Maybe true conservatism is allowing people to make their own choices and not relying on laws to dictate personal behavior. Or maybe it's because not all conservative see the POTUS as a referrendum on states rights such as gun control and abortion.
First, I'll say I think it's just that numbers are down cuz there's no real big political events right now.
But I do wonder if this primary/election is really going to be a referrendum on abortion and gays. There seems to be a significant movement here to force just that.
The 'Conservative' movement has always been a coalition -- 'social conservatives' and 'people who want a conservative use of federal power'. But one side is now trying to take full control of the 'Conservative' label. I keep speaking to socials here who are annointing themselves the "only true conservatives".
"If you don't agree with me about X, then you ain't a REAL conserative."
The socials are even threating openly to end the coalition. If someone pro-choice like Rudy is nominated, many have threatened to bolt the coalition. Never mind that he's a good, proven manager. Never mind that he'll certainly be one good choice for Prez based on experience alone.
They constantly threaten to kick us out of their "conserative" ranks. If you're pro-choice, you're demoted. If you're against calling folks a faggot in public, you're demoted. Often quite far. Several times I've been told I must be a D and I'm no different than the MSM!
It is funny, to me. In the absence of any real news, this has kept me posting.
When was the second amendment repealed? I must have missed that.