Conservative Intellectual Movement Faces Internal Strife

Factions within the conservative movement publish manifestos and essays, sparking debate over the future of conservatism.

• The conservative intellectual movement is experiencing internal conflicts, with factions publishing manifestos and essays to assert their dominance.
• National Conservatism and Postliberalism are two prominent factions, each advocating for different visions of conservatism's future.
• Sohrab Ahmari's 'Tyranny, Inc.' criticizes contemporary economic and labor histories, advocating for a return to post-WWII economic models.
• Critics argue that Ahmari's analysis overlooks the successes of market-focused reforms and the impracticality of his proposed return to a midcentury political economy.
• The debate among conservatives reflects broader questions about the direction of right-wing politics in America.

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