It's been interesting to watch the postmodern elements of the Biden administration—from the Jen Psaki "inflation doesn't exist" press briefings to the TikTok influencer propaganda videos—crumble under the modernist concerns of gas prices, product shortages, and physical war.
The White House policy staff sees filled with people who have lived exclusively in the digital and symbolic world. They act as if physical things just appear at gas stations and Walmart distribution centers. If they get the words right, perception and reality will follow.
Buttigieg is a good indicator: during the worst supply chain crisis in recent history, he was taking paternity leave, promoting eco-friendly bike lanes, and declaring that roads are racist. Equal parts narcissism and delusion.
Most Americans want to drive a big truck or SUV, stock up on products at Walmart or Costco, and live in a 3,000+ sq. ft. house with abundant heating, air conditioning, and energy. It's an alien existence for most of the people in the White House.
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