One often hears the statement, “Elections have consequences.” That political aphorism is such a given, it reminds me of another one from my Army career: “That is a blinding flash of the obvious!” However, just as important and true is this maxim: “Policies have consequences.” Whatever the motives and the intended results of the Biden Administration as to their policies—some of the policies and actions have dire consequences for every American. The United States is facing a plethora of challenges and crises in national security, economics, and foreign policy directly related to the Executive orders and policies of President Joe Biden. Biden’s presidency is beginning to resemble Jimmy Carter’s—where matters beyond his control were exacerbated by weak reactions and poor policies.
In a mere four months, here is a short list of problems that seem to be self-inflicted by the new Administration.
