The Death of Conservatism? (Part 2)
Know Your Enemy
Race and White Backlash in American History
The history of the 1960s and 1970s can't be told without accounting for white backlash, a significant factor that propelled Nixon to the presidency and Reagan to the governorship. Every time the established hierarchy in society has shifted, white people have strongly reacted, leading to a fundamental change in society. This racial backlash is a crucial component of conservatism that is often overlooked, influencing various aspects such as tax revolts, civil rights movements, crime, and welfare policies, all deeply intertwined with race.
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