I have a question - well, two parts - for all of you who like to post about how awful Biden is and how awful all the Dems are, all the time, without ever offering anything other than just trying to destroy the system through distrust, negativity and complaints.
It's called the "Politics Forum". We are discussing politics.
A tough question. I am an independent who is socially libertarian, fiscally moderate, in favor of strong defense and strong borders. I am opposed to both major camps.
Derec. Who do you want instead of Biden? Instead of the Dem congress? Who? Who INSTEAD? Who are you positive for?
Biden has done some things I agree with. But he has been too susceptible to manipulation by LWNJs in his own ranks. B
3 was a stupid idea, period and I am glad Sinema and Manchin managed to deep six it.
Or take Israel. Biden started out great, but now he is wavering because of pressure from the far left flank. So he does not want Israel to finish the job by entering Rafah which is the last stronghold of Hamas in Gaza. It's like pressuring Allies to not enter Berlin!
Or take illegals. Even as Biden was weak on the issue in the SOTU speech - he dismissed concerns over violent crime by illegals and even said Laken Riley's name wrong - he was attacked by the Left for the use of the word "illegal" and has apologized for it. That shows weakness toward the unhinged fringes of his own party - the fringes that want to see ICE abolished and borders made even more open than they already are.
What postive, building opinion or action do you have for our country? I realize Derec and TSwizzle are both immigrants, and so you may have some amazing ideas that no American has ever thought of before.
I do not think "no American has ever thought of" any of my ideas before. But I do have some.
- Secure the border. Allow easier deportation of illegals. Reform the hopelessly outdated asylum system - it was never envisioned to effect de facto open borders like it is doing now.
- Be truly liberal. Right now, so-called liberals are "liberal" only on abortion and LGBTQABCXYZ issues. Individual freedom should not be limited to special interests. A woman should have autonomy over her body not only when she decides to have an abortion but also if she decides to provide professional sexual services. Legalizing marijuana and non-punitive approach to hard drugs would also be truly liberal.
- Strong defense of our allies including non-NATO allies like Israel and Ukraine. When defending themselves, those allies should not be pressured to stop so they can be attacked again (that mostly applies to Israel).
- Recognize the dangers posed to the West by political Islam, including domestically.
- Taxes - should be fair. The child-free face an undue tax burden regardless of income. That should not be made even more unfair by increasing child tax credits. Also, if you live in a high tax state, those taxes should not be subsidized by federal taxes - SALT deductions are a bad idea, especially since only those who itemize their taxes . In general also, tax code could be made 90% simpler with no negative effects on collection. In fact, collection would most likely increase due to fewer loopholes.
So who is it? Who would make you say something positive and not just continually sow dissatisfaction, distrust and derision?
This is a discussion forum, not a Biden fan club. Criticism of politicians should be encouraged on both sides.
I voted for Biden, but that is not an unconditional endorsement. I still reserve the right to criticize him when I think he is in the wrong.
Also, it's not WHO, but WHAT. Ideas, rather than personalities. Personalities can change once in office. Like Biden who campaigned as a moderate, but then allowed himself to be coopted by the Bernie-AOC wing of the party.