The Elephant In The Room
It seems like we’re all dancing around an uncomfortable reality: the Trump voter. Why does the media so often shy away from holding these voters accountable for their choices? And why are Democrats adopting the same approach? Time and again, Democrats wring their hands over their so-called “messaging problem,” insisting they need to “meet voters where they are” and empathize with their feelings. But let’s be honest: the real problem isn’t the messaging—it’s the voters who continuously prioritize emotion and gut reactions over logic, reason, and critical analysis. Perhaps it’s time to change the conversation. Instead of catering to these impulses, why not encourage voters to understand they don’t have to rely on “instincts” that frequently lead to poor decisions? They have the capacity to educate themselves, analyze the facts, and make informed choices. The level of willful ignorance in this country—this active decision to avoid knowledge—is astonishing. Far too many people cling to Trump’s rhetoric with unwavering faith, refusing to seek out the truth.
Take tariffs, for instance. Voters could have easily researched what tariffs were and how they worked before the election, rather than learning the hard way after they started paying the price. Working-class and poor voters are deeply familiar with their own struggles, yet so many still cast their votes against their own economic interests. Farmers, who suffered the most under Trump’s disastrous trade policies during his first term, largely stood by him regardless. And let’s not forget Mitch McConnell, who had the chance to remove Trump during the first impeachment trial but chose not to act. Now that he’s no longer in a position of leadership, he’s suddenly finding his voice. Let’s be real—his newfound willingness to criticize Trump is far too little and comes far too late.
Then there’s this absurd notion the media keeps recycling: the idea that we should elect a president we’d want to “have a beer with.” Honestly, who cares? I want a president who’s competent, intelligent, and capable of leading the nation—not someone who’s charming in a casual setting. Whether they’d be fun to hang out with should be the absolute last criterion on anyone’s list. And let’s not forget the Republican Party’s role in fostering this chaos. None of this could happen without them enabling it every step of the way. The GOP, particularly the MAGA faction, appears far more invested in “owning the libs” than in protecting democratic principles. Look no further than their deafening silence on Elon Musk’s reckless behavior. Musk, with his erratic and destructive business tactics, has somehow become a demigod for MAGA loyalists—likely because they’ve bought into the carefully curated myth of his genius. But anyone paying attention knows better. Musk failed to realize that Tesla’s primary customer base is made up of progressive Democrats, not Republicans. He assumed he could alienate them without any backlash. The irony? Tesla’s success was made possible by tax credits from Democratic policies. Meanwhile, the Republican Party continues to rally against electric vehicles, clinging stubbornly to their outdated mantra of “Drill, baby, drill.”
And let’s not even delve too deeply into the evangelical base. To them, Trump is viewed as more than just a political leader—he’s practically revered as a divine figure, a chosen savior in their eyes. They proudly proclaim to be “pro-life,” yet their advocacy seems to abruptly halt the moment a baby takes its first breath. Rarely do they push for initiatives to ensure that hungry children across America are fed, and they often stand in support of the death penalty, fully aware of the grim possibility that an innocent person could be wrongfully executed. Additionally, they frequently oppose policies aimed at improving the quality of life for people who are already here and struggling. Personally, I identify as pro-life as well, but I also strongly believe in a woman’s right to make her own choices. Why? Because I cannot possibly know her circumstances, and, quite frankly, it’s not my place to interfere in her deeply personal decisions. As the saying goes: “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” Perhaps it’s time people start applying that wisdom universally, instead of selectively wielding it when it conveniently aligns with their political or moral agenda.
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