Saturday, October 8, 2022

D.L. Gardner: It's Easier to Promise than Govern

The 2022 midterm elections are generating a lot of claims and counterclaims about what the ‘other side’ will do with majorities in both chambers of Congress. Republicans trotted out a to-do list of their intentions called Commitment to America that would undo major crises Democrat majorities have inflicted on the American people.

The CTA begins by promising “An Economy That’s Strong.” Democrat majorities have launched inflation and the cost of living to levels Americans have not seen since the 1970s and 80s. Republicans pledge to “Curb wasteful government spending” that is fueling inflation, and “increase take-home pay” by stabilizing the economy through tax cuts and deregulation of businesses and industries. 


On his first day in office, President Biden simultaneously signed orders that made America dependent on foreign sources of energy and raised gas prices. Biden has exacerbated these problems by selling off our strategic energy reserves to historic lows. 


On the other hand, CTA pledges to “Maximize production of reliable, cleaner, American-made energy and cut the permitting process time in half to reduce reliance on foreign countries, prevent rolling blackouts, and lower the cost of gas and utilities.” To rebuild our sagging economy, CTA pledges to “Move supply chains away from China, expand U.S. manufacturing, and enhance America’s economic competitiveness and cyber resiliency.”


The second pillar of the CTA pledges to restore “A Nation That’s Safe.” First on that to-do list is securing the border and combatting illegal immigration. Second, “Support 200,000 more police officers through recruiting bonuses and oppose all efforts to defund the police.” Third, reverse our decline in national security by investing in our military, and by establishing a “Select Committee on China” to reengage in a program of “peace through strength with our allies to counter increasing global threats.”


The third pillar of CTA pledges “A Future That’s Built on Freedom.” The first step is “Advance the Parents’ Bill of Rights, recover lost learning from school closures, and expand parental choice….” Also, “Defend fairness by ensuring that only women can compete in women’s sports.” The pillar also includes a health component stressing “affordable options” and “lower prices.”


The last leg of this pillar pledges to provide “greater privacy and data security protections, equip parents with more tools to keep their kids safe online, and stop [Big Tech] companies from putting politics ahead of people.”


The fourth and final pillar of CTA pledges “A Government That’s Accountable.” The first leg of this pillar is anchored in preserving our Constitutional freedoms. [To] “Uphold free speech, protect the lives of unborn children and their mothers, guarantee religious freedom, and safeguard the Second Amendment.” The remaining legs include “rigorous oversight” of government’s abuse of power and corruption, and strengthening Social Security and Medicare.


The Republicans’ Commitment To America has good, conservative talking points but few details. The old political question remains, “Are you better off than you were two years ago?” If so, vote Democrat. If not, consider voting for candidates who want the changes laid out in CTA. 


In 2020, candidate Biden promised to undo everything President Trump had accomplished. President Biden and Democrats in Washington own our economy, our safety and our freedoms. As the majority, they are also solely accountable for overseeing federal government and removing political corruption. 


When all is said and done, it’s easier to promise than to govern. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

It would be nice if we could go back to the mid-1980s World.

The mid-1980s economy and political/civil discourse was a lot better for the human condition. It wasn’t perfect, but it was so much better.

They also had optimism and hope for the future. Something which is in short supply these days.

Anonymous said...

Ole captain obvious strikes again.

Anonymous said...

Actually, 7:53...it's good to have this in print, all encapsulated in one reading. Even you can benefit from the recap presented above.

What's sad is the fact that the democrats have assembled multiple cults (under their tent) who, come hell and high water, will vote democrat no matter what. Their cult basis is stronger than any common sense or desire to have the country prosper.

In other words, if I'm lesbian, illegal, trans, living off government programs or young and happily unemployed - It's more important to me to have a party that claims to love me than to have an economy that flourishes. And they vote.

Anonymous said...

DL is so gullible.
He doesn't understand we produce more oil than any country.
The problem is that the difference between refined oil and crude oil.
NO President can make our oil companies produce more or refine more or control what they ship overseas.
DL, like many of you ,have become oil industry pimps.
For God sake's , look up at least basic facts before you write or speak!
Unlike DL, I won't vote for a party that excuses Hershel Walker or Majorie Taylor Greene or thinks that serving in Congress is about catering to your extremist wing or that your people should be above the law. You claim Christianity, but not that of church denominationse who don't see Sunday worship as entertainment and ego puffery. Nor do their ministers need planes , limos and huge estates. They consider themselves shepherds of their flocks, not everyoe elses.

I don't think the Democratic party is better except in intelligence level of candidates and ethics.
Hunter Biden is being investigated by A TRUMP Republican FBI agent heading it. He chose his team and it's been " hands off".
Garland, unlike the Heritage Supremes actually thinks the law is a sacred responsibility and Lady Justice should be blind and the law respected.

I think the odds are in favor of a total GOP takeover by the Trumpster extremists in 2024. And, the celebration will last just as long as it did in Germany or Russia when new laws allow property to be seized and forced labor to begin. And, the irony is that DL doesn't realize that he is expendable as are some who think they have " enough" money or can be useful . Sorry, the Proud Boys and Storm Troopers and puppets will need to be rewarded.
So, I'm not better off but I know economic swings have very little to do with a President or party currently in office. It has a lot to do with laws favoring corporations and financiers...most of which erased laws that USE TO BE ILLEGAL.
When lenders can charge more than loan sharks used to do, you ought not be so dumb and gullible as to not know the results are the same!

Anonymous said...

People like 12:53 are why DOTR is inevitable.


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