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There's no such thing as a conservative intellectual — only apologists for right-wing power

www.salon.com There's no such thing as a conservative intellectual — only apologists for right-wing power

From Burke to Buckley to Patrick Deneen, we've seen a 200-year history of defending the indefensible

Commentary: Longtime former Republican on Patrick Deneen and the demise of the conservative intellectual

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There's no such thing as a conservative intellectual — only apologists for right-wing power

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I'm well aware of this process and support it. Countries are welcome to make any deals they'd like. They're presumably intelligent, independent entities making decisions in their own best interest.
- So you’re in favor of BRICS and the devaluation of the petrodollar, if those countries choose to do that?
  
  I recognize their right and potential desire to do it, but I think the likely economic responses and ensuing global downturn isn't worth the eventual possible payoff for them
  As an example of an actual unpopular opinion I have, I think it's good that countries sell Nestle their water rights and then buy water back from them, if it results in a large enough economic impact for their nation.
  
  Why do you think that opinion is unpopular?
  
  It is unpopular in my circles, which includes a lot of "fuck nestle" kind of people
  
  Maybe they did the maths and think it’s worth it. The “PetroYuan” sounds weird
  
  I am quite confident that the dollar will remain the world currency, likely until we move to a single world currency in the far future.
  
  You don’t think Nestle or other corporations ever do wrong? Maybe your friends think they do
  
  Everyone does wrong at some point, including all businesses. Corporations aren't monoliths
  
  So it’s okay if Nestle exploits an entire community as long as it serves the greater good?
  
  Yes?
  
  If Nestle bought the property to your town’s water supply, and sold it back to you for a profit, that would still be for the greater good?
  
  If it means jobs at Nestle, income for the government from a large corporation that otherwise wouldn't exist in a developing nation, and increased standard of living nationwide? Yes, absolutely.

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