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I’ll grant you all of those things, just so long as you aren’t one of those folks that wouldn’t vote for him on election day or that you aren’t the type that’s claims there’s no difference between his imperfect candidacy & the Democrat. It happened in a lot of races- Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, New Hampshire, etc. It’s almost every bit as likely that we lose races not just because of Never Trump suburbanites, but also because a lot of America Firsters will boycott the vote if someone isn’t saying what they want to hear.

I say that paying attention to two things. The first is that the old style, Bushie, establishment Republicans need to be effectively organized against, well funded & replaced in primary elections with non establishment people more to our liking that support our issues. At the same time, even if our guy doesnt triumph & become the candidate this time, we still need to show up & vote against the Democrat in the General Election. The philosophy of allowing Democrats to win in those races is beyond destructive. When we do that, they take the opportunity to consolidate theirpower for their side. They not only control the majority’s agenda- they also loosen voting safeguards, gerrymander everything in their favor, criminalize opposing viewpoints & make it easier to steal elections.

The second thing is that we need to be realistic about getting what we want in each congressional district or state. The fact that electorates in certain spots are more moderate than we are is a reality. We can’t afford to forfeit any of those races because they won’t support someone as right wing as us. In certain races, the electorate are going to be more inclined to someone a little more establishment like. What I’d hope for in those races is a candidate that could be acceptable to both groups positioned somewhere between them.

I do a lot of reading & watching here on FR. That are way too many folks here that are all or nothing. That’s never really been a good mindset. It’s more or less stubbornness without s long term plan. Sitting with a never changing establishment with their set of pet issues & biases isn’t an option. Neither is all or nothingism that accepts election losses & isn’t willing to work in increments or work as a coalition. I think our opposition has always been smart in their incremental subterfuge. Leftists represent a much smaller portion of the country, but have been more successful at accomplishing their ultimate goals because they plan everything & work together. Righties, like us represent the largest ideological philosophy in this nation (more than moderate & wayyyyyy more than leftists), but have been far less successful at achieving our goals because we don’t plan, organize or accept half a loaf. 😉