OPINION:
The golden age is officially underway, and what a pleasure to have Donald J. Trump as president (“Trump pledges ‘golden age’ of America, will fix ‘betrayals,’” Web Jan. 20). How great it is to see patriotism on display, as well as a leader with the courage and convection to say enough of “diversity, equity and inclusion” mandates. It’s time for our brightest and best to lead the way in restoring our greatness.
However, Americans often have short memories ad they may soon forget the misery and humiliation that Trump’s predecessor and other Democrats inflicted when in office. When President Jimmy Carter came to office in 1977, he quickly turned a thriving, powerful nation into a weak and obsequious shell of itself. Carter chose not to leverage our enormous petroleum resources and military strength, but instead, kowtow to Iran OPEC. We were forced to endure gas lines, shortages, rationing, high prices and inflation, as well as astronomical interest rates. Carter also allowed Iran to overrun our embassy and hold Americans hostage for 444 days, leading to a failed rescue attempt that caused the nation further ridicule and humiliation.
Upon Carter’s recent passing, then President Biden eulogized him and praised his accomplishments. Until Biden came along, many considered Carter the worst U.S. president ever, but Joe easily surpassed him. In addition to replicating the suffering Carter inflicted, Biden one-upped him by flooding the country with illegals, jamming DEI down our throats, creating division and weaponizing the government.
As with Ronald Reagan in 1981, President Trump’s victory in November was a mandate from our citizens saying, We have had enough. If you ever get tired of President Trump’s brashness and tweeting, remember Reagan’s warning which reminded us that unless we protect our republic and way of life, we’re only a generation away from losing it all.
SAM JONES
Fairfax Station, Virginia
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