The conservative movement is in the midst of needless estrangement because Trump has flipped Reagan’s ‘special compact’ between the people and their leaders upside down.
Putting Principles Second is Not Playing the Long Game
If we set aside our principles and, to remove Trump, vote for a candidate who stands against them in almost every sense, we would be surrendering the high-ground and engaging in the same “lesser-of-two-evils” political maneuvering we eschewed in 2016. That’s playing the short game.
Never Say Never Bernie
We must oust the current occupant of the White House. We must be ready to do the unthinkable to accomplish that, even if means voting for Bernie Sanders.
#NeverBernie
With victory in Nevada, Senator Bernie Sanders has solidified his place as the Democratic frontrunner and likely sets Democrats on a path to repeat the 2016 Republican story. I will not be part of that story.
I’m Attending the Summit on Principled Conservatism
I’m pleased to announce I’ve been able to secure means to travel to Washington DC and attend the Summit on Principled Conservatism.
Utah, Mitt Romney, and the Future of Conservatism
The integrity of Republican Senator Mitt Romney indicates a uniquely principled conservative culture in the state of Utah.
Mike Pence Defends the Deficit
Putting off deficit concerns as a second-term priority, Mike Pence argues in an MSNBC interview that deficit spending has been necessary to keep the economy rolling.
Episode 2 – New Centrism and the Sphere of Natural Law
Justin Stapley explains new centrism further and delves into what constitutes the sphere of natural law, explaining several of the ways both parties have abandoned it.
Episode 1 – The Reluctant Centrist
Justin Stapley introduces himself and his new podcast. (Direct download link and transcript)
The Death of Constitutional Process
The carefully crafted system of checks and balances has largely been supplanted by pens and phones.