Hanson: The world woke up—and the left’s illusions shattered
By Victor David Hanson | Townhall
In less than six months, the entire world has been turned upside down. There is no longer such a thing as conventional wisdom or the status quo.
The unthinkable has become the banal.
Take illegal immigration -- remember the 10,000 daily illegal entries under former President Joe Biden?
Recall the only solution was supposedly "comprehensive immigration reform"--a euphemism for mass amnesties.
Now, there is no such thing as daily new illegal immigration. It simply disappeared with common-sense enforcement of existing immigration laws -- and a new president.
How about the 40,000-50,000 shortfall in military recruitment?
Remember all the causes that the generals cited for their inability to enlist soldiers: generational gangs, obesity, dru...

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