Debating the Right: Croaky and Simon Clash Over the Soul of Conservatism In this heated and unapologetically nerdy episode of Firing Lane, Croaky goes head-to-head with Simon Laird in a battle over the soul of the right. Is Trumpism the new conservative movement, or is it a populist detour from Russell Kirk’s moral order? From the roots of fusionism and the specter of the John Birch Society to whether pardoning anarcho-libertarian cybercriminals is just good politics, no sacred cow is spared.
Buckleyites, paleos, populists, and libertarians all take a few hits. A discussion of justice, immigration, Israel, and drug policy spirals into a philosophical brawl over the meaning of ordered liberty. Featuring hot takes, cold facts, and an awkward defense of Ross Ulbricht.
Whether you're a purist, pragmatist, or just politically confused, this is the episode where ideas get tested. Firing Lane: Switch your selector switch from safe to semi and watch your lane.