Yeah the United States of Before It Lost Its Marbles.
At least, though, we have something we can discuss. Conservatism needs to explain WHY it is better; it can’t just stand on circular argument any better than liberalism can. It actually embraces ideas of progress of its own, though these are seldom talked about, and that neglect should change. The faith element, belief in and worship to a God who is wise enough to handle all challenges, is crucial, and we don’t have many would be politicos who are in or near that space. Big problems also need big faith, not just the little faith that is sometimes characteristic of yesteryear.
I think this is the trap that has been set.
No I do not love this country as it is now, I admit it. Seventy million people voted for that dolt, TWICE! How can I be proud of a country that does that?
The fundamentals of conservatism are self-evident: that man succeeds when he is permitted to pursue self interests rather than being compelled to toil for the collective good to which no individual belongs; and that government begets power that inevitably begets corruption and tyranny. It’s not mysterious nor complicated, but merely requires an honest contemplation of the nature of man founded upon his collective experience.