The New Deal, they argue, violates this natural order. In fact, they argue that the New Deal and the regulatory state violate the Ten Commandments. It makes a false idol of the federal government and encourages Americans to worship it rather than the Almighty.
Really interesting and thought provoking interview with Kevin Kruse about his new book on Fresh Air – it’s available here – worth a listen for students of history or political wonks, or, like me, the dangerous combination of the two.
Simon Ouderkirk 