[P]rogressives seem to think that conservatives distrust the government because of some esoteric philosophical theory, or because we had some weird d… - Jim Geraghty

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[P]rogressives seem to think that conservatives distrust the government because of some esoteric philosophical theory, or because we had some weird dream involving Ayn Rand. In reality, it’s because we’ve been told to trust the government before — and we’ve gotten burned, time and time again.

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About Jim Geraghty

James Richard "Jim" Geraghty (born July 5, 1975) is the senior political correspondent of National Review and author of several books. In addition to writing for National Review, Geraghty blogs for National Review Online and is a former reporter for States News Service.

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Alternative Names: James Geraghty
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