Facebook politics!

Ah, Facebook politics, where words twist faster than a pretzel at the Colorado State Fair. Now, let’s unpack a couple of gems I keep seeing over and over that sound like they came straight out of a satirical playbook yet are uttered with utmost seriousness by folks in the political Facebook circus.

First up, "We must stop eating our own." Hannibal, would you like a side of fava beans and a glass of Chianti? As if politics were a cannibalistic free-for-all, where the slightest disagreement has us reaching for the salt and pepper. But here's a thought, maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be so keen on "keeping" everyone who wanders under our big tent if they can't even find the center ring. Instead of digesting these mismatched values, perhaps it's time to regurgitate these weak candidates who leave us feeling more nauseated than after a questionable 4-corndog meal while you watch the circus elephant act. Let's not "stop eating our own." Let's admit that some in our ranks just don’t sit right, and it’s okay to say, "You’re not for us."

And then there's the classic, "It's a circular firing squad." Imagine, if you will, a group so keen on self-destruction that they arrange themselves in a circle, weapons aimed inward. But really, when have you ever seen such a spectacle outside of a cartoon? The phrase intends to scold us for being overly critical of so-called fellow Republicans. But let's face it, if a candidate is standing in the middle of that proverbial circle, maybe it's not about us being too critical but rather about them simply missing the mark. What we’re really seeing is not a suicidal pact but a lineup of folks ready to be shown the exit. It’s not a "circular firing squad." It’s a straightforward audition where not everyone gets a callback.

So, as we navigate the tangled web of political rhetoric, let's remember that sometimes, the phrases thrown around are as absurd as they sound. And it’s perfectly conservative to say, “No thanks,” and choose candidates who actually represent our grassroot conservative values and principles. After all, if we stand for nothing, what will we fall for?

And let's not forget, this is the Primary season, so yes, it does get ugly within the party. We're fighting for OUR candidates, not yours. When your feelings get hurt, you throw out one of these clichéd lines to shame us into believing you're on higher moral ground. Give it up, and champion your candidate's values and principles. If you can't, that might just be the issue True Grassroots Conservatives have already targeted the candidate you're stumping for. Unity, or "kumbaya," as some might say, comes after the primary, in the lead-up to the general election. Until then, I'll keep battling.

Until next time....