Can't tell if Ryan is battling Trump on principles, or just creating appearance that he's doing so. Theater of absolution/purification
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If Ryan is sincere, I don't see way to reconcile principled conservatism with bs conservatism, so dialog oughta fail. Success => insincerity
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If Paul Ryan ends up supporting Trump, conservatives should demand to see details of deal-making/proof-of-credible-commitment to principles
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One should hope. I know I should. I feel a sea change. He’s not a cause; he’s a symptom.
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