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Rwanda Vote: The death of One Nation Toryism

Striking 13 • 2815 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Conservatism
  1. The parliamentary battle over the Rwanda bill is crucial, but the real story lies in the inhumane treatment of asylum seekers and the lack of compassion from Conservative MPs.
  2. Conservative MPs showcased a lack of empathy and humanity in their discussions regarding asylum seekers, focusing more on deterrence and creating a hostile environment.
  3. The focus should shift towards treating asylum seekers with respect and compassion, rather than using them as scapegoats for fear and hatred.

Inside Candace Owens plans to dominate women's media

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 3642 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Candace Owens is starting a new women's media brand called Club Candace. It will focus on traditional values and aims to empower young mothers with various content and community support.
  2. Owens believes many women are unhappy with modern feminist ideals and traditional gender roles. She wants to promote a lifestyle centered around motherhood and family.
  3. Despite her pro-motherhood stance, Owens opposes policies like paid maternity leave and universal childcare. This creates a clash as many people support better benefits for working mothers.
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My Kind of Conservatism

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 3075 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Politics today is heavily influenced by the voices and actions of young people online. Social media has shifted how we engage with culture and politics.
  2. There's a loss of hope for a return to traditional norms in politics. The current political landscape is driven more by tech influence than by the values of liberal democracy.
  3. Being a true conservative today means having a respect for the past and a sense of loss about changes happening in society. It's about nurturing values rather than obsessing over power.

Politics is Full of Bad People Who Do Good Things

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4779 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Sometimes, people who support bad ideas can still create good outcomes. It's important to recognize that even if someone has questionable morals, their actions can still benefit society.
  2. In politics, it can be necessary to form alliances with those we don't agree with. Supporting a cause we believe in might require working with people whose values we find unappealing.
  3. Political strategies often need to adapt to reality. It's crucial to prioritize practical wins for individual freedoms, even if it means partnering with groups that don't fully align with our principles.

Sometimes You Do Have To Punch Right

Daily Dreher • 2417 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Sometimes it is necessary to speak out against harmful ideas, even within one's own community.
  2. Calling out toxic beliefs and behaviors, even privately, is important to protect institutions and individuals.
  3. Prioritizing virtue over political power is crucial to combatting evil, regardless of ideological alignment.

What's in a win?

The J. Burden Show • 1018 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. The right-wing can achieve victory by becoming organized and wielding power effectively.
  2. Success is about more than just feeling like you've won; it's about increasing organizational power and reducing enemies' power.
  3. The key to gaining political control is by efficiently organizing, rewarding supporters, and penalizing adversaries.

Yeah, what is 'Post-Liberalism' anyway?

Unpopular Front • 207 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Post-liberalism is a movement that believes liberalism is harmful and wants to replace it with a focus on the 'common good' through conservative ideas.
  2. Critics argue that post-liberals contribute to the rise of bigotry and fascism by abandoning decent political practices and normalizing harmful behavior.
  3. There is a concern that abstract ideas like post-liberalism can excuse real-world tyranny, and it's important to face the moral issues in today's political context without avoiding responsibility.

Two Ways to Understand the "Vibe Shift"

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 2511 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. There seems to be a 'vibe shift' happening in conservative culture, where they are gaining more popularity and recognition. This shift is surprising given past perceptions of conservatives as being less culturally influential.
  2. The current political climate shows that even small victories can have large cultural impacts. This raises questions about whether the shift will continue or if it is just a temporary trend.
  3. As the conservative vibe shifts, it challenges old beliefs about the hostility of institutions like Big Tech. This suggests that the relationship between conservatives and these institutions might be changing.

Rightists as Low Decouplers: Examples from the Comments

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3096 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. High decoupling means focusing on individual issues without being influenced by group biases. This helps in having more productive debates and understanding complex situations better.
  2. People on the right often struggle to decouple their opinions from their political identity. This makes it harder for them to acknowledge facts or engage in meaningful discussions about events like Trump's coup attempt.
  3. Conspiracy theories often go hand-in-hand with low decoupling. When people can't separate facts from their beliefs, it leads to stubbornness and a lack of productive dialogue.

