What Kind of Conservative Are You?

Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.

What kind of conservative are you? That is the question every Idaho Republican should ask themselves as they read about Bryan Smith, a man who proclaims himself the righteous and moral authority on conservatism while wielding power like a blunt instrument against anyone who dares to challenge him. His version of conservatism is not about principles, integrity, or ideological debate—it is about control. It ensures that only those who bow to his authority are elevated while his political enemies are buried under the weight of legal battles, public smears, and financial ruin.

Smith’s latest ploy to extract attorney’s fees from the Bingham County Republicans volunteer chairman Matt Thompson follows a familiar script. He and Moon likely knew that the Idaho GOP’s case could win through attrition, likely banking on the possibility that they could overwhelm their opponents with a lengthy legal fight they could not afford. It’s a tactic ripped straight from Smith’s legal playbook—drag opponents…