The general sentiment that traditional conservatism needs to be replaced by a much more radical form of politics to answer the “leftist” challenge is now being echoed across the Right. People at the center of rightwing politics are now rejecting the label “conservatism” outright.
What unites all factions on the Trumpist Right is the belief that a “leftist” revolution has already taken place, the radical “Left” has taken over the major institutions of American life. As there is nothing left to conserve, nothing short of a radical “counter-revolution” can save the nation.
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The Right’s political and intellectual leaders believe they are engaged in a noble war for the “soul,” the identity, the very existence of the nation. If the stakes are so high, moderation, restraint, and patience are not an option. There is no line they don’t feel justified to cross.
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The thing is we actually do need a (nonviolent, political) revolution, and I think people are feeling this, but they are being lead astray by Trump, who, for his own benefit, convinces them the revolution needs to be against the left. We need a revolution against institutions and systems that...
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Completely gobsmacked Communist and Socialist Party members abound.
