8. Reagan Fusionism and its Consequences for Modern Conservatism

The debate over FREEDOM vs SAFETY is superficial! What lies beneath? Fusionism is a political philosophy commonly called "Reagan Fusionism" that unites various factions by pitting them against a common enemy (i.e., the USSR) and focuses on individual freedom. However, 40 years later, is Fusionism still active in the United States? Has it been a net positive or net negative? Why has Fusionism crippled the modern Conservative Right? What is "New Fusionism?" What is William F. Buckley's role in all this? Why does knowing about Fusionism matter??? We discuss those thought-provoking questions and hopefully pursue the crux of this matter. Subscribe to the Crux of the Matter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMZV12DEH7FLtirpmNXS7pQ  ----- For serious inquiries, questions, comments, and hate mail, contact: [email protected]  ----- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-crux-of-the-matter/support