1. So the whole discussion of "intellectual dark web," conservatives in liberal media etc. confuses two issues: should non-conservatives read right-wing authors (yes) & should liberal magazines publish right-wing authors (it depends).
-
-
9. Unpopular opinion but I think
@DouthatNYT has emerged as particularly valuable writer in Trump era because he can translate (so to speak) paleo-conservative impulses into language non-conservatives can understand.Show this thread -
10. Bari Weiss, viewed charitably, is trying to something similar to what
@DouthatNYT does: act as translator/mediator between right-wing subcultures and NYT centrist/liberal subculture. But these translation/mediations are always fraught.Show this thread -
11. Douthat's notorious robot sex column can be seen as case where translation/mediation failed because readers took him as sympathizing with incels & trying to mainstream their concerns. That's usual danger of liminal figure; to be seen as representing other side.
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
-
"establishment" is the literal definition of "center"
End of conversation
-
-
-
Socialists on the left, Fascists on the right.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@SeanMcElwee had it right: https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/993306863851786240 … +@DouthatNYTThis Tweet is unavailable.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
thats simple, they just twist and bend the meaning and intention of words and actions to make the far right seem normal and the center left extreme
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.