Approval Ratings Are A Distraction, Not a Mandate
The receipts speak for themselves: corporate media outlets like Newsweek are once again fixated on President Trump's approval rating, reporting dips with the gravitas of a global catastrophe. This perennial obsession with polls serves a convenient purpose. It distracts from the systemic rot, painting politics as a mere popularity contest rather than a reflection of deep-seated power imbalances.
Consider the consistent narrative. In 1999, President Bill Clinton, with approval ratings in the high 60s, oversaw the bombing of Serbia, displacing hundreds of thousands and violating Montenegro's sovereignty. His popularity didn't change the imperialist agenda. Similarly, George W. Bush's approval soared after 9/11, reaching a staggering 90% at one point. This didn't prevent the illegal invasion
of Iraq, built on fabricated intelligence. The public's ephemeral sentiment rarely shifts the gears of the military-industrial complex. The media's narrow focus on presidential approval ratings as the ultimate barometer of governance is a disservice. It ignores the entrenched influence of corporate lobbyists and the revolving door between government and industry. This fixation is a well-worn
playbook, designed to keep the public engaged in a superficial drama, while the actual levers of power remain firmly in the hands of a select few. A recent study by Princeton University concluded that the preferences of average Americans have a 'near-zero' impact on public policy. So much for approval ratings. 🔔 Don't let the algorithm bury this. Follow @The_Piaz on X, join us on Telegram , and