Part 8/14:
Media and Political Puppetry
While Newsome’s narrative falters, other political figures are caught in their own contradictions. Notably, Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former governor known for previous efforts to combat gerrymandering, sharply criticized the current system during a CNN interview. Schwarzenegger condemned the extreme partisan gerrymandering that has rendered some states’s representation virtually meaningless, highlighting the systemic issues plaguing American democracy.
Similarly, Democratic Representatives such as Ruben Ggo have proven to be opportunistic, flip-flopping on issues like government shutdowns. Ggo’s recent dismissive attitude—claiming he “doesn’t care” about past statements—exemplifies the broader pattern of hypocrisy and dishonesty pervading Washington.