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“We have plenty of examples from twentieth-century history where, out of fear of liberalism or Communism, religious conservatives made alliances with secular populists and nationalists, and it ended up going pretty badly for everybody.” quote by Ross Douthat
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“We have plenty of examples from twentieth-century history where, out of fear of liberalism or Communism, religious conservatives made alliances with secular populists and nationalists, and it ended up going pretty badly for everybody.”

Ross Douthat

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Source Article: The New York Times, 2022

Historical alliances between religious conservatives and secular populists often backfired.

In simple terms: Such alliances usually end badly.

Key Takeaway

Beware of compromising core values for political gain.

Themes

politics history ideology

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • voting decisions
  • activism

Key Concepts

coalition dynamics extremism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have similar alliances succeeded?
  • What alternatives exist to avoid negative outcomes?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overlook successful alliances in other contexts.

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