Published on August 23, 2024, 12:38 am

The beginning of the week vividly demonstrated that we are witnessing a trailblazing period in American politics. This assertion is mostly attributable to notable events from the first two nights of this year’s Democratic National Convention, which can be best described as an intolerable departure from reality, natural law, and morality. A worrying trend within the Democrats is unfolding as they increasingly appear detached from those fundamental accountability pillars. The trusted news reveals a political party seemingly losing grip on governmental restraint principles, even showing signs of aggression towards those ideas.

This emerging narrative was arguably epitomized during Joe Biden’s Monday night address, where he passionately delivered a series of dubious claims. His oratory mainly consisted of perpetuated fallacies and forceful delivery styles intended to stifle counter viewpoints. Notably outstanding in his litany of falsehoods included inaccurate statements about the Charlottesville incident, President Trump’s alleged denigration of military personnel, unsubstantiated autocratic tendencies insinuations about Mr. Trump, misleading border crossing statistics post-Trump era, and inflated figures on electric vehicle charging stations deployed.

Moreover, day one of the convention had its fair share of untenable portrayals by several speakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Hillary Clinton—without forgetting Andy Beshear’s implausible correlation between empathy and promoting abortion rights in America. Indeed, such presentations seem largely inconsistent with conventional Judeo-Christian principles.

Day two was no different-defended enlightenment and competence claims were somehow juxtaposed with timing mishaps pushing keynote speeches out-of-primetime—and still managed to squeeze in some comical moments courtesy of Bernie Sanders’ billionaire critique followed immediately by self-professed billionaire Illinois governor J.P Pritzker acknowledging his richness while hinting that President Trump might not be one.

By far one highlight was Michelle Obama identifying herself with persons skeptical about individuals amassing wealth beyond their needs—an intriguing stance factoring in her now significant net worth thanks to hefty post-presidency earnings. When considering the incomprehensible value spike from a net worth of fewer than $3 M before Barack’s presidency, one may wonder what goods or services have warranted such fortune.

Additionally, Barack Obama did not disappoint—delivered a passionate address displaying his unquestionable talent as an orator. His speech characterized the modern-day Democrats as proponents of forcing delusions and purpose-designed lies to suit their narratives, arguably reminiscent and likely created by his legacy.

Reaction to all these and other momentous moments from the convention reminds us that trusted news outlets should strive for accuracy when transmitting real news. A Christian worldview would advocate for this, noting that dedicated efforts to propagate misinformation among the public only serve to pervert the truth. As adherents of truth, we must scan all types of narratives—whether political or otherwise—with a keen eye, progressively skewing towards facts over fallacies.

While this narrative dominated circles across different political divides throughout Tuesday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics’ pertinent Wednesday revision announcement could not be more distinct. The agency revealed cutting down its job creation estimates substantially—an apparently fitting climax capping a roller-coaster two-day period marked by avoidable moments stretching realities far beyond their breaking points. Reflecting on these developments reaffirms one thing: It remains impossible to eliminate reality regardless how much detractors wish it away.