Looks like the honeymoon is over. Either that, or our military-industrial-propaganda complex hates seeing “Good things”, such as a 20 year war to dismantle terrorist training camps come to an end. I wonder what is to become of the Muslim-based terrorist training camps in the US? Seems to me, the most efficient policy in dealing with a major terrorist attack militarily, after identifying and possibly addressing the underlying cause behind the attack, is to deliver a decisive, but measured response that triples the casualties and property damage caused to us by the attack, while diminishing the Muslim based terrorist network by imposing restrictions on their churches and religion in the US, and possibly allied countries. In this way, the onus of determining “Good Muslim” and “Bad Muslim” falls on them, as it should be, and not us. As a bonus, as I understand it, is anyone, including Muslim terrorists, who take any action that harms Islam, will have to account to Allah. This policy could lead to hesitancy over time among terrorist organizations to attack the US, especially as their support network is diminished through increased, event-based restrictions on Islam. Many sectors of the US economy are experiencing boom conditions due to pent up demand and Government stimulus efforts. It is likely, barring a major war or lockdown, this boom will continue for at least the remainder of the Biden-Harris Administration. While inflation may be notable, I don’t believe it will become a critical issue in the immediate future as accelerated innovation, continued plentiful supplies of energy, and still plentiful land of reasonable quality in the US should help keep a lid on prices. A more immediate concern would be excessive speculation involving excessive leverage and or excessive investment in certain alternative assets. I would have liked to see Biden make diplomatic progress in Asia instead of seemingly maintain the old, worn, and unrealistic US doctrine that long established leaders of certain countries have to give up their security in exchange for US “Cooperation”. Over time, the US will increasing lose influence and opportunities in the region as alternatives present themselves. While Biden was absolutely correct in throwing away the twenty year bad hand known “Afghanistan”, it does serve to highlight the questionableness of US foreign policy spanning multiple administrations. Late at night, before children go to bed, they check under their beds for the boogyman. The boogyman checks under his bed for Chuck Norris. Does Chuck Norris now check for the Taliban? I maintain my “Above average” rating for the Biden-Harris Administration on the strength of their economic policies. Hopefully, they will make greater effort at thinking “Outside the box” on foreign policy and get better anticipating domestic and foreign reactions to policy changes. In future posts, I will go into profound, mostly positive effects of Biden’s domestic policies are having on our society.
Yeh. Sure. "Mrs. Kennedy, we know that things have not gone well for you and the President here in Dallas today but let me point out some of the positive things."
One of the benefits for being a truck driver, at least in the specific sub-industry I represent, is that I interact with businesses in multiple industries, large and small, and with people from different occupations. I actively question people around me on a variety of subjects and use this information in my posts. In other words, much of what I say about the effect of of Biden’s policies has solid underpinnings and support. Don’t worry, I will cover some negative effects as well.
I heard of one that should have already taken place. While I’m not aware of another one, I will not be participating, as the $8k I’m currently making per week, yes, per week, makes it hard to remember what I’m disgruntled about.
I have reduced my performance expectation of the Biden-Harris Administration from Above Average to Average, mainly because I have not heard about heads rolling in our military and intelligence agency leadership over Afghanistan withdrawal issues, including the killing of Afghanistan civilians. Leadership and accountability needed here please. Covid vaccine mandates, the apparent lack of a solid Energy policy, and Biden’s seeming difficulty with connecting to a variety of people are also significant negative factors in my rating change. At least we have finally took our stop loss in Afghanistan, albeit almost two decades late. Never-mind ignoring the fact the Russians got bogged down there previously. Biden’s super powers are, or at least still should be, effective administration and ability to broker deals in Washington as a long term insider, such as Federal Budget and spending related negotiations. I perceive Biden’s cabinet to be generally competent and sharing similar goals together. Perhaps if they were to personify every problem as Trump, these problems, including seemingly intractable problems, would be solved in a matter of minutes! I am open minded to a large spending bill if some of this spending is earmarked towards ensuring our energy self-sufficiency for preparedness, productivity, innovation, and monetary reasons. Ensuring energy self-sufficiency is a fundamental obligation of all levels of government, from national, state, and city, in my opinion. Substantial energy infrastructure provides a solid tax base, employment opportunities, innovation, and disaster preparedness. Even if energy prices were twice as expensive as now, there is no domestic source of productivity that I know of that provides a higher return on investment. Food security including ensuring biodiversity, land reclamation, and ocean resource development should also be top priorities in a spending bill. Employment transition from jobs to be rendered technically obsolete to jobs that address these priorities means people are doing useful work rather than busy work or staying at home and collecting a subsidy check while engaging in a riot, for an “Idle minds… “ example. Another fundamental goal of Government should be to ensure our system is providing full employment and that necessary employee skills are being provided. There has been talk over the years that employers have been lamenting the lack of skilled workers. Not sure why these employers don’t get together and create a organization dedicated to training employees, though. The Biden Administration has been recently making strides to improve our relations and commitments to our allies. This is good preparedness. Further, Biden had engaged with China and hopefully a durable, mature, and practical agreement will be reached regarding the various issues between