In his article, Jonathan Chait argues that the reckoning surrounding COVID-19 responses is disproportionately critical of conservatives, who are depicted as incurious and overly self-congratulatory. He contrasts this with the left, which Chait claims actively reflects on its missteps during the pandemic, such as school closures and the lab leak theory. He critiques right-wing narratives that focus on taunting Democrats rather than engaging in constructive debate. Chait contends that the idea of a large-scale reassessment of policies is largely a myth, with no substantial acknowledgment of leftist errors evident in congressional actions.
Chait suggests that while the left engages in self-reflection about COVID policies, the right remains stuck in self-congratulatory narratives without genuine introspection.
Mistakes were made on both sides, yet Chait emphasizes a perception that only the right clings to a dogmatic view, while the left seeks truth in reflective debates.
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