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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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Defending Minority Rule and Rejection of Liberalism

The discussion highlights a trend towards the rejection of liberalism and the defense of undemocratic minority rule by individuals claiming to have a superior vision of the 'highest good.' While specific issues like the census, voting rights act, and disfranchisement are not explicitly mentioned, the focus is on the underlying theme of defending minority rule despite being a minority. The conversation also points out the difference in how ideas circulate between the right and left, emphasizing the closer connection between right-wing magazines, activists, and politicians in influencing political discourse.

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