Lomez Urges Right to Embrace 'Sober' Stewardship, Criticizes Liberal 'Failure'

Jonathan Keeperman, known by his influential online pseudonym Lomez, recently articulated a call for the political right to adopt a more measured and competent approach to governance. In a social media post, Keeperman asserted that the right needs to reflect "sober, non-deranged, competent, and confident qualities" to effectively exercise "paternal stewardship" over institutions. He directly attributed the current political landscape to a perceived failure of liberals in this role, stating, "Liberals failed at this. This is why they lost."

Keeperman, a former lecturer at UC Irvine and founder of Passage Press, has emerged as a prominent voice within the "new right" movement. His identity as Lomez, a figure who had maintained anonymity for a decade while publishing articles in outlets like First Things and The Federalist, was revealed by The Guardian in May 2024. This revelation brought increased scrutiny to his commentary and his publishing endeavors, which aim to cultivate voices challenging what he describes as the "hegemonic liberal order."

The tweet further emphasized a limited "grace period" for the right to mature into this leadership role. Lomez urged the movement to "drop the antics and get there soon," suggesting an imperative for internal reform and a shift towards more serious engagement. This perspective aligns with his broader goal of fostering a cultural and intellectual revival on the right, as evidenced by his work with Passage Press.

Keeperman’s commentary often centers on critiquing contemporary liberal narratives and promoting what he views as a more traditional, masculine sensibility in public discourse. His recent remarks underscore a belief that the right has an opportunity to establish a durable mandate if it can present a unified, capable front. The call for "paternal stewardship" highlights a desire for strong, guiding leadership, contrasting with his assessment of past liberal governance.