In the wake of President Biden’s recent overseas trip, it’s safe to say that the Democrats’ tempers are flaring hotter than a July barbecue. Despite their perpetual state of anger since last year’s elections, they seem determined to blame their frustrations on the President’s international escapades. It’s almost as though they’ve forgotten how to focus on their own platform or lack thereof, given that the Democratic Party’s approval ratings are scraping the bottom of a 40-year low. Perhaps they’re using these fiery outbursts as a smokescreen to mask their internal chaos.
During this trip, the President’s negotiations didn’t exactly yield the fireworks show one might have hoped for. While the plan involved pushing the limits on oil discussions, aiming to curb neighborly tensions involving issues like fentanyl, the results were somewhat lackluster. China did agree to a temporary reduction in the blacklisting of certain subsidiaries, but the arrangement seems as sturdy as cotton candy in the rain. It’s a one-year deal, folks, hardly enough time for the ink to dry before renegotiations begin.
What stands out is the vulnerability both nations face over rare earth materials. If America doesn’t take decisive steps to initiate a so-called “Manhattan Project” to secure these resources, the U.S. risks being perpetually caught over a barrel. We’ve got reserves in places like the U.S., Ukraine, and Nordic countries, but the challenge lies in developing the infrastructure to process and refine these resources. Without these investments, discussions with China might end up being a recurring cycle of empty promises.
Meanwhile, on the home front, the Democrats are rolling out the spin doctors with a level of enthusiasm that rivals a carnival barker. They’re painting an image of President Biden as a sharp, decisive leader, a picture they claim shows him facing tough questions head-on. Yet, behind closed doors, it’s a much different story. The reality broadcasted outside those iron-clad doors is a bit less glamorous and a bit more concerning. Much like Woodrow Wilson’s final days in office, there’s a shadow of uncertainty over who’s actually running the show.
At the end of the day, the Democrats might want to take a break from the relentless memo pushing and repeated deflections about the President’s cognitive sharpness. Instead, they might consider addressing the concerns of the American people head-on. The way things stand, it seems like they’re attempting to sell more snake oil than solutions. It’s always more dramatic to point fingers, but perhaps the Democrats ought to try looking in the mirror instead. After all, voters might finally be asking themselves if the party of constant outrage is fit to govern, or if they are content with just shouting from the sidelines.
