Ah, John Dunlop. Yes, he is well worth reading.
Danger? These “Traditionalists” are mystics. They believe in the supernatural. What possible use can they be to us? Other than to know that they are mystics so we can brush them aside.
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Interesting interview. The fact that Teitelbaum labels Bannon as “far right” gives a clue right off the bat that his perspective is left-slanted.
It seems to me that Bannon has absorbed some of the Traditionalist views, but not the most extreme.
I think the fact that he’s not a strictly traditionalist Catholic, but has explored other philosophies, is actually an encouraging sign that he may eventually find his way out of the religious maze.
Just as Orban may not be perfect, but is opposed to Soros and his agenda, the same goes for Bannon.
Imperfect, but he’s fighting the enemies of Western civilization, and at this point (contrary to what Teitelbaum thinks) that really IS all that matters.
The same can also be said of Trump himself.
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I see what you’re saying, Liz. Your judgments are consistent.
I accept that I am being less reasonable than you when I find it hard to tolerate Bannon - or Beck.
(I think Trump is entirely different. He makes a religious reference now and then very casually. Religion is not even a small part of his preoccupations.)
But I told you I would see what Bannon can do, and if he achieves something substantial for conservatism, I will acknowledge it gratefully. Even though I will continue to find the man himself un-sympatico.
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Thanks for being open to giving him the benefit of the doubt. And if anyone reasons well, its you!
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