Daniel Patrick Moynihan argued that as society normalizes deviant behavior over time, standards fall and what once was shocking becomes acceptable. This dynamic reshapes societal norms.
Moynihan illustrated his point with the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, showing how shocking events that once demanded change can eventually become routine in societal discourse.
Reflecting on the shift in political perceptions, the article notes that what was once considered disqualifying behavior in political candidates is now often overlooked or accepted.
The contemporary examples of political figures, like Matt Gaetz, demonstrate a troubling trend where past behaviors that once led to political fallout are now accepted or forgotten.
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