Hello, readers.
The so-called “civil war” on the right is more of a dull bickering than anything meaningful.
Let’s dive in…
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Right now, there’s a struggle between the “New Right,” who seem to cling to President Reagan’s legacy, and a group referred to as the “Groypers,” which many argue have tainted the Republican Party. It’s frustrating. It feels lazy and opportunistic, aimed at placating the wrong crowd.
Honestly, almost everyone involved seems to be missing the bigger picture. The term “postliberal” makes me cringe every time I see it. The fact that a debate among those who call themselves conservative intellectuals has turned into a tedious argument over fiscal policies from the 1980s shows they may be out of touch or just ignoring reality.
What draws young people to figures like Nick Fuentes is really no different from the appeal Andrew Tate had a while back. They symbolize a bold rejection of the left’s extremes.
It’s pretty straightforward.
This isn’t about “Jewish” animosity or harsh treatment of “women” (though, some might argue it could be described as such). For many, I’d guess the main draw is a tendency to lash out against what they detest. The constant complaints from the political left resonate with a generation that feels overlooked—attacked for something simple like holding a door open for a woman or saying “ma’am.” They’re constantly reminded that they’re not welcome.
Even if people don’t agree with it, that raw hostility can draw in male viewers looking for a display of strength. When faced with the choice, who seems more forthright—someone admitting to being racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic, or those trying to navigate the complexities of the political landscape?
Yet, I find it hard to take these issues head-on. They seem duplicitous. It brings to mind how leftist figures beg celebrities like Sidney Sweeney to denounce such views, and when she doesn’t, it’s not her fault for things clearly outside her control.
Do you remember how often the media urged President Trump to condemn neo-Nazis? It honestly feels like it was just yesterday.
When a right-wing figure collapses under pressure, it’s as if they’re just rolling over for the left without even being pressed. They fail to grasp how their actions are perceived by the very group they’re trying to reach. It often reads as a sign of surrender, almost like they’re caving into the same issues they blame the left for.
To anyone observing, it comes off as an empty display of virtue. It’s like those summer 2022 mask mandates. #maskup #blacklivesmatter #nickfuentessucks #thefutureisFemale
If the aim is to diminish Fuentes and his followers, then sending out an email professing love for Jewish people and leaking it to the media to assure donors you’re “one of the good guys” falls flat.
The average conservative man feeling lost doesn’t see such performative actions as anything meaningful.
Men need examples of robust, constructive conservatism. They should see more figures like Matt Walsh and less of Jonah Goldberg. Today’s youth are in need of thinkers and politicians who genuinely care about the future of American conservatism and are focused on confronting real evils, rather than throwing out arbitrary condemnations of issues that everyone agrees are bad.
Why is taking your family on public transport still daunting?
Why do classrooms in public schools still showcase LGBT themes? How is that even acceptable?
Why is there a large Islamic madrasa in Dearborn, Michigan? Why is that permissible in America? What about allowing immigration—both legal and illegal—that undermines American workers? We continue to fund the education of radical leftists, burdening future generations with over $3 trillion in student loans, which non-college workers are expected to help pay off.
If we genuinely want to reduce reliance on figures like Fuentes and Tate, let’s dismantle the structures that stifle masculinity and privilege behaviors associated with femininity. We should create avenues for men to engage actively. Invest in trades rather than liberal arts. Support initiatives that foster male traits conducive to success.
Ultimately, we need to present a better option. More Logan, less Tate. More Kirk, less Fuentes. They need strong role models—at community, state, and national levels—who steer clear of political theatrics aimed purely at appeasing donors and those with privilege.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about Charlie lately. How did we veer so quickly from the violent left that led to his assassination to this back-and-forth over post-Reagan conservatism?
It’s disappointing.
It’s really ironic because Charlie embodied the very ideal I just mentioned.
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I loved that moment.
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I hope Logan is mistaken.
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