You have to ask yourself why they are no longer secretive about it.
It would seem like self-sabotage but for two things;
1) Audience.
I can’t remember who I heard say this, but basically The Atlantic’s audience is the rest of the MSM and “the beltway” leftists. Even though they are published publicly, they don’t speak directly to average Americans. They give direction to the rest of the left.
2) The widening division.
This one is even more scary to think about. The reason this country is so divided is because many democrats are continuously being radicalized farther and farther to the left. There was once a time that this stuff never ever would have played to blue dog and blue collar democrats. Not anymore.
“I can’t remember who I heard say this, but basically The Atlantic’s audience is the rest of the MSM and “the beltway” leftists. Even though they are published publicly, they don’t speak directly to average Americans. They give direction to the rest of the left.”
I blame the internet.
Before the internet, “liberals” as they were called, lived and communicated in their own mental bubble with other liberals. When they made pronouncements of utter foolishness, “everyone” agreed with them and told them how smart and good they were.
Then the internet came along. Then they realized that not only were there smelly, sweaty yahoos out here that went to the wrong shops ate the wrong food, but the yahoos were laughing at all their pronouncements. Something must be done!
To “let the secret out” is the conditioning of the people.
1. Secrets begin to be whispered about by those who support the secret’s implementation.
2. Media “accidentally” publishes a few articles questioning and/or supporting the “secret.”
3. Designated leftist mouthpiece(s) openly and publicly question the “secret.” (We’re here now)
4. Radical leftists DEMAND the “secret” becomes the law of the land.