Panic over the dismantling of established federal institutions has unified Democrats and some progressives in staunch defense of these entities. Drawing on Edmund Burke's philosophy, they view the current administration's actions as a chaotic threat reminiscent of radical eras in history. The dismantling of agencies and significant programming, ranging from labor rights to affirmative action, as well as environmental protections, presents a stark alarm that rallies opposition across the political spectrum. In response, progressives adopt conservative principles in their fight to preserve order and stability within governmental structures.
Today, most Democrats-and quite a few progressives-sound a similar alarm. They charge that the president, abetted by Elon Musk and his eager young DOGEiacs, are wrecking federal institutions established in the 1960s.
In protesting these outrages, liberals and many leftists have become the new conservatives. Against the radical, if utterly reactionary, experiment being run from the White House and cheered on by the MAGA faithful.
Before they became sycophants of Donald Trump, American conservatives revered the writings of Edmund Burke, who aligned himself with institutions of order and stability.
Trump is doing away with affirmative action, DEI programs, and the civil rights of transgender people. Blasting away at 'the climate hoax,' he and his party are rapidly eliminating any environmental program.
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