Modern American conservatism began as a revolt against Eisenhower. That's key to understanding it.
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@HeerJeet Sure: Cold War produces new intensity across the political spectrum. But remember: Almost no one thought that, JBS even denied it. -
@jledbetter Of course they denied it - it's absurd as a factual point but works as myth: it speaks to larger truth (or supposed truth). - Show replies
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@HeerJeet Part of the difficulty, too: There was no single uniform "Old Right." Wall Street hated FDR, but so did much of the prairie.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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