
Inside the Republican Party's long war on democracy
American Friction
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Wealth, Power, and the GOP's Ideological Roots
This chapter explores the historical belief within the Republican Party that wealth signifies intelligence and leadership, tracing its origins to the agricultural revolution. It examines the psychological effects of wealth accumulation on democratic values and links current conservative ideologies to past thinkers like Russell Kirk and John Stormer.
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