“Putting A Name With A Face”

By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”

Over the past several months, I have often been asked to identify the current ‘face’ of the Conservative movement. I suppose that because I write a few opinion-based articles each week, nearly all of which are conservative in nature, that somehow I have some ‘inside information,’ or that I possess enough wisdom and foresight to make such a proclamation.

Truth be told, I don’t know any more than the next guy. I’m just as baffled and perplexed as the very people who asked me for my opinion in the first place.

I too have been asking that very same question since November. I am a member of a movement that, for the time being, seems to be leaderless. Sure, just as I stated last week, Conservatives are popping up in droves these days, finding unity and cohesion in scores of groups and activities by which we can voice our opinions and frustrations…albeit to each other for the most part…

Now don’t get me wrong. Indeed, there are leaders among these grassroots campaigns, and new voices are emerging from the wilderness (and the halls of Congress) each week. Yet, who is driving the bus? We all seem to be on board, excited about the next stop along the way, yelling playfully out the windows to whoever will listen…but who the heck is driving the rolling wheels of our ideology?

Is it a politician, a TV or radio personality, a Conservative author, or perhaps even someone who is a relative unknown at this time? Is his or her name Sarah, Mitt, Jeb, Mike, Bobby, Mark, Rush, Glenn, Sean, or worse, John? Is it none of the above?

Come on now, I’ve bought my ticket, put on my best marching shoes, packed a lunch for a full day of work, and I’m ready to go! Now, exactly where is it we’re going again? Who has the map, and more importantly, the keys? Everybody better check their pockets.

While you’re looking for the keys to start this thing, and for someone to drive it, allow me to pass around a mirror. When it comes your way, I’d ask that you take a long, hard look into it…for that is where you’ll find the answer to your question, my friends.

The answer is not on a key ring, or in the front seat…it’s right there in that mirror.

Now, (insert your name and photo here), start the bus. We’re ready to go.

To be continued…