@jonathanchait That's not exactly what I mean by True Conservatism (TM).
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@jonathanchait True Conservatism (TM) isn't just conservatism. It's a specific bowdlerized version of Reaganism, invented circa 2006.2 replies 5 retweets 10 likes -
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@jonathanchait Rubio is not a TrueCon. Cruz arguably is.3 replies 2 retweets 3 likes -
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@DouthatNYT I feel it's a form of demonstrative politics, always in opposition, but having effect of driving establishment rightward.2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes -
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@jonathanchait That's part of it. But as you yourself have repeatedly argued, Rubio looks a great deal like a return to Bushism.3 replies 2 retweets 5 likes -
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@DouthatNYT Yes. Definitely a more rightwing version, though a same policy architecture.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
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@jonathanchait Whereas True Conservatism (TM) would be cut, cap and balance, a flat tax to hit the "lucky duckies" in the working class ...1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@jonathanchait ... Social Security is tyrannical/unconstitutional, etc. etc.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@DouthatNYT@jonathanchait So TC is, basically, the WSJ editorial page.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
@DouthatNYT @yeselson @jonathanchait 'True Conservatives' are in denial about the incompatibility of democracy with economic freedom.
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