Despite losing both houses, and the presidency in the 2024 election cycle, the so-called champions of the people have entrenched themselves in a state of denial so deep, that one might suspect they’ve taken up residence in a parallel universe. This fact is so glaring, that even the most ardent party supporters can’t brush it under the rug anymore. Prominent Democrat strategist James Carville called party leaders, “just plain stupid,” as democrats continue to insist that their radical policies are exactly what the American people need.
Spoiler alert: The American people spoke on November 5th.
It’s simply astonishing how in denial the democrats are about the consequences of their extremist ideologies. Democrats have failed to notice that the rest of the country is not exactly following suit. It’s as if they believe that screaming louder and using profane language will make the people forget how their horrific policies have adversely impacted their lives the last four years.
In the grand theater of American politics, one could say the Democrats have taken center stage in a tragically comedic performance. The curtain has risen on what can only be described as a masterclass in repudiation. With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that the left is not just unhappy about their circumstances, they are utterly unhinged, and trapped in a bubble of hysteria of their own making. It’s high time for Democrats to confront the consequences of their actions.
As we take a closer look, we see a track record that reveals a pattern of gross mismanagement, a misunderstanding of the American people’s needs, and a misguided ideological viewpoint on every social and economic level. Their failure to take responsibility and course-correct only deepens the divide between their rhetoric and the lived experiences of the American people.
Most would begin the process of soul searching and doing some serious introspection. Instead, Democrats are doubling down and have gone on a full-scale assault of blaming and shaming anyone in their path, except for themselves of course. The fear mongers, the scapegoaters and the party activists are in full attack mode for anything Trump; all the while ignoring the most basic tenet of political survival, open your ears and listen to the constituency.
They’re still arguing about structural racism and gender identity in a country where inflation, economic instability and crime are plastered on the front pages of every newspaper; effectively regurgitating the policies that drove the voters away to begin with. Rather than adjusting their focus, they continue to peddle the same old rhetoric to the echo chambers.
But the real tragedy here is the Democrats failure to understand how the world is changing around them. The American people are becoming increasingly wary of radical progressive ideas that do nothing more than sow division. The incessant whining about voter suppression, or the electoral college reflects a dishonest appraisal of their current situation.
They lost the battle when an entire constituency became deplorables or fascists. Most of them lack the understanding that the sound of conservative voices isn’t going away any time soon; and until they wake up from their politically correct nightmare, the future looks dim for the party that simply refuses to learn from mistakes.
So, here’s where we stand. The Democrat party refuses to acknowledge reality and is destined to become a relic of its own making. The denial runs so deep that it’s become a form of physical self-harm. As polling continues to show strong support for the Trump doctrine, it appears Democrats would rather live in remnants of its calamitous past. As they double down on their “progressive” stances, they risk relegating themselves to a historical footnote in American history, as a cautionary tale of a party that lost touch with reality.
Instead of acknowledging successes by the current administration, the Democrats would prefer to dismiss them as “authoritarian gimmicks.” Sadly, this condescension reveals a stunning inability to reckon with reality; and an unwillingness to address the people’s concerns that propelled Trump to victory in both 2016 and 2024.
Editorial comments expressed in this column are the sole opinion of the writer.
