State of the Union or State of Disarray? 

In a few weeks the President will deliver his State of the Union address.  It will likely be a glowing report of his accomplishments so far.  He will be at liberty to “adjust’ the facts to suit his political agenda. But of course,  this is what most presidents have done.  However, this administration has been “adjusting” the facts for quite some time. 

Let’s take a look at how things really are.  Clearly, 2021 was marred by the virus. This alone isn’t the total problem.  Let’s look at a few of the other issues that are so disturbing to us as Americans.

I am referring to our withdrawal from Afghanistan.  Those who lead the operation of withdrawal would undoubtedly like for the rest of us to forget it.  However, it is a disgrace for our country.  Not only have we not evacuation all the Americans who are still there but we have left the radical Taliban in control to continue their oppression of those who aren’t Sunni Muslins.  God help the Christians!  

The stark reality is that this disaster destroyed our standing in the world and left us all in a more dangerous place.  We not only left thousands stranded but gave the Taliban high tech military equipment worth billions of dollars. It now seems that American blood was shed for naught. 

Inflation and high energy costs go hand in hand.  The cancellation of the XL Pipeline and the restrictions on drilling to cope with the so called “climate crisis”, have caused gasoline prices to spike and added production and delivery costs to almost all other consumer goods.  Inflation is now at the highest rate in decades and it is likely going to get worse.  The problem has been acerbated by the trillions of COVID related dollars pumped into the economy….. paying people to stay home, which in turn has left businesses across the country short of workers. 

Getting a hamburger at Wendy’s, means waiting in a long line for outside service.  No more seating inside due to the shortage of workers.  Same with our favorite Asian restaurant.  Take out only!

Domestic crime is on the rise.  This sad turn of events is fostered by defunded police departments, changes in the definition of criminal acts, relaxed penalties for crimes, and the early release of convicted felons.  The influx of illegal drugs, gangs and human trafficking across the Southwest makes it dangerous to leave one’s home.  Coming from El Paso, I can relate to the problem.  Our Mexican friends in Juarez must be terrified of even venturing into the streets.  Their very way of life is being threatened. 

All these developments as well as unexamined corruption in the government at the highest levels constitute mockery of our American democracy.   Our citizens need to listen carefully to the coming State of the Union address. Do these statements square with the actual events?

I fear we are being fed lies and half truths to further a liberal and progressive agenda.  There are powerful forces at play on gaining control of our economy, our country and our very way of life.