https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/07/24/but-shes-not-there/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:12:38 -0400<![CDATA[Ross Douthat argues that Angelo de Codevilla&#8216;s argument about the existence of an American ruling class trying to impose its will on the people is overdrawn.  The &#8216;overclass&#8217;, he argues, is on closer inspection not there. And if even it were, it is by no means monolithic in its views.  So how can a group itself divided be a conspiracy?  Douthat takes the issues of free trade and small government as an example of how &#8216;left&#8217; can somehow think &#8216;right&#8217;.]]>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:14:59 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/07/24/but-shes-not-there-n189905