Vance promoted far right in speech - repeal of Civil Rights, investigations into 'gay lifestyle', defunding childcare

[dalton99a]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/22/jd-vance-speech-extremist-far-right-book

Revealed: JD Vance promoted far-right views in speech about extremists’ book
Up from Conservatism advocates repeal of Civil Rights Act, investigations into ‘gay lifestyle’ and defunding childcare
Jason Wilson
Thu 22 Aug 2024 07.00 EDT

In a December 2023 speech, JD Vance defended a notorious white nationalist convicted over 2016 election disinformation, canvassed the possibility of breaking up tech companies, attacked diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and talked about a social media “censorship regime” that “came from the deep state on some level”.

The senator’s speech was given at the launch of a “counterrevolutionary” book – praised by the now Republican vice-presidential candidate as “great” – which was edited and mostly written by employees of the far-right Claremont Institute.

In the book, Up from Conservatism, the authors advocate for the repeal of the Civil Rights Act, for politicians to conduct “deep investigations into what the gay lifestyle actually does to people”, that college and childcare be defunded and that rightwing governments “promote male-dominated industries” in order to discourage female participation in the workplace.

Vance’s endorsement of the book may raise further questions about his extremism, and that of his networks. The Guardian emailed Vance’s Senate staff and the Trump and Vance campaign with detailed questions about his appearance at the launch, but received no response.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. He does not belong in 21st century leadership.

[dalton99a]

2. +1. Vance is a Neanderthal. Maybe a Neanderthal crossed with The Men's Wearhouse

[Irish_Dem]

3. Crossed with Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store.

[The Third Doctor]

4. Lol