{Editor’s Note: “Stop covering politics,” some of our dear readers cry every time we post something relephant. Look: politics are life. Equal rights, empathy, fair economy, healthcare. We can’t ignore what’s happening, and you shouldn’t either. Disagree? We’re happy to share your experience here. ~ ed.}

The storm arrived without warning—powerful, relentless.

In South Florida, as the winds howled and rain poured, the hurricane’s force quickly became undeniable. Traffic lights flickered out, leaving major intersections in chaos. Six lanes of steady order collapsed into confusion.

With no clear right of way, drivers hesitated, collided, and panicked. What once ran smoothly was now fragile, exposed by a single disruption.

This breakdown mirrored Brexit—a promise of freedom that unraveled into disorder.

The British public, expecting sovereignty and simplicity, instead faced trade disruptions, economic turmoil, and political paralysis. Like Floridians navigating darkened roads, they found themselves lost in a system they had once trusted.

What seemed like an escape from bureaucracy became an entanglement of uncertainty.

Yet the heart of the analogy lies not just in the chaos itself, but in the disruptor—the force that upends systems with grand promises of renewal. Leaders, whether in politics or governance, often sell disruption as a cure for stagnation. They claim to dismantle the old to make way for something better. But as history repeatedly shows, disruption does not always lead to improvement; often, it breeds instability.

So, why do people embrace it? Because frustration builds. Because systems feel rigid, flawed, and slow. The idea of breaking free—of cutting through bureaucracy—feels exhilarating.

But when disruption is reckless, the structures we took for granted begin to crumble. The very order that once frustrated us is suddenly, unmistakably, missed.

And then, the shift begins.

The disruptor, once steering confidently, starts to lose control. As consequences mount, the public—those who initially cheered for change—begin to push back. The “tail” of public sentiment starts to wag the “dog” of leadership. The people demand course correction. No leader, no movement, can ignore that force forever.

Ultimately, true power lies with the people.

They may embrace disruption, but they also decide when it’s gone too far. And when the storm passes, they will rebuild—not on empty promises, but on the foundation of lessons learned.

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