I think the distinction is that the intellectuals write policy and then we elect dumbasses who can't figure out how to capitalize on the hard work the intellectuals already put in.
@bimbleboo.bsky.socialIt is so hard to treat liberals like they are the more erudite and intellectual of the two main parties when the GOP literally plans things and the Democrats do not.
Remember trigger laws? Genuinely feels insane that only the GOP does them. They set up their wins.