VDH: The Biden-Harris World Is Afire
The Unsettled State of US Leadership
The United States is currently in a state of uncertainty with a president who seems disengaged and a vice president who is distancing herself from the president and attempting to distance herself from her past actions. This has led to confusion not only within the country but also on the global stage. The world is left wondering who is in charge of the US and what their beliefs and intentions are.
The Democratic party's decision to allow President Joe Biden to continue serving as commander-in-chief despite his apparent unfitness has raised questions about their priorities. It appears that their main focus is on retaining power rather than ensuring the welfare of the nation or respecting the will of the over 14 million Biden primary voters.
The Role of Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris, who was previously deemed too incompetent to serve as commander-in-chief, is now actively campaigning while Biden takes extensive vacation time. Harris's campaign seems to be based on three main premises: disavowing her previous association with Biden's term, reinventing her radical past as moderate and working-class, and remaining silent about any detailed agenda or policy plan for governance as president.
This situation has left our rivals and opponents abroad wondering which scenario is better for their anti-American agendas: a derelict and absent Biden-Harris or dealing with a cognitively challenged Biden and a linguistically loopy Harris?
Who Is Really Governing America?
The question arises: who or what is currently governing America? Is it Biden, who seems to be more interested in his vacations and early bedtimes than in leading the country? Or is it Harris, who is busy campaigning and seems unsure of her own identity and intentions? Or perhaps the real rulers are the Democratic grandees and billionaire donors who orchestrated the Biden presidency and are now attempting to reinvent Harris as capable and centrist.
Global Repercussions of US Leadership Uncertainty
The uncertainty in US leadership has led to a sense of confusion and opportunity among our foreign enemies. Various foreign opportunists, enemies, and nihilists are seizing the day, feeling assured that Biden is a lame duck and Harris is a functionary in search of an identity and an idea.
The Houthis, a group of terrorists who have taken control of Yemen, now "own" the Red Sea. They have recently attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker, sending a warning to commercial ships to keep clear of their territory. They do not expect a Western or American response and seem to believe that the US cannot afford to retaliate against their simple, cheap drones with sophisticated, expensive weapons.
Implications for Global Transit
Under the Biden-Harris administration, the world has lost free and safe transit in the Red Sea, the Black Sea, the South China Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Eastern Mediterranean. This has led to questions about whether the Caribbean or mid-Atlantic will be next, as the military is short thousands of troops and the merchant marines idling ships.
US Relations with Turkey
Turkey, a NATO ally, has created an anti-American climate to the extent that its street thugs feel they can attack visiting American sailors. The White House has not responded to these attacks, likely fearing an unhinged response from President Recep Erdogan.
Hamas and US Interests in the Middle East
Hamas has recently killed more of its Israeli hostages, including an American citizen. However, Biden seems more concerned about Muslim voters in Michigan than US interests in the Middle East. He has issued one of his typical empty editorials before returning to his usual criticism of Israel.
US Foreign Policy Toward Iran
US foreign policy toward Iran seems to be a return to the Obama-era approach of embracing the Shiite/Persian counterweight to Gulf moderates and democratic Israel. The Biden-Harris administration does not seem to care whether Iran goes nuclear and may even tacitly support such nuclearization to "rein in" Israel.
Mexico's Shift Toward Communism
Mexico's outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has moved the country toward full-scale Latin American communism. He has bragged about the millions of illegal aliens that Mexico has sent to the US and the billions of dollars in remittances they send back to prop up the failing state.
Conclusion: A Perilous Time for the US
In conclusion, the US is in a perilous time. There is no clear leadership, and the people who are in power seem more interested in retaining that power than in using it for the good of the country. This has left us vulnerable to our enemies and has created opportunities for them to take advantage of our weaknesses.
Bottom Line
This article paints a picture of a United States in a state of uncertainty and vulnerability, with a lack of clear leadership and a focus on retaining power rather than serving the interests of the nation. It's a thought-provoking perspective on the current state of affairs in the US and its implications on the global stage. What do you think about this situation? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
