Principles in the Crosshairs: Why Consistency Is Heresy in Modern Conservatism

Populist Grifters Turn Consistency into a Liability

Dec 31, 2024

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A small, cute, anthropomorphic alligator, Croaky, depicted in a true Pixar-like style. He is standing in the ruins of an ideological battlefield, wearing a sharp, full conservative suit with a tie and pants. Croaky holds a glowing torch high in one hand, symbolizing enduring principles, while scattered tattered slogans lie around his feet. In the background, shadowy figures resembling cheerful yet oblivious Eloi and dark, menacing Morlocks lurk, symbolizing intellectual laziness and exploitation. The atmosphere is dramatic with stormy clouds, but faint rays of light break through, symbolizing hope and resilience.

It’s a curious peculiar hallmark of our political moment as conservatives that adhering to principles—steadfastly examining issues through the lens of conservatism and first principles—is now treated as heresy by self proclaimed conservatives, while ideological flexibility and indifference are paraded as virtues. This peculiar attack invariably comes fr…

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