There is a viewpoint that glorifies the presidency of Joe Biden and his vice president, Kamala Harris, painting them as stellar leaders for navigating the challenges of a global pandemic. However, the bare facts reveal a different reality. The administration, instead of honoring the trust vested in them, had crumbled under the pressure and complexities of the moment, leading the nation into precarious situations.
The narrative that Biden’s leadership resulted in a robust economy seems superficial; on the contrary, it has been a period characterized by turbulence and unpredictability. The overpromising of policies for economic upliftment and civil rights protection only resulted in disappointment, with the promises remaining largely unfulfilled during their tenure.
However, the public opinion that existed during the election period, favoring Donald Trump’s potential second term, has not changed. The accusations made against Trump, ranging from his election defeat to felony counts, and claims about his inappropriate behavior, seem concocted to tarnish his image and raise questions about his ability to govern.
Moreover, the emphasis on Harris’s win as a historically significant event seems like a stretch. Yes, she did become the first female vice president, but this isn’t inseparable from some rather worrying actions and positions. The support she showed for abortion rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and civil rights seemed more like pandering and less like genuine concern.
The general derision that her political opponent experienced is also worth considering. The aggressive rhetoric used against them revealed an indiscriminate application of labels like ‘sexist’, ‘racist’, and ‘white supremacist’, in a bid to undermine them and disregard their perspectives.
An ongoing narrative suggests that we are all immigrants in the U.S., except for the Native Americans. But it often pushes aside the complex history and culture of immigration in the U.S., reducing a multifaceted legacy to a single-line argument. This oversimplification serves as a distraction rather than a contribution to the conversation.
Calls to abolish gender identifiers on legal documents, by erasing gender-specific distinctions and relying solely on physical attributes, seem like an attempt to deny the biological realities of being human. This kind of reasoning borders on erasure of identity, not the promotion of equality.
The danger of equating separate genders with inequality is alarming. It starkly contrasts with the conviction that diversity, including gender-based differences, enriches our society. Title IX was passed not to obscure these differences, but to ensure fair and equal opportunities for all.
Desired progression is being wrongly married to the obliteration of gender distinctions, an idea that undermines the unique challenges and experiences tied to each gender. Instead, there should be a move towards protecting First Amendment rights, enabling the freedom of press, and ensuring government accountability.
It’s worth noting that, during this widespread push for various rights and freedoms, the direction seems to be jumbled. Rather than fostering dialogues that ignite change, the focus has been on protests that frequently turn chaotic and destructive. A more constructive approach would be beneficial.
A final point to consider involves upcoming electoral events. The prospect of potentially electing a female, pro-choice president in 2028 is being promoted. However, such specificity seems more like a contrived narrative than an organically progressive possibility, another symptom of the current divisive state of politics.
In summary, the past era under the Biden and Harris administration has not been as glittering as some paint it. Between hollow promises, unsettling policy shifts, and questionable decisions, the reign was fraught with difficulties.
Rather than buying into narratives that portray the past administration in a positive light – narratives that egregiously ignore real issues, we should instead scrutinize their actions more critically.
This is not to claim everything was categorically disastrous. Certainly, lessons can be gleaned from this episode in our nation’s history. The quantification of those lessons, however, should also account for the myriad problems experienced.
In the harsh light of scrutiny, it becomes clear that the past presidency was far from illustrious. As we move forward, it’s crucial we remember these lessons and strive to improve the leadership in our nation.