I actually think the Republicans became a LOT more libertarian during Covid. 75% has faded out, but 25% of a lot still impresses me. They're actually doing a lot for school choice. And their moral panics are now far less objectionable to me. Trans surgery on minors isn't a huge problem, but it sure looks a lot like child abuse to me. For…
I actually think the Republicans became a LOT more libertarian during Covid. 75% has faded out, but 25% of a lot still impresses me. They're actually doing a lot for school choice. And their moral panics are now far less objectionable to me. Trans surgery on minors isn't a huge problem, but it sure looks a lot like child abuse to me. For Republicans to focus on this (plus DEI generally) over immigration is a big improvement in my book.
I agree though the new libertarian leanings may have been canceled out by its increased hostility towards high-skill immigration and free trade. And the GOP appears to have abandoned entitlement reforms.
I actually think the Republicans became a LOT more libertarian during Covid. 75% has faded out, but 25% of a lot still impresses me. They're actually doing a lot for school choice. And their moral panics are now far less objectionable to me. Trans surgery on minors isn't a huge problem, but it sure looks a lot like child abuse to me. For Republicans to focus on this (plus DEI generally) over immigration is a big improvement in my book.
I agree though the new libertarian leanings may have been canceled out by its increased hostility towards high-skill immigration and free trade. And the GOP appears to have abandoned entitlement reforms.