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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room101 · 51-55, M

I really can't think of anything that right-wing populism has in common with traditional left-wing ideas.

Their only opposition to a free-market economy is when it means competing with other countries. Their anti-establishment rhetoric is delusion of the highest degree and very much a "having your cake and eating it" mentality. And, they are anti-war (if one could call it that) but still want an overflowing military capability. Not to mention the ability to arm themselves to para-military levels.