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More Gay Than the Pope’s Pajama Bottoms

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Jan 1, 2026
Doug Wilson dives deep into the complexities of modern conservatism, debating the necessity of clear ideological boundaries while warning against purity spirals. He lists notable homosexual conservatives and highlights the resulting tensions within the movement. Marriage is presented as the fundamental conservative priority, with a firm stance against the Obergefell ruling. Wilson challenges the conservative movement to prioritize humanity over mere cultural preservation, emphasizing the importance of clear definitions in conservatism.
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Definitions Make Movements Or Break Them

  • Conservatism needs definitional boundaries or it ceases to be a movement.
  • Boundaries can cause purity spirals and splintering if misapplied.
INSIGHT

Prioritize Cultural Cornerstones

  • Not all listed conservative principles carry equal weight in every era.
  • Wilson argues cultural definitions (marriage, sex, image of God) should be prioritized over some policy areas.
ANECDOTE

Examples Of Accommodation

  • Wilson lists several public conservatives who are homosexual to illustrate accommodation.
  • He uses Milo's appearance on Tucker as a cultural example of effeminacy within conservative media.
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