Good work, Stew. Lots to think over. IMHO there is an indelible through line in post Reconstruction Republican politics. Arguably, Buckley-ism was a strategic papering over of John Birch-ism. Ironically, Buckley became an “in-house” Republican progressive.
I think you are insightful. I caution you to be more skeptical of abstract(ing) terms and labels - from all sides. I wish I could put that better. I hope you can get my intent.
I maintain my paying subscriptions to you and to the Bulwark.I get where both of you are coming from.
Good work, Stew. Lots to think over. IMHO there is an indelible through line in post Reconstruction Republican politics. Arguably, Buckley-ism was a strategic papering over of John Birch-ism. Ironically, Buckley became an “in-house” Republican progressive.
I think you are insightful. I caution you to be more skeptical of abstract(ing) terms and labels - from all sides. I wish I could put that better. I hope you can get my intent.
I maintain my paying subscriptions to you and to the Bulwark.I get where both of you are coming from.
Very thoughtful analysis. Thank you.