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Keith S Schuerholz's avatar

This assumes a lot about what it means to be a "conservative."

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Michael Maiello's avatar

Fair. Though this is how Mamet identifies himself.

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Keith S Schuerholz's avatar

Study the whole history of neoconservatism and you'll see what I am pointing to.

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Michael Maiello's avatar

My understanding of the neocon movement is that it was a reaction to the excesses of 60s liberalism and I’m not sure that Mamet falls on with that line.

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Keith S Schuerholz's avatar

Keep researching.

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Karl Wenclas's avatar

America's greatest living playwright, and it's not close. Anyone who's worked sales can quote lines from Glengarry Glen Ross-- and has done so, often.

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Michael Maiello's avatar

He is our GOAT because he matters to people. Sexual Pervesity in Chicago also still hits hard. Speed the Plow is life, as is Oleanna.

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