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Videos from the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University. Enjoy coverage of recent debates, lectures, and conferences that explore important books, themes in American history, political traditions, national and global affairs, and leadership.
6:27 We Won the War. It's saints were the pilots of the Battle of Britain, its god was Winston Churchill. 12:33 Discombobulate. 28:46 War and Sovereignty.
Excellent lecture and point. I agree with Brands' argument that in theory and in practice, a great president is loved by the people and feared by the congress. But, like he states, this isn't always the case. George W. Bush's executive power and administration was feared by the congress but had substantial approval shortly following 9/11 and the Iraq war. Bill Clinton had good approvals and was feared by the republican congress. Reagan could speak directly to the American people to subvert the democratic controlled congress. FDR could speak directly to the people to subvert reactionary congress and so on
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." I see at least ONE of the reasons for Christopher's sharp intellect. He has had a person in his life with whom he has disagreed with for decades. That makes any person very learned in any subject. I love it. Shout out to Peter man. Love these brothers.
Chris hitchins arguments were far superior and better than peter’s. His analogy about human civilisation being 200,000 years old and only about 2,000 came religion in Middle East was brilliant
i think Rasmussen made a slip of the tongue at 19:34 when he said "[george washington] won most of the battles - only to lose the larger war" - washington lost most of the battles - but brought america the victory - - while in politics - he won on most political issues he supported - but the country still turned partisan still - an interesting topic - it's over 2 centuries since the constitution - yet there is little mention of the political turmoil that prevailed over that time - all the while touting the constitution as nearly ideal - and as the durable bond that holds america together
PH fumbles a Kipling quote at 9:26 and his brother's correction at 11:07 is absolutely brutal. The British have a phrase for this: "point scoring" - and this is where it comes from - scoring points in a debate. In that one incident you see how competitive the two of them were, and why Peter has such a chip on his shoulder and often behaves in such a completely objectionable manner with interlocutors who are not his brother. Peter's world view is almost a repudiation of his brother's - "see, I'm my own man!"
Un esercito al tramonto, the guns al last lights. Una lettura estremamente piacevole e avvincente. Alterna la descrizione di operazioni militari, curiosità del periodo prima ignote, scorse biografiche dei personaggi, curiosità sulle questioni logistiche, sprazzi su intelligence e servizi segreti, questioni di alta politica di presidenti e primi ministri. Qualche aneddoto funzionale allo svolgersi del periodo. Il meglio del meglio senza nulla togliere a liddell hart e a hastings. Concludo: questo libro è gioia indicibile.
Ah, Peter Hitchens…the Jimmy Vaughan of the world of intellectual debate. The lesser sibling who wouldn’t even have an audience if not for his brilliant brother.
Dr Fears appears in several "Great Courses" (formerly, "The Teaching Company") lecture series, too -- all of which I have purchased and treasure. Many of those courses are in audio format on Audible. Though he has departed this life, though audio and video recordings of his lectures, he will continue to be a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to thousands and thousands of eager learners. To his work and his memory, I raise a glass to the honor of great teacher.
My dad was in overseas operations for 25 years. He saw first hand how we hung our local allies out to dry when we were done with them. At which time the enemy slaughtered them. From then on he realized we had only interests, neither constant friends nor enemies. We need to teach our operatives about realpolitik and omit the patriotic crap. They will be more effective. I like how scheuer mentions general smedley butler. Look up butler's book war is a racket. It's short and accurate.
Would loved to have seen Christopher hit the podcast circuit of today. So many potential great conversations could have been had with Peterson, Rogan, Freidman, etc
I listened to an entire lecture from Brands thinking it sounded similar to another personality, but I just couldn't place it. Then I stumbled across a Paul Harrell video. They are both from Oregon, and presumably from the same state region. Linguistic mystery solved!
I think Christopher won the religious debate over his brother. He argued directly against the other's points while Peter fumbled towards the end with failed jabs (although the bias of the audience might not have helped!)
The idea that a brother would take a stance against you is terrible. I dislike Peter Hitchens. I don’t like Christopher Hitchens either but the brother is far more insufferable.
The older I get, the more obvious it becomes that Peter’s takes aged better. I think Chris was the smarter and more charismatic of the two - somehow Peter was still wiser.
every once in the while I get a bug up my ass to force myself to listen to people I don't agree with. Judging from the comments very few people do this. I have never listened to or read anything from AH and am very impressed with her. Am I allowed to say this or will my tribe cancel me?
Christopher would sit there and say that the Iraq war was a good thing and at the same time claim that God is evil for having the Israelites kill the Amalekites.
