Conservatives must embrace responsibility and reject victimhood
This essay is part of The Right Way Forward, a think tank debate series on the defining questions of the post-Trump era. Read about the series here.
TL;DR
- Conservative leaders should reject victimhood and embrace personal responsibility for future success.
- The nation's history is characterized by self-governance, industriousness, and overcoming challenges.
- The founding generation sought freedom from tyranny and built a republic, rather than dwelling on grievances.
- Many on the Left are criticized for stoking grievance and scapegoating wealthy individuals for societal problems.