Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s latest outing in North and South Carolina raises eyebrows, as he toured the aftermath of Hurricane Helene while looking like he might need a GPS just to find his chair. Observers were treated to a scene that could easily be mistaken for a comic skit, with numerous aides closely trailing Biden to ensure he didn’t veer off course. This visual has undoubtedly reignited discussions about Biden’s mental acuity, especially since rumors have swirled that he may be bailing on his re-election bid.
While the president was busy demonstrating that walking isn’t as easy as it used to be, the disaster relief effort from FEMA seems to be moving at a snail’s pace. Promised assistance has yet to reach many of the hardest-hit areas in western North Carolina, leaving residents stranded without basic necessities like food, clean water, and even medicine. Instead of a government rescue operation, it appears that good old-fashioned American charity is taking the heavylifting. Private citizens and charitable organizations are stepping up to save the day, showcasing the power of individual initiative that the government often seems too slow to harness.
This is the scariest clip of Joe Biden that you will see this week— so far…
Yikes. pic.twitter.com/1DNleqDXCi
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 2, 2024
With Fort Bragg just down the road, military resources like helicopters and field hospitals are sitting idly by, ready to deploy but seemingly stuck in limbo. It begs the question: what could possibly be holding up the Pentagon from getting these assets moving? Biden’s disconnect from effective crisis management is making some question if any kind of government oversight is really necessary when we have civilians doing the legwork instead.
Calls for action from Republican leaders are growing louder, as they demand answers on why the military is not being mobilized to assist during this natural disaster. The lack of coordination and hesitation from the Biden