“Broken Wheels and Broken Wills: The GOP’s Paralysis in the Face of Power”

 

“Broken Wheels and Broken Wills: The GOP’s Paralysis in the Face of Power”

In today’s political landscape, Democrats are often seen as bold experimenters—willing to test sweeping policies on the American public under the banner of the “common good,” regardless of whether those ideas succeed or inflict harm. From FDR’s New Deal to Obamacare and the perceived weaponization of federal agencies under President Biden, critics argue that leftist liberalism has pushed America toward centralized control and ideological conformity.

Yet for all the frustration aimed at Democrats, the Republican Party’s failures sting even more. Their guiding principle—“if the wheel isn’t broken, don’t fix it”—has morphed into a passive stance that insults the intelligence of the American people. Republicans routinely identify problems, rally public support, and then retreat when action is needed most. This pattern of inaction has bred cynicism and disappointment among their base.

Examples abound. Despite holding majorities in both chambers of Congress, Republicans have failed to pass a budget, release the Epstein files, or hold figures like Letitia James and Adam Schiff accountable. Even Florida’s former Attorney General Pam Bondi, once seen as a rising star, declined to prosecute high-profile cases that many conservatives viewed as critical. Meanwhile, Democrats rarely hesitate to wield power, shape narratives, and enforce their agenda.

The GOP’s reluctance to act—whether out of fear of media backlash or political retribution—has left many wondering whether they’ve forgotten the mandate delivered by voters who supported Trump’s populist surge. Until Republicans learn to match their rhetoric with resolve, they risk becoming spectators in a game they once dominated.