Comment Section for Fundamental Shift(s) in Political Discourse: Lessons for the 21st century – Prophetic Ruminations

This blog post on 'Prophetic Ruminations' titled "Fundamental Shift(s) in Political Discourse: Lessons for the 21st century" offers a critical analysis of the 2024 Presidential Debates in the United States. The author is critical of both candidates, characterizing incumbent President Biden as incoherent and Donald Trump as a showman with a dangerous political ideology. The post argues that Trump's appeal lies in his ability to voice 'truths' that other elites avoid, yet it reminds readers that Trump is still part of the ruling class, dismissing any notion of him caring for average citizens. The post also criticizes the current political system, which it describes as built on lies and delusions. It criticizes neoliberalism, suggesting that it has deceived the majority of the US population. The author disputes popular assumptions, such as capitalists being 'job creators' and rich people being individually gifted, arguing that these ideas serve to uphold the status quo. The author calls for a reevaluation of political engagement, suggesting that those disengaging from the current political process may have valuable insights. The author emphasizes hope and rejects cynicism, arguing that the two men on the debate stage represent only a tiny, negative fraction of humanity. Finally, the author discusses the need to reconsider personal identities and ways of seeing the world. The author cites the idea of 'Turtle Island' as an alternative worldview and speaks of the 'Beloved Community' or 'Kindom of God' as a place of surrendering some fundamental elements of individual existence and identity.