I am new to FR, however my father joined in the 90’s. While I ignored politics until Obama, I gravitated to FR during the 2016 campaign. I could not handle the fake news anymore and the idiotic pundits. I cannot comment as to the changes in attitude on FR but would like to point out that many claiming to be ‘conservative’ preferred Hillary to Trump based on moral principle such as National Review, the Bushes, GOPe, and others (globalists). I am not insinuating that FReepers are not conservative. I’m merely pointing out that Trump has exposed many people and institutions directly or indirectly. Until voters realize that politicians are not conservative, DC will not change. The majority need to be primaried.
Better late than neglected >> Welcome to FR :-)