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James Wolcott

Used to be, conservatives revered the Average American, that Norman Rockwell oil painting of diner food, humble faith, honest toil, and Capraesque virtue.

James Wolcott

Faith

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The quote means that conservatives once admired a simple, idealized version of everyday American life, full of traditional values like hard work and sincere belief. This image was often portrayed in nostalgic art and movies that showed ordinary people living with integrity and faith.

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