Selling Out Conservative Values under theGuise of Pragmatism
- wtpnetwork

- Apr 30, 2024
- 3 min read
As I meander through the curious maze of our grassroots conservative movement, I've stumbled upon an oddity that could easily rival the enigma of why socks disappear in the laundry (they are with all the Tupperware lids having a party). Here we are, the disciples of grassroots conservatism, left scratching our heads in wonder: “Why do those armed with but a thimbleful of conservative experience display an enthusiasm to advance our grassroots cause while some (not ALL) of our seasoned grassroots conservative veterans seem content to merely spectate or play on the Uniparty Team (you know who you are, and so do we)?”
Experience is not just a badge of honor, it's the compass that has guided our ship through many political storms. These veterans, our navigators, have seen it all, from the shifting sands of the political landscape to the treacherous waters of constitutional limiting policy. Yet, in a peculiar twist, it's the novices, those with untested mettle and a spark of determination in their eyes, who are stepping into the arena, ready to champion our cause with unbridled enthusiasm.
However, my friends, there is a silver lining, viewed through a lens of optimism (and a healthy dose of sarcasm). This situation, as inverted as it may seem, offers us a prime opportunity. Envision a coalition where the energy of the novice is perfectly balanced with the wisdom of the veteran. A coalition where experience doesn't just pass the baton but ignites countless new torches, each held aloft by a newcomer eager to learn and contribute to true grassroots conservatism.
But, and this is a significant but, we must tread carefully. For in our midst lurk the snakes in the grass, those Republican Establishment figures and RINOs all too eager to "mentor" our fresh recruits and turn them to the dark side, the Uniparty. Beware, for they come bearing the seductive promise of wisdom, yet their lessons are fraught with danger. Their aim? To indoctrinate our newcomers with tales of compromise, to barter away our cherished rights, and to dilute our core conservative values under the guise of pragmatism. "Danger, Will Robinson!" Should you hear them say, “It’s okay to raise taxes; it’s for the greater good.” You know that person is not part of the true conservative grassroots movement they are part of the problem with the Republican party.
We find ourselves at a crossroads, where the unbridled enthusiasm of our new recruits must be nurtured yet shielded from those who would steer them towards the treacherous cliffs of compromise and concession and the end of our Constitutional Republic. Our veterans are not merely guardians of our past but beacons for our future, tasked with the critical role of guiding these new voices towards true grassroots conservatism, towards an America First agenda that has no compromise on our fundamental principles.
To our seasoned conservatives, I say: The bell tolls for thee as a clarion call to action. Your wisdom, your experience, is the wall against the encroaching tides of compromise. To the newcomers, I urge you to keep the flame of your zeal alive but navigate the waters of activism with caution. The path to true change is fraught with both opportunity and peril.
Together, united in our resolve and vigilant against the siren songs of compromise, there is no fortress we cannot breach, no principle we cannot uphold. Let us march forward, not as separate battalions of the young and the old, but as a single, indomitable force for true grassroots conservatism.



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