Modern Wisdom #361 - Darren Grimes - What The Right Is Getting Wrong
Aug 21, 2021
Darren Grimes, a political commentator and YouTuber renowned for his views on Brexit, delves into the challenges facing conservatism today. He discusses the backlash from his pro-Brexit stance four years ago and the struggle to engage young people in conservative ideologies. The conversation takes a surprising turn as Grimes suggests celebrity boxing matches could bolster political discourse. He also tackles gender identity issues, societal perceptions of racism, and how condescending political attitudes alienate the working class.
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Brexit Backlash
- Darren Grimes created the "BeLeave" campaign, a youth-focused Brexit campaign.
- He faced immediate backlash after the Brexit vote, being called "thick" and "uneducated" on live television.
Young and Right-Leaning
- Being young and right-leaning is a heterodox position, amplified by Brexit.
- Grimes believes this is due to his identity as gay, working-class, and from Northeast England, defying left-leaning stereotypes.
Twitter's Limited Reach
- Only 20% of the UK population uses Twitter.
- The perceived online consensus often misrepresents the actual national sentiment.