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Far from operating according to the reality principle, Republican economics, like so many of their positions, is based on magical thinking.

On an existential level, they might have done their best by us, but I think in terms of the reality principle, maybe less so.

At the same time, a reality principle is always pushing through.

And it might reacquaint Republicans with the reality principle — the need to assess and adapt to facts.

On the heels of doubt came a surge of joy: "Still got it," crowed some perverse inner imp in silent congratulation, jackbooting the reality principle into assent.