Something fundamental has shifted in how we engage with political representatives. Across the political spectrum—from left to right, from establishment to insurgent—we're witnessing a troubling pattern: citizens increasingly respond to political figures with emotional attachment rather than critical evaluation, treating scrutiny as betrayal rather than civic duty, and mistaking rhetorical skill for substantive capability.
Something fundamental has shifted in how we engage with political representatives. Across the political spectrum—from left to right, from establishment to insurgent—we're witnessing a troubling pattern: citizens increasingly respond to political figures with emotional attachment rather than critical evaluation, treating scrutiny as betrayal rather than civic duty, and mistaking rhetorical skill for substantive capability.