In the modern culture of the United States, celebrity figures often receive more attention by the general public than the vital institutions of governance and the public servants that hold power. Indeed, reality tv stars, sports athletes, music artists, social media influencers, radio podcast hosts, and a plethora of other individuals who have been propelled to “stardom” through technology or otherwise are often idolized and paid attention to at a heightened level by ordinary citizens. Sadly, the American public on a sizeable scale is lacking when it comes to having a rudimentary working knowledge and understanding of national history, and the function of the nation’s governing institutions. While many founding fathers warned against an uneducated and misinformed public, stating it to be the biggest threat to the preservation of the integrity of free institutions of governance, the mainstream media, politicians, and Americans in general seem to be indifferent to the reality.
As time wears on, and the political climate within the domestic atmosphere of America continues to deteriorate, one wonders whether or not a declining knowledge of the public in civics may be partially to blame. While president Joe Biden and the Democratic party continue to govern in a weak manner, House Republican’s continue to prove that they are unable to govern at all in any capacity. Indeed, the party won a slim majority in the House of Representatives in 2022, but a rogue group of far right conservatives aligned with Democrats in early October to remove Kevin McCarthy from the speakership in a historic vote.
Congress as a whole has long been perceived in an unfavorable light by many Americans, regardless of party affiliation. As the southern border remains wide open and thousands of illegal migrants enter the country with each day, the state of Texas has decided to build a forward operating facility in Eagle Pass, a hotspot for illegal migration. Abbot faces opposition from the federal government.
