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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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Legitimacy, Revolution, and Public Support

The insight from the snip reveals a shift in conservative thinking regarding legitimacy and revolution. Previously, conservatives believed that thwarting the will of the moral majority could justify revolution if the regime becomes illegitimate. However, the current conservative ideology no longer relies on the notion that the majority supports them, as evidenced by the fact that Trump received three million fewer votes than Clinton. This highlights a change in strategy where appealing to the majority is no longer the focus.

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