Trump nomination should end GOP cold war

Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author.

For the past decade or longer, a silent cold war has been brewing within the Republican party. Party leadership has downplayed it, but it is real. In fact, it has become anything but silent over the past five years. The establishment wing of the party has experienced a gradual decline in influence. Today, many of its leaders are retiring, have already retired or have passed.

Filling this void is a new kind of conservative. In the minds of the establishment Republican, they often lack the pedigree that were hallmarks of the traditional Ivy League, secret society standard. Their opposition to “free trading” and “pre-emptive military engagements in far-a-way lands,” immediately bred mistrust.

Conversely, these newcomers hold their own misgivings. There is a growing contempt for the federal tax system. When the term “fair tax” erupted in 2008, many embraced it. They had long since concluded that the existing system was unfair. Some even believed that it was nothing short of “rigged” against ordinary Americans They also took issue with the vast administrative state which allowed unelected bureaucrats to make decisions that impacted their lives. When it was pointed out that the framers specified “three branches of government, not four,” they listened, agreeing wholeheartedly.

“Milqueoast Moderates versus Pugilistic Patriots.”

Milquetoast moderates are mostly businesspeople. Their goal is to do business, domestically and globally for the best return. They are the essence of Republicanism. They understand the principle of compromise. Their reasoning is calculating and generally precise. As a rule, they are fiscally conservative but are prone to deviation, if it is justifiable. Practicality often overrides all other considerations.

Because they are global in scope, they are always interested in international implications with any policy decision. As a result, they can see all angles of American influence, positive and negative. They are always supportive of American financial support for positive influence, which can range from medical to military assistance. They always have their eyes open for potential “Americans of like mind. “

Evangelicals have historically been included. They have always had their ideological goals. Their leadership’s influence may not be as fixed as it once was in past years. Then, a Milquetoast Moderate could give lip service and never be questioned by the traditional Evangelical. Evangelicals have never then and now taken issue with individual prosperity. In fact, they embrace it! Because they are spiritual in nature, they are more open to reasoning often derived and influenced by the Esoteric principles.

Partially due to the declining influence of their leadership, Evangelicals are seen as a pivotal faction of the GOP. While a large segment continues to hold a more centrist position on trade and foreign military engagement, the new Evangelical has their eye on things at home, from open borders to WOKE indoctrination in our public schools.

Their Patriotism is unquestioned. Their demeanor is more militaristic, often bordering on pugilistic. To them, the greatest spiritual hymn is “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Marjorie Taylor’s insinuation that a “national divorce” might be viewed as an option, was applauded enthusiastically.

Unlike the bulk of traditional Evangelicals, most new Evangelicals believe that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. They were outraged when the party leadership did not take exception. Many were ready, then and there, to throw down the gauntlet. When it did not happen, they unleashed their frustrations on then-Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell and previous Evangelical Icons such as the 90-year-old, Pat Robertson.

Robertson, who called Donald Trump “unhinged” was instantly accused of amassing his 100 million dollars “at the expense of elderly ladies living on fixed incomes.” These mostly widowed geriatrics were touted for “making $20 contributions that they couldn’t afford” to Robertson’s television ministry.

Joining the New Evangelicals are Americans holding both commonalities and complaints unrelated to religion. These previously independent voters are multi-racial, blue-collar groups who see government as a threat. To them, the Biden Administration’s embrace of censorship is a direct assault on all Americans’ First Amendment rights. Many are attempting to live on scanty entitlement checks. They were outraged upon learning that the government was giving illegal aliens generous entitlement checks that often exceeded their own checks.

The Perfect Storm Brewing?

The Democrat party has become the party of Secular Humanism. No matter how offensive and distasteful these New Evangelicals may be to the Bob Vander Plaats and Robert Jeffers of the world, they are believers. In comparison to Democrat preferences for Atheism and Agnosticism, acceptance is mandatory.

At first glance, these former Independents turned “Plebian Republicans” make for strange bedfellows! Like the New Evangelicals, they are more moderate on the abortion issue. However, they are supportive of protectionism and staying clear of foreign military participation. These three differences loom large and could ultimately be the center stones in a fight for the party’s soul.

Milquetoast Moderates represent the donor class. Even though most take issue with Donald Trump, they grudgingly admit that he was “good for business.” The “Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney types” may bolt the GOP for third-party options. More likely is that they stay home, concluding that anything is better than a second Biden term.

Pugilistic Patriots have the numbers. Donald Trump will be credited for “broadening the tent.” His focus on “America first” has resulted in an army of supporters than likens a “crusade.” Not only is victory an imperative but there is an intense desire for retribution following three long years of intense humiliation.

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