Many readers ask why my writing targets Republican hypocrisy rather than the well-documented flaws of the Democratic Party. The answer is simple: the Democrats’ flaws are blatant. Their radical ideology—marked by divisive rhetoric, destructive policies, and even incitements to violence—is no secret. From inflammatory statements at protests to policies that prioritize ideology over public safety, the Democratic Party’s actions are splashed across clickbait headlines daily. Exposing what’s already in plain sight adds little value to the conversation. It’s low-hanging fruit, and most readers already see it for what it is.
The real issue, the one demanding scrutiny, is how the Republican Party enables and amplifies this extremism. Republicans have, both materially and ideologically, propped up the individuals, organizations, institutions, and corporations that push radical ideas into the mainstream. They’ve failed to challenge this ideology, often refusing to push back or dismantle its influence in our society. Instead, they’ve allowed it to fester, prioritizing political expediency over principle. This is why my focus remains on Republican hypocrisy—it’s a less obvious but equally dangerous betrayal that conservatives must confront.
How Republicans Enable Extremism
The Republican Party’s complicity takes many forms, often cloaked in rhetoric that misleads their base. Here are some concrete examples:
- Corporate Collusion: Republicans frequently denounce “woke” corporations, yet many accept campaign donations from the same companies pushing progressive agendas. Major tech firms and financial institutions that fund left-leaning initiatives also bankroll GOP campaigns. In 2024, several Republican candidates received millions from corporations like Google and Goldman Sachs, which simultaneously support policies clashing with conservative values. This financial entanglement ensures Republicans hesitate to challenge these entities directly.
- Policy Inaction: Republicans promise to roll back progressive policies, yet their track record shows hesitation. In education, despite widespread concern over radical curricula in public schools, GOP-led state legislatures often settle for symbolic gestures rather than comprehensive reforms. In states like Texas and Florida, where Republicans hold strong majorities, watered-down bills on school choice or curriculum oversight have failed to address root issues, allowing progressive ideologies to persist.
- Media Amplification: The GOP’s reluctance to confront biased media outlets is another enabler. While they criticize “mainstream media,” many Republican leaders appear on these platforms, lending them legitimacy. By engaging with outlets that push divisive narratives, they amplify the voices they claim to oppose, failing to build or promote conservative media ecosystems that could counter these narratives.
- Enabling Oligarchy in Missouri: A striking example of Republican hypocrisy is unfolding in Missouri, where GOP legislators are pushing to undermine the initiative petition (IP) process—a tool designed to empower citizens to check government overreach. As Missouri liberty advocate Ron Calzone noted in a September 11, 2025, Facebook post, House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR 3) in the 2025 special session aims to effectively eliminate the IP process by raising the bar for voter approval so high that it becomes nearly impossible. Worse, it creates a double standard, making it easier for legislators—particularly those influenced by urban voters—to amend the state constitution while sidelining rural voices. Calzone, with nearly three decades of advocacy experience, argues this move reflects an oligarchic tendency among “very ordinary” elected officials who “arrogantly overstep their ability” and ignore constitutional limits. Ironically, Republicans, who claim to champion conservative values, are leading this effort to concentrate power, contradicting the principles of limited government they profess to uphold.
These examples reveal a pattern: Republicans talk a big game but often fail to act decisively, enabling radical ideologies and power consolidation to advance unchecked.
The Hypocrisy of Lip Service
The GOP markets itself as the champion of Christian values, conservative principles, and traditional ideals. They court voters with promises to protect religious liberty, secure borders, and preserve family values. Yet, their actions often tell a different story. They enable the forces they claim to oppose, treating politics like a game of optics rather than a battle for the nation’s soul.
Consider religious freedom. Republicans pledge to protect Christians from cultural and legal persecution, but when opportunities arise to pass robust legislation safeguarding religious institutions, they often opt for watered-down measures or none at all. In 2023, a proposed federal bill to protect religious organizations from discriminatory regulations stalled in a Republican-controlled House committee, with key GOP leaders citing “bipartisan concerns” rather than pushing it through. This betrays the Christians who rely on them to defend their faith.
Similarly, on issues like immigration or economic policy, Republicans promise tough reforms but often capitulate to corporate interests or bipartisan pressure. In Missouri, as Calzone points out, GOP legislators’ push for HJR 3 undermines the initiative petition process—a mechanism rooted in the conservative principle of empowering citizens over government. By restricting this process, Republicans are not conserving liberty but consolidating power, mimicking the oligarchic tendencies they claim to oppose.
Why This Matters More Than Democratic Failings
Some might argue that the Democratic Party’s overt extremism—its rhetoric, policies, and occasional endorsements of violence—deserves more attention. Democrats openly push radical ideologies, from defunding police to promoting controversial social policies. Why focus on Republicans when Democrats are the more immediate threat?
The answer lies in expectations. We know who the Democrats are. Their agenda is transparent, their flaws laid bare. But Republicans, by presenting themselves as the antidote to this extremism, hold a unique responsibility. When they fail to deliver, they don’t just disappoint—they betray. This betrayal is more insidious because it’s cloaked in promises of action. Conservatives vote for Republicans expecting them to fight for their values, only to find their leaders enabling the ideologies they oppose, whether through inaction or, as in Missouri, actively dismantling checks on government power. This duplicity is worse than the Democrats’ open hostility because it’s built on deception.
As Matthew 7:3–5 reminds us:
“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
Republicans must clean up their own house before pointing fingers at Democrats. Their failure to do so makes them complicit in the erosion of the values they claim to champion.
A Counterargument: Are Republicans Playing the Long Game?
Some argue that Republicans’ inaction is strategic—a way to navigate a polarized political landscape without alienating moderates or provoking backlash. By compromising or delaying action, they might claim they’re building broader coalitions or waiting for the right moment to strike. For instance, some GOP leaders argue that pushing too hard on controversial issues like education reform or religious protections could cost them swing voters, jeopardizing their ability to win elections.
This argument falls flat. Politics isn’t just about winning elections; it’s about delivering results. If Republicans continually sacrifice principles for short-term gains, they risk alienating their core base and losing credibility. The “long game” excuse only holds if there’s evidence of progress, which is sorely lacking. In Missouri, for example, HJR 3 shows Republicans actively undermining conservative principles by restricting citizen power, not advancing them.
A Call to Action
Conservatives must hold Republicans accountable, not just at the ballot box but in the public square. Here’s how:
- Demand Transparency: Call out GOP leaders who accept donations from corporations pushing progressive agendas. Demand they disclose funding sources and explain compromises.
- Support True Conservatives: Back candidates and organizations that prioritize action over rhetoric. Grassroots movements and independent conservative media can amplify voices that challenge the status quo.
- Engage Locally: Change starts at the state and local levels. Attend school board meetings, support conservative policy initiatives, and, in Missouri, oppose measures like HJR 3 that erode citizen power.
- Expose Hypocrisy: Share articles like this one. Use platforms like X to highlight specific instances of Republican inaction, such as Missouri’s IP reform debacle, and hold leaders accountable.
The Republican Party’s hypocrisy isn’t just a political failure—it’s a betrayal of trust. Conservatives deserve leaders who fight for their values, not ones who enable their destruction. By exposing this duplicity, we can preserve the Christian and conservative ideals Republicans claim to uphold but too often fail to defend. The time for complacency is over. Demand better—starting now.
