In the grand theatre of American politics, it seems like the inmates are running the asylum. With just over 100 days into the current administration, the nation is witnessing a masterclass in bureaucratic hand-wringing over what qualifies as “domestic violent extremism.” Those in power have churned out documents that seem to paint a not-so-subtle picture: disagree with us, and you might as well be polishing your pitchfork.
The Biden administration’s approach to domestic extremism is becoming quite the spectacle. It’s as if someone decided to throw the First Amendment under the bus because it dared to sit in the front row without a mask. It appears that merely disagreeing with mask mandates, vaccine requirements, or the President’s border policies positions one precariously close to the ledge of extremism. They say anyone with such opposing views might soon be marching down Crazy Lane, possibly hand in hand with bona fide extremists.
The theater doesn’t stop there. Apparently, if you’re a parent concerned about what gets jabbed into your child’s arm at school, congratulations! You may just be part of an elite club of potential threats — a club growing faster than the government accountability committees can shuffle paperwork. The logic, or lack thereof, follows a pattern as predictable as a soap opera: criticize, be labeled, repeat. Just because one baseball player wears a hat doesn’t mean everyone’s ready to play in the World Series.
It’s as if the administration decided to pull all the stops to keep citizens in line, with some former FBI agents suggesting that the making of these lists resembles a national pastime. Heaven forbid you critique Vice President Harris on mainstream channels. You might just find yourself on a “Quiet Skies” list, sharing air miles with fellow patriots who had the audacity to hold their government accountable. Allegedly, some current and former lawmakers have their names emblazoned on this prestigious roster too.
Meanwhile, as domestic issues become more surreal, international blunders are also filmed live. We have the captivating scene of a judge lending a helping hand in someone’s great escape. Not a blockbuster but rather a courthouse caper where the law is an optional extra. In the light of transparency, crimes have ceased being hidden and are now seemingly auditioning for reality TV. Hence, with a cast of activists moonlighting as justice arbiters, and government officials in desperate need of a basic logic course, the stage is set for further episodes of “Bureaucratic Shenanigans,” brought to you by policies that seemed destined to amuse more than protect.
