In a political landscape often marked by confusion and contentious debates, the recent activities of former President Donald Trump have sparked discussions about common sense and governance. Trump, having recently held three solo press conferences in quick succession, seems to be re-establishing an era where straightforward logic takes precedence in decision-making. This is an important shift that many Americans seem ready to embrace. As individuals in key positions of power engage in discussions primarily with like-minded folks holed up in elite urban settings, a disconnect from the average American’s perspective has emerged. It raises an important question: where did common sense go in the world of politics?
In a vivid illustration of this growing divide, an unfortunate case unfolded in Boston. Ice agents apprehended over 500 criminal illegal aliens, including unsavory characters like a Haitian gang member boasting a shocking 17 criminal convictions. This man lived dangerously close to an elementary school. In a world where basic common sense prevailed, one would think that such individuals should be promptly removed. However, the reality of the current political climate unveils a significant gap in understanding—an inability or unwillingness to recognize the threat posed by such elements in communities.
As the political tides shift, Trump’s recent actions have highlighted a stark contrast with his opponent’s approach. For instance, while Trump exercised his presidential power to pardon individuals swept up in the January 6th events, his actions returned a sense of agency to those who had been labeled as insurrectionists. The media, however, exploded with indignation over these pardons—focusing intensely on the narrative of “violent insurrectionists” and ignoring the nuances buried in the circumstances of those pardoned. The uproar begs the question of whether an absence of common sense in the media, coupled with a lack of emotional intelligence, is breeding a culture of outrage over reason.
The juxtaposition of Trump’s presidential pardons with President Biden’s controversial preemptive pardons for family members raises eyebrows. Why would five members of the Biden family need pardons unless there were shadows of illegality lurking? It seems almost paradoxical that the narratives surrounding both presidents become fodder for political theater, yet only one side faces scrutiny for actions that could be perceived as questionable. The Biden plan to pardon his family while screaming ‘law and order’ only amplifies the dissonance; it feels more like a family reunion at a crime scene than a legally sound plan.
In this climate, basic logic increasingly comes under fire. Reports recently revealed that traditional news giants like CNN are trimming their workforce as they struggle to adapt to changing viewer needs—a sure sign that something isn’t working. Meanwhile, Republicans appear to have a lock on various institutions, from the White House to sporting events like the annual congressional baseball game. A deadly combination of continued Democratic struggles and issues of common sense raises the stakes for the next election cycle.
As society takes a collective breather from emotional turmoil and embraces genuine conversations—even if uncomfortable—sometimes the most refreshing remedy is simply a return to common sense. It may feel revolutionary, but genuine discourse and pragmatism could pave the way for a brighter future. After all, politics were never meant to be a high-stakes game of who can yell the loudest; they are meant to serve the people. As Americans move forward, a good laugh and a healthy dose of common sense might just be what the doctor ordered.
