Via Instapundit: The latest Never Trump meme is that Donald Trump has defected to the Democrats, a notion that might charitably be labeled “wishful thinking” if it actually involved any thinking. But the “wishful” part is in full effect as this tattered remnant of worshippers at the altar of Establishment Conservatism seeks to revive their failed cult and reassume their position as the priesthood of all things on the right.
You remember Establishment Conservatism, right? It is to conservatism as Unitarians are to Christianity – “Well, I sort of believe in something, but mostly I just want whatever I do validated.” Establishment Conservatism is the sect that promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare then…didn’t. But that was Trump’s fault, of course, because reasons and because you’re a fake conservative for asking and also shut up.
So, this week’s True Con embarrassment arose because the Republicans were somehow going to score yet another smashing victory in a debt ceiling fight, as they always do, but darn that Trump! He got in the way of their cunning scheme. Or something.
You remember Establishment Conservatism, right? It is to conservatism as Unitarians are to Christianity – “Well, I sort of believe in something, but mostly I just want whatever I do validated.” Establishment Conservatism is the sect that promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare then…didn’t. But that was Trump’s fault, of course, because reasons and because you’re a fake conservative for asking and also shut up.
So, this week’s True Con embarrassment arose because the Republicans were somehow going to score yet another smashing victory in a debt ceiling fight, as they always do, but darn that Trump! He got in the way of their cunning scheme. Or something.
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This is a very confused discussion. Try to identify the agenda without looking at the source.
No its not. It is the truth.
The conservative establishment in more concerned with protecting their rice bowl than accomplishing anything. That is why the Obamacare repeal failed. That is why they can never beat the Democrats. They are a failure. Their ideology is a failure.
We need to turn to Nationalism instead of conservatism.
Of course if Trump reneges on the Wall we need to tear him limb from limb.
The NeverTrumpers defected to the Democrats about 50 years ago.
Trooper York said...
The conservative establishment in more concerned with protecting their rice bowl than accomplishing anything.
Which is why they're not Conservatives and never were.
The labelling is totally confusing. I don't know who the article is talking about. I know who NeverTrumpers are but then the article throws out several other category names (different from Nevertrumpers? It's not clear) and goes out of its way to presume that the reader knows who these people are. Unnecessarily complicated article and annoying chummy insider tone.
Wedge Word Salad.
We had some gusty breezes yesterday, today a bit of rain, but that's about it for Irma in my neighborhood. I will probably take the dogs for a walk this afternoon and there will be no swimming involved.
Yesterday, the local meteorologist said the NWS may start issuing Red Flag warnings for SE Texas, as we have had nothing but dry air for a solid week and now getting a good breeze from Irma. Parts of Houston still have flooding issues, and other parts are about to get so dry that fires may become a real problem.
In the meantime, we had a good walk around the neighborhood this morning. The temperature is in the low 80's now, but mid 60's in the morning. The sky is clear. The breeze feels great. I'm still working from home, as my company's office building is closed until next year.
McConnell is insufferable blathering on about the way that rookie Trump doesn't understand the complexities of lawmaking.
It's time for tar and feathers.
Sixty, Good news. But I would "pity the fool" who tried to loot your casa.
LOL - I do tend to be a bit territorial, you might say.
Not saying I piss on everything like my dogs do when we go for a walk, but on the other hand, I'm not saying I don't.
Well, pissing isn't only a matter of territory. Louis CK, a comedian who doesn't thrill me much of the time, nevertheless does a hilarious routine in which he walks down the street pissing on him and her and her and him and her and NOBODY KNOWS!
Never watched him, but I can go for a walk in my neighborhood and not encounter another human being. I like it like that.
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