Today it is Hungary's Viktor Orbán. In the 1950s it was the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. Here is Joshua Tait at The Bulwark: Prominent conservatives have … [Read more...] about When conservatives loved Francisco Franco
William F. Buckley
William F. Buckley: “…I, for one, would not willingly die for ‘democracy'”
Historian Joshua Tait writes, "...the democracy-denying beliefs and actions of today's conservative Republican party--rejecting the results of the 2020 presidential … [Read more...] about William F. Buckley: “…I, for one, would not willingly die for ‘democracy'”
What is conservatism?
As historian Joshua Tait reminds us, the meaning of the term "conservatism" has been a contested one in the United States. In his recent piece at The Bulwark he … [Read more...] about What is conservatism?
Is “owning the libs” the GOP’s new civil religion?
If you want to become a star in the Republican Party these days, and make a lot of money serving red meat to the GOP base, you need to show that you can use your … [Read more...] about Is “owning the libs” the GOP’s new civil religion?