The whole affair made something clear: for many on the right, their past tolerance of gay and bi people who aligned with them on a few pet issues..

Whoa. Definitely gonna need a source for that one.

was never rooted in principle. It was always about convenience. We were never truly accepted — just temporarily useful. And now that some of us have outlived our political utility, they’re more than happy to throw us to the wolves the moment the opportunity arises. 

The conservative movement has a choice to make: will they stay true to their promises of liberty and limited government...

Nixon: "No."

Ford:"No."

Reagan:"No."

HW:"No."

GW:"No."

Trump:"No."

...or will they use the levers of power to impose their preferred moral order? I joined forces with them because I believed in the former. I fear they are choosing the latter.

So, so close to getting the point.