them. While in Portland, OR a few weeks ago picking up a load of auto parts destined to be returned to a distribution center in the Midwest, I noticed there were an unusually large number of homeless people, at least until recently, working for the pickup location. Weathered hands and faces, old clothes, and missing teeth kind of gives it away. However, the recently homeless people helping to load my truck were efficient and seemingly took pride in doing a good job. Good enough that some of the union guys might give a nod of approval. This is a potentially profound result of our spending bills. The magnitude of difference between someone receiving Government assistance for doing nothing and becoming productive is huge, even if they are initially subsidized. As they become consumers and enjoy better quality of life, they may permanently reintegrate as productive members into mainstream society. Reforms are needed against large corporations that engage in anticompetitive practices, anti civil rights contracts, and unfair trade practices against consumers. Privacy, right to repair, non-deceptive pricing policies, and business accountability should be directly addressed through responsive and consistently enforced regulations. I hate to say more regulations are needed, but when business conduct reaches a level where consumers become spending-reluctant, we all suffer. Companies such as Kroger, Apple, Verizon, Dell, Microsoft, Facebook, other social media companies, banks, or tradesmen and mechanics should be put on notice that consumers will have a reliable and effective way of asserting their rights to the point that business malfeasance will not be profitable. Using myself own situation as an anecdote, I have been long a good consumer by spending a good portion of my discretionary income on technology and replacing my vehicles. After a few consecutive bad experiences, I am now going on spending lockdown. I suppose more for my trading account, but what is the point at being highly productive if there is little desire to spend money on those who take advantage of me? It is still early in the Biden Administration to make an historically positive impact on our society. It is likely the cooperation of Conservatives will be needed. How about throwing them a bone or two?
Just heard Joe Biden give his State of the Union Address. Just like his Presidency, I rate it as average. At best. In discussing Ukraine, I felt it was necessary for Biden to go into detail why he does not support a no fly zone over Ukraine or sending US troops there. The Ukrainians in the audience seemed visibly disappointed after hearing the preceding, to say the least. Presumably, if we took such action, Belarus could very well join Russia in the war against Ukraine. Probable open ended escalation is ultimately not in anyone’s best interest. Including Ukraine’s. Biden discussed just nominated Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson, a seemingly enthusiastic, high energy person who will likely add to the court’s overall depth of understanding on social issues while providing exceptional judicial capabilities herself. Biden discussed inflation and talked about releasing crude from the SPR. Biden also discussed investment in technology and infrastructure, among other things, except committing the US to becoming energy self-sufficient. The productivity of pipelines and low cost energy production on federal lands also reduce “Costs”. China announced last year they developed a nuclear reactor based on thorium. Thorium is about 200 times more plentiful than uranium, is safer, and carries less proliferation and nuclear waste disposal risk. Energy self-sufficiency, AKA energy security, should be a fundamental goal for all Governments, including the United States. One only has to look to Germany and other countries who are reliant on Russia energy to see an example of being in a compromised position. Further, low energy prices help keep inflation low while providing a productivity multiplier that makes it easier to accomplish other goals, such as job creation, lowering the cost of infrastructure projects, and even benefiting the environment through increased productivity and related tax revenue boosts. A quick summary of most of the rest of Biden’s speech is increasingly tax and regulate the productive in order to provide funds for new social programs for the less advantaged and to reduce inflation(!). Notably, Biden proposed increased funding for mental health, including specifically mentioned children. Has not the Healthcare industry been given enough handouts already? As far as mental health “Initiatives” for children, it will likely be another form of CRT. For adults, abuses in the form of enabling people who are otherwise physically able to work to be granted public assistance because of “Metal health” reasons. Actually this happens now, but with a specific mental health program, it may end up effectively a form of universal basic income for the lazy. Joe Biden is an administrator, not a leader, who has put together a solid administration consisting of mostly competent to extraordinary people. At the Executive level, a leader is always needed. Someone who can observe and effectively address issues of a societal nature. For example, in my travels around the country, most encounters I’ve had involve people who seem to feel entitled to put themselves ahead of their customers, even in fundamental customer service situations such as continuity of hours and consistency of quality. Kind of like a “Sociopathic Socialism”, without the benefits of Socialism. Much of our economy is based on consumers spending money for things they could otherwise do themselves. What do you think happens to our economy if consumers start questioning the value they receive from the money they spend and start pulling back? Especially given the current debt loads of consumers, businesses, and various levels of government? Current thread Biden poll breakdown is as follows: Elite, 3 votes (13%). Above Average, 3 votes, (13%). Average, 2 votes, (8.7%). Below Average, 3 votes, (13%). Disaster, 12 votes, (52.2%). This poll remains open indefinitely and votes are always changeable.
You've missed on a lot of issues and have rated his speech way too high. This speech was a tissue of lies and if his programs were to be enacted, they would be disastrous to the US.
Average is being way to kind.It was an awful backstabbing his supporters more lies as usual speech.Worst democrat president ever and will be a one term president.
Just changed my vote to disaster.Such a disaster that if Biden is the nominee in 2024 I will be voting for the republican nominee,even if its Trump.