There were/are people within the Republican party that are have more centralist views and in many ways they have been sidelined over the past 6 years (Its just a ball park #). Those centralist Republicans are likely going to make a move to reorient the party towards the Reagan values ("Old Guard". When I say Reagan he wasn't necessarily the world's best president or leader but he had some good traits. He is one example and there will be other examples in history).
The world is changing and Republicans will want to be the party of the future and that means taking on a more enlightened approach to governance and national influence. Unlike the past it won't focus exclusively on beating Democrats (That is the low level Game Theory game and almost always ends with a net loss down the road for everyone including the country. Democrats are just as guilty. 💁.). It will be more about how to take the best of what Republicans have to offer and hedging the good ideas that come from Democrats to mesh them into successful strategic initiatives that can be sold to a wider group of interested stakeholders (i.e. meaning influencing the centralists of both parties.).
That will also likely mean reorienting the party to attract more diverse people's and ensuring that decisions are being made in the best interest of society beyond loyalty to one's party (Blind loyalty is dangerous and minimizes long-term thinking and adaptability. Likely why Republicans and Democrats are facing these issues now and at this time in history. Contrary to popular opinion both created the context in which this could happen.) Change requires openness to differences in perspective and reaching across the isle to take into consideration the other parties needs (Meaning any party formed in the future. We became accustomed to the two party system but it doesn't actually need to be that way. In many ways an odd number like 3 or 5 can work as well.) to find meaningful solutions the vast majority of people believe in.
There are many silent Republicans that are sitting on the sidelines and are likely going to start reasserting themselves in the current mess to save the long term health of the party. The far right may splinter off and call everyone RINO's without a deeper understanding of the essentials of conservativism. That far right will likely dwindle over time as past leaders fade into the background of time but we should all still keep our watchful eye on the wrath of sour grapes. While we as a nation should listen to essential concerns of the far right (i.e. meaning the fear, confusion, feelings of loss of power, etc. that they may not be aware of) we should not entertain the ideological immaturity of the past and its propensity of power over versus power with dynamics.
I'm kind of curious myself what will happen. The orange group hats in the video are interesting. Orange is a bright color. I wonder if this same orange hats went to visit other groups and/or were dispersed in town. Could simple hat colors determine who is the crowd is coordinating with whom? I consider myself a little like an observer making a few predictions based on forming trends. However, I'm sometimes wrong so time answers all questions.
A few reading pieces of random thoughts: GOP Stay Neutral, Trump or not Trump, Party Split, Republican Path Forward, McCain Civility, Practical Compromise, The Righteous Mind
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