Notebook: What will happen?
EDITORIAL MUG: Larry Anderson
Precedence points to probability when it comes to elections.
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate for president, is gaining ground like a determined fullback while decrepit Joe Biden, the incumbent Democrat, is floundering in unpopular idiosyncratic policies, failing public confidence, and dangerous stupidity. These two will be the match unless something unforeseen happens.
If the election was today, I am confident Trump would reclaim the office; however, gaps tend to close as we get closer to time to vote. Uncle Joe is in the hunt no matter how the polls read currently.
Don’t get too comfortable with numbers. Look for trends instead and keep an ear to the ground. You may hear a rumble of discontent. After all, a loaf of bread costs four bucks and a good steak borders on the absurd. Change is needed and possible but not guaranteed.
Americans need to understand what will happen if Joe Biden is reelected.
America will continue its progressive march toward socialism. Biden is a willing front man (“they won’t let me”) for his party’s agenda as demonstrated by his lack of personal leadership and originality, his casual attitude toward his office, his probable corruption, and his miserable policies. Why would things change when the party is reaching its goals of mediocrity, expansive, controlling government, and the guided decline and fall of American traditions and status?
The American military will continue to decline. Enlistments are down now. Numbers in existing ranks are being reduced even as Russia and China are rising in power and in their extension of it. Our branches are being folded into the socialist experiment which clouds their purpose.
Veterans live on the streets while the Democrats dole out millions to illegal immigrants. People on Social Security struggle to make ends meet while billions are sent to foreign governments with little connection to this country. Debt will continue to mount. The dollar will continue to decline in purchasing power. Government will continue to swell, and this administration will continue to insist all is well when it is not. This is the way of Biden and the left.
Millions of illegal immigrants will continue to flood this country. Indeed, they are being rewarded now with free money, free access, and the smarmy embrace of Democrats. All while breaking our laws. The left is achieving its goals of reducing the white majority, of packing voting districts and states with new constituents, and with the redistribution of American wealth.
The left will continue to lie to the American people, cover up corruption, and exaggerate the purpose and effectiveness of its so-called leadership. For example, liberal politicians and media talkers are putting forth the notion that crime is down in many blue cities. This is a lie, of course, and an exercise in illogic.
The truth is offenders simply aren’t being arrested as they once were because there aren’t enough cops on the street. Also, in cities like Lost Angeles, criminals are allowed to steal up to $900 worth of goods before being subject to arrest. Offenders are often released without charge or on their own recognizance. In other words, there is no substantial record of arrest or prosecution. In the twisted thinking of liberals, not locking up criminals is the same as lowering the crime rate. Don’t believe it. This ridiculous position only typifies liberal purpose and distinguishes its conduct.
What has been happening in America in recent years is truly awful, but the situation will only worsen if the public does not respond with national interests in mind. Donald Trump may very well be elected again in November, but the only way significant change will occur is if Congress also goes Republican, even if for a term.
A Republican Congress with a strong Republican president means laws can be passed to protect the country. Laws have to be repealed to be ended. If the House or Senate remains divided, Democrats will still block useful bills, and Trump will have to resort to executive orders to get anything done. Executive orders are not laws, tend not to be permanent, and are subject to repeal. Biden undid much of Trump’s good work through revocation, and that’s why we are in the shape we are in. This must change this election year.
So! What’s it going to be, more of the same or a better America in November?
Larry W. Anderson is a retired educator.
