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summer_in_TX

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7. Not sure this take of David Brooks is on the nose.

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 12:47 AM

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He's been simping for the Republicans for the last 10 years.

David Brooks grew up and was educated in a conservative tradition, but not the version of today which isn't conservative at all. He was a Republican for decades, just not the reactionary type exemplified by Pat Buchanan and Trump. He was quite critical of W, especially in his second term and he's yet more critical of MAGA and Trump. From his books and columns, that's when he became much more independent.

He voted for Obama. Not sure about in 2012, but definitely in 2008.He voted for Biden. Dunno about Hillary but wouldn't be surprised. I'm quite sure he voted for Kamala. He saw what Trump is long ago, and has been one of the first calling for people to take to the streets.

He still leans conservative, but he votes for the candidate he views as best for the nation. I love his writing, and find a lot of food for thought there. I agree with him as often as I disagree.

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Did anyone read David Brooks piece in The Atlantic? [View all] D. Spaulding Wednesday OP

Read it? I just posted as much as DU allows. usonian Wednesday #1

He's been simping for the Republicans for the last 10 years. And now he's worried? GoneOffShore Wednesday #2

Not sure this take of David Brooks is on the nose. summer_in_TX Thursday #7

I've always found him to be intellectually dishonest with just a hint of misogyny. GoneOffShore Thursday #9

He is an arrogant halfwit Cosmocat Thursday #12

Yeah, my memory of him was that he once was obnoxious and pompous. He's better now but I don't know if I trust him. CTyankee Thursday #17

Thank you, David Brooks!!!!! nt LAS14 Wednesday #3

Back of the line, David BaronChocula Wednesday #4

Yes I read it earlier today, and there are people complaining loudly about Brooks who have not ... Hekate Wednesday #5

Couldn't agree more. D. Spaulding Wednesday #6

Thank you, a great read. Abolishinist Thursday #8

Years late, billions short . . . hatrack Thursday #10

Yes indeed. Still proud of David for his eloquence on this subject. librechik Thursday #11

Correct Cosmocat Thursday #14

DU comments on threads like these make me wonder sometimes GusBob Thursday #13

its tough for anyone who called bullshit on the likes of Brooks and Friedman Cosmocat Thursday #15

I see your point. I feel like saying "Oh, NOW you are complaining? Where have you BEEN?!!! CTyankee Thursday #18

Correct. The vast pools of money in various places proved too much of a temptation for those wiggs Thursday #16

Better late than never peggysue2 Thursday #19