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The Politics of Nostalgia

The Politics of Nostalgia

Throughout the advanced capitalist world and beyond, a xenophobic, nostalgic nationalism is taking shape. A flock of old and new leaders are rising up, declaring that our best days are behind us and that they are the most qualified to build a better yesterday. Forget about the future, they say, the past is now the place to be β€” but not everyone is invited.

For 30 Years, Donald Trump Has Wanted To ‘Make America Great Again’

For 30 Years, Donald Trump Has Wanted To ‘Make America Great Again’

But if you go back and watch old clips β€” and by old, we mean decades-old β€” you hear a young Donald Trump sounding very much like the current Trump. Common themes include his view that trade wasn't fair, that the world has long laughed at America and countries have taken advantage of U.S. generosity while refusing to pay their "fair share" for all the U.S. does globally.

The Inauguration Parade Almost Had Tanks And Missile Launchers

The Inauguration Parade Almost Had Tanks And Missile Launchers

The military, which traditionally works closely with the presidential inaugural committee, shot down the request, the source said. Their reason was twofold. Some were concerned about the optics of having tanks and missile launchers rolling down Pennsylvania Avenue. But they also worried that the tanks, which often weigh over 100,000 pounds, would destroy the roads.

β€œI could absolutely see structural support being a reason [not to use tanks],” a Department of Defense official said. β€œD.C. is built on a swamp to begin with.”