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Dec 1, 2025 Doug Wilson introduces a fresh cultural metric to assess politics beyond traditional labels. He critiques the 'no enemies to the right' mindset, highlighting its dangers for conservatives. Using the metaphor of open borders, he warns about extremism and political alliances. Wilson distinguishes between ethno-nationalism and Christian nationalism, emphasizing the latter's rightful rejection of the former. He also explores the dynamics of appeasers versus non-appeasers and reflects on moral failings and recent right-wing radicalism.
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A New Metric For Political Character
- Doug Wilson proposes a new cultural metric distinguishing those who tolerate abuse from those who do not.
- This supplement clarifies political taxonomy by diagnosing a moral posture toward wrongdoing.
Christian Nationalism Isn’t Ethno-Nationalism
- Wilson argues ethno-nationalism and Christian nationalism are distinct and not logically derived from each other.
- He maintains Christians can err into ethno-nationalism but it remains a moral corruption, not a theological necessity.
Appeasement As Moral Timidity
- Wilson frames the central division as appeasers versus non-appeasers, a line visible in families, churches, and geopolitics.
- He links appeasement to rationalizing abuse and moral timidity rather than factual reasoning.