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In reply to the discussion: Thank You, Lincoln Project! [View all]Gothmog
(146,979 posts)92. Two cheers for the Never Trump conservatives
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The shameful complicity of Republican leaders in President Trumps torrent of deceit about our election tells us there is little hope for a more reasonable post-Trump GOP. But what about conservatism as a philosophy? Is it equally discredited?
Lets begin by just saying it: The country owes the Never Trump conservatives a debt.
Yes, many progressives have been uneasy with these unusual allies. They insist that Trump was not some alien imposition on conservatism but rather the product of long-standing trends in Republican politics. Trafficking in racial division and racism, nativism, extremism, conspiracy theories and voter suppression did not start with Trump.
Progressives are entirely right about this. But the Never Trumpers deserve our respect precisely because so many of them stood against these tendencies and, in more cases than not, undertook a deeper critique of their own side......
Of course, Id like the anti-Trump conservatives to admit the error of their ways and fully join my side of politics. But failing that, I still appreciate what they did. And I hope at least they can now champion a brand of conservatism that is about more than making the rich richer and the powerful more powerful.
Lets begin by just saying it: The country owes the Never Trump conservatives a debt.
Yes, many progressives have been uneasy with these unusual allies. They insist that Trump was not some alien imposition on conservatism but rather the product of long-standing trends in Republican politics. Trafficking in racial division and racism, nativism, extremism, conspiracy theories and voter suppression did not start with Trump.
Progressives are entirely right about this. But the Never Trumpers deserve our respect precisely because so many of them stood against these tendencies and, in more cases than not, undertook a deeper critique of their own side......
Of course, Id like the anti-Trump conservatives to admit the error of their ways and fully join my side of politics. But failing that, I still appreciate what they did. And I hope at least they can now champion a brand of conservatism that is about more than making the rich richer and the powerful more powerful.
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Lincoln Project sure was fun to watch, but I doubt they changed any minds.
Binkie The Clown
Nov 2020
#1
I saw an interview with Wilson where he indicated that they are forever divorced from the GOP.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#3
WEll, we certainly agree on that! I appreciate their help. Not going to lick their boots, though. nt
Binkie The Clown
Nov 2020
#17
I hardly think that an expression of gratitude and acknowledging their valuable contribution...
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#23
Agreed. The Lincoln Project has been a bunch of Marines during this campaign. I thank them.
Progressive Jones
Nov 2020
#59
I'm with you on that. These are former Dick Cheney fans-the torture of prisoners is OK guy.
jalan48
Nov 2020
#45
I think they may have convinced some republicans who were thinking about not voting...
George II
Nov 2020
#10
Whether you agree with them ideologically or not, they're patriotic Americans.
George II
Nov 2020
#24
I saw an interview with Susan DelPercio; she thinks they swung 5%-7% of GOP voters.
lagomorph777
Nov 2020
#19
They did a lot more than ads. Mike Madrid worked on Latino outreach in Florida with
octoberlib
Nov 2020
#36
Are you calling those who support the Lincoln Project "right-wing trash. Now and forever."?
George II
Nov 2020
#53
I listen to their youtube channel vlogs. They are much more comforting and supportive than
Kahuna
Nov 2020
#11
If they want to continue ratfucking the GOP, I will help them after the election.
roamer65
Nov 2020
#28
Lincoln Project has had spectacular ads. As have the Biden/Harris campaign, and many others.
Chasing Dreams
Nov 2020
#31
I truly appreciate the job they've done. Should we wind up winning tomorrow we should all....
George II
Nov 2020
#32
I believe they will continue to campaign against Trump Enablers for the foreseeable future.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#38