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Right-Wing Conference Advocates Ethnic Identity Over Democracy

9/10/2025

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The National Conservatism Conference in Washington focused on a right-wing culture war, advocating state power over liberal democracy.
Speakers like Jack Posobiec and John Eastman presented without significant liberal opposition.
The event marked a shift towards rehabilitating Pat Buchanan, linked to blood-and-soil nationalism.
Buchanan's past includes defending a former Nazi and promoting anti-Semitic views, reflecting growing acceptance in the GOP.
The conference rhetoric emphasized ethnic identity and cultural purity, challenging immigrant assimilation.

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The National Conservatism Conference in Washington focused on a right-wing culture war, advocating state power over liberal democracy.
Speakers like Jack Posobiec and John Eastman presented without significant liberal opposition.
The event marked a shift towards rehabilitating Pat Buchanan, linked to blood-and-soil nationalism.
Buchanan's past includes defending a former Nazi and promoting anti-Semitic views, reflecting growing acceptance in the GOP.
The conference rhetoric emphasized ethnic identity and cultural purity, challenging immigrant assimilation.