Do you remember when looking both ways before crossing the street was standard advice? Or when spending more money than you earned was considered a bad idea? Those were simpler times. However, somewhere along the line, the world decided that logic was outdated. Consequently, we now live in an era where stating the obvious gets you labeled a revolutionary.
Here at The Patriot Press, we believe that clarity shouldn’t be rare. In fact, it should be the baseline. Yet, scrolling through the news today feels less like catching up on current events and more like reading a script for a dystopian comedy.
For example, looking back at our traditions helps ground us, much like the rich history of American bourbon.
The Death of the Obvious
We are witnessing the slow, painful death of the obvious. For example, look at how we handle modern disagreements. Previously, two people could disagree on a topic, debate it over a beer, and go home friends. Now, the moment you dissent, the conversation ends.
Moreover, this lack of logic has infiltrated our institutions. Bureaucracy has replaced efficiency. As a result, simple problems are given complex solutions that don’t actually solve anything. It is enough to make you want to stay in your bathrobe, pour a Bourbon, and just shake your head.
Why Common Sense Feels Like a Superpower
Why does having a basic grip on reality feel like you are wearing a cape? Because clarity is dangerous to chaos. When everyone else is panicking over headlines designed to scare them, the person with common sense pauses. They ask questions. Furthermore, they look at the data rather than the emotion.
Specifically, a person with common sense understands three fundamental truths:
Economics matters: You cannot print money forever without consequences. The definition of Inflation
Feelings aren’t facts: Reality does not change just because we want it to.
Noise isn’t knowledge: The loudest voice in the room is usually the least informed.
Therefore, when you apply these simple filters to the world, you suddenly see through the noise. It isn’t magic; it is just maturity.
Returning to Sanity on The Soapbox
This is why we launched The Soapbox. We wanted a corner of the internet where we could talk about culture, sports, and friends without the hysteria. Ultimately, being a patriot isn’t just about waving a flag. It is about wanting your community to function. It is about wanting your neighbors to be safe and your economy to make sense.
In conclusion, you don’t need to be a genius to navigate the modern world. You just need to trust your gut. If something sounds ridiculous, it probably is. So, go ahead and grill a steak from The Kitchen, sit back, and relax. You aren’t crazy. You just have common sense.