Victor Davis Hanson on Political Violence, Disney's Decline, and Trump's Resurgence

International Recognition of Palestine

• 🌍 Leaders in the UK, Canada, Australia, and France are planning to recognize Palestine as a state, a move attributed to left-wing governments influenced by Muslim voting blocs.
• ⚠️ Victor Davis Hanson questions this recognition, highlighting Hamas's October 7th actions and their continued holding of hostages as antithetical to statehood.
• 📊 Polls in the UK and France show significant public opposition to recognizing a Palestinian state without preconditions, such as the release of hostages.

Political Climate and Leftist Violence

• 💥 A Yuggov poll indicates a significant portion of self-identified "very liberal" Americans find it acceptable to celebrate a political opponent's death, a sentiment far less common among conservatives.
• 🚨 This trend is linked to the perceived political impotence and frustration of the left, leading to a strategy of causing chaos and disruption.
• ⚖️ The discussion touches on the perceived weaponization of the DOJ and legal system against political opponents, contrasting it with the perceived independence of institutions under previous administrations.

Donald Trump's Resurgence and Political Strategy

• 📈 Donald Trump has seen a significant surge in polls, attributed to his perceived moral compass on key issues and his vocal stance on domestic concerns like crime, energy, and the border.
• 🗣️ His ability to articulate a