Well, well, well, it seems the tables have turned, and the Democrats have developed a curious case of selective amnesia. Once upon a time, not too long ago during the 2013 government shutdown, then-President Obama wagged his finger at Republicans, accusing them of being irresponsible and threatening the economic stability of the whole nation. According to him and his loyal followers, the GOP’s reluctance to blindly surrender to the whims of the executive branch was akin to trying to blackmail the president. Oh, how the mighty have conveniently forgotten their own scolding words when the shoe is on the other foot.

Fast forward to today, and suddenly it appears that the Democrats have taken a page out of the playbook they so vehemently denounced. Shutting down the government and engaging in brinkmanship is now perfectly acceptable, as long as it serves their own political agenda. The irony is almost too rich to digest. What happened to the days when Democrats championed fiscal responsibility and lamented governing from crisis to crisis? Those ideals seem to have vanished faster than a tax cut under their watch.

Here we are, living in the era where “do as I say, not as I do” seems to be the motto of the left. When they get a taste of their own medicine, all of a sudden it’s not so palatable. Democrats lectured everyone on the decorum of paying bills on time and passing budgets without unnecessary drama. Yet, when their policies are on the line, the concept of regular channels and processes gets tossed aside like yesterday’s news. It’s almost as if elections only matter when the results work in their favor.

Is it really so shocking that the Democrats, who once ridiculed the mere suggestion of an economic shutdown, are now flirting with that very notion? Their newfound taste for tea flavored with a bit of governmental chaos suggests that ideals only matter when it’s convenient. It’s remarkable how flexible their principles become when faced with the harsh reality of opposition—they bend and stretch until they’re virtually unrecognizable.

It’s as clear as day: what we’re witnessing is a classic case of political hypocrisy at its finest. The Democrats effectively scolded the Republicans for behaviors they’ve now adopted with little hesitation. Perhaps one day, when the dust has settled, they’ll remember their own advice and discover that consistency might just be the key to regaining some semblance of credibility. In the meantime, the rest of us will be here, watching and waiting, popcorn in hand, for the next chapter in this saga of selective memory.