The Gen Z Perspective

It is impossible to claim oneself as a "fiscal conservative" without one having to make peace with the fascistic elements of the 2022 Republican Party's agenda. From outlawing abortion rights and removing gun safety laws -- to a majority of Republicans voting to ban marriage and contraception -- is it still possible to self-identify as a Grand Old Party moderate?

Far-right extremists feel comfortable making public appearances in a post-Trump America. From Confederate flag wavers, to Neo- flaunting swastikas, these once-clandestine organizations now emerge at nearly every Republican rally. Terrorist militias such as the Proud Boys, Patriot Front, and the Oath Keepers have joined the fray as well. What compels these previously-shamed organizations to proudly patrol the public square?

Republicans have embraced Neo- as a prominent faction of their political base. From both a rhetorical and legislative perspective, the right-wing has deployed ideology as they gear up for the upcoming elections. Are right-wing politicians playing to these extremist waves within their party as a mere electoral strategy, or have GOP political elites decided to steer their party in a much more dire direction?

The pressing issues of a backsliding Democracy have taken a backseat to controversy and ratings. They criticize President Joe Biden for Inflation, Gas Prices, and a "sinking" Approval Rating -- with the same intensity as they criticized former President Trump for inciting an Armed Insurrection at the US Capitol. Ultimately, the mainstream media is caught up trying to blame "both sides" for the current state of political polarization. But only one side is to blame.

Trump's post-election intentions are under scrutiny. His rallies are used to de-legitimatize democratic institutions, and are held as tools to rile up the "MAGA" base into hysteria. Furthermore, Trump continues to spread election lies -- both on Truth Social and at his rallies -- the same lies that led to the January 6 attack. Moreover, red states appear to be doubling down on Trump's big-lie, as opposed to rebuking it. Are Trump's actions leading to a civil war?

The Republican Party is using "birth rates" as their new talking point to rile up the right-wing base. This is tied into their anti-globalization rhetoric, and reflects the false conspiracies that circulate around far-right groups. Furthermore, the "birth rates" obsession is directly tied in to the recent overturning of Roe V Wade, and the recent 195 House Republicans that voted to ban Contraception.

Andrew Yang has spent the past year attacking Democrats and making appearances on the Tucker Carlson show. His goal is to siphon off voters from the Left - not the Right. Is Andrew Yang aware of the consequences of his 'Forward Party' campaign?

Republicans have engaged in a fascistic political strategy to target young men in America.