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The left’s vaunted “Resistance” appears to be hitting a wall, and political scientists are scratching their heads trying to decipher why the streets aren’t filled with leftist protestors screaming for change after Trump strapped on the campaign boots for a second time. An Axios report shines a light on this sudden silence, suggesting that the thrill of the fight has faded faster than a “Defund the Police” rally after election results are tallied.
A political science professor noted that female Democrat voters are less shocked this time around. Apparently, instead of rushing to protest, they’ve taken a step back, perhaps realizing that their grand plans went belly-up at the ballot box. The novelty of an upset election outcome seems to have worn off, leading to a collective chill for the formerly fiery activists. Instead of forming a wall of confrontation, they’re experiencing a bout of existential introspection—it’s still unclear if there will be a take-your-parade-and-go-home sign made out of recycled poster board.
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Another academic weighed in, explaining that initial shock can lead to an emotional explosion while repeated experiences breed a sort of resignation. Simply put, instead of dashing to the battlefield, they may have chosen to take a nap instead. So much for the spirit of activism; their “next-level” outrage seems to have plateaued to a pretty mundane level of disappointment. Not much of a call to arms when the arms are weighed down by fatigue.
Meanwhile, the Women’s March, once like the cool kid at the protest party, is now finding it a little harder to rally the troops. Their managing director chimed in, stating the group needs a broader approach to galvanize support, which is a fancy way of saying the usual drum beats of outrage aren’t cutting it anymore. After all, to kickstart an activist engine, a little fuel is needed, and right now, the left seems to be running on fumes instead of full tanks.
Even in the remnants of the march, the co-founder of the original Women’s March expressed skepticism that another rally would generate buzz. The prevailing sentiment among the ranks recalls the “New Year, New Me” resolution that fizzles out by mid-January. There’s a palpable exhaustion among the anti-Trump crowd, and for many, the idea of marching just feels like a rather uninspired rerun. So while the far-left might want to examine their past defeats, conservative America is content to sit back and enjoy the spectacle of their disarray, popcorn in hand.
