school system nationwide. Without that, our country is lost.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
msavalla 9/20/2019 5:55:16 PM (No. 185222)
I am fascinated by the fact that no one is calling this group of secessionists by the more accurate title of COMMUNISTS.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 9/20/2019 8:47:17 PM (No. 185282)
I wish I had back all the money I gave to the GOP and the RNC and state and local campaigns back during the Dubya years. I'd love to hand it to the MAGA campaign. Alas, I retired last year and the dimes and quarters have quit their free flow. It still beats the heck out of me how my puny $45 dollar donation they now request will help get Trump reelected. Why can't they just quit all the mail-outs and put that money to better use?!
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
varkdriver 9/21/2019 6:21:39 AM (No. 185400)
Like any B-17 pilot will tell ya: When you're taking flak, it means you are right on target!
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