A couple of years ago and more I spent some time dissecting the idea that absolute loyalty to Party, i.e., the concept of team politics, is actually one of the worst rules a party can have – at least for the nation in which it operates[1]. This guy, Beau, understands this fundamental error in team politics, as he blames the Republican failure in Louisiana on what he calls loyal Republicans who still have morals:
Now, it’s true that Beau ignores factors such as Edwards being a very conservative Democrat, and that the Louisiana black community turnout has traditionally been heavier in runoffs than in the jungle primary.
But Beau is, in my opinion, incontrovertibly right in his analysis of how Trump affects, and should affect, “loyal Republicans.” If you haven’t clicked on that YouTube above – especially if you consider yourself a loyal Republicans – do yourself a favor and do so. It’s just shy of five minutes long, but Beau is well-spoken and speaks from the heart. Which is far more than Trump has done, ever.
Go, Beau!
1 The first such post is here.
