The Lost Middle

Have you ever stood in line at the grocery store, staring at lettuce priced like gold bullion, and thought to yourself: "You know what this situation needs? More government involvement." If yes, this book is not for you. The Lost Middle is for the vast, exhausted majority who don't want revolutions, riots, or ideological cosplay. They want a government that keeps the lights on, fills potholes, and stops treating tax dollars like casino chips. They want fewer scandals, fewer slogans, and at least one politician who knows what a budget is. This book explores the vanishing civilization of normal people—those who don't livestream their opinions, don't attend pretend-war rallies, and don't feel spiritually fulfilled by committee hearings. They're tired of rage-bait politics, influencer outrage, and pundits who think shouting counts as leadership. The Lost Middle is a comedic autopsy of the modern political circus: how moderation became a crime, pragmatism became boring, and "We disagree" turned into "You're the enemy of mankind." It won't restore your faith in politics—but it will remind you that you're not insane. You're just stuck between mobs who are.