Thank you again for this article! I have a few disconnected thoughts about this: it is increasingly difficult to see how America in its current state survives the current onslaught of bad economic decisions- I think Americans are moving into active rebellion about this alone. Our traditional Allies appear to be aware of how chaotic our p…
Thank you again for this article! I have a few disconnected thoughts about this: it is increasingly difficult to see how America in its current state survives the current onslaught of bad economic decisions- I think Americans are moving into active rebellion about this alone. Our traditional Allies appear to be aware of how chaotic our political landscape is and are signaling to Average Americans that they are still willing to be allies- i.e. Putin’s attempts to isolate us is not yet working completely. Average Americans are going be less willing to serve in the Armed Forces with such chaos and lack of moral integrity. This could be another huge handicap to America.
In January, Army recruitment surged under the incoming Administration actually! A major milestone they are saying! But also, I'm wondering what particularly you think are the bad economic decisions?
I'm not sure I would call it a surge. Recruitment began increasing prior to the incoming administration and has a lot to do with revamping their recruiting enterprise over the prior 12-18 months. I don't think we will really feel any ramifications of the new administration that quickly but will have to see over time.
I appreciate both of these replies. I did not have these specifics when I made the above statement about the military. I speculated based on my anecdotal feedback from veterans in my life (my neighbors, postal worker, VA workers, friends) who have expressed their concerns. I think there is more evidence in our country that is pointing to poor economic decisions: Freezing USAID and rural energy assistance for farmers has caused economic harm to farmers. The threats from Trump to Canada and Denmark has caused these countries to boycott American goods and Canadians have canceled travel to America. The job cuts to our National Parks are economically significant in that National Parks provide significant income for the communities near them and any loss of visitors will result in economic harm to those communities. The enormous loss of jobs due to the unelected billionaire is causing economic hardship to small and rural towns. I know many folks personally who are deeply fearful of how these policies will affect them- a dear friend who is a tradesman and has cancer. He can’t hold down a full time job due to treatment and so works for himself and receives Medicaid. Our neighbor with special needs grandchildren who works part time and cares for his grandchildren as their parents work. Our neighbor and grandchildren are all on Medicaid- again there are no other options for this family. All of these situations have economic consequences as these people are not spending in the current economic climate. My sister resides in Australia and has had a bank account in America for years. Her Australian accountant is advising her to get her money out of America even if she loses in the exchange as America is headed for economic hardship. That is just part of the basis for my statements about the economic policies.
Thank you again for this article! I have a few disconnected thoughts about this: it is increasingly difficult to see how America in its current state survives the current onslaught of bad economic decisions- I think Americans are moving into active rebellion about this alone. Our traditional Allies appear to be aware of how chaotic our political landscape is and are signaling to Average Americans that they are still willing to be allies- i.e. Putin’s attempts to isolate us is not yet working completely. Average Americans are going be less willing to serve in the Armed Forces with such chaos and lack of moral integrity. This could be another huge handicap to America.
In January, Army recruitment surged under the incoming Administration actually! A major milestone they are saying! But also, I'm wondering what particularly you think are the bad economic decisions?
I'm not sure I would call it a surge. Recruitment began increasing prior to the incoming administration and has a lot to do with revamping their recruiting enterprise over the prior 12-18 months. I don't think we will really feel any ramifications of the new administration that quickly but will have to see over time.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-recruiting-increase-trump/
I appreciate both of these replies. I did not have these specifics when I made the above statement about the military. I speculated based on my anecdotal feedback from veterans in my life (my neighbors, postal worker, VA workers, friends) who have expressed their concerns. I think there is more evidence in our country that is pointing to poor economic decisions: Freezing USAID and rural energy assistance for farmers has caused economic harm to farmers. The threats from Trump to Canada and Denmark has caused these countries to boycott American goods and Canadians have canceled travel to America. The job cuts to our National Parks are economically significant in that National Parks provide significant income for the communities near them and any loss of visitors will result in economic harm to those communities. The enormous loss of jobs due to the unelected billionaire is causing economic hardship to small and rural towns. I know many folks personally who are deeply fearful of how these policies will affect them- a dear friend who is a tradesman and has cancer. He can’t hold down a full time job due to treatment and so works for himself and receives Medicaid. Our neighbor with special needs grandchildren who works part time and cares for his grandchildren as their parents work. Our neighbor and grandchildren are all on Medicaid- again there are no other options for this family. All of these situations have economic consequences as these people are not spending in the current economic climate. My sister resides in Australia and has had a bank account in America for years. Her Australian accountant is advising her to get her money out of America even if she loses in the exchange as America is headed for economic hardship. That is just part of the basis for my statements about the economic policies.