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Justin Stapley discusses his argument that the definition of nationalism should be separated from the aspects of nationism and patriotism that are often held as subset aspects of nationalism's broader definition. He argues that nationism is the process of the rise of nations, patriotism is pure civic virtue, and nationalism should be simply the rise of tribalism in a modern context.Originally published: TCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUG

Justin on Twitter: @JustinWStapleyOthers are arguing for the use of the term nationism, predominantly Jonah Goldberg, as he once wrote for NRO: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/nationalism-debate-nation-states/

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Gio & Joey Podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8GIQBIepvkTCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUGJustin on Twitter: @JustinWStapleyJoey on Twitter: @AdventistCowboyGio on Twitter: @GioMarinTCU Community on Twitter: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453TCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConservativeUnderground TCU Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativeundergroundBooks mentionedConflict of Visions by Thomas Sowellhttps://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Visions-Ideological-Political-Struggles/dp/0465002056Leviathan by Thomas Hobbeshttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/3207/3207-h/3207-h.htmSecond Treatise of Government by John Lockehttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htm

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Justin and Scott discuss the conflicting reality among young right-wing activists today, the hope for Christian revival that exists at the same time as an abandonment of decency and principle.

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In this week's podcast, Justin and guest Josh Lewis discuss their similar stories and the paths they took to delving into the more intellectual and philosophical roots of conservatism.Links:Saving Elephants Ep. 30 "Fusionism": https://www.savingelephantsblog.com/post/2019/05/07/episode-30-fusionism-with-justin-stapley

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The Great Debate by Yuval Levin https://www.amazon.com/Great-Debate-Edmund-Burke-Thomas/dp/0465062989The Road to Serfdom by FA Hayek https://www.amazon.com/Road-Serfdom-Documents-Definitive-Collected/dp/0226320553A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell https://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Visions-Ideological-Political-Struggles/dp/0465002056American Covenant by Yuval Levin https://www.amazon.com/American-Covenant-Constitution-Unified-Nation_and/dp/0465040748

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In this week’s podcast, Justin discusses the serious blinders that get put up when we try to argue that one side of the left-right political spectrum is described as the essential root of radicalism and political violence, arguing instead that ideology and philosophy is merely a pretext for unleashing the crooked timber of humanity and the evil that exists in all of our hearts that only be held at bay through solid commitment to enduring values and principles. He also addresses the violent targeting of members of his own religious faith and the painful anti-Mormon prejudice that followed quickly thereafter, arguing that doctrines and theology are important but should come second after embracing each other in Christian fellowship. Links Conservative Underground Newsletter

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Justin Stapley discusses whether populism has more in common with the positions traditionally held by conservatism or progressivism. Subscribe to Substack: https://ConservativeUnderground.substack.com Join Twitter/X Community: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 Follow Justin Stapley: https://x.com/JustinWStapley

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In this episode, Justin Stapley attempts to offer a straightforward primer on why he argues that relying on the Democratic Party to deliver a resounding defeat to the rising tide of populism is a fool's errand. The only effective answer to populism, he argues, is conservatism, and the Democratic Party is simply ill-equipped to be a vessel for the conservative response to populism that is needed in this hour of American crisis.

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In a solocast, Justin Stapley discusses the rise of anti-semitism in America and across the world, reckons with the ugliness of war and the need to see terrible conflict through to victorious conclusion to secure peace and prosperity, and once more addresses the reality of dysfunction and decay shot through America’s civic culture.

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Is the Israel-Hamas War recalibrating American politics? Just how MAGA is the Republican Party? Does the GOP primary race for second matter? Who will perform well in tonight’s primary debate and who stands to gain the most from a good performance?

Justin Stapley and Scott Howard discuss all these questions and more.

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