A Concerned Neocon: Obama’s Worries About Biden
Despite attempts by the press to downplay it, Matthew Continetti argues in Commentary that former President Barack Obama is legitimately concerned about the electorate’s combination of apathy and antagonism towards Joe Biden. Biden’s approval ratings, particularly in relation to the economy, are dangerously low, and Pundits can offer explanations rooted in psychology and institutions, but the truth is that Biden himself is the cause for his own declining popularity. It’s not just his age and physical condition; inflation, lowered American living standards, downgraded US debt, rising gas prices and illegal border crossings, and Ukraine’s counteroffensive failing against Russia are all crises that the Biden administration has been lackadaisical about. Any one of these issues would strain the capabilities of the White House, but Biden seems indifferent to them all.
Foreign Policy Focus: Human Rights Crisis in the Dominican Republic
Mario H. Lopez highlights in RealClearPolitics that President Biden, who promised to prioritize human rights and democracy worldwide, is failing to address a crisis in the Dominican Republic. The administration’s enabling of preventive detention, where individuals are held in prison indefinitely before trial, is a major concern. Up to 70% of Dominican prisoners are held preventively, often without a fair trial. Despite recently labeling the Dominican Republic as a “bright spot country” for defending human rights, the Biden administration’s inconsistent approach is evident in its failure to denounce El Salvador’s usage of preventive detention. This lack of consistency shows a selective approach in calling out nations for their criminal justice policies.
Aviation Alert: Lack of FAA Leadership
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board points out an issue with the Federal Aviation Administration’s leadership, and the lack of attention given to it by President Biden. Biden’s nomination of Phil Washington, a transit official without aviation experience, to replace an interim FAA administrator was met with resistance from both Democrats and Republicans. Washington withdrew in March, and since then, Biden has not nominated anyone else for the position. The problem lies not in partisanship, as Republicans would support a qualified administrator, but in the preference of the Biden team for a party loyalist without the necessary expertise. With over two million passengers flying daily in the US, a competent and Senate-confirmed administrator is crucial.
Questioning Cynicism: Vivek Ramaswamy and Republican Politics
The editors of National Review criticize GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy’s engagement with conspiracy theories and his provocative remarks regarding the 9/11 commission. Ramaswamy’s tawdry justifications of January 6 and the subsequent retreat from his statements raise concerns about his commitment to truth, his supposed calling card. While this episode may not harm Ramaswamy politically and could even garner him more attention, it reveals a lack of sincerity and integrity on his part.
Libertarian Insights: Lessons from China’s Economic Wobbles
Eric Boehm from Reason explains that America can learn from China’s economic struggles. The panic over China’s rapid economic growth has led to misguided big-government proposals. China’s reliance on government-directed investment as a means of achieving economic growth has resulted in economic woes, including high youth unemployment. While government stimulus spending may temporarily drive economic growth, it eventually leads to higher debt and wasted resources. American officials should be cautious about following China’s path and compromising liberty for short-term stimulus.
— The Post Editorial Board
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