In today’s political theater, the Democrats seem to be trapped in a puzzling paradox. Once upon a time, they were the champions of sensible immigration policies—a distant memory from the days of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama pushing for sturdy border security. Fast forward to present, and it appears they’ve performed quite the Houdini act, vanishing from those stances in a puff of political smoke. Even a seasoned magician would envy such a disappearance act. But why, oh why, you may ask, did they decide to turn away from common sense and embrace an approach that seems allergic to enforcing immigration laws?

Let’s unpack this curious case. For a country that prides itself on law and order, the opposition to enforcing immigration laws is mind-boggling. America, much like any other nation, cannot sustain itself without boundaries. Yet, here we are, witnessing the Democrats dance their strange dance around the issue, pretending that borders are more fictional than a unicorn tap-dancing across a rainbow. Instead of focusing on the concerns and safety of average Americans, the party now courts identity politics and demographic games—a ploy that might boost their headcount in certain regions but leaves many scratching their heads at the nonsensical departure from their historical stances.

Then there’s the border wall, a construct that’s becoming as infamous and legendary as the Great Wall of China, at least in the political discourse. It’s not just Republicans who support it; polling shows a significant chunk of Democrats, yes, Democrats, and Independents favor it as well. So why, one must wonder, are Democratic leaders so dead-set on running against the very tide their voters actually support? It’s like refusing to set sail on a boat while everyone else is already on board, waving sails, ready for the journey to secure borders. It’s as if the party is determined to snub its own supporters’ wishes just for the thrill of standing out.

The intrigue thickens with the Democrats’ apparent need to tie themselves into knots over the simple matter of enforcement. It doesn’t take an economist to see that enforcing immigration laws isn’t just popular; it’s necessary. But rather than facing this reality, some have gone as far as painting federal agents doing their duty as villains. It’s a bold strategy to shoot oneself in the foot, siding against law enforcement in a nation that honors its laws. Perhaps they’re holding out hopes of winning some misunderstood popularity contest where logic takes a backseat.

Lastly, the discussion turns to a rather peculiar problem—masks. A simple item meant for protection but not without controversy. It seems that in the quest to protect themselves from being doxxed or attacked—an unfortunate reality—federal agents have found themselves in masks more often. Now, to be fair, masks may conjure images of secret agents rather than dedicated officers, but in these times, they might be more of a necessity than a choice. It might raise an eyebrow or two, but considering the dangerous circumstances and threats from misguided ideologues, it’s a measure for their safety. Faced with such harassment, perhaps critics should try walking a mile in those officers’ shoes—if they believe in legal walking, of course.