Democrats Storm the Heights of Illogic

 Douglas Schwartz discusses the recent actions and strategies of the Democratic Party concerning a government shutdown in 2025. It critiques their approach to spending cuts and perceived self-sabotage, especially in the context of their relationship with federal workers and bureaucrats.

1. Background on Shutdown Dynamics: The article highlights a historical pattern where Republicans have traditionally capitulated to Democrats to avoid government shutdowns. Recently, Democrats seem to embrace a shutdown, believing it will blame Republicans for the crisis.

2. Spending Cuts: The Democrats are criticized for granting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director extensive authority to cut funding for their preferred programs. Significant cuts are targeted at healthcare, education, and social services, with some sectors like defense remaining unscathed.

3. Impact on Federal Workers: A major consequence of these spending cuts is the potential termination of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, particularly those aligned with the Democrats. This move is seen as detrimental, especially regarding campaign contributions from these workers and their unions.

4. Expansion of the Executive Power: The article argues that the shutdown empowers the executive branch to bypass Congress and courts, facilitating drastic reforms without legislative hurdles. This situation raises concerns among critics about the concentration of power.

5. Reduction of Federal Workforce: Since the onset of cuts, over 350,000 federal employees have already left their positions, indicating a significant reduction in the federal workforce. The article suggests a reluctance within the Democratic Party to address the long-term consequences of these job losses.

6. Political Backlash: Schwartz posits that Democrats are alienating their traditional base, including federal workers, and failing to maintain a cohesive coalition of support. The article likens current Democratic strategies to historical persecution narratives that led to their downfall.

7. Comparison with Other Movements: The article makes parallels between the actions of Hamas and the Democrats, suggesting both prioritize ideology over the well-being of their constituents. It criticizes the Democratic Party for neglecting its core supporters while catering to more extreme factions.

8. Party Retreats Amidst Crisis: Despite the ongoing shutdown and its implications, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is organizing a high-cost retreat, which is viewed as a disconnection from the struggles of average Americans.

9. Future Outlook: The article concludes that the Democrats’ current trajectory may lead to more internal conflict and loss of support, as they continue to alienate substantial segments of their constituency, indicating a critical moment for the party.

Schwartz’s critique paints a picture of a Democratic Party potentially shooting itself in the foot through its approach to government shutdowns and spending cuts. It raises essential questions about their political strategy and the long-term impacts of alienating federal workers, presenting a scenario where they must reconsider their tactics to regain voter trust and coherence.

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/10/democrats_storm_the_heights_of_illogic.html