Desperation’s Narcissism: Why Fear Shouldn’t Drive Conservative Strategy
In this episode, Croaky reads an article he wrote earlier today inspired by an apparent criticism of the “Principled Conservatives” that continue to hold back their vote for Trump, calling them narcis...
11 Aug 202424min
Southern Strategy Myth and the Use and Abuse of History
A companion piece to the previous Nihilism article. This episode discusses the misuse of history; particularly the myth of the Southern Strategy and how its been twisted to vilify the Republican Party...
10 Aug 202419min
From Nihilism to Tradition: The Surprising Lessons Nietzsche Offers to Burkeans
In this episode, we delve into the enduring battle between Enlightenment rationalism and the sagacious conservatism of Edmund Burke. We explore the concept of "Lineage Conservatism," which posits that...
10 Aug 20249min
Navigating Away From Cults and the Threat of a Harris Led Communist America
In this episode of Firing Lane, Croaky Caiman dives into two of the most pressing issues facing the conservative movement today: the cult-like attacks on DeSantis supporters choosing to not vote for T...
9 Aug 202424min
The Emotional Cliff in Political Discourse: A Conservative Perspective
As we approach the election, the polarizing figure of Donald Trump continues to split the nation and the conservative movement. This episode delves into the fervor surrounding Trump's candidacy and th...
8 Aug 20245min
Nurturing Critical Thinkers: A Conservative Approach to Education
Yesterday, I did a Twitter Space that was mostly about Kamala Harris but led into a quick discussion about changes in cultural views. My cohost Free and I delved into the intriguing question of why ou...
8 Aug 20247min
The False Promise of Expediency in Politics
In this episode, we delve into a troubling trend within the conservative movement: the willingness to sacrifice core principles for political expediency. We discuss how abandoning our values for short...
7 Aug 20244min
Forging the Future: Croaky’s Crucible of Conservative Renewal
It is a truism that the most resilient and principled leaders emerge from the crucible of adversity. The Republican Party, at its best, has been forged in such fires. The trials and tribulations that ...
7 Aug 20245min
