The Great Woke Rejection

By: Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian

The state of culture in America is why Donald Trump is once again President. His overwhelming victory wasn’t about party loyalty or policy disagreements; it was about Americans demanding an end to the divisive rhetoric and fear that has held the nation captive. This election, Americans went to the polls not to uphold partisanship but to demand a return to common sense and civility—a rejection of the “woke” movement’s relentless overreach. We wanted an adult back in the room.

This sentiment translated into historic numbers. Trump won the popular vote—a feat no Republican has accomplished in over 20 years. His influence spread across the country, with his vote share rising in 90% of counties and his support surging even among demographics typically out of reach for Republicans, including Hispanic voters and young men (18-30). The majority of Americans, it seems, are tired of being told they’re wrong, misguided, or bigoted simply for questioning the prevailing narrative — whether that’s challenging the idea of a looming climate crisis or wanting to keep men out of women’s sports

Those who express conservative views are met with labels that, while inflammatory, bear little relation to the reality of their beliefs. It’s a strategy built on social pressure, where name-calling—labeling those who dissent as “fascists” or “Nazis”—intimidates Americans into silence rather than fostering dialogue. Conservatives are left feeling they must choose between honesty and social acceptance, reluctant to put up yard signs, wear certain hats, or even engage in conversation about their views for fear of backlash.

But reality always finds its way through the fog of propaganda. Americans see the issues that truly affect them—the grocery store prices that keep rising, the crime rates that climb, the border security that falters. While Harris and her allies framed these as distractions from the "real" issues, voters saw through it. When voters checked a box for Trump, it wasn’t an endorsement of one party over another—it was a stand against the fantasy that our rights and freedoms were somehow under siege if the left wasn’t in power.

The reaction to Trump’s recent victory underscores a deep-seated condescension from some on the left—an attitude that claims ownership over objective truth and views anyone who sees things differently as not just wrong, but dangerous. This mindset isn’t new; it’s been simmering for years, growing louder with each election cycle. Social media is now flooded with declarations that those who aren’t fearful or outraged are somehow ignorant or morally deficient. The message is clear: if you don’t share their worldview, you’re dismissed as blind to the supposed threats facing women, minorities, and other “marginalized” communities. This attitude dismisses and shames, isolating millions of Americans whose only offense is holding a different opinion.

But here’s the irony: while accusing conservatives of “fascism,” leaders on the left enforced a single “correct” viewpoint, silencing dissent in the very name of tolerance. Americans didn’t choose grocery prices over anyone’s human rights—they chose to reject the notion that these rights were ever truly at risk. Voters saw through the gaslighting that personal healthcare choices, like access to birth control or medical care for miscarriages, would somehow vanish under a Trump administration simply because the Supreme Court returned abortion regulation to the states.

The American people are not as easily swayed as some in media or politics might think. Let’s not forget the pandemic-era shutdowns, the quarantines, the shuttering of businesses, and the mandates that left healthcare workers forced to choose between a vaccine and their livelihoods. Yet, anyone who questions these policies or holds leaders accountable is dismissed as promoting “misinformation” or “hate speech”—a convenient but hollow term applied to anyone daring to voice a different opinion.

This election underscored an important shift: Americans are weary of the woke ideology that has infected our culture. Wokeism, as Senator JD Vance aptly pointed out, functions as a quasi-religion devoid of grace or redemption. Real belief systems provide a path toward forgiveness; this ideology, in contrast, demands purity, punishing dissent while offering no path to reconciliation. Instead of empowering people, it’s created a social hierarchy built on compliance and self-righteousness, undermining empathy and eroding the unity we need as a society.

The media, once defenders of free speech, now contribute to the very censorship they once condemned. By labeling dissent as 'misinformation,' they stifle debate under the guise of 'protecting' the public. Figures like Elon Musk and platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are criticized not for promoting 'hate speech,' but for allowing voices outside the mainstream. History shows us it’s often the censors—not the dissenters—who become the villains. It’s no wonder that long-form podcasts have stepped in, amplifying alternative perspectives that resonate with millions, especially young men. Joe Rogan’s endorsement may prove one of the most consequential since Alexander Hamilton backed Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr, highlighting the cultural impact of these unfiltered discussions on the electorate.

Americans have made their message clear. We’ve rejected the ideologies that label, divide, and instill fear, choosing leaders who understand that real progress isn’t built on alienating half the country, but on addressing the real, tangible issues that affect us all. For those still entrenched in divisive narratives, it’s time to pay attention: Americans are tired of the chaos and are ready for common sense to lead the way.

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