Recently, I engaged in an annoying activity.
I watched the 2023 State of the Union address.
I could compose a lengthy essay identifying its problems. Alas, wordcounts restrain me.
Concerning Social Security and Medicare: Biden claimed Social Security and Medicare are endangered by Republicans.
Democrats constantly terrorize the elderly with fear of losing these benefits.
The real danger to Social Security and Medicare programs is the Democrat party itself. The woke Democrat spending spree strains our entire economy.
Regarding the few Republicans challenging the viability of these programs, their concerns mainly relate to sustainability. The original architects didn’t foresee factors like the colossal effect of abortion upon our nation.
Continual review is needed to ensure required adjustments are made.
I suggest researching concerns of the three legislators issuing warnings about Social Security (Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson), and not only the snippets Biden or leftist media present.
How is abortion related to Social Security and Medicare? 65 million preborns were murdered due to Roe v. Wade in the aftermath of the “sexual revolution”. This holocaust has an exponential effect on our population.
Social Security and Medicare reserves and contributions won’t meet future needs due, in part, to abortion. Fewer workers exist to shoulder the burden.
Ironically, those who vote for pro-abortion Democrat candidates share a portion of the blame if these systems fail.
A more immediate concern to retirees is the recent Biden executive order relating to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing.
ESG investment allows woke retirement fund investment firms to preferentially invest in poorly performing woke corporations based on ESG scores without fiduciary accountability. This amounts to legalized theft of your retirement funds.
Concerning the national debt: Biden claimed the Trump administration contributed more than any other president. Not true.
The four major presidents contributing to the national debt include Barack Obama ($6.7T), Donald Trump ($6.6T), George Bush ($3.3T), and Ronald Reagan ($1.4T).
The Obama/Biden administration contributed more to the national debt than the Trump administration.
It is very deceitful for Biden to make comparisons without a robust discussion of specific challenges and accomplished goals of each administration. More importantly, though, Biden’s administration isn’t completed yet. It is premature to compare himself favorably to previous administrations on any measure.
Concerning a local reader offering criticism of a previous letter to the editor, thanks for honorable mention in your online letter. Regarding book donations, I recommend placing copies of “Communist Manifesto” in state park outhouses. The occupants may place them to more appropriate use in the event of toilet paper shortage.
Regarding the commentary on my use of the word “communism”, I generally use “Neo-Marxism” to refer to wokeness. There is both continuity and discontinuity between classical Marxism and wokeness.
I have an undergraduate degree in business/accounting with significant coursework in economics and history. Additionally, I have engaged in considerable independent study of philosophy and critical theory.
Historical literacy, in particular, aids in recognizing the ideological ancestry of wokeness.
It doesn’t take an academic degree to perceive something is wrong in society, though. A good understanding of the Bible is worth more than silver and gold. It reveals man’s true purpose, identity, and responsibilities as image bearers of God.
And it exposes the foolishness of man’s so-called wisdom.
For instance, claiming men should be allowed to use women restrooms and dressing rooms and participate in women sports is absurd. Our nation is led by spiritually blind men and women. The blind will lead the blind, and both will fall into the ditch.
Read the Bible to protect yourself from the spiritual deception of this age. Good teachers like Alistair Begg (Truth for Life) can help, too.
The full 2023 State of the Union address is provided in the related content section below.
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Robert Sparkman
This post is a more detailed version of a letter to the editor that I submitted to the local newspaper. The letter to the editor is referenced in the Related Content section.
Concerning the Related Content section, I encourage evaluating the content with discernment. Some sources of information may reflect a libertarian or non-Christian perspective and I would not agree with all of their values, but in general I think they offer some worthwhile comments and criticisms. I do not necessarily agree with every comment by every person, but in general, I find them to be valuable or I would not include them.
Unlike most mainstream media outlets, I am interested in truth rather than mere partisan propaganda. This blog post reflects my well-considered convictions on the related issues, and provides support for my assertions. I acknowledge the possibility that my understanding of events and information may need refinement and welcome legitimate criticism. Respectful comments and questions without expletives and personal attacks will be posted and I will respond to them.
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Note: This is a modified version of a letter to the editor that I submitted to the local newspaper. Some or all of the content is applicable to a general audience. The article was written under the constraints of 600 words, which is generous for a letter to the editor, but insufficient to address every nuance or facet of complex topics.