Michael Schellenberger

Rank 40 of 47

Score -94

-8

Democrats had hit bottom, many said. They hadn’t. The Dems’ favorability has hit a new record low of 29%. The Party is trapped between a base that wants trans sports, open borders, DEI, ESG, Ukraine war, and mass censorship, and swing voters who really, really don’t.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

333d

Democrats fiercely resisted Trump last night, but what they stand for is increasingly unclear. A big part of the reason is that their agenda has become wildly unpopular. But the underlying problem is that their narcissism has severely impaired their ability to grok reality.

3/16/2025, 1:11:41 PM

The statement critiques the Democratic Party's current standing and agenda, suggesting a disconnect between the party's base and swing voters. It uses strong language and labels to describe the party's policies and motivations, which may polarize rather than promote understanding.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement uses charged language that could contribute to divisiveness, potentially causing harm. [-2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It does not respect the dignity of those it criticizes, using terms like 'narcissism' to describe motivations. [-2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement lacks empathy and understanding, focusing on criticism without constructive dialogue. [-2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
It engages in personal attacks rather than constructive criticism, using ad hominem arguments. [-2]