As I have said many times, I am optimistic about the future of the United States.  We are the strongest and one of the freest countries in the world, and are doing many things right.  We are not in decline in any fundamental sense!  Nevertheless, we do have serious problems which urgently need to be addressed.  In fact, one can describe our current political situation as borderline chaotic.  Consider:

• At over $33 trillion, our national debt is out of control.  At a time of strong economic growth, annual spending deficits should be reduced, not increased!  Instead, they are way too large, for example, in the amount of $1.7 trillion for FY 2023 which just ended.  Inflation, kicked off by the $5 trillion in Covid stimulus spending, is still too high and persistent.  This has forced the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates substantially, which, in turn, has caused interest payments on the debt to soar.  The solution is clearly to reduce annual spending deficits as quickly as possible.  The President could get this done if he wanted to!
• Open Southern Border.  There are now so many immigrants entering the U.S. illegally along the southern border that the Biden Administration has decided to extend the wall construction, after waiting 2 ½ years, begun during the Trump Administration, but not yet completed.
• Violent crime surge in big cities. Violent crime is surging in big cities across the country because progressive prosecutors are not willing to crack down on hardened criminals.
• Kevin McCarthy is ousted as House Speaker. Led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republicans have removed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.  McCarthy was doing an excellent job, and tried to give the Freedom Caucus the spending cuts and border security measures it wanted.  The Freedom Caucus refused to take yes for an answer and ousted McCarthy instead, handing a victory to big-spending Democrats.

Conclusion.  Too many of our national leaders are acting like children.  They need to grow up and address the problems, such as debt, border security, violent crime, and the need for sensible leadership that the American people of all races, creeds, and political parties want them to do!

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