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Instead of making our lives ever more complicated, we should focus on simplifying and improving functionality. Many women in the workforce are not driven by feminist ideologies, but rather the necessity to survive and
provide for themselves. The rise in inflation during Jimmy Carter's
presidency pushed many women into the workforce. Similarly, minorities are
not preoccupied with race at all times, but rather share the common
aspiration of achieving the American Dream. The concept of being woke,
trendy, or fashionable only concerns privileged individuals, as the majority focus on survival. People often say what they believe others want to hear in order to attain their own desires, disregarding these later.

Instead of constantly pushing for the latest innovations, strive to make
the most of what we already have. It is important to remember that our trendy gadgets are not as significant as we may think, as there are other more pressing matters that require our attention. Valuable and unique uses can
still be found in older technologies. In some cases it is still difficult to upgrade necessary legacy functions.

True scientists possess a spirit of curiosity and skepticism, avoiding indoctrination and promoting critical thinking. Action, learning and reading are more impactful than mere talk and writing. Playing video games just to access accounts is an inconvenience that many people would rather
avoid. Furthermore, it is important to acknowledge that not everyone has
access to high-speed internet, with some still relying on slower connections such as 2G. The constant addition of unnecessary features and enhancements
only serves to slow down even the highest internet speeds.

Disregarding the past can have consequences, as those who attempt to erase history may themselves be erased. Real people do not give credit based solely on effort, unlike schoolmarms who grade that way. It is worth noting that
most carcinogens and toxins occur naturally, highlighting the irony of
drinking sewage being "organic." Teachers, clergy, and journalists tend to have lower entrance exam scores, as their primary focus was obtaining any degree rather than pursuing a particular field of study. Besance and Mesoamerica simultaneously committed suicide by omphaloscopy. Mao poked out
the eyes of intellectuals for their omphaloscopy. The left has been
criticized for behaving like cultural imperialists, imposing their beliefs
and values on others

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On 3/26/25 11:31, Leroy N. Soetoro wrote:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/03/18/trump- democrats-approval-rating-schumer-aoc/82488001007/

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman recently observed the following about the state of his Democratic Party: “A sad cavalcade of self owns and unhinged petulance. It only makes Trump look more presidential and restrained.
We’re becoming the metaphorical car alarms that nobody pays attention to - and it may not be the winning message.”

Ouch.

Fetterman posted that message on social media after Democrats’
embarrassing show of “resistance” during President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress this month.

It’s a stinging rebuke to make about one’s own party, but Fetterman is absolutely right. Democrats have struggled to move forward as a unified
party with a unified vision ever since Trump’s win in November.

As Gutfeld said,
"Senator Fetterman, once a darling of the progressive left,
is now reviled by them for approaching normalcy.
You know you are in trouble when your 'voice of reason' is a
stroke victim who dresses like he steals his clothes
from a landermat."

Americans have noticed Democrats' lack of unity and a coherent party platform. Two polls released over the weekend carry a major warning for Democrats – if they choose to listen.

Democratic Party scores record lows for favorability
A poll from NBC News found that only 27% of registered voters view the Democratic Party favorably, which is the lowest rating for Democrats in
the history of NBC polling (going back to 1990). Among self-identified Democrats, only 59% view the party positively.

Of note is the drastic split between the 7% of all voters who have a “very positive” view of the party and the 38% who have a “very negative” view.

Opinion: Torching Teslas? Climate-loving liberals driven crazy by Trump
harm their cause.
In contrast, Republicans’ “very positive” rating of 21% is the highest it’s been in at least 15 years.

And Trump hit a new record with favorability, with 36% seeing him in a “very positive” light. (It’s true that 45% have a “very negative” view of
Trump, but it’s been worse.)

A CNN poll offered similar bad news to Democrats, with only 29% of U.S. adults viewing them in a positive light – the lowest figure since 1992. It’s also a 20-point drop since 2021.

Will Democrats move toward the middle? Progressives are fighting it.
Much of the Democratic infighting centers on differences in how the party should respond to Trump and Republicans' slim control in Congress.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer garnered the anger of many
Democrats when he opted, somewhat reluctantly, to vote last week with Republicans to allow a bill to avert a government shutdown to proceed to a vote.

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the Democrats who have openly bashed Schumer, also of New York, for his choice. The progressive champion and a rising leader for the far left called it a “tremendous mistake” and a “huge slap in the face.”

But Schumer didn’t want Democrats to own a shutdown if they prevented the bill from getting to Trump.

Now, the backlash is such that Schumer has had to postpone a book tour. Democratic activists have been staging protests outside his home, and reportedly had organized similar protests at scheduled book tour
locations.

That doesn’t bode well for party unity.

While Democrats like AOC aren’t likely to back down on anything, other party members like Fetterman realize that Democrats have real soul-
searching to do ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

That seems to be what California Gov. Gavin Newsom is doing. As the progressive governor of the country’s most progressive state, he's looking to moderate on the cultural issues that have caused Democrats to flounder.
In a recent interview with a conservative activist, Newsom admitted that
"men in female sports" is “deeply unfair.”

Now, I don’t believe that Newsom has actually changed his views, but it’s still encouraging to see a politician moderate his public stance on something.

In the meantime, given their record-low approval ratings, Democrats need
to first figure out how to get along among themselves.

Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at [email protected] or on X, formerly Twitter: @Ingrid_Jacques

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