Black lives matter

And so do the lives of all other races. The problem facing American society seem to be that those who are in a position where they are able to make laws foe the benefit of all are unwilling to change. The root cause of this is that they do not want to be answerable to their decisions.

Is there any organisation in the US where one can lay a complaint against the police or any other government department?

A government department should not be a law unto themselves; I suspect that an unwillingness to be accountable for their decisions is behind it all.

There needs to be an independent body dealing with complaints and they need t be answerable to their actions.

Politicians say all the right things but need to follow that up with some kind of action.

President Trump has taken a lot of heat over his handling of the “Black lives Matter,” protest but this issue has been going on for decades. Joe Biden has been in politics a long long time and has done nothing to address the issue of racism and the plight of those who are disadvantaged in society. He was a part of Barack Obama’s government during the time of the racial riots that occurred when Obama was president.

Protest organisers need to compile a list of things they want to happen and present it to the President; maybe use it as part of a petition.

“Justice for George Floyd,” has been said often during the protests, which basically mean taking revenge against the officers responsible for his death; I’m not sure if that is what Floyd would have wanted. That alone will not change the plight of Blacks. What will, however, is an acknowledgement from the President that they have not been treated fairly.

What the President and state governors need to do is to tell the people, “This is what we are going to do to change the plight of the disadvantaged,” but I am not holding my breath based on years of inaction and empty words by one government after another. The governments of other countries must put pressure on America for change and say, “This is not right.”

During the apartheid years in South Africa governments around the world put pressure on their sports people not to participate in sporting events where South Africans took part. It is an example of how the world can join together in a common cause.

It does take one leader to pick up the batten a run with it in much the same way that Jacinda Ardern led the campaign for Social media companies such as Facebook & Twitter to take more responsibility for their content after the Christchurch Mosque shootings.

But this is just not happening, instead the protests have turned into a shouting match rather than a meaningful dialogue. Protesters need to tell the government’s of their respective countries what they would like to happen and politicians must listen because they were voted in to serve us, the citizens.

As the United States of America enters the final days of an important election period, there have been indications that there may be voter intimidation take place. This happens when people basically scare others at the polling places.

Donald Trump is running for reelection to a second term as President. Joe Biden, former Vice President under President Barack Obama, is Trump’s Democratic opponent. There has been so much hatred expressed from both campaigns that this election has been marked as being extremely important.

Trump has encouraged his people to watch the polling places. That can cause voter intimidation.

Voter intimidation is nothing new. It has happened in the past. There is danger of it happening this year because some people in power have said that the election will be unfair and unjust. Some people will take it upon themselves to try and ensure that the election is above board. In doing so, they may intimidate voters.

The people who have been targeted in the past with voter intimidation have been mainly Black people and others of color as well as immigrants. Their votes were seen by the opposition as meaningless.

This election year has been highly unusual. There have been more hate than ever expressed. The high levels of hateful rhetoric have caused tensions to be elevated. People are not afraid to show their hatred.

Far-right extremists and self-proclaimed vigilante groups have said they will be guarding polling places. Their very appearance will serve to intimidate people who are trying to vote. They will try to frighten voters away so they will not vote if they feel like they might vote for the wrong side.

Battleground states are especially expected to be hit by voter intimidation.

Many people in the United States will be voting by mail. It is unlikely that they would be the targets of voter intimidation. Their mail in ballots can be put in the mail box or can be put in special ballot collection boxes. People are not likely to use their intimidation tactics at those places.

Millions of people have already done early voting. There has not seemed to be a lot of voter intimidation at those polling places.

It may happen on the last day of the voting, which had been the normal way for people to vote until this year. Changes were made because of the coronavirus pandemic and problems which came with that issue.

Voters should know and realize that voter intimidation is against the law. There are federal and state laws. People can report such behavior to the authorities. It should not be tolerated.

