I don't agree with every point here -- Douthat conflates liberalism w/ leftism -- but the general thrust is bang-on http://nytimes.com/2016/09/21/opinion/campaign-stops/clintons-samantha-bee-problem.html …
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Replying to @mtracey
Also, the idea that HRC "has moved further left than any modern Democratic nominee" is laughable for many reasons. Otherwise, good item.
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Replying to @mtracey
Meh. This is NYT-standard issue overton policing
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Replying to @adamjohnsonNYC
I agree with the passage you highlighted, but would use the term "boutique social liberalism" instead of "left-wing."
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Replying to @mtracey
but his whole point rests on equating "triggering" with "far left" which is stupid.
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Replying to @adamjohnsonNYC
That's why I said I disagree with some of the word choice, but agree with the overall thrust of the argument.
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Replying to @mtracey
i supposed i felt the argument rested on this sleight-of-hand.
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