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John Dean on Pure GoldwaterPosted on Jul 22, 2008
Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews John Dean about “Pure Goldwater,” his new collaboration with the late senator’s son. The book is a reminder that American conservatism has drifted far from its original heading. Subscribe to Truthdig PodcastsSubscribe directly: Click here to watch this interview. Advertisement New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
By broadbrush, July 24, 2008 at 7:48 pm Link to this comment
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Goldwater’s extremist attitude toward the Soviet Union engendered the ” Daisy ” add. His advocacy of the use of nuclear weapons scared the bejusus out of his contemporaries.
Extremism in the defense of liberty if not a vice is no virtue when the destiny of the world is at stake.
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