Society is so desperate for sanity from political extremists that it's tempting to praise them for a single rational stance, like MTG on the Epstein files. This is dangerous because it whitewashes a long history of destructive behavior. The true problem is the ecosystem of enablers that allows such figures to gain power in the first place.

History’s most shocking atrocities are defined less by their authoritarian leaders and more by the 'giant blob of enablers' who facilitate them. The current political climate demonstrates this, where professionals and politicians abdicate their expertise and principles to avoid conflict, becoming complicit in the process and allowing destructive ideologies to gain power.

Instead of incremental shifts around a moderate center (e.g., between 4 and 6 on a dial), US policy now swings violently between ideological extremes (3 and 9). This dynamic makes stable, consensus-based governance on issues like immigration nearly impossible.

The rare agreement between libertarian billionaire Elon Musk and socialist senator Bernie Sanders on AI's threat to jobs is a significant indicator. This consensus from the political fringe suggests the issue's gravity is being underestimated by mainstream policymakers and is a sign of a profound, undeniable shift.

In just five years, the corporate environment has swung from encouraging open discussion on social issues like race to fearing it. This "whipsaw" is driven by ideological extremes on both sides, making it difficult for leaders to find a rational middle ground for authentic engagement.

Extremist figures are not organic phenomena but are actively amplified by social media algorithms that prioritize incendiary content for engagement. This process elevates noxious ideas far beyond their natural reach, effectively manufacturing influence for profit and normalizing extremism.

Influencers from opposite ends of the political spectrum are finding common ground in their warnings about AI's potential to destroy jobs and creative fields. This unusual consensus suggests AI is becoming a powerful, non-traditional wedge issue that could reshape political alliances and public discourse.

Most people (88%) agree on fundamental values but remain silent, fearing ostracization. This allows the most extreme 5% of voices to dominate 90% of public discourse, creating a false impression of widespread disagreement and polarization where one doesn't exist.

A recurring political pattern involves well-intentioned progressive policies being implemented without regard for practical consequences (e.g., border management). This creates a political vacuum and public frustration that the far-right exploits, leading to a severe, often cruel, overcorrection that dismantles both the flawed policy and underlying positive intentions.