As the political winds continue to swirl with the intensity of a tornado, a faction within the conservative ranks is fanning the flames of defeatism. These so-called “edge lords” seem to have taken a ride on the doomsday express, proclaiming the end of the Republican party, dismissing recent elections as irrelevant, and waving goodbye to any Trump-related plans. They see themselves as the voices of apathy, chugging along on the latest social media trend: everything’s doomed, and there’s no point in trying anymore.
But is surrendering to despair really the answer? Let’s imagine for a moment a world where the left seizes full control. Picture the filibuster becoming a relic of the past, like an old VHS tape collecting dust in the attic. Suddenly, there’s a dozen new Supreme Court justices, and good luck finding a conservative victory in that sea of gavel-wielding progressives. In this hypothetical left-run world, the voting process becomes a mix-and-match circus act with options like unlimited voting by mail, and hey, why not vote by phone while you’re at it?
Deep in the plans of progress, the left dreams of a world with lowered voting ages and millions of newly naturalized citizens. However, these aren’t your run-of-the-mill new citizens – they’re folks whom some on the right identify as illegal aliens, poised to be transformed into voters faster than you can say “election reform.” Throw in the potential statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, and suddenly the Senate’s looking a whole lot more crowded and tricky to navigate for the GOP.
And if that’s not enough to keep you up at night, imagine a future where your kids are raised in schools filled with what some conservatives may call progressive propaganda. The prospect of mandated transgender sports policies and random bathroom choices spins in the background like a never-ending merry-go-round. Let’s not forget the fear of losing the right to homeschool, an endeavor cherished by many.
Finally, in true progressive authoritarian fashion, free speech could find itself tucked away, muffled and mute. With platforms that champion free discourse facing the heat and risk of being obliterated into oblivion, one might imagine a future where conservative voices echo only in the shadows. It’s a reminder that abdicating the political stage isn’t just about bowing out; it’s about the potential loss of everything one holds dear. So maybe it’s time to step back from the edge and gear up for the battle of ideas.
