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I have been pondering the idea of an American conservative movement symbolized by fine hardwoods. I envision it as a reaction to rise of the New Deal, which these conservative would view as a false or "plastic" political movement. Hence, they elevate items made from basic hardwoods to represent them. Eschewing modern, as true conservatives conveniences, they fixate on the basic and the mundane of the home. Among the items they glorify--and mock the New Dealers with--is the common toilet seat. This intimate but common item becomes most important symbol of their movement, and it gives the movement their name, "The Birch John Society."

How does The BJS become a vibrant conservative movement in America? I think the emphasis on natural hardwoods could to some extent co-opt the environmental movement. The group should be at the heart of American conservative thinking and not just a splinter group.
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