Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Why the Blue State Project Is Imploding Before Our Very Eyes | Victor Davis Hanson
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Mar 28, 2026 A sharp look at airport protests and the political calculus around ICE and DHS funding. A dive into Iran tensions and tactical options for securing the Strait of Hormuz. Cultural contrasts between skilled trades and coastal academic elites. Reflections on immigration language, political impunity in Washington, and the ancient roots of Hera and Greek religious life.
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Plumbing Skills Trump Some College Degrees
- Victor Davis Hanson recounts repairing a 150-year-old house and praises master plumbers as highly skilled craftspeople.
- He contrasts practical expertise of a plumber with what he calls declining rigor in modern college degrees.
Pick Protest Tactics That Resonate With Public
- Protesters aiming to win public support should pick targets and tactics that visibly affect people’s experiences.
- Hanson argues airport ICE protests fail because agents' helpful behavior (handing out water, moving lines) neutralizes the spectacle.
Why The DHS Shutdown Strategy Backfires
- The Democratic strategy to defund DHS is self-defeating because DHS remains funded while TSA and FEMA suffer public disruptions.
- Victor Davis Hanson notes protests targeting ICE at airports backfire as ICE agents hand out water and move lines faster, undermining protesters' message.