The Danger of Right-Wing Populism
"...If you ask a self-proclaimed progressive why he or she admires a particular conservative pundit, you'll most likely receive a list of “progressive” positions:
"Against the Iraq War
"Against free-trade (especially NAFTA)
"Against Globalization
"Against the bank bailouts
"Against the Federal Reserve
"Against restrictions on civil liberties
"At first glance, then, members of the Left feel obliged to open their arms to these strange bedfellows, who feel more like first cousins than traditional enemies. If, however, one looks under their gleaming progressive garments, an unreformed wolf emerges.
"Who are the wolves in question?
"A short list may include: Ron Paul, Craig Paul Roberts, and Pat Buchanan..."
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