| − | '''Conservative Inc.''' (also abbreviated as "Con Inc.") is a pejorative term used to describe the coalition of [[mainstream conservative]]s, [[RINOs]]/[[neoconservative]]s, [[token conservative]]s, [[Establishment]] [[Republicans]], organizations, PACs, etc., who try to claim leadership of the [[conservative]] movement. Members of Conservative Inc. market themselves as authentically conservative to the public (usually during election years), yet hold widely [[liberal]] positions, and hinder true conservatism. The billionaire, mega-donor financiers of Conservative Inc. (such as the [[Koch Brothers]] and [[George Soros]]) monopolize the movement without disclosing their agenda, which includes [[open borders]] and [[globalism]]. They also consistently fail to defend [[movement conservatives]] in the face of [[left-wing]] attacks.<ref>Kozak, Edmund (May 14, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/14/no-country-for-conservative-inc/ No Country for Conservative Inc As The Left Comes for Us All]. ''Human Events''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.</ref><ref>Boose, Matthew (November 21, 2019). [https://amgreatness.com/2019/11/21/what-is-conservatism-inc-actually-conserving/ What Is Conservatism, Inc. Actually Conserving?] ''American Greatness''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.</ref> Conservative Inc. has dominated much of the elected Republican Party for many years, and continues to do so today in politicians such as [[Greg Abbott]], [[Mitt Romney]], [[Mike Pence]], [[Tim Scott]], [[Nikki Haley]], [[Ted Cruz]], [[Marco Rubio]], [[Mitch McConnell]], and many, many more. | + | '''Conservative Inc.''' (also abbreviated as "Con Inc.") is a pejorative term used to describe the coalition of [[mainstream conservative]]s, [[RINOs]]/[[neoconservative]]s, [[token conservative]]s, [[Establishment]] [[Republicans]], organizations, PACs, etc., who try to claim leadership of the [[conservative]] movement. Members of Conservative Inc. market themselves as authentically conservative to the public (usually during election years), yet hold widely [[liberal]] positions, and hinder true conservatism. The billionaire, mega-donor financiers of Conservative Inc. (such as the [[Koch Brothers]] and [[George Soros]]) monopolize the movement without disclosing their agenda, which includes [[open borders]] and [[globalism]]. They also consistently fail to defend [[movement conservatives]] in the face of [[left-wing]] attacks.<ref>Kozak, Edmund (May 14, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/14/no-country-for-conservative-inc/ No Country for Conservative Inc As The Left Comes for Us All]. ''Human Events''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.</ref><ref>Boose, Matthew (November 21, 2019). [https://amgreatness.com/2019/11/21/what-is-conservatism-inc-actually-conserving/ What Is Conservatism, Inc. Actually Conserving?] ''American Greatness''. Retrieved November 24, 2019.</ref> |
| | + | Conservative Inc. has dominated much of the elected Republican Party for many years, and continues to do so today in politicians such as [[Greg Abbott]], [[Dan Crenshaw]], [[Mitt Romney]], [[Mike Pence]], [[Tim Scott]], [[Nikki Haley]], [[Ted Cruz]], [[Marco Rubio]], [[Mitch McConnell]], and many, many more. |
| | Conservative Inc. is dominated by people who think that conservative politics is a way to make money, rather than a place to volunteer for the betterment of others. The Conservative Inc. "leaders" are often very hostile towards grassroots activists, particularly if they might upset the flow of money to those profiting from it. | | Conservative Inc. is dominated by people who think that conservative politics is a way to make money, rather than a place to volunteer for the betterment of others. The Conservative Inc. "leaders" are often very hostile towards grassroots activists, particularly if they might upset the flow of money to those profiting from it. |