Editorial: The New York Times

• The analysis suggests a change in viewing the U.S., framing it as homeland more than an idea.
• The contradiction lies between those who view America as a nation based on universal principles and those who view America as a homeland first.
• The piece discusses JD Vance's argument that America is ‘not just an idea but also a homeland’, which some have criticized for evoking 'blood and soil' nationalism.
• People who see America as an idea tend to have a global outlook, arguing for more immigration and free trade.
• Those who view America as homeland, tend to see the country's resources as being squandered on outsiders, while the needs of their own citizens are brushed aside.
• The debate about the notion of America as homeland or ideology bears significance when it comes to the appeal of the MAGA movement.

Conclusion: The notion of America as a homeland rather than an idea is a crucial aspect of the MAGA movement's appeal and a key theme in the current political debate.

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