The entire political landscape among longstanding conservative figures and grassroots activists is being consumed and defined by whether individuals plan to vote for Trump or not. Since CR’s Mark Levin came out with his statement reluctantly announcing his intention to personally vote for Trump, many activists have expressed either support or disappointment. In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, Daniel disagrees with the entire premise that this is the most important question facing conservatives now and explores ways anti-establishment constitutionalists can unite behind actionable items they both agree on.
As Daniel notes, it’s heartbreaking watching so many individuals who agree on 90% of the issues, or even 100% of the issues, tear each over apart over the philosophical question of the lesser of two evils. Daniel dissents from the entire debate by explaining that conservatives shouldn’t be defined by their reluctant acceptance or rejection of Trump. It’s not worth it, and frankly it won’t make a difference at this point.
What is important, however, is that conservatives of all stripes – who basically agree on the issues and the insufferable nature of the existing GOP –must fight on the issues together and defeat efforts to increase refugees, give away the internet, and pass jailbreak legislation. We must fight the transgender lobby and stand up for religious liberty. We must defend North Carolina and fight judicial tyranny. We must help support all the good conservative candidates running for state office and people like Joe Miller who are challenging the liberal oligarchy for federal office.
As conservatives fight with each other and trade insults about whether an insignificant number of their friends will actually make a difference by staying home or voting for Trump, why not pause the infighting for a few days and donate $30 to a real conservative down the ballot? Why not flood state and federal offices on individual issues that we can still influence? And let’s plot a path towards a revitalized political vehicle for our views up and down the ballot, irrespective of the outcome of this election. Then you can go back to fighting each other. But at least do something productive while we’re destroying relationships over nothing.
Key quotes
“Our republic will not rise or fall on your vote for president alone, but whether you acquiesce to this corrupt system or take your own destiny into your hands.”
“A group of 50,000 or so activists will not determine the outcome of an election but they can determine the outcome of a nation.”
Show links
Watch Levin TV Episode 123 where Mark discusses his personal decision