The New York Times published a disturbing story titled, “Hard Right in Congress Sows Havoc.” A right-wing representative allegedly said most of what Congress does is not good for American people. He added that Congress’ actions are unjustifiable. The writer of the article wanted to indicate that even right-wing lawmakers were unhappy with Republican leadership.
What I find outrageous is that the venom of the reporter is directed at just the right leaning Congress population, exclusively. The nincompoops on the other side of the aisle escaped the wrath of the Times. Both sides of our political system need to stipulate that they have made mistakes and have put self-advancement ahead of the good of our nation.
The article, which belongs in the op-ed section of the paper, speaks to the grip of an ultra-conservative minority that “uses the federal government as a threat to the republic, a dangerous monolith to be broken apart.” They are a wrecking crew aimed at the nation’s most important institutions on a variety of fronts. They are eager to impeach the president (sound familiar?). They are tying up spending bills and holding up military promotions. When the opposition in Congress believes the majority is out of line, obstruction is their only weapon. This is indicative of a healthy governmental system. The last thing we need is a left-wing majority that is not tempered by the opposition.
The writer indicates that the right has always been the law and order party. Yet, it is attacking the FBI, for inappropriate behavior, and the Justice Department, which has a leader who has been accused of lying. The opposition is just doing its job pointing out inconsistencies and misgovernment by the majority.
From my vantage point both parties are incompetent, culpable, non-compromising and the New York Times’ story on the front page of the paper says the right is abusing its minority position. I counter this by stating that the minority party is doing exactly what it should be doing in light of the atrocious performance of the Biden administration.
I want to be clear that I am not in favor of hardball politics when so much is wrong internally and externally outside our borders. But, ignoring an immigration crisis on our border, instituting woke legislation that usurps parental educational responsibility, spewing overt lies and condoning chaos on our streets, is where work needs to be done. And to be concerned with these problems does not threaten our republic; it improves it.
Biden and his son have falsified so much during the past several months. The president has great wealth because he has influenced others in government for cash payments. Much of this was accomplished through his son and the faux business arrangements he has with certain rogue governments. How can we ignore these actions?
Right-wing Republicans have honorable objectives in mind as they oppose stupid legislation that puts our economy in jeopardy. Left-wingers think they will solidify their position by giving every minority group excessive benefits without any quid pro quo. Entitlements are bankrupting the country. Both parties are anxious to spend as much money as possible to make friends with extreme groups domestically and overseas. It’s time this ended.