The Tide is Turning

Why We Should See Political Despair as a Good Thing

As I watched the recent debates and scrolled through the comments, one theme kept emerging: despair.

“These are our candidates? What are we supposed to do? The future is bleak.” It’s the same refrain everywhere, not just on my page but on major platforms like Robert Reich’s, where even his left-leaning followers echo similar concerns.

The frustration is palpable, but here’s what I want to suggest: instead of sinking into hopelessness, we should view this as a sign of something bigger.

People are waking up to the reality of what voting has become.

The Illusion of Voting

Let’s take a step back and really look at this situation. What we’re seeing is the realization that two puppets are about to fight for the presidency of the United States, and neither of them is the most qualified for the role.

The illusion that has been carefully crafted over the years arou…