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“Attempting to categorize conservatism in the 21st century runs the risk of plunging into the briar patch of academic labeling.... Here’s where Mark Twain comes to the rescue, especially since he was too busy mocking others to care about what others had to say about him, and his attitude toward politicians of every stripe pretty much says it all: ‘Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.’ Likely his observations of today’s congressional shenanigans would leave him rolling on the ground with laughter—or breaking down in tears. Either way, he would make great fun of it, no doubt with incredulity, skepticism, and no small amount of contempt. But does this make Twain a conservative?” In “America’s Mark Twain Conservatives” (766 words), professor of political science and fellow for American Studies with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College—Dr. Marvin Folkertsma—addresses the various categories of conservatism, from neo-conservatives to paleo-conservatives to those sympathetic with conservatism, such as Tea Party enthusiasts and what Dr. Folkertsma now coins: “Mark Twain conservatives.”
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