Mastering the Art of Underachievement: How the Left Set Low Standards and Stumbled Over Them

We all entered the same whimsical childhood rituals of imagination, wholeheartedly believing in a jolly, rotund figure who traversed the world to deliver gifts down chimneys. We entertained the narrative surrounding a magical fairy who exchanged cash for our discarded teeth. This was our initial immersion into suspension of disbelief, where the allure lay in presents under the tree and coins beneath our pillows, justifying our uncritical acceptance. The moment of true adulthood arrived when we recognized the truths we had once ignored and set aside these childish fantasies. Yet, what unfolds when our most formidable institution perpetuates these illusions? The government masquerades as a benevolent benefactor, doling out entitlements while undermining excellence. This modern political landscape, epitomized by the previous administration, reflects a troubling trajectory, obscuring transparency and merit behind a façade of credentialism. The current state exemplifies a stark descent into mediocrity, revealing a systemic celebration of ineptitude while stifling those who dare to demand accountability.