In a shocking twist of paradigm-shaking realities, biotech entrepreneur turned political knight-errant, Vivek Ramaswamy, is thrusting his proverbial lance at the imaginary dragon he calls "identity politics." This, of course, is all part of his daredevil attempt to joust his way to the White House; a modern renaissance man in the throes of a self-stylized political crusade. Armed with a vocabulary that would make a Thesaurus green with envy, Ramaswamy's colorful imagery paints a picture of an America trapped in a "cold cultural civil war." This war is apparently being waged by a citizenry wallowing in its own victimhood and a corporate sector hopelessly hypnotized by the sheer gravity of liberal obsessions. This narrator of political chivalry sees himself as the lone warrior destined to rescue the land of the free from its self-imposed distress. And who might be his inspiration in this tilting at windmills? None other than Sir Donald Trump, a gallant knight Ramaswamy admires for his tenacity in the face of the storm. This valiant reverence was clear for all to see in the first Republican debate as he enthusiastically pledged unyielding loyalty to the former President, a grand gesture of fealty that left the audience a tad short of breath. Yet through these tumultuous rides, our jousting hero seems to have glossed over one minor detail: identity politics, an issue as elusive as his campaign promises, remain a contested concept. Depending on who one asks, it may or may not even exist. But who needs facts when one has a bending lance and a horse named Rhetoric? As we continue to bear witness to this intriguing political saga, we must spare a moment to salute the courage of our brave knight. Whether he will succeed in vanquishing the fantasy dragon or end up tilting at windmills like Cervantes' Don Quixote, only time will tell. Meanwhile, the popcorn is ready for this fresh take on identity politics, where a quixotic battle unfolds on the political stage instead of in courtrooms or boardrooms. Ironically, the best part of the whole affair might yet be the realization that Ramaswamy, in his quest to slay the ghost of identity politics, may himself be playing the most enthralling chapter of identity politics America has seen to date. Cue the dramatic music and let the games begin!