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The Toxic Tribalism of the New Left

The Toxic Tribalism of the New Left
Demonstrators held a rally to support Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sept. 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A feminist writer has labeled the women who supported Kavanaugh as "gender traitors," an example of tribalism encouraged by Democrats. Zach Gibson/Getty Images
Marvin Folkertsma
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It seems a truism, or at least a reasonable hypothesis, that half of President Donald Trump’s supporters think that he walks on water, while at least half of his critics wish he would drown in it.

Members of the second group would also heave many others into the drink, starting with Kanye West, followed by Senate Republicans, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, gun owners, flag wavers, most white men and white women, rednecks, NASCAR fans, police officers, hockey enthusiasts, church-goers, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Marvin Folkertsma
Marvin Folkertsma
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Marvin Folkertsma is a retired professor from Grove City College. He is the author of several books, including Ideology and Leadership, Agony of Survival, Criminal Intent, and The Thirteenth Commandment. Agony of Survival was an alternate selection of the Jewish Book Club and nominated for the National Jewish Book Award. He also is a frequent contributor of op-eds that have appeared in news publications throughout the country. His interests are wide-ranging and include American political institutions, political thought, literature, and American studies generally.
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