One problem with @jonathanchait's argument is that it sees illiberalism as somehow mutually exclusive with actually existing liberalism
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait@DamonLinker Anti-slavery and female empowerment were inherent in liberalism before socialism ever gained traction.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait You're blurring terms. If you mean "Denmark-style socialism," then maybe. But Chait is talking about Marxism. -
@DamonLinker@HeerJeet Exactly. Indeed, this very piece praises the Danish model.
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait@DamonLinker jonathan chait is just a lazy out of ideas hack, If we're both honest.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait I.e., doctrinaire, illiberal habits of thought + political engagement. I don't think that has improved liberalism.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait@DamonLinker History shows that with no pressure from left, Ds just talk about V-chips and superpredators all day.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet@jonathanchait@DamonLinker Leftish liberalism emerged in Britain after second reform act enfranchised working men in cities. -
@HeerJeet@jonathanchait@DamonLinker It was down to the increase in working class power, not some sudden 'breakthrough' in liberal thought. - Show replies
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