What Defines a Crunchy Conservative?

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Rod Dreher's commentary on March 10, 2006, emphasizes the need for the Republican Party to reconnect with its foundational values amidst internal divisions. He introduces the concept of "Crunchy Cons," a group of conservatives who advocate for a traditional lifestyle that prioritizes old houses, local businesses, and homeschooling. This movement represents a counter-cultural approach within conservatism, blending environmental consciousness with traditional values, as exemplified by Dreher's personal choices, such as reading Edmund Burke and wearing Birkenstock sandals.

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All Things Considered, March 10, 2006 · At a time when the Republican Party seems to be fracturing from within, commentator Rod Dreher says it's time for the GOP to return to its roots. And he thinks conservatives could find inspiration from fellow Republicans who embrace a counter-cultural yet traditional conservative lifestyle -- what Dreher dubs "Crunchy Cons."

"Crunchy cons prefer old houses and mom-and-pop shops to McMansions and strip malls... Many of us homeschool our kids, and cheerfully embrace nonconformity. I read Edmund Burke and wear Birkenstock sandals. Go figure."
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Listen to Rod Dreher's commentary. :smile:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5256754
 
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Sounds delicious...

Birkenstock sandals? Guess I'm switching parties...