@Westenberg | The Duty Democrats Can't Ignore
Let's start with the facts. Fox News reported a 41% rise in Democratic guests over the past year. That's not just a blip on the radar; it's a full-blown trend. We're talking about big names here – Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders. It's like a who's who of the Democratic party, all lining up to face the Fox News firing squad.
It's easy to dismiss this as a cynical ploy to sway swing voters. But that's missing the point entirely. This isn't about persuasion. The goal isn’t converting die-hard conservatives or even reaching those mythical undecided voters the pundits keep wanking over. No, this is about something far more fundamental: the responsibility of elected officials to make their message available to everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
Hyper-polarization has turned the world into a series of bubbles and echo chambers. We surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, consume media that confirms our existing beliefs, and block out anything that might challenge our worldview. It's comfortable. It's safe. And it's absolutely fucking toxic for democracy.
