>> You are in the old paradigm where we blithely choose presidents by issue with the assumed confidence and comfort that the foundation is solid. We discovered during the last five years that our Enlightenment foundation is in even worse condition than our crumbling physical infrastructure and needs at least shoring up if not reconstruction.
In general, I find political candidates offer a "package" of issues built on a platform of fundamentals. Trump's fundamentals, in some cases, had changed over time as he grew older -- which is pretty normal outside the political sphere. Mine did, too, so I can't criticize it.
But Trump had the issues right. Biden hasn't had one right yet.
For example, on the border, Trump understands the fundamental notion that immigration has good and bad elements by default, but if a country doesn't abide by reasonable principles --as is now happening -- it is terrible in every respect. As with most things in life, if you can't get the basics right you ought to just stay away from it.
And I find it difficult to believe that you accept what is happening on our southern border as acceptable in any way, shape or form. If you do accept that, I'd really like to understand your rationale for it.
But similar principles apply to all major issues. It doesn't matter if you're discussing economics, the pandemic, trade, crime, budget issues, war, etc -- there are upsides and downsides to all issues, and if you don't have fundamental principles to guide you, you can screw every last one of them up.
The reason Biden's approval is in the tank today is he has screwed up everything he has touched. This distinguishes him from Trump: Biden has not really gotten anything right in the first eight months. Trump basically had everything right, which is why neither you nor anyone else truthfully criticizes him on his execution. We either hear lies, or personal attacks, but seldom legitimate criticism (if we do, it comes from himself or honest people on the Right). |
