2024: Hits and Misses
Somehow It All Worked Out. Happy New Year!
Now that 2024 is coming to a close, the past 12 months have shown us how rapidly the cultural, political, and economic landscape can transform. As I reflect on the predictions I made at the start of the year, I'm struck by how many of them have come to fruition and how these developments are shaping 2025. Let's dive into what defined this year and what it means for the future.
Return of Masculinity - Correct.
The sweeping political resurgence of Donald Trump marked a turning point in the cultural pushback against "toxic masculinity" and radical far-left critiques of traditional male identity. Trump's base drew heavily from married and single men, with notable support from the masculine-focused and red-pilled communities. Even single women lost interest in Harris' campaign of trite woke issues and chose to focus on issues like crime and the economy. JD Vance further cemented this trend, directly appealing to men through messages centered on strength and leadership. JD was unabashedly critical of the US's "cat lady" culture while doubling down on gun rights and traditional values.
The clearest sign of masculinity's comeback? Comedians. Well-known Democrat-leaning Jerry Seinfeld is desperate for a masculinity comeback. Comedians are drifting more and more right because the left can't take a joke. Historically, left-leaning and moderate comics began drifting right, driven by their growing disdain for cancel culture and the victim narratives embraced by the left. Comedians, the cultural canaries in the coal mine, have an uncanny ability to sense societal shifts. Their jokes and commentary often provide a glimpse into where culture is headed next—and increasingly, it's steering away from the far left's anti-masculine ethos.
Democrats Divided - Correct.
The Republican sweep of the White House, Senate, and House in 2024 was nothing short of a catastrophic loss for the Democratic Party. As I anticipated back in 2022, Biden bowed out, paving the way for Harris to become the nominee—a decision that threw the party into an existential identity crisis. Obsessed with defining themselves as the anti-Trump theology, Democrats lost sight of what they stood for. Worse, what they do stand for is wildly out of step with mainstream American values and moral sensibilities.