Whereas liberals are thought to erupt self-righteously whenever they feel like it, conservatives believe that they themselves are … - Thomas Frank

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Government grew under [Ronald] Reagan. He was the strongest opponent of free markets in the post-war history among presidents. But it doesn't matter what the reality is; they concocted an image that you worship.

Thomas Frank

Whereas liberals are thought to erupt self-righteously whenever they feel like it, conservatives believe that they themselves are never permitted to say what they really think.

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