Considering what has happened to conservatism, and conservatives, politically, ideologically, culturally, even morally, in the past eleven months because of the rise of Donald Trump, it may come as a surprise to you that I wrote the bulk of this article five years…
Tag: Erick Erickson
Never Take Yourself Too Damned Seriously; Saving Ben Howe
As a writer, Ben Howe is a good IT guy, and as a critical thinker, he’s an absolute DaVinci with Sarah Palin’s cleavage. But Ben Howe thinks he’s good at both. Hence the title. I met Ben once, at the 2011 CPAC convention, sitting among friends…
Good and Evil, and Donald Trump
After only three days, it’s clear that the anti-Donald Trump crowd hasn’t all been created equally. Especially those whose opposition to Trump seems to be based on some sort of professed faith about Evil. As I have written several times, most conversations dealing with Donald…
Eminent Domain and “Higher Use”, a Critique of #NeverTrumpism
You don’t have to look far to find a lot of fine internet sites who have become homes for ardent anti-Donald Trump sentiment. Some are even paid to be this way, which sort of takes the luster off of being a…
The Souls of the Establishment, A Morality Tale of Self-Destruction
“The Souls of Black Folk” was a classic study by W E B DuBois, 1903. Recommended. The title just seemed to fit here. First, like a true 14tn Century French bishop, Erick Erickson donned his mitre and scepter and preached…