jokes and levity are also forbidden by “progressives” in academia. - Gad Saad

The Ideological Conformity of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Progressives seem to believe that if they say the words “diversity, inclusion, and equity” often enough, all problems will be solved. But of course only certain types of diversity, inclusion, and equity matter. Diversity based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity are foundational sacraments in the Cult of Diversity. On the other hand, intellectual and political diversity are heretical ideas that need to be expunged.

Trump took positions that appealed to many thinking Americans who wanted, for instance, stronger border enforcement, an “America First” foreign policy and trade agreements, “constitutionalist” judges, and deregulation and tax cuts. Trump campaigned on these policies, while Hillary’s campaign focused on the evil of the Orange Man Bad (and his supporters).

One problem we face today is that consequentialists make a virtue of having emotions cloud our judgments, not only to avoid hurt feelings but because emotion is seen as a sign of authenticity.