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The emergence of Donald Trump as a cultural figure played a pivotal role in reshaping the right's approach. Under his leadership, the conservative movement loosened its previously rigid constraints, allowing for broader creative expressions and artistic interpretations that had long been shunned by the mainstream.
Counterculture: A New Definition
The conversation dives into what "counterculture" signifies today. Historically, from the year 2008 until the ongoing political discourse of 2024, the dominant culture hinged on a technocratic, center-left neoliberalism. This age saw the rise of a managerial class steeped in ideas that fused cultural imperialism with crony capitalism.