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In a thought-provoking piece by Richard Porter, published via RealClearPolitics, the assertion made underscores a troubling reality problem perpetrated by western elites, particularly spotlighted through Joe Biden’s debate performance. However, Porter argues that this issue transcends any single individual’s purported failures, deeply embedding itself within a systemic institutional breakdown. This breakdown, in essence, catalyzes a widespread populist revolt across the globe, highlighting a stark disconnect between the populace and those in positions of influence and power.
Porter points to a significant issue: the overt denialism and narrative manipulation by legacy media and liberals concerning the decline of figures such as the president, which represents a broader trend of disinformation and erosion of public trust in iconic institutions like the presidency. This denialism, according to Porter, emblematically represents a deeper tendency among Western thinkers—be they intellectuals, government officials, senior executives, or media figures—to retreat into ideological echo chambers. These chambers are increasingly disconnected from the pragmatic realities faced by the majority, who navigate daily life with a focus on overcoming tangible challenges rather than ideological abstractions.
Amidst an array of controversial topics—ranging from unregulated immigration, policing and systemic racism, to climate change and sexual identity—the piece critiques elites for propagating views that often clash with observable realities and pragmatic needs. Porter argues for a reconnection with the practical realities of everyday people, stressing that leadership should prioritize tangible problem-solving over ideological imposition. This realignment necessitates courageous pragmatists within the elite to challenge prevailing narratives with reasoning and action that resonate with the populous’ real-world experiences. The narrative, thus, calls for a recalibration of priorities, where the focus shifts from making people better according to a preset ideological standard toward genuinely enhancing people’s lives through engagement with the practical and the pragmatic.
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