Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld criticizes the Democratic Party for prioritizing identity politics over recognizing individuals' unique qualities, arguing that this approach undermines personal accountability and fuels societal division.

The transformation of Kamala Harris's public image since joining the Democratic race highlights the party's reliance on identity politics, according to FOX News host Greg Gutfeld. Despite Harris's lack of accomplishments, her ascent in the polls has been driven by the media's makeover, exploiting her race and gender.

Rather than focusing on individuals' unique attributes, the Democrats treat people as interchangeable members of identity groups. This approach perpetuates the notion that personal circumstances automatically determine one's political views and beliefs, undermining individual accountability.

Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality

Gutfeld cites Rep. Byron Donalds' questioning of Harris's racial identity as an example of the selective outrage employable by Democrats. While claiming to champion diversity, they dismiss concerns about Harris's self-identification as merely a "side issue" yet persist in questioning her racial heritage.

Similarly, CNN's interview with a group of Black men about their support for Harris reinforces the idea that Black voters' opinions on race are only valued when they align with the Democratic narrative. This "infamous 'some'" legitimizes the silencing of dissenting voices within minority communities.

Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality

By reducing individuals to their identity groups, the Democrats obscure their flaws and present them as representatives of those groups. This undermines the concept of individual responsibility, as people can claim special privileges based on their group membership rather than their actions.

Gutfeld draws a parallel between the erosion of uniqueness and the rise of self-mutilation and activism among young people. The abandonment of traditional values and beliefs has led to a search for identity and a desire to feel special through external means.

Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality

This obsession with specialness breeds a constant need for validation and recognition, resulting in the adoption of extreme behaviors and activism to prove one's worthiness. However, true uniqueness lies in one's individual experiences and perspectives, not in conforming to group norms.

Gutfeld warns that the pursuit of specialness at the expense of uniqueness has dangerous consequences. It leads to societal division, as individuals prioritize their group identity over shared values. It also creates a cycle of victimhood, where individuals seek special status through perceived oppression.

Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony exemplifies the excesses of identity politics, where individuality was replaced by a celebration of self-expression and diversity. This rejection of beauty and order mirrors the excessive and vengeful nature of those who elevate identity over uniqueness.

Gutfeld concludes that the Democrats' focus on identity politics is a poison that undermines individual accountability, fuels division, and erodes true uniqueness. He urges people to embrace their unique qualities rather than seeking special status based on group membership.

Democrats' Cookie-Cutter Politics: Identity Over Individuality