I think all of the old labels are tarnished.
I see myself as a Patriot and a Nationalist.
At this point, I think the only thing that really matters is the war against the Deep State. This is a matter of individual freedom vs tyranny from the shadows.
If you can weaken government and/or take money away from government, then I support that. If you value individuals over groups, then I support that.
AFTER the Deep State is defeated, we can talk about other things. AFTER government unions are made illegal, SES is eliminated, the FBI is abolished, and the DOJ totally made over, THEN we can talk about inflation, unemployment, foreign wars, and other things. But while the Deep State is in place, nothing else matters.
The label of “Conservative” means nothing to me now. I am a member of We The People. I want a lot less government.
Outstanding post @3
FRegards
A lot of good points, but the author seriously misjudges Trump’s populism when he describes it as an “unabashed and energetic wielding of government power in pursuit of their agenda.” If anything, Trump represents an attack on this use of the government by the Left.