The Takeover Get Rid of it All
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Apr 15, 2025 At a recent conference, a brave speaker dared to challenge the views of Trump and Musk, shaking up a gathering fixated on dismantling 'woke' governance. The discussions ranged from climate policies in a conservative light to the irony of an elite's critique on inequality. Notably, debates heated up over nuclear energy as a preferable alternative to unreliable renewables. Meanwhile, fossil fuel advocacy surged, revealing a stark divide in climate debate perspectives and igniting conversations about transparency and accountability in political dialogues.
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Brooks Framed Himself As Educated Elite
- David Brooks, a longtime New York Times columnist, spoke as an "educated elite" and joked about his University of Chicago days.
- He framed himself as the conservative voice on the op-ed page who has since shifted politically.
Elite Created Its Own Backlash
- David Brooks argued the educated elite helped create a meritocratic caste that fueled political backlash.
- He warned that this same elite produced Trump and anti-institutional forces undermining conservative goals.
Anti-Institutional Right Destroys Conservatism
- Brooks said many in the movement are anti-institutional rather than genuinely conservative.
- He argued this destroys institutions conservatives rely on, warning people not to follow that path.
