Eric Swalwell Used Liberal Virtue Signaling to Hide His Disturbed Moral Character
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The Gist
The author argues that Eric Swalwell is a hypocrite who used liberal talking points and virtue signaling to hide his bad character and sexual misconduct. Just like the villain in American Psycho, Swalwell said all the right progressive things publicly while behaving badly in private.
Conclusion
Eric Swalwell exemplifies politicians who use liberal virtue signaling as a cover for seriously disturbed moral behavior, similar to the Patrick Bateman archetype from American Psycho
Premises
- Swalwell's political rise was based on being a 'blank slate' who could appeal to different groups through virtue signaling rather than substantive policy positions
- Sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell emerged just as he was positioned to become California's gubernatorial frontrunner
- Swalwell previously opposed due process rights for others (Brett Kavanaugh, college students) but now seeks those same protections for himself
- Swalwell had a reputation as a 'sex pest' that was an open secret in Washington D.C. political circles
- Like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, Swalwell used liberal platitudes and virtue signaling to maintain a respectable public persona while hiding his true nature
Assumptions
- The sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell are credible or at least indicative of a pattern
- Politicians who emphasize virtue signaling are more likely to be hiding moral failings
- The Patrick Bateman archetype from American Psycho is a valid framework for understanding real political figures
- Swalwell's opposition to due process in other cases reveals his true character
- Public virtue signaling is often performative rather than genuine