> Gone are the days of the strong silent type running the roles of high power in the government

What, like J.Edgar?

> I feel sorry for his mother.

In all likelihood his upbringing is what made him this way.

Gone only because current leadership kicked them all to the curb and told them to get out of Washington. Only loyal talking heads are wanted there now.

The strong silent types were all fired for being "woke". We collectively decided that incompetence should be the top qualification for all positions of power, and the results are obvious.