Throughout, American history, regardless of the rhetoric, differences, vitriol, and divisiveness of the election campaigns, United States Presidents, consistently, permitted, a smooth transition, to the President – Elect, not necessarily, because, they wished to, but, I like to believe, due to knowing, it was, in the best interests, of this nation! As I am writing this article, we are witnessing, this administration, and Trump’s political appointees, especially, the woman, who runs, the General Services Administration, deny the reality of the election (despite, nearly every major news media, declaring Trump’s opponent, Joe Biden, the victor), and refusing to proceed, forward, in a timely manner, in order to ensure, a smooth transition, of the Presidency. This failure, to do so, potentially, has several undesirable ramifications, such as, the future President, being unprepared, because, he doesn’t receive intelligence briefings, nor receive, the usual, necessary funds, for proceeding forward, and being able to assume the office of the Presidency, on January 20, 2021, at noon, in a seamless way. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 6 of the reasons, this nation, needs, and deserves, a smoother transition.

1. Up – and – running, on the first day: Isn’t it, in the best interests, of all of us, whether we supported and voted for the present occupant of the White House, or the future one, for the leader of the free world, to be up – and – running, prepared, knowledgable, fully – briefed, and ready, willing, and able, to perform the duties of the office, on his first day? Precedent shows, for example, when the election, was last disputed (and, then, it truly was), President Clinton’s administration provided, both candidates, Bush and Gore, with the necessary access, etc.

2. Know pending threats, etc: Intelligence briefings, and gatherings, help to inform our President, of any potential threats, dangers, etc. This helps that individual, prepare, and be ready, to address, prepare, and serve, as effectively, as possible!

3. Know pending agreements/ discussions: Never, before, has out President, apparently, withheld, relevant information, in terms of discussions, with foreign leaders, etc, as we have witnessed, these past four years! Our nation would benefit, if/ when, there was clarity, and transparency, and the future leader, knew, of relevant, pending discussions, and/ or, potential agreements!

4. Make it smooth and seamless: If this process was smooth, and seamless, our citizens, allies, and foes, would be comforted, by how, our government, transitions, effectively! Shouldn’t our next leader, be, as informed, prepared, and, up – to – date, as possible, for the best interests of our nation, citizens, and world?

5. Protecting future President: During election campaigns, candidates are provided, protective services, from the Secret Service, and, the victor, is, usually, provided, additional protection, etc. Doesn’t that make sense?

6. Read correspondence: Joe Biden, after his victory, was declared, reached – out, to numerous foreign leaders, to reassure them, and inform them, he looked forward to working with them, towards the greater good. However, unless/ until, he is provided access, to reading his correspondence, probably, perhaps, hundreds of these, are sitting, without response, and/ or, recognition. How does that make us, appear, to the rest of the world?

Wake up, America, because, these 6 reasons, are, merely, the tip – of – the – iceberg, and we must demand, every effort is made, to begin, the process, needed, to ensure, an orderly, smooth, transition of power! This must, in the future, never, again, be a political process, but, rather, the norm!

The results of this past election proved once again that the Democrats had a golden opportunity to capitalize on the failings of the Trump Presidency but, fell short of a nation wide mandate. A mandate to seize the gauntlet of the progressive movement that Senator Sanders through down a little over four years ago. The opportunities were there from the very beginning even before this pandemic struck. In their failing to educate the public of the consequences of continued Congressional gridlock, conservatism, and what National Economic Reform’s Ten Articles of Confederation would do led to the results that are playing out today.. More Congressional gridlock, more conservatism and more suffering of millions of Americans are the direct consequences of the Democrats failure to communicate and educate the public. Educate the public that a progressive agenda is necessary to pull the United States out of this Pandemic, and restore this nations health and vitality.

It was the DNC’s intent in this election to only focus on the Trump Administration. They failed to grasp the urgency of the times. They also failed to communicate with the public about the dire conditions millions have been and still are facing even before the Pandemic. The billions of dollars funneled into campaign coffers should have been used to educate the voting public that creating a unified coalition would bring sweeping reforms that are so desperately needed. The reality of what transpired in a year and a half of political campaigning those billions of dollars only created more animosity and division polarizing one extreme over another.