Real Dissident Roll Call

The J. Burden Show • 1038 implied HN points • 09 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Be a true dissident by being willing to face social shame and opposition. It's not about being fashionable or respectable.
  2. The current regime controls what is considered high status in society, creating a situation where opposing it is coded as low status. Society's view of status influences behavior.
  3. Conservatives face a choice between compliance with the regime or being targeted for destruction. Making compromises with the regime may not be a viable long-term solution.

Donald Trump and the Decivilizing of the Right

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 1975 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. American conservatism is changing in a way that some people compare to third world movements. This shift involves less focus on traditional values.
  2. The concept of 'Elite Human Capital' is about understanding who is crucial for maintaining strong institutions, not just about being smart. It suggests that even those who aren’t traditionally regarded as intelligent can still be valuable in certain roles.
  3. The flaws in the Trump movement highlight the importance of character and truth in political movements. When a political group idolizes someone who goes against these values, it signals a deeper issue within the movement.

American Conservatism and Fertility Cult-ure

Anarchonomicon • 1198 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Conservatism
  1. American Conservatives and Jewish Conservatives are unique in maintaining above replacement fertility rates in wealthy societies.
  2. Conservative cultures that resist the global urban progressive monoculture tend to have higher fertility rates.
  3. American Conservatism exhibits adaptive immunity to the cultural influences that lead to declining birth rates in other cultures.

An interview with Emma Webb

The Free Mind • 550 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Conservatism
  1. Emma Webb is involved in various organizations like The Common Sense Society, Save Our Statues, and New Culture Forum, and is a contributor on GB News.
  2. Common sense is still present but often overlooked in metropolitan areas and needs to be reclaimed.
  3. There is hope for our culture through resistance and perseverance, as historical fortunes can change and people are fighting for important values.

Will the radical right take over the Tories?

Writing from London • 569 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Conservatism
  1. Radical right Reform party and Nigel Farage may pose a threat to UK Conservative party in 2024 election.
  2. Though Conservatives are already right-wing, there is concern about the rise of even more radical right ideologies within the party.
  3. The distinction between radical right and far right movements is important in understanding the shift in conservative politics.

Are MAGA Republicans 'conservatives'?

georgelakoff • 923 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. The Republican Party under Trump has shifted to an extreme phase, breaking political norms and valuing power over democracy
  2. The term 'conservative' traditionally signified preserving traditional ideologies, but some Republican voters are willing to undermine democracy to maintain power and impose their morality
  3. The evolution of MAGA Republicans towards authoritarianism challenges the traditional meaning of 'conservative' and raises questions on how to label them

What I'm Reading

In My Tribe • 531 implied HN points • 16 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. The book 'Furious Minds' explores the MAGA New Right and profiles various scholars who support Donald Trump. It highlights how these figures have gained influence in conservative circles.
  2. The author categorizes these scholars into three groups: Postliberals, Claremonters, and National Conservatives, each with unique reasons for supporting Trump. They have different views on markets and governance.
  3. There's a noticeable lack of prominent conservative voices in academia outside of specific institutions, which may make the conservative community appear more like a tight-knit group. This raises challenges for conservative thinkers.

Memory-Holing "Wokeness"

American Dreaming • 339 implied HN points • 18 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Many people are unhappy with the extreme ideas from the 'woke' movement that dominated culture for years. They feel it led to a lot of conflict and division.
  2. There is a desire for acknowledgment and reflection on past mistakes from the left, rather than trying to erase or forget them. It's important to learn from the past to avoid repeating it.
  3. The accountability needed includes admitting when they were wrong and committing to doing better in the future, rather than just moving forward without change.

