19-05-2025
Republicans Like Europe — Whether They Know It or Not
Once upon a time, Republicans saw America as a 'shining city upon a hill' with 'free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity.' Now, based on some of their comments and policies, the party's vision for the country is for less consumption, fewer choices, a bigger welfare state, a larger manufacturing sector and cheaper drugs. In general, today's Republicans idealize the past and favor a slower-moving world.
In other words, what Republicans want is Europe.