One can remember back in 1992 Ross Perot used his own funds to go on national TV to educate the public on the dire ramifications of not addressing our national debt. That same approach should have been used during this election cycle. By using the medium of television to communicate and educate the public is the most effective way in communicating and educating the public. Had the Biden campaign and the DNC used their resources in this way the results we ae seeing today would have not created the potential for more gridlock in our government. The opportunity was there to educate the public of safety protocols during the siege of this pandemic and how National Economic Reform’s Ten Articles of Confederation provides the necessary progressive reforms that will propel the United States out of the abyss of debt and restore our economy. Restoring our economy so that every American will have the means and the availability of financial and economic security.

The failure of the Democratic party since 2016 has been recruiting a Presidential Candidate who many felt was questionable and more conservative signals that the results of today has not met with the desired results the Democratic party wanted. Then again? By not fully communicating and not educating the public on the merits of a unified progressive platform has left the United States transfixed in our greatest divides since the Civil War. This writers support of Senator Bernie Sanders is well documented. Since 2015 he has laid the groundwork for progressive reforms. He also has the foundations on which these reforms can deliver the goods as they say. But, what did the DNC do, they purposely went out of their way to engineer a candidate who was more in tune with the status-quo of the DNC. They failed to communicate to the public in educating all of us on the ways our lives would be better served with a progressive agenda that was the benchmark of Senators Sanders Presidential campaign and his Our Revolution movement. And this is way there is still really no progress in creating a less toxic environment in Washington and around the country.

The political discussion in the United States has actually come down to this! The President, publicly, shows his disdain for science and scientists, attacking them in speeches (both, public and private), and makes fun of his political opponent, because Biden says, he would pay keen attention to the scientists, and listen to their advice. While, he often has claimed to be a stable genius, and appears to believe, he’s consistently, the smartest person in the room, whether it relates to public health, the military, foreign policy, economic, domestic policies, etc, it has become, even – more, concerning, when he claims he deserves, an A+ or 10 out of 10, for his handling of this horrific pandemic, although, this nation, with under 5% of the world’s population, has experienced over 20% of the cases, and deaths, in the entire world. Science matters, data counts, and smart policy needs the input and expertise, offered, by quality, public health professionals/ experts. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly. consider, examine, review, and discuss, 5 important reasons, expertise, and expert advice, is essential, to ensure, the best commitment to the public health, and safety.

1. Based on research, not on an opinion, etc: When President Trump proclaims, the pandemic is nearly finished/ over, we must remember, how often, he has stated so, before! From, proclaiming, no one is getting it, anymore, to, kids are safe from its effects, to endorsing under – examined, remedies, and cures, his opinions should be questioned! While, we all, would want, a vaccine, to be available, what good does that do, if the potential side – effects/ ramifications are ignored, or not, significantly explored! Shouldn’t we be concerned, when this individual, has proclaimed potentially dangerous remedies, such as bleach, lights, etc, and/ or, continues articulating messages, from fringe – groups, or based on conspiracy theories?

2. Consider ramifications/ side effects: There’s an important reason, there is a protocol, for testing any potential vaccine, drug, etc, before using them, broadly! Drug and vaccine manufacturers, generally, halt trials, as soon as they observe side effects, to ensure maximum safety. The reality is, no virus will work, if most of the public, is unwilling to take it, because they doubt, either, its effectiveness, or safety!

3. Enlightened, instead of stab – in – the – dark: Most believe, the United States policies, during this pandemic, have been, at – best, erratic and inconsistent! From Trump’s changing narrative, to his disputing the advice of professionals, such as wearing a mask, and using social spacing, what kind of example does that set?

