Arizona, a state known for its unique voting processes, has once again landed in the spotlight for its notoriously protracted vote counting. The citizens of Arizona are sick and tired of this sluggish system that places them in the national limelight for all the wrong reasons. There is no need for reinventing the wheel here, one could argue—simply studying the procedures of other states and implementing a fitting method could be enough. It’s high time Arizona legislators took note and brought forth a change in our election process.
Our citizens have demanded a systematic overhaul, and this is what they have voted for. However, in a shocking turn of events, radical political figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Matt Gaetz are being entrusted with pivotal committee chairs. These individuals are renowned for their outrageous claims that become the talk of the town; for instance, bizarre discussions about people resorting to eating pets, among other things.
Meanwhile, former President Trump is rumored to be allocating billions of dollars for mass deportation protocols and slapping tariffs on Chinese imports. If you think the inflation rates are overwhelming now, you’re in for a surprise. This move could cause a further hike in our already soaring price levels. Things might just get trickier from here on out.
The Democrats, who once presented a plethora of programs aimed at bolstering the middle class, seem to have lost their ability to do so. Is this confused switch in political dynamics really worth it? to save a few pennies on everyday dairy products? These developments raise some serious concerns indeed.
Historically, the only president to have won nonconsecutive terms was Grover Cleveland. But thanks to the shenanigans from the Democrats and the scheming political strategists behind Joe Biden, this fact may be changing. They have successfully steered clear of acknowledging Biden’s questionable cognitive abilities and skillfully maneuvered Trump into winning, not just the electoral, but also the popular vote.
This debacle reveals three critical points about the Democrats’ stumbling performance: The voters did not feel prepared to entrust a female president with the reins of the country. The idea of a far-left presidency under Kamala Harris has been met with widespread disenchantment. Despite Biden’s incessant boasting about the economy, the benefits seem to have eluded regular Americans.
Recently, I had the chance to visit my mother in Maricopa County. As is common with many seniors, she casts her vote from home and mails in her ballot to avoid exhaustion from long lines. The state provides a detailed booklet on propositions, which my mother found incredibly useful.
We sent off her ballot with my contact details instead of hers, as she no longer uses a cellphone. The very next day, I received a text confirmation of the ballot’s receipt. Imagine my surprise when I got another message confirming the verification of her signature along with the receipt of the ballot. The efficiency of this process was indeed commendable.
A heartfelt thanks are definitely in order for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and his dedicated team for their relentless efforts. Irrespective of criticisms, Arizona boasts a safe, secure voting system. And soon, the barrage of political ads will be replaced by an endless stream of prescription medicine commercials, both equally nerve-racking in their own ways.
As for our political climate, it has become noticeably contentious. When I put up a political sign in my yard recently, my neighbor commended me for my courage. She too wanted to express her political belief boldly, but fear of vandalism and backlash held her back.
Within a week of placing my sign, it was stolen. I replaced the stolen sign with several others and removed them deliberately during a neighborhood garage sale to avoid any potential disputes. This approach led to another neighbor inquiring about the absence of the signs, to which I explained my rationale.
Her response was quite revealing: several neighbors endorsed my candidates but were too scared to express their support openly. Post the garage sale, I reinstalled my signs. This seemingly innocuous instance raises a grave question: Are we afraid to share our political views openly for fear of retaliation?
This fear underscores a darker truth: the current political atmosphere seems to induce more animosity than understanding. Instead of exploring opportunities to learn, discuss, and better our communities, we find ourselves trapped in cycles of anger, resentment, and even vengeance fueled by political bias.