I am not a registered Democrat, nor am I a Republican. I stand as an independent. Why? Because of the inconsistency I see from both major political parties.
Every time something significant happens in this country, my social media timelines are flooded with partisan messages from both sides. Each side competing for space, hoping to pull people toward their perspective. They see the same exact event, then shape it to fit their own narrative.
Take the historic summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un. Supporters on the right praised the moment, saying he accomplished something no other sitting president had done. Those on the left expressed concern, suggesting the meeting carried global risks, or that the motivation was personal recognition rather than genuine diplomacy.
What’s worth noting, though, is that when former President Obama expressed a willingness to engage with North Korean leadership, those same dynamics played out in reverse. The right criticized the idea. The left praised it as thoughtful diplomacy. Same general scenario, completely different reactions based on party affiliation.
That kind of inconsistency is worth paying attention to.
I lean left on many issues, but I also believe in looking at things clearly and forming opinions based on facts rather than political alignment. I own guns, which some would consider a right-leaning position. I try to be objective regardless of which side benefits from that objectivity.
Recently I was labeled a Trump supporter for acknowledging that direct talks with North Korea were a meaningful step. The day before, someone called me a far-left thinker for pointing out that Trump did not serve in the military. Neither label fits, and honestly, that says more about the labeling than it does about me.
My leanings are what they are, and I will point out when I think something is mishandled. But if progress is made, I will acknowledge it. If diplomacy with North Korea leads to a more stable outcome for the people involved and for the world, that matters. I do not root against results just because I disagree with the person who achieved them.
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