4. Avoid making some serious mistakes: One of the main challenges, in handling a pandemic, is, no one has seen it, before, and there is no proven treatment, and/ or, approach, from the onset! However, public health professionals have the experience, and expertise, to realize, science matters, and data counts!

5. Facts instead of a feeling: Mike Bloomberg is famous for his use of the slogan/ motto, In G-d, we trust. All others bring data. Donald Trump appears, to believe, in, his, so – called, gut, and his superior intelligence. How often have we heard this President say, in one – way, or another, he knows more than the experts? The smartest policies come – from, understanding the facts, creating a quality, relevant, strategy, and proceeding, forward, using a well – considered, action plan!

We need to pay attention to those, with the most expertise, and experience, in order to handle any challenge, as effectively, as possible! Wake up, America, and demand wiser leadership, before it’s too late!

Every adult can think of voting issues and concerns that are important to them. The same is true of college students and first-time voters. However, new voters may overlook important voting issues, unless they are pointed out to them.

Since Presidents make decisions on many hundreds of important issues each year, students should make their voting decisions on a wide variety of issues that concern them and our nation. Making a Presidential choice is important and should not be based on only a few issues. That’s because the job of President is so far-reaching and affects so many state, national and world matters that should not be ignored.

When college students and others are looking for an objective way to decide how to vote in November, the following list of issues may be of help. However, there is no reason why voters can’t add more issues to the list below. For now, students can start here:

Who Will Do The Best Job On The Issues That Concern You?

(Print this form, then circle either Trump or Biden after each item.)

1. Will be Honest, Truthful and Trustworthy T B

2. Will Demonstrate Character and Integrity T B

3. Will Perform in ways that will greatly Benefit our Country T B

4. Will Strengthen the Economy and reduce Unemployment T B

5. Will Increase the number of Good Paying American Jobs T B

6. Will Treat All Americans fairly and in the same way T B

7. Will respect and support our Laws and Justice System T B

8. Will always show respect for and abide by our Constitution T B

9. Will greatly strengthen our Country’s Infrastructure T B

10. Will build better Relationships with our Allies T B

11. Will quickly and strongly stand up to Countries that interfere with our Elections, use the internet to Create Discord or work to harm our Country, our People and our Way of Life T B

12. Will treat everyone with Respect and Dignity T B

13. Will strongly support our Military and National Security T B

14. Will take steps to bring the people of this Nation Closer Together T B

15. Will Respect and Protect the Environment T B

16. Will make decisions based on Science, Facts and Data T B

17. Will Listen to and rely on Subject Experts and Advisors T B

18. Will Hire only fully qualified people for positions in the administration T B

19. Will expect Govt. Officials to tell him the truth and provide facts or examples when they disagree with him T B

20. Will Minimize Politics in all decisions and actions T B

21. Will Focus on the betterment of All People in Our Country T B

22. Will Not act like he is above the law T B

23. Will Not use the Attorney General and the Justice Dept. to help friends and punish enemies T B

24. Will Not do, say or support things that Racists and Bigots espouse T B

25. Will reestablish our Country as a respected World Leader T B

26. Will allow and support peaceful and lawful marches and protests T B

27. Will develop well-thought-out strategies for dealing with problems T B

28. Will establish and enforce a Nation-Wide strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic and how we will attack future pandemics T B

29. Will fully support the democratic values of our Country T B

30. Will Lead our Country in a Presidential and Dignified manor T B

31. Will Not Abuse his Power as President T B

32. Will understand that he is expected to set a good example for the people of our Country T B

33. Will Lead our Country to a better place in the next four years T B

34. Will not Pardon convicted criminals who have tampered with witnesses and lied to both the FBI and Congress, in an effort to cover up the President’s own activities T B

35. Will clearly explain the Values he will support with his actions T B

36. Will be intellectually competent and will seek advice and briefings from advisors, diplomats, experts and respected leaders T B

