Firing Lane

Croaky Caiman is natures humble janitor just here to take out the trash through political discourse. Listen to Croaky Caiman, a conservative intellectual cartoon gator, have conversations with people from all backgrounds about current events, history, the U.S. political system, and law through sharing his extensive knowledge with a bit of humor and intermittent swear words. Not recommended for listeners under age 18.

Episodes

Aug 27, 2024

8 min

I sometimes give the analogy that Trump is a cancer on the Republican Party. Here, I explain why and how we can make it through this difficult time.

Aug 27, 2024

12 min

With the news of Trump bringing Democrats into his campaign and potential administration, it begs the question, who is further left. At least on the issue of crime, it seems Trump may be committing political suicide.

Aug 27, 2024

1hr 9 min

A recorded space discussing with people the current state of politics in the USA from 8/26/24. It drops out around the 20 min mark and restarts. 

Aug 26, 2024

3hr 4 min

In this Space to Episode: Croaky explains the concept of conservatism being a "minority" movement that appeals to populists, but in fact only we few, we happy few maintain it for subsequent generations as the ebbs and flow of populism range across the political spectrum. The task of the conservative is to maintain the standards and the principles for the next generation and preserve our traditions and institutions.

Aug 24, 2024

10 min

Article from 8/23/24.
The Remnant

Aug 24, 2024

11 min

Article written 8/22/24

Aug 24, 2024

8 min

Article written 8/24/24

The Remnant

Aug 22, 2024

Aug 22, 2024

12 min

In this episode of Firing Lane Croaky Caiman dives into the concept of the remnant a small principled group within conservatism that remains committed to core values and traditions, even in the face of populist pressures. Croaky reflects on recent encounter with Maggie supporters highlighting the challenges of upholding conservative principles in today’s political climate. The episode explorer the origins of the remnant, its significance in the modern age, and why it’s cruicial for conservatives to stand firm against the tide of populism. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their role in the remnant preserving the essence of conservatism for future generations.

Aug 22, 2024

1hr 49 min

In this Space to Podcast episode Croaky covers some of the issues involved with the Republican party opting for negative campaigning against the often manufactured "Joy" campaign that has been successfully working for the Kamala Harris campaign and why this is a detriment to the Republican party. Also covered the future of Conservatism, the importance of principles for the party and other topics  

Aug 20, 2024

1hr 33 min

Croaky holds a forum where people come speak to him about the first night of the DNC, populism that works well, and populism that doesn't work so well.

Edmund Burke

The Godfather of conservative philosophy.

Recommended reading: Russell Kirk’s “The Conservative Mind”, “The Concise Guide to Conservatism” and “Edmund Burke” ; Edmund Burke’s “Reflections on the Revolutions in France”; Ron DeSantis’s “The Courage to Be Free”

 

 

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