I’d argue exactly the opposite.
I have no doubt you would. Cynicism is not, however, born of higher principles. It grows out of a denial that principles have sufficient power to overcome corruption. Progressives are overtly supportive of corruption, reflecting a rejection of principle. Some self proclaimed conservatives are cynical about the ability of good to overcome evil. If you fall into the latter group I encourage you to risk taking a positive attitude toward the power of the American Spirit to rise up and motivate a sufficient number of people to bring about a national recomitment to genuine Constitutional government.