Drones, Clemency, and the Great Political Magic Trick
Where Did Our Money Go While We Watched the Skies?
While we’re all mesmerized by drones buzzing over New Jersey, we’ve seemingly forgotten the real magic show: President Biden granting clemency to Rita Crundwell, who turned $54 million of taxpayer money into her own personal fairy tale. It’s a spectacle designed to keep our eyes fixed forward, distracted by shiny objects, while the political sleight of hand happens behind the curtain.
This isn’t just about Crundwell—it’s about a pattern, a well-worn tactic in the world of career politicians. Big headlines and viral stories are the perfect cover for quiet decisions that raise serious questions about accountability and priorities. While we’re arguing over the relevance of aerial light shows, deals, decisions, and pardons are being signed—decisions that rarely serve the taxpayer but often align neatly with the interests of those in power.
This drone-fueled distraction underscores a troubling reality: we’re too often kept busy looking at what’s dangled in front of us, unaware of the maneuvers being made behind our backs. It’s a bipartisan game, and it works because we’re all willing participants in the spectacle. Today, it’s drones; tomorrow, it could be another viral headline. Meanwhile, political insiders continue to carve out advantages, cementing their positions of influence, and leaving us wondering where our priorities—and our tax dollars—really went.
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