The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg ‘The Perception of Unfettered Power’ | Ruminant
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Dec 6, 2025 Dive into an insightful discussion about sandwiches and the Oregon coast, where travel tales blend with political analysis. Jonah critiques GOP messaging failures, dissects Mitt Romney's authenticity, and defends aspects of Trump’s ad strategy. He also unpacks the complexities of partisan infighting and calls for a long-term conservative approach. Don’t miss his take on punditry, listener feedback, and the importance of authentic political communication. It’s a mix of humor, political critique, and personal anecdotes!
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Cross-Country Thanksgiving And Sprinter Drive
- Jonah Goldberg describes a large family Thanksgiving trip across the Pacific Northwest and driving a Sprinter van through winter conditions.
- He contrasts Oregon's Cannon Beach with New England and recounts camping and treacherous mountain passes during the return trip.
Short-Term Losses Can Trigger Healthy Party Corrections
- Jonah argues conservatives shouldn't treat every GOP win as inherently good because short-term victories can prevent necessary course correction.
- He suggests that painful losses can prompt early corrective action that benefits the long-term conservative movement.
Preserve Critical Distance As A Conservative Intellectual
- Intellectual conservatives should preserve critical distance from the Republican Party rather than whitewashing every mistake.
- Do prioritize long-term principles over short-term party wins when offering criticism.