September 2, 2026
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The Conservative Wave Is Not Just An American Thing

By BIll Lussenheide
09/02/2026
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The Movement Is Growing Worldwide!

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For years, we were told that the rise of conservative populism was uniquely American—a temporary political fever that would eventually break. Well, apparently the fever has gone international.

Across Europe and other democracies, voters are increasingly supporting right-leaning and populist parties once dismissed as fringe movements. Germany, France, Britain and even Ireland are experiencing significant political realignment.

Something is clearly changing. The reaction against Socialism/Communism, Wokeness and Islam is growing rapidly.

In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has made historic gains. In France, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally has become a major political force. In Britain, Nigel Farage and Reform UK have pushed immigration, national sovereignty and government accountability to the forefront.

Even Ireland, long regarded as one of Europe’s more socially progressive nations, is seeing growing political resistance over immigration, housing shortages, public services and rapid demographic change. Apparently, political geography has rediscovered that borders exist.

What’s Driving It? One major factor is a growing backlash against what many voters see as elite-driven cultural change. People are increasingly questioning identity politics, political correctness and institutional activism while expressing renewed interest in family, national traditions, cultural heritage and traditional values.

The question being asked is remarkably simple: “Who decided all of this, and when did we vote on it?”

Immigration has become another major catalyst. Across Europe, voters are demanding stronger borders, better control of migration and policies that put the interests of citizens and local communities first. And nothing concentrates a politician’s mind quite like an election.

America Is Having the Same Conversation. The United States is experiencing much the same political awakening. American voters are debating immigration, national sovereignty, government spending, cultural identity, traditional values and the growing influence of institutions that were once considered politically neutral.

For years, much of the political establishment acted as though history had already reached its final chapter and everyone else simply needed to read along. Apparently, the voters have started writing their own ending.

A Larger Realignment. Whether one celebrates or fears it, this is bigger than a handful of elections. Voters across the democratic world appear to be reconsidering the balance between globalization and national sovereignty, rapid cultural change and historical continuity, institutional authority and individual choice. The central message is increasingly difficult to ignore:

People want a greater say in the direction of their own countries.

The conservative resurgence isn’t simply an American story anymore.
It is part of a broader international demand for national self-determination, stronger communities, cultural continuity and governments that remember whom they actually work for. The political establishment may not particularly enjoy the conversation.

But the voters seem determined to keep having it.

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BIll Lussenheide

Bill Lussenheide lives in Florence MT, and serves as a Ravalli County Central Committeeman, and as Treasurer for the Montana State GOP.
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