The integrity question

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Religious Trumpians Suffer from Stockholm Syndrome

Summary

Ben Shapiro writing in the National Review calls out conservatives for abandoning their political philosophy to back Pres. Trump.

Quote

"In other words, many conservatives have become religious Trumpians. There is nothing Trump can do to lose their love and respect. If he turns to the left, they’ll blame conservatives for failing to kowtow to leftist policy. If he gets nothing done, they’ll blame everybody else on earth for failing to support Trump properly. The god must be appeased."

Understanding

Personal integrity faces many challenges. Is our conviction strong enough to withstand suffering or the easy way out? What are we willing to lose, or not accept, to remain justified? Are we certain our principles are correct or could we be swayed by a leader's charisma? Must we stand alone when the crowd surges past us?

Conservatives who set aside their traditional policy positions to beat Hillary now face a reckoning. Since Pres. Trump is no longer a sure-fire winner, do they continue to blindly follow his lead or do they revive the philosophy of their heritage?

Good question. I'm glad they are asking. I look forward to the result of their reflection.