“National Conservatism” Turns Out to Be Just the Same Old Conservatism

10/08/2026 Notes in the Margin Ryan McMaken

In perhaps the least shocking development of recent years, the latest “principled” conservative splinter group is pushing more taxpayer money for the State of Israel.

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“National Conservatism” Turns Out to Be Just the Same Old Conservatism

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In perhaps the least shocking development of recent years, the latest “principled” conservative splinter group is pushing more taxpayer money for the State of Israel.

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