Index to posts in this series.
I started this book hoping to find a sensible discussion from a conservative perspective of the problems we face as a nation and plausible solutions that could earn the support of non-MAGA conservatives. This is not that book. Deneen acknowledges some of the problems, including climate change and racism, but he claims the problems spring not from our sick version of ...
This article represents a sophisticated, defensive engagement with Michael Deneen’s project, employing a multifaceted attack built on both tactical and strategic grounds. The core RED team fact-finding identifies a clear critique of Deneen’s argumentative style and his preferred framing – a reductionist claim targeting “liberalism.” However, the BLUE team summary accurately reflects the overall argument, acknowledging the concerns about Deneen’s slippery definitions and his implied desire for a ...