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Liberal and conservative Americans alike were dismayed after progressive Congressman Rohit Khanna (D-California) praised none other than neoconservative imperialist Bill Kristol as a defender of democracy and liberal values.
Kristol
“is one of the most thoughtful voices in defending liberalism and democratic institutions in our country,” Khanna tweeted on Monday, adding he
“learned a lot” from him about
“shaping… an inclusive narrative around American patriotism.”
Khanna added that he was a
“strong and early critic of the war in Iraq” – which Kristol promoted – and that they have
“very different worldviews on foreign policy,” but that having
“a discussion about strengthening liberalism and liberal institutions with people you disagree” is important for pluralistic democracy.