This is one of the most important lessons that conservatives have to learn.

The Left has all of the levers of power in culture and society but it didn't happen overnight.

Consider this thread a primer on "patronage." A concept that is almost entirely foreign to political conservatives but one that must be embraced if we're to make any progress against the Left.

Pay close attention, this may be the most important thing you learn all week:

This is exactly right. The Left OWNS culture. They've spent decades buying their way into every institution. The colleges, corporations, and public institutions are all bought and paid for by the Left and that's why every business has a DEI department.

For decades it's been the Left in total control.

But here's the good news. The Left is drunk with power and pushing transgenderism was a bridge too far.

We can win. Elections show us the numbers are roughly even, but winning elections isn't going to be enough.

We have to fight them on the grounds of the culture. In the boardrooms and corporate offices. If we're to win this war then we have to take the battle to them.