37. Will include several Ordinary Citizens in advisory positions T B

38. Will always set and follow the highest standards of behavior and performance T B

39. Will always put the American People and our Country ahead of partisan politics T B

40. Will hold himself and his people accountable for ethical behavior T B

41. Will make middle class needs a high priority T B

42. Will build solid, ongoing, working relationships with people in all areas of the political spectrum T B

43. Will often seek compromises that advance our Country’s needs T B

44. Will facilitate, encourage and rely on the work of Congress T B

45. Will take steps to make our government function the way it was intended by our founding fathers T B

46. Will strive to accomplish things that will benefit all Americans, not just himself, his friends, his base or his political party T B

47. Will rebalance Federal Income Tax Rates to help the Middle Class T B

48. Will strive to improve Race Relations in our Country T B

49. Will quickly introduce an Affordable Healthcare Plan for anyone who needs Medical Insurance T B

50. Will address issues like Education, Job Training, Hunger, Homelessness and Poverty in America T B

51. Will encourage Congress to compromise and agree upon a Border Security solution T B

52. Will expect Congress to compromise and agree upon a comprehensive Immigration Policy T B

53. Will propose a deadline for Congress to compromise and reach agreement on a humanitarian way for Dreamers to remain in this Country T B

54. Will pressure Congress and State Governments to address the Gun Violence issues that exist in this Country T B

55. Will treat all women with respect and dignity. Therefore, during the next four years, he is least likely to be accused of current or former instances of Sexual Misconduct T B

56. Will demonstrate understanding and empathy through his words, actions and decisions T B

57. Will distance himself from Vladimir Putin and other Dictators T B

58. Will place a much higher degree of trust in our Intelligence Gathering Agencies T B

59. Will restore trust and confidence in our Govt. Agencies, not constantly do and say things that undermine them T B

60. Will create a Legacy that will be the envy of future Presidents T B

Your Outcomes

How often did you circle Trump? _____

How often did you circle Biden? _____

Final Words

Students have the privilege, the right, the obligation to help shape our future. By looking back over the past few years and developing a good understanding of the many voting issues, college students put themselves in a position to make an objective and informed decision. That is critical.

Students must take some responsibility for the future of our country. Their votes can determine what happens from now on. It’s part of growing up.

In this, our 10th episode of the Madness Chronicles, we’ll take a look at some crooks in Congress. Remember, madness is a state of being mentally ill, especially severely, extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at some maddening ‘coincidences’ that happen to our politicians. It is just amazing.

Let’s start with some frenzied and chaotic activity of Hillary Clinton. Do you realize in her first year in office as Secretary of State the Clinton Foundation raised a staggering $249 million dollars. Do you know that in her first year out of government, the Clinton Foundation raised $38 million? Now that’s a real coincidence. I’m sure the Haitians think so too.

Here’s another fantastic coincidence. Former front running Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris is a walking coincidence. She was the District of Attorney for San Francisco for over ten years. She is said to be tough on crime. Turns out, it depends on who committed the crime and who supports her. Her predecessor, Terence Hallinan, was prosecuting priest abuse cases in the Catholic church. He was also cooperating with several other states.

DA Hallinan was in an election run at the time against none other than Ms. Harris. Suddenly unprecedented sums of money began pouring into her campaign. Harris, who has no particular personal ties to the Catholic church, suddenly had support from law firms representing the church and wealthy people like the Getty’s and Governor Jerry Brown, who did have tight connections to the Catholics. Where’s Gomer when you need him? Surprise, surprise, Kamala Harris won, the evidence DA Hallinan had gone missing, and DA Kamala Harris didn’t prosecute even one priest for sexual abuse in her tenure as DA. Isn’t that an incredible coincidence?

Skip over to the Biden’s, and you’ll see more unbelievable coincidences. Sleepy Joe, a self-proclaimed blue-collar man, is known for his stance against business and banks. That’s what makes it so surprising when he stepped out of line. Joe was one of only five Democrats to vote against legislation requiring credit card companies to warn consumers of the perils of paying only minimum payments. Only 1 of 5, can you imagine. It surely had to be a coincidence when it was revealed at the same time son Hunter Biden was receiving some hefty consulting fees from none other than MBNA Corporation, a large Delaware based credit card, and financial company. What are the odds?

