We are handicapped because conservatism's best and brightest are business owners and professionals whose #1 priority in life is not gaining political office - unless it is to advance some economic interest of their own or their industry's. And those high IQ narcissistic sociopaths who actually enjoy the process are going to gravitate toward running as Democrats, since the ego rewards of handing out free stuff are so much higher.
We often end up with charisma-challenged cultural conservatives instead of quick-witted attack dogs...which is why Trump was such a breath of fresh air.
” unless it is to advance some economic interest of their own or their industry’s”
That is the sad truth. This is why no conservative reform ever gets implemented unless it puts money into their pockets. Open borders proves that the Republican business class will sell the rope to their own hanging something that Democrat elites would never do. This mentality is exactly the reason why I will never again support a business tax cut or a tax cut for wealthy or corporate interests as long as the corporate media smears us and even the Republican elite supports open borders and is “working with the Democrats to get things done”. They need to respond to our concerns for once.
“We often end up with charisma-challenged cultural conservatives instead of quick-witted attack dogs...which is why Trump was such a breath of fresh air.”
YESSSS! We desperately need some Trump clones in government. Because as “nice” as Pence is, he’s no Donald Trump, and I doubt at his age, he’s amenable to learning how Trump operates. I just hope when their dad is done, that one of his sons decides to run for the Presidency.
“We often end up with charisma-challenged cultural conservatives instead of quick-witted attack dogs...”
Can you say the GOPe in the US Senate, with that feckless turd Richard Burr as the headliner. He may be worse than McScrotum Neck, if that’s possible!