Todays LAT offers this Ineffectually Explosive Diatribe by Jeffrey Hart, who uses vast oversimplifications to accuse George W. Bush of being a right-wing ideologue.
Harts own position doesnt seem to be that of a straightforwardly traditionalist conservative, crunchy or otherwise. In some respects (abortion and stem cell research), he sounds libertarian. In others (Iraq), he stands at the intersection of Buchananite isolationism and the Daily Kos. He favors conservation, as does Rod Dreher and as did Teddy Roosevelt (who probably would have invaded Iran by now).
Ill agree that Hart is no ideologue, but Im not convinced that hes anything other than confused.
Jonah Goldbergs takedown is quite effective. For further background on Harts current dyspepsia, theres this, this, this, this, and, finally, this.
Teddy Roosevelt (who probably would have invaded Iran by now).
If T.R. were President, the entire MSM and half the democrat party would be in jail by now...hmm...
Coughlanesque sigh...just kidding Coughlan, dont get your panties in a bunch.