But as he keeps telling us, he’s all about family. While head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Joe led the charge pushing for legislation on asbestos damage lawsuits. In what could only be described as ‘a what are the odds’ coincidence, it turned out the son Beau was a lawyer with a Delaware firm specializing in asbestos damage cases. Some people have all the luck.

And that leads to another lucky man, Cory Booker. The wannabe President first fought his way through the mean streets of Yale and Rhodes to become the rock hard Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. One of the first appointments he made was to head the Newark water authority. A long time supporter, donor, and close friend, Linda Watkins-Brashear, took the post. And as coincidences go, suddenly spending went up at the water authority. Not just any spending mind you, but spending like the $812,000 in legal fees she paid to the law firm where Mayor Booker previously worked. And in a stunning coincidence, his former law firm was still paying the Mayor while he was in office. Pennies from heaven or hell, depending on your perspective, I guess.

What madness is amongst us. If you liked the above coincidences by Peter Schweizer’s new book, Profiles in Corruption. I promise it will keep you up at night. You can’t make this stuff up. People ask why I never read fiction? Because real life beats it any day.

May we wake from this madness before it’s too late. I wish you good health and until next time… have fun, enjoy life, and watch out for the madness amongst us.

In this, our 14th episode of the Madness Chronicles, we’ll take a look at the madness of the Democratic Party choosing Joe Biden for President. Remember, madness is a state of being mentally ill, especially severely, extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at Mr. Biden.

A decade ago this month, in 2010, then Vice President Biden briefly mourned the death of the Irish Prime Minister’s mother, even though she was very much alive. It was a St. Patrick celebration, so maybe he was spirited? Following his ‘win’ last week in the South Carolina primary, Sleep Joe, as they call him, addressed followers at a victory celebration. He began by introducing his sister as his wife and his wife as his sister. Is that Presidential? Maybe we shouldn’t jump to conclusions?

On the campaign trail last August candidate Biden said, “I want to be clear: I’m not going nuts.” That was his response when he struggled to identify the location of a speech he had just given. Later that week while campaigning in New England more doubt crept in. “What’s not to like about Vermont?” Biden asked. Well nothing really except he was in New Hampshire. While on the stump in Iowa he confused Burlington, Iowa, with Burlington, Vermont. An honest mistake, I’m sure.

While campaigning in South Carolina, Biden told an audience, “This day, 30 years ago, Nelson Mandela walked out of prison and entered into discussions about apartheid.” At the time, Nelson Mandela was being imprisoned on Robbens Island off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. Bidens story as reported by the New York Times claimed he was in Soweto, South Africa to visit Mandela and was arrested along with UN Ambassador, Andrew Young. Joe, ever the street talking tough guy, claimed he was arrested because of apartheid then practiced against blacks in that country. The only problem with his story, it isn’t true. Even Andrew Young told the media that he wasn’t arrested, and neither was Biden. Lying is undoubtedly extremely foolish behavior, but it wasn’t a first for Mr. Biden.

In New Hampshire, while fielding questions, he found one he didn’t care for. He called the lady who asked it, ‘A lying, dog-faced pony soldier.’ Whatever that might mean? Creepy Joe, as some call him, told another whopper along the same lines of Hillary Clintons exiting the helicopter under sniper fire tale. It seems Biden as vice president displayed great personal courage and heroism in traveling to a dangerous war zone in order to recognize the service of an American soldier who had distinguished himself in a particularly dramatic way. It was a moving story. “This is the God’s truth,” he concluded. “My word as a Biden.”

