On the Fact that I've Always Been Far More Impressed with Conservative Intellectuals (Thomas Sowell, Russell Kirk, Heather MacDonald, Walter Williams, Charles Murray, Shelby Steele, Jonathan Haidt, etc.) than with Conservative Politicians (Dirtbags Like McConnell, Ryan, etc.)

Probably because the former has never felt the dire need to pander, suck dick, grovel for cash, lie profusely, be the constant center of attention, etc...…..That and they're just so much smarter, let us never forget that.