1. I want to say a few words mourning the death of Trumpism. Trump's presidency is turning into a huge missed opportunity.
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2. Contra my colleague
@GrahamVyse & esteemed analysts@cjane87 &@RameshPonnuru I think Trumpism was a semi-coherent agenda.3 replies 3 retweets 27 likes -
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3. Leaving aside Trump's tendency to mentally wander, Trumpism can be seen in speeches written for him by Steve Bannon & Stephen Miller
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4. Trumpism is paleo-conservatism with a tan: unilateral foreign policy, protectionism, immigration restriction, entitlements defence.
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5. Paleo-conservatism dissented from mainstream GOP position in mostly good ways (leaving immigration aside).
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There's some truth here but I think you overstate it. First, anti-immigration piece is part of politic which is more racist than mainstream.
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Paleos were Reps who opposed Civil Rights Act, for ex, where mainstream Reps were supportive. Second, Paleo isolationism has its roots...
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in "America First" foreign policy in WW II, which in that context could be best described as anti-anti-fascist.
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Agree that racism is the rancid heart of Trumpism. That and Trump's ignorance made entire project doomed from the start.
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