Does right-wing populism have some traditional left-wing ideas?

Like (qualified) opposition to the free-market, anti-establishment tendency and anti-war. This always seemed strange to me how neo-con people could seemingly change their ideology over a few years.

I'm interested in the responses from both left and right. I'll be polite to all those who do likewise. :-)

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I'm unaffiliated, but there's truth to both left and right ideologies.

There isn't anything wrong with a free market, though some monitoring is needed to help prevent unfair business practices.

Endless wars isn't a good thing for our economy and having other sectors underfinanced, though sometimes war is needed to stop violence.

There are times you work with the establishment, but you must always question it. Dont let the establishment fool you with security in exchange for your liberties.

Being entirely left or right wing is close minded and foolish. There are grey areas!

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@LvChris most American major industries originated from ww2. Like all things, moderation!

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@SW-User @LvChris It wasn't because of war per-say it was because the state took a more central role in the economy.

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@LvChris I don't think the trade war will come to much. The big US corporations would be screaming to the roof-tops in alarm if they took it that seriously. Mostly its just a show for his base IMO

Edit: But I do think Trump could start a war to protect his own back.

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@LvChris Agreed.