It’s something that’s struck me over and over as I’ve read through historical accounts of progressive movements, that despite their being ostensibly more collectivist compared to some conservative hyper-individualism…They struggle to hold together and coordinate to accomplish their goals. In some instances it’s interference or sabotage from outside, but as often it can be found from within as well.
What are some of the contributing factors here, and how might they be addressed to better accomplish progressive aims?
Conservatives can organize more easily because it is easy to agree to not change anything. Progressives all want change, ostensibly in the same general direction, however that doesn’t mean they agree on the vector, or even what needs to be changed to achieve it.
I think it’s important to differentiate between politicians and regular people here. Regular conservatives just think trans-people should go into hiding. Mike Johnson and Co. wants to outlaw the idea of being transgender altogether. Whereas Main Street conservatives just want to live their lives “freely”, unobstructed by stuff that doesn’t offend their sensibilities and burden them with responsibilities they haven’t chosen, D.C. conservatives want to make it so that the government is hamstrung to govern.