Many of you reveled in the perceived upheaval during the initial stages of the second Trump era. He lured you in with a campaign of obliteration, focused entirely on reversing the deeds of his predecessor. It is no wonder you are basking in the light of this ‘fulfilled promise.’ However, a crucial contemplation surfaces: How enduring will this rejoice be?
The uptick in spirits is understandable when executive orders hint any success achieved by an individual who doesn’t fit into the ‘white male’ box as conveniently being the outcome of diversity employment or educational policies. There seems to be a twisted sense of justice in having the cases of the infamous January 6 police offenders dismissed and the unfortunate pawns of legal misuse set free. But is this truly the path to restoring America’s greatness?
It might indeed be gratifying for some to see federal employees, perceived as conspiratorial, unceremoniously removed from their roles. But, I am struggling to comprehend: How exactly would that be a step forward for the nation?
Perhaps my perspective is tainted by personal life circumstances. My partner and I are fighting a relentless battle with an incurable rendition of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hence, I can’t see why slashing billions of essential funds from the National Institutes of Health’s cancer research solely due to the mention of ‘diversity’ in a researcher’s report could ever be seen as beneficial for our nation’s future.
My hope is that you may never have to seek help from this esteemed organization or from equally significant healthcare facilities like the Shriner’s Hospitals, or the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, all of which rely on the support and funding lent by the NIH. It is evident – this agenda has little to do with improving the lives of the common man.
How about you consult the multitudes of auto workers at risk of losing their jobs in electric vehicle battery plants or electric charging station manufacturing facilities. Ever since all funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act were put on a freeze, their future seems to hang in peril.
Feel free to inquire about the state of the Midwest farmers who are on the verge of witnessing a $2 billion to $2.5 billion loss in their grain market. This massive drop in income can be attributed to Trump’s unilateral closing of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Given the past as reference, it is highly likely this deficit will be compensated with taxpayer money funneled through an emergency subsidy. What I genuinely struggle to grasp is the reasoning that led to your endorsement for Trump, particularly with respect to the domain of government services.
Time and again, conservatives have claimed that government is not the solution, but rather the problem itself. So, if this stands true and a future with minimized, less efficient government is the ideal vision, how do you interpret the immediate appeals for federal intervention at the onset of any natural catastrophe or economic downturn?
In instances like massive banking system failures, we see overwhelming cries for governmental intervention. And yet, in the wake of incomplete recovery from devastating events like Hurricane Helene, Trump’s solution is to dismantle FEMA, pushing the burden to state-level authorities instead.
As you mull over the future dynamics under this system, it’s worth reflecting on a particular incident. Your Republican state legislature scoffed at granting recovery aid for Western North Carolina unless it came bound with political reorganization conditions that would entirely fetter the incoming Democratic Administration.
Can you genuinely convince yourselves that Raleigh politicians hold any concern for the development of the Western North Carolina wilderness? The feeling of abandonment resonates with many of you over the past few decades of conjectural economic prosperity.
I argue that your quarrel should not be targeted at policies that provide aid during times of hardship and fund critical life-saving research, or remunerate bureaucrats that ensure Social Security checks are distributed and our national security is intact.
Your real adversaries are the Republican politicians who have failed to understand the simple truth: Enriching their affluent allies does not automatically translate into improved conditions for the broader populace. By casting your vote in favor of this system, you essentially contributed to the creation of this mess.
Frankly, I hope that you are thoroughly captivated by the unfolding spectacle. Brace yourself for the bill; it is going to be hefty indeed.