n this episode of Firing Lane, host Croaky Caiman gets into the destructive impact of Trumpism on conservatism, likening its populist rhetoric to the far-left’s indoctrination of young minds. By abandoning the principles of prudence, responsibility, and respect for tradition, Trumpism has turned conservatism into a hollow vehicle for resentment and nihilism. Drawing on historical examples from Burke’s critique of the French Revolution to the rise of Reagan after the Goldwater defeat, Croaky explores how this populist movement teaches young people to hate their own country and abandon the true conservative mission. He calls for a return to a conservatism that inspires and uplifts, offering a compelling vision for America’s future rooted in its enduring principles.