The Progressives’ Practical Amorality: ‘Reid Alert!’

 The actions of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the current trends among progressive politicians in the United States. It critiques their methods of winning arguments and power through misleading language and shifting blame, particularly concerning energy policies and inflation.

• Background on Harry Reid's Accusation: In 2012, Harry Reid accused Mitt Romney of not paying taxes for ten years without proof. This claim influenced the election, contributing to President Obama's re-election as Romney struggled to respond effectively.

• Lack of Regret: After the election, Reid expressed no remorse for his false statement, pragmatically reflecting that the end justified the means since Romney lost.

• Postmodernism and Morality: The article connects Reid’s actions to a broader postmodern progressive ideology that contests the existence of objective truth and moral guidelines. They prioritize winning arguments over honest discourse, similar to ancient Greek sophists.

• Trifecta of Deception: Progressives utilize a "trifecta of deception," appealing to those who need, want, or are desperate enough to believe their narratives, irrespective of their validity.

• The Inflation Reduction Act: The article criticizes the “Inflation Reduction Act,” arguing that while it was presented as a solution to inflation, it did not reduce energy costs as promised. Instead, it is seen as a means for progressives to gain more power and funding for green technologies under the guise of climate action.

• Blame Shifting: As energy prices rose, progressive senators blamed the Trump Administration for contributing to higher electricity bills due to agreements with Big Tech. They claimed these dealings cost American families by diverting energy to data centers.

• Counterarguments from the Biden Administration: Administration officials refuted these claims, explaining that the current energy problems stem from the Democrats' own green energy policies, which have weakened the energy supply and led to higher costs.

• Target Audience for Misinformation: The article emphasizes that the statements from the five progressive senators are not aimed at objective truth-seekers but rather at those who are already inclined to believe misleading narratives due to economic desperation.

The piece argues that progressive politicians, following Reid's pragmatic approach to truth and morality, continue to employ deceptive tactics to influence public perception and policy. The focus remains on winning and maintaining power regardless of the factual correctness of their statements. 

https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/22/the-progressives-practical-amorality-reid-alert/