Rethinking the Consequences of America’s Past
The COVID pandemic drastically changed the lives of millions of Americans, myself included. I’ve lost loved ones and endured the triggering of my own autoimmune disease by the brutal virus. Able leadership during this pandemic was missing, a consequence of which was the death of more than a million Americans and many more left battling long-term diseases.
Donald Trump: A Blunder In Crisis Management
The pandemic was a test for our leadership, a test that we regrettably failed under President Donald Trump. The impact was catastrophic, with a nearly collapsing economy, a plummeting stock market, skyrocketing unemployment, failing businesses, and a change in our way of life.
Biden vs. Trump: A Reexamination
While President Biden is subject to scrutiny on the grounds of cognitive skills, it is surprising how easily people forget the chaos that engulfed the nation during President Trump’s last year of presidency. It would be rather unfortunate to witness the return of a leadership whose ligatures with blunders led to more American deaths than the Korean, Vietnam, and Iraq wars combined, wouldn’t it?
The Importance of Environmental Alarms
In hindsight, I can’t help but think of what our national and global climate might have been had the 2000 election tipped in the favor of Al Gore, instead of George W. Bush. Known for his persistent warnings about global warming, Gore’s eye-opening documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” unfurled the catastrophic potential of global warming on worldwide platforms.
The 2000 Election: A Turning Point In History
The election of 2000 put America on a path that led to its decline in the 21st century. The aftermath saw America face ominous times, from the terror attacks on 9/11, the 2008 financial meltdown, to the 2020 Spanish Flu.
The Repercussions of Misplaced Power
Remember how in 2000, the nation presented a picture of economic stability? However, thanks to mishandling by our then-president, we collided with the Islamic world in a clash of civilizations, succumbed to an economic crisis, and veered into an ill-advised invasion in Iraq, whose repercussions continue to ripple through the Middle East.
Trump’s Policies: A Threat To The Planet
In the wake of these historic blunders, Trump’s quest to continue energy policies favouring oil and coal — the same fossil fuels accelerating the planet’s death — stands as a stark warning. His propositions of trade tariffs and tax cuts for billionaires and dissolution of alliances that have contained aggressive authoritarians are alarming.
Lessons Withdrawn: Remembering Trump’s Reign
As we sail through this sweltering summer, it’s crucial to ponder the weight of your presidential vote. Given the horrors of 2020, it’s crucial to remember the effects of Trump’s approach to COVID-19. His dismissiveness towards the deadly pandemic and endorsement of unproven treatments only amplified the health crisis.
The Future Of The Presidency
The question that stares us in the face is – do we want to revert to the traumas incurred under Trump’s presidency? Armed with the lessons learned and haunted by memories, my vote is a decisive no.
We must thoroughly examine the history of presidential decisions to ensure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past when it’s time to elect our next leader.