I think the author may be overly critical. It’s safe — even wise — to be a little skeptical of the tyro conservative, but young people with unabashed conservative values are refreshing. And if we’re going to survive as an ideology, conservatism can’t rest solely in the hands of grizzled old fogeys like us.
“...but young people with unabashed conservative values are refreshing....”
And need to be encouraged, taught, mentored, and turned loose on the world.
Teach. Coach. Get involved.
That’s how you take back your culture.