Note to CINOs

I just found this quote, from Lord Acton:

At all times sincere friends of freedom have been rare, and its triumphs have been due to minorities that have prevailed by associating themselves with auxiliaries whose objects often differed from their own".

Think of the real victories for conservatism - large and small - in the past few years; Concealed Carry Reform involved a small group of activists winning over the legislator, by selling the issue in terms that made sense to the opponent-turned-supporter. Moving Pawlenty to the right - including his "No New Taxes" pledge, which is the most important part of his administration so far - was something the minority that supported Brian Sullivan achieved.

The way to win - to impart some conservative ideals on society - is not staying home from the election is a petulant, self-righteous snit. It's getting the idea across - through the back door, if the front door is locked.

Posted by Mitch at February 6, 2004 05:06 AM