The problem once again is… it’s not true. The Washington Post reported that “Biden got the time period, the location, the heroic act, the type of medal, the military branch and the rank of the recipient wrong, as well as his own role in the ceremony.” The man who would be King lied about an act of military heroism in order to aggrandize his own role in the story. They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. You would think when he was caught once he’d fly straight. Not so for good ole Joe.

The most questionable madness of Joe Biden is his lying about the death of his first wife. The tragic accident that claimed the lives of his 30-year-old wife and their infant daughter was, in fact, her fault. She had mistakenly run a stop sign and was T-boned by a tractor-trailer. The driver provided aid at the scene for his two small sons who were injured in the crash. Police records confirm this story.

But that doesn’t stop Joe Biden from cashing in on his grief. He’s been telling audiences for years, with tearful eyes, how an errant truck driver who ‘drank his lunch’ had crashed into his wife, killing her and his daughter. While the media challenged him along the way, he continued telling his tale. During his recent race for the Presidency, the daughter of the truck driver asked Biden for an apology for years of insulting her father. There is no record anywhere that he was humble enough to offer an apology to a man who did nothing wrong.

We, of course, have no way of knowing the mental state of someone or what motivates them. We can, however, decide based on a person’s actions. And Mr. Biden’s actions speak louder than anything he might say. What his behavior screams are that it would be pure madness to place this man at the controls of America.

May we wake from this madness before it’s too late. I wish you good health and until next time… have fun, enjoy life, and watch out for the madness amongst us.

In no other time has the United States been so splintered. It is quite evident when Congress can’t even come to an agreement to offer relief to the public in terms of financial aid that is so desperately needed. This is just one example of how our elected officials care not about the welfare of the American citizen who by the way Congress is supposed to work for. For far too long there has been no cohesive movement to bring not only that much needed financial aid but able to bring unity unto the United States. The dividing forces that continue have made this nation become almost irreverent.

What has happened is that there has been a sociological deterioration that made it possible to have our society and political process evolve into a non coherent destabilizing set of factors that have only made our nation so unstable. Today, what we have is that when neither the Democrats or Republicans have cooperated in fostering any kind of compromise that would restore the publics confidence just shows how disconnected our government really is form the harsh realities facing millions of Americans. And, if Congress somehow manages to reach a compromise like they did with the first Stimulus Bill last spring They find a way to come up short with too little too late.

This sociological deterioration of this nation has made it almost impossible to right the wrongs inflicted upon the public by years of seismic shifts away from the culture that fostered not only intellectual excellence but embodied a comradery, a fellowship of man in order “to create a more perfect union.” to paraphrase the opening of the United States Constitution. Having a plan of direction would felicitate achieving that ” more perfect union.” Something this nation hasn’t had in over 60 years.

It was President Kennedy who took up the gauntlet in his inaugural address to provide the nation with a plan of direction. In doing so he rallied the nation behind a unity of purpose. We put a man of the moon and made the United States a leader in global affairs. No President or Presidential candidate since has been able to rally a nation behind a definitive plan of direction that would embody the kind of unity that this nation had. A plan of direction to make the United States regain the international stature that we once had.

What this nations needs today is a definitive plan that is outlined with specifics on how to achieve lasting health, vitality, prosperity, and security for every American. In other words create that “more perfect union.” It should be noted that when President Kennedy spoke he urged all Americans “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country” was the patriotic rallying cry that instilled a sense of purpose to unify behind a plan of direction for this nation. Again, as a result established America’s presence a the leader in global affairs.

Today, there is a great need in restoring the confidence of this nation in the eyes of not only the rest of the world but the confidence of the American people have in the leaders we elect to represent us. Sadly though, that confidence has not been restored. For far too long our leaders have never been able to bring that confidence to the American public. And, neither Trump or Biden are capable in restoring the kind of confidence to the American public. It is too bad that our elected officials continue to be so inept in realizing that this nation needs a concise plan of direction that would felicitate a unity of purpose that would create that more perfect union. A plan of direction that only National Economic Reform’s Ten Articles of Confederation can bring.