@armstrongwilliams: The new jihad? We are witnessing a dangerous rise in political actors who, disillusioned with institutions and the democratic process, are now taking matters into their own hands. Their willingness to commit acts of violence, coupled with a readiness to die for their cause, signals an alarming shift in political discourse. This is not just defiance; it’s a radicalization that mirrors the fervor of ideological warfare. The question we must ask: how did we reach this point, and what does it mean for the future of governance and civil society?