1. These debates about "real conservatives" have same problem of essentialism as issues of real Christians, Muslims, socialists, etc
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5. But maybe another way around it is not so much nominalism as acknowledgement of social reality that creates terms.
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6. The phrase "actually existing" (used in old Marxist debates) is useful here. Trump is actually existing conservatism.
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@HeerJeet I see the merit in that, but I don't think that it ultimately is helpful.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet what if someone whose actions are completely counter to what most believe to be conservative tendencies says they're conservative?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet I guess they could have a definition for conservatism that would fit their lifestyle.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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