November 26, 2023
The theatrics of American politics
By Amil Imani
Power dynamics, policy debates, and public perception intertwine in the conundrum of American politics, where, I believe, there is a persistent undercurrent of skepticism regarding the authenticity of political discourse. It might be that politicians, regardless of party affiliation, share language coaches, orchestrating a grandiose performance akin to a reality TV show. This extreme thinking might challenge the conventional understanding of political dynamics and, therefore, posit that the adversarial nature of American politics is nothing more than an elaborate charade.
Now let’s have a peek at the shared language coach puzzle with a perception that unveils the intricacies of political discourse and invites us to question whether the carefully crafted communication strategies employed by the new crop of upcoming politicians like Vivek Ramaswamy contribute to a more nuanced understanding of politics and governance or serve as a veil that obscures the true nature of their intentions and behind-the-scene collaborations.
The notion of a reality TV paradigm in U.S. politics arises from a video that has surfaced, where Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, is seen during a GOP debate plagiarizing one of Barack Obama’s speeches. The line in question is this: “So let me just address a question that is on everybody’s mind at home tonight: who the heck is this skinny guy with the funny last name, and what the heck is he doing in the middle of this debate stage?” Ramaswamy said this line at the beginning of the debate.
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