General Discussion

I don't know if he did for a second term for Obama, but I feel confident he voted for Biden both times. He may be conservative, but he is clear-eyed about Trump and the danger he poses to democracy.

There are a number of conservatives (David Frum, Joe Walsh, David French, Bill Kristol, Steve Schultz, Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, Liz Cheney) who speak and work to stop Trump. Brooks was never as conservative as they are. I don't think anyone who is wholeheartedly working against Trumpism deserves condemnation.

Now is Brooks analyzing the entire political condition and is he often critical of us? Yes of course. I for one appreciate it, because he is thought-provoking and often hits the nail on the head. I can see my own faults more clearly and also the broader faults of our party too. We are not without fault in this mess. And refusing to see our own stuff is not helpful to making any progress out of this pit.