At a recent event in Michigan, Kamala Harris strutted into a so-called “town hall” hosted by the mega-elite Maria Shriver. Apparently, the only thing more predetermined than the questions was the amount of glitz surrounding the event itself. It seems that in the world of upper crust politics, spontaneity is about as welcome as a leaky faucet during a cocktail party.
Attendees were gearing up to engage in what they assumed would be an open dialogue, only to find that their hopes were dashed faster than a liberal reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. One brave audience member attempted to break the mold by asking a question that certainly wasn’t on the approved list. But, in a move reminiscent of a restraining order at a family reunion, Shriver quickly shut them down. Who needs unscripted conversation when you have the luxury of a pre-approved Q&A hot tub filled with softballs?
Kamala Harris caught red handed reading off a teleprompter at a Univision “town hall.” This is an encapsulation of her entire campaign.
It’s all scripted. Nothing is authentic.
If you didn’t believe she was a deep state puppet before, you should now. pic.twitter.com/s5JeFIlL7J
— James Jinnette (@james_jinnette1) October 11, 2024
The whole affair was a glaring reminder of how detached elite Democrats are from everyday Americans. In a time when the political climate is as divisive as a Thanksgiving dinner over when to carve the turkey, the vice president was clearly not interested in engaging with those pesky citizens and their actual concerns. It’s almost like being at a concert and discovering the band only plays hits from their latest album—and none of them are on the charts.
Instead of reveling in the glory of democratic discourse, Harris and Shriver effectively steamrolled any attempt at genuine conversation. They might as well have rolled out a velvet rope to keep average folk at bay while they indulged in their pre-planned talking points about progressive policies that don’t exactly resonate in the heartland. After all, what good is a “town hall” if it doesn’t feature script options that have been run through the filter of political correctness?
The spectacle illustrates a broader trend among the political elite, where accountability and transparency take a backseat to curated narratives and pre-screened performances. As the nation grapples with pressing issues, it’s clear that the last thing those in power want is a real dialogue with the voters. Instead, they prefer to showcase their polished images and topics handpicked by the carefully selected guests in attendance. Who needs democracy when you’ve got a tight-knit circle of like-minded elites?