The entrance of the right into serious cultural conversation matters. But one major flaw ensures they'll never be contenders in the real "Culture War."
Nice analysis & road map Clifton. I would like to add that the "right" is so much better at meme-ing, and there is a great collection of comedians out there battling the tyranny of the far left on a nightly basis. But you are correct, they are addressing essential truths (Like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and countless others before them) that transcend political ideology. Great that Joe Rogan owns a high profile nightclub in Austin that features many of these funny people.
There is some reason for hope. Check out Andrew Peterson’s The Rabbit Room, the legions of persons interested in all things CS Lewis, Fellowship of Performing Arts. There are excellent alternatives to mainstream “arts”. I do agree that the Turning Point show was underwhelming. I don’t think “conservative “ tributes to beer drinking and skirt chasing are any better than the liberal alternative.
Just saw Sierra Hull and the Milk Carton kids in concert in Pontiac MI. Talk about beautiful human music with no discernible liberal or conservative bent. Reason for optimism.
There are no right wingers in power. If you create alternative media and are successful, you are going to be punished by left wing progressives and neo conservative progressives.
I am going to parrot smarter men.
All the institutions have a Lincoln problem.
Both sides claim Lincoln because they are on the same road.
Real conservatives claim John C. Calhoun.
This opinion gets you shunned from cocktail parties where all that art money is handed out.
I have seen "right wing" art. It's almost always Biblical. It's very good and it's not advertised on Youtube.
Also, check out Mars Hill Audio Journal. Outstanding Christian based culture. There are lights out there. As an aside, have you considered having Thomas Sowell’s friend and acquaintance Walter Williams be referenced in your play. Another great mind.
Thanks, Clifton, for rattling the paradigm... tomorrow is always a new day... Bravo.
Nice analysis & road map Clifton. I would like to add that the "right" is so much better at meme-ing, and there is a great collection of comedians out there battling the tyranny of the far left on a nightly basis. But you are correct, they are addressing essential truths (Like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and countless others before them) that transcend political ideology. Great that Joe Rogan owns a high profile nightclub in Austin that features many of these funny people.
Very very astute. Thank you for this essay.
There is some reason for hope. Check out Andrew Peterson’s The Rabbit Room, the legions of persons interested in all things CS Lewis, Fellowship of Performing Arts. There are excellent alternatives to mainstream “arts”. I do agree that the Turning Point show was underwhelming. I don’t think “conservative “ tributes to beer drinking and skirt chasing are any better than the liberal alternative.
Just saw Sierra Hull and the Milk Carton kids in concert in Pontiac MI. Talk about beautiful human music with no discernible liberal or conservative bent. Reason for optimism.
Suggestion. Create a declaration of say 5 principles that non ideological artists can sign up to.
Let me add. If one day I have an 8 billion dollar endowment, I will fund all the conversative art I can.
https://open.substack.com/pub/anncoulter/p/the-long-overdue-advancement-women
There are no right wingers in power. If you create alternative media and are successful, you are going to be punished by left wing progressives and neo conservative progressives.
I am going to parrot smarter men.
All the institutions have a Lincoln problem.
Both sides claim Lincoln because they are on the same road.
Real conservatives claim John C. Calhoun.
This opinion gets you shunned from cocktail parties where all that art money is handed out.
I have seen "right wing" art. It's almost always Biblical. It's very good and it's not advertised on Youtube.
Maynard is better than right wing
Also, check out Mars Hill Audio Journal. Outstanding Christian based culture. There are lights out there. As an aside, have you considered having Thomas Sowell’s friend and acquaintance Walter Williams be referenced in your play. Another great mind.