The banality of paranoia

White Hot Harlots • 219 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. The article discusses how incoherent paranoia is not exclusive to conservatives, and how left-wing ideologies have also been associated with similar beliefs in the past.
  2. The text explores the evolving perceptions of masculinity and how cultural shifts have impacted ideologies over time.
  3. It highlights the universal trend of increasing distrust in established systems of power among conservatives and liberals, leading to a loss of faith in electoral politics and expert narratives.

Putin as the Patron Saint of Right Wing Misanthropy

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3072 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conservatism
  1. Hatred of America in right-wing circles can sometimes reflect a deeper misanthropy that values different societal aspects than standard measurements of success.
  2. The anti-American right's hostility to democracy and liberalism can stem from a disdain for what most people desire and choose.
  3. Some in the conservative movement prioritize a pro-Putin stance over rational arguments against America's Ukraine policy, complicating efforts for peace and strategic negotiation.

What If Liberals Have Agency?

Singal-Minded • 1184 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Liberals often think they are just trying to make the world better, but they also have power and responsibility in how they run institutions. It's important for them to recognize their agency.
  2. The backlash against liberal policies often comes not just from conservative anger, but from real issues within liberal organizations. Ignoring these internal problems can lead to further dysfunction.
  3. In education, the push for diversity and political views can overshadow traditional values and fairness. This has led to growing public dissatisfaction with institutions like universities.

The Conservative Worry

In My Tribe • 1184 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. There's a concern that Trump’s style is more about radical changes than traditional conservatism. This could lead to extreme actions rather than stable governance.
  2. People in leadership roles, like running the Defense Department, need to have experience managing other managers. Without this experience, they might struggle to lead effectively.
  3. The new appointments might focus on what they want to change, but managing large organizations is hard, and mistakes could happen if they move too quickly.

Barstool Sports: A Conservative Think Tank

JoeWrote • 98 implied HN points • 21 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Modern conservatism seems confusing because its supporters often mix traditional values with ideas that don’t always align, like supporting abortion rights while promoting traditional gender roles.
  2. People like Dave Portnoy express a feeling of being attacked or blamed by society, which may not reflect reality but shows how many conservatives perceive cultural shifts.
  3. There’s a tendency among conservative figures to blame social issues on things like college culture and feminism, rather than addressing the real sources of problems they discuss.

Why SFFA v Harvard Matters

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4071 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. The Supreme Court's decision in SFFA v Harvard impacts how universities can consider race in admissions.
  2. The ruling challenges universities to maintain diversity without directly using race as a factor.
  3. The shift may lead to changes in university cultures and missions, impacting the demographics of top schools.

A Dangerous Fifth-String Evangelical Republican Speaker

SHERO • 609 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the new House Speaker, despite being the Republican Party's fifth choice.
  2. The smooth voting process didn't reflect the turmoil within the GOP over leadership.
  3. Mike Johnson's savvy background in Constitutional Law and support for Trump's election stance played key roles in his rise to House Speaker.

We Tried to Warn You

Unsafe Science • 739 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Academia has faced significant challenges due to its left-leaning politicization. This could lead to a backlash against academic institutions and funding.
  2. Dissident academics have been warning about the danger of mixing politics with education for many years. Ignoring these warnings has resulted in serious issues within academia.
  3. There is a growing divide and polarization between academics and political figures, which may weaken the credibility and influence of academic work.

Understanding the Tech Right

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4023 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Conservatism
  1. Tech industry is becoming more involved in politics, particularly shaping right-wing movements
  2. Tech Right combines acceptance of inequality with openness to change, influencing views on capitalism, biology, and progress
  3. Tech Right's influence on American politics might be seen through funding politicians, exerting intellectual leadership, and pushing conservative ideals

The Biomechanics of Trumpism

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3876 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism
  1. Trump's connection with Republican voters is personal and deep.
  2. DeSantis adopted conservative policies but lacked Trump's ability to entertain and dominate the Republican base.
  3. Trump's approach to media, handling of anti-vaxx sentiment, and focus on the 2020 election have solidified his influence over the conservative movement.