The Fever Dream that is MAGA

Welcome to the MAGA mind — a world where reality checks bounce and nostalgia is the currency of choice. Here, the American Dream isn’t just alive; it’s gated, heavily armed, and suspicious of anyone without a membership card. In this alternate reality, delusions masquerade as patriotism, and denial is sold as common sense. It’s a place where the past wasn’t just better — it was perfect, as long as you conveniently ignore all the people who weren’t invited to the party.

In case you don’t know …
A fever dream is an intense, vivid, and often bizarre or surreal dream that occurs when someone has a high fever. Because of the fever, these dreams can be more disjointed, confusing, and emotionally charged than regular dreams. In a broader, metaphorical sense, the term “fever dream” is used to describe any situation or idea that is wildly unrealistic, irrational, or disconnected from reality, much like the strange, disorienting nature of an actual fever dream.

But before you dive headfirst into this fever dream, let’s take a moment for some self-reflection. This isn’t just about waving flags and chanting slogans; it’s about the mental gymnastics required to keep up with the ever-shifting goalposts of the MAGA mindset. Think of this as a critical intelligence exercise — a chance to ask yourself if you’ve taken a detour too far down the rabbit hole. Is your vision of America rooted in progress, or are you clinging to a fantasy that never really existed? Are you fighting for the future, or just trying to rewind the past?