Staff Reports
The Democrats these days seem to have uncovered a remarkable new talent: finding causes that make regular Americans scratch their heads and wonder if the party has finally gone off the deep end. It appears they’ve developed a flair for clutching onto bizarre and unpopular ideas with the same vigor one might reserve for defending free apple pie on the Fourth of July. Recent antics, marked by unyielding support for some truly perplexing positions, have left many observers wondering if the party has lost its footing.
One cannot help but notice how Democratic figures are suddenly raising a ruckus over things where their passion was previously absent. Take illegal immigration, for instance. Democratic leaders had not historically displayed much visible concern over American citizens tragically harmed by illegal immigrants. Yet now, the outcry seems almost theatrical, with the party’s leadership digging in on positions like allowing males in female sports and supporting proposals most Americans would find, well, strange.
This new trend seems to have at least part of its origins in what some might call Trump Derangement Syndrome. It’s almost as if President Trump holds the secret formula for getting his political opponents to act irrationally. He could suggest something as benign as a picnic, and next, the opposition would be protesting outside with flimsy arguments against ant-infested sandwiches. The pattern seems almost predictable, with Democrats often turning around and responding with moves so unconvincing, you wonder if they’re in a slapstick comedy.
Amid these bizarre episodes, it’s astonishing that some still haven’t grasped the need for a reality check. As the big donors in D.C. cheer on these stances with a “more power to you” zeal, regular folks are left scratching their heads. Perhaps it’s time for a change in strategy, such as taking a walk outside of the bubble and mingling with everyday Americans who, it turns out, aren’t exactly clamoring for more fringe policies.
One might jestingly suggest the Democrats ditch the cocktail parties and start mingling with people outside their echo chambers. It could be enlightening, perhaps even inspiring, for them to hear directly what voters think instead of relying on gung-ho feedback from like-minded supporters. Let’s hope they eventually trade in the heady ideals for some good old common sense. Until then, the ongoing spectacle they present remains one part perplexing, two parts entertaining.
