signalmankenneth
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As someone who works in the world of words, I understand that their meaning – and use – can change over time.
Yet, something I greatly resent is how the Republican Party has conflated Donald Trump with conservatism.
I recently expressed my frustration with that development on social media, and it turns out I’m not the only one who feels this way. As one person commented on my post: "Some people want a principled conservative, others want that too, but revenge is more important. Revenge doesn’t go well in the end."
It certainly doesn't, and I can pretty much guarantee that if Republicans obtusely tie their horse to the former president, they can count on ostracizing a wide swath of American voters, including many conservatives.
It seems like that's what they plan to do.
Trump fan girl and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene put it this way last week after the New Hampshire primary: “This is a true change for the Republican Party. It says that not only do we support President Trump. We support his policies. And any Republican that isn’t willing to adapt these policies, we’re completely eradicating from the party.”
Prepare to eradicate a lot of people – people Republicans will need come November, if winning is the actual goal.
Don't give up: Trump wins New Hampshire, but if Haley drops out Democrats will get their wish. Don't do it.
Trumpism has taken over the GOP
As a conservative, I’ve always identified conservatism with the ideals it promotes – never a particular politician or personality. To me, conservatism means a belief in free markets, individual liberty and limited government.
There used to be widespread consensus inside the GOP about that, too. Now, the Republican Party has made Trump fealty a litmus test for the ideology.
For instance, Kevin Roberts, the president of The Heritage Foundation, a long respected conservative think tank, posted this after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the GOP primary: “While we all rally around our movement’s leader – President Trump – we also know that the future of conservative policies will be in how effectively we implement Trumpian conservatism.”
Let’s be clear: Trump and “Trumpism” are not synonymous with conservatism. Maybe Republicans have forgotten, but Trump has changed political parties more times than he’s been married.
And his policies reflect a jumbled ideology. For instance, he recently supported a new 10% tariff on all imported goods – a move that would have negative economic consequences on Americans and one that goes against conservatives' longtime support of free trade.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bowing-trump-gops-conservatism-good-090428007.html
Yet, something I greatly resent is how the Republican Party has conflated Donald Trump with conservatism.
I recently expressed my frustration with that development on social media, and it turns out I’m not the only one who feels this way. As one person commented on my post: "Some people want a principled conservative, others want that too, but revenge is more important. Revenge doesn’t go well in the end."
It certainly doesn't, and I can pretty much guarantee that if Republicans obtusely tie their horse to the former president, they can count on ostracizing a wide swath of American voters, including many conservatives.
It seems like that's what they plan to do.
Trump fan girl and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene put it this way last week after the New Hampshire primary: “This is a true change for the Republican Party. It says that not only do we support President Trump. We support his policies. And any Republican that isn’t willing to adapt these policies, we’re completely eradicating from the party.”
Prepare to eradicate a lot of people – people Republicans will need come November, if winning is the actual goal.
Don't give up: Trump wins New Hampshire, but if Haley drops out Democrats will get their wish. Don't do it.
Trumpism has taken over the GOP
As a conservative, I’ve always identified conservatism with the ideals it promotes – never a particular politician or personality. To me, conservatism means a belief in free markets, individual liberty and limited government.
There used to be widespread consensus inside the GOP about that, too. Now, the Republican Party has made Trump fealty a litmus test for the ideology.
For instance, Kevin Roberts, the president of The Heritage Foundation, a long respected conservative think tank, posted this after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the GOP primary: “While we all rally around our movement’s leader – President Trump – we also know that the future of conservative policies will be in how effectively we implement Trumpian conservatism.”
Let’s be clear: Trump and “Trumpism” are not synonymous with conservatism. Maybe Republicans have forgotten, but Trump has changed political parties more times than he’s been married.
And his policies reflect a jumbled ideology. For instance, he recently supported a new 10% tariff on all imported goods – a move that would have negative economic consequences on Americans and one that goes against conservatives' longtime support of free trade.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bowing-trump-gops-conservatism-good-090428007.html
