If you're wondering whether today’s progressives have changed the definition of madness, allow me to introduce you to “The Moving Target.” This term is about shifting definitions, goals, and narratives to suit any argument at any time, anywhere, and often formed by figures on the progressive side of politics. This shifting isn’t necessarily new, nor confined to a single context.
Imagine a dance where the participants never step in rhythm. Now imagine if they claimed that was the point all along. Welcome to the world of progressive strategy, where definitions contract and expand like a concertina, aligning with the tune of the moment. A decade or two ago, we knew marriage as a bond between a man and a woman. Fast forward a few years, and you’re not just wrong if you still think that, but you're branded with one nice, four-letter word: bigot. This is what happens when the target keeps moving, my friends. It’s the game of 'now you see it, now you don’t,' and it’s aimed right at traditional values.
Let's talk about the economy. Once upon a time, hard work and ambition were the driving forces behind prosperity. But as of late, moving targets have turned the ‘wealth gap’ into a communal wound that needs perpetual tending. Redistribution has become the new answer. Why have ambition when you can demand handouts? It’s easier to criticize those climbing the ladder than to start climbing themselves. This is no accident; it’s a move designed to keep certain narratives alive and kicking.
Another favorite playground for the moving target strategists is identity. Just when the world was settling on clear classifications of gender, along comes the spectrum—a revolving door of self-identification where the parameters change daily. The result is confusion reigning supreme, and let’s face it, who benefits from us being this bewildered? You may scratch your head, but someone out there is clapping. Gender, once concrete as stone, is now as slippery as soap.
Education hasn’t been left untouched either. Long gone are the days where reading, writing, and arithmetic formed American education’s backbone. Instead, the spotlight is on intersectionality, social justice, and redefined histories. One day, they say hard work is crucial; the next, they tell students grades are racist. These moving targets perpetuate a cycle of dependency designed to undermine objective success. Ever wonder why education reforms fail to educate? Here’s your answer.
Enter climate change. It seems the earth is always on the brink of disaster, and conveniently, the only saving grace is adaptation to their demands. Can we try 'fixing' this climate without fear-mongering? Apparently not. It’s a target that intentionally moves whenever someone gets too close to the uncomfortable truths about resource management or energy independence.
Of course, no conversation about moving targets would be complete without touching on health and wellness. The goalposts move so often, they’d give a football coach whiplash. Remember when we believed in personal responsibility for our health? Suddenly, your waistline is society's fault. Bad decisions turned into chronic problems spur the hip-shooters of the shifting target to fire letters and labels at those who still whisper the words ‘personal accountability.’
The art of the moving target strategy is a pied piper’s melody made only for today’s agendas. It's led us, the common man, onto paths that defy simple truth, cloud basic principles, and dismantle the solid foundation upon which our nation has stood. Be wary. A moving target’s aim isn't accuracy but confusion; by keeping everyone guessing, it maintains a grip on power.
In this dynamic battlefield, those with the will and spirit to aim true and see things as they stand are likely to find themselves unpopular with modern-day revolutionists. The trick is to maintain forthrightness in the midst of muddied waters, to uphold the pillars of truth where only smoke seems to linger. Despite the pounding noise of opinions, the malleable target hides a simple fact, one that every traditionalist should cherish: not moving shows strength.
The moving target exists because there are those who benefit from our perpetual state of whims, confusion, and noise. It's a masterstroke in the cynical game of control. Reality may be mercilessly scoffed at, but for those wise enough to demand unwavering targets, having clarity in chaos becomes their greatest liberation.