Conservative Insurgency: The Struggle to Take American Back 2009-2041 and our own 2016

Now I originally wrote this review on my other blog, way back in November just as Trump was coming to power (doesn't that seem like forever ago?) but I was looking back and felt it seemed important to re-post it here.

The reason why is that I think that much of the conciliatory tone which many were pressing for after Trump had won, is unfortunately vanishing into the ether of rabid partisanship. This should be disappointing for many reasons, not in the least because most Americans, left and right on the aisle, have many issues which they are all on the same side for. The nonsensical health care plan which hurts Trump's own supporters ought to be a priority for both sides to fight against. His ongoing scandal with Russia should be investigated and examined critically. The recent pull out from the Paris Climate Accord is troubling, and we should all be looking at how it effects us.

The slide back into partisanship should be something to be avoided, not encouraged! It's only by building bridges and understanding that we can understand each other, and more importantly, prevent the kind of ridiculous political gridlock and bickering that has gummed up politics for 8 years south of the border.

In that vein, I implore people to read this piece, and think about what the other side sees when they look at issues. It may not be pretty to some, but understanding is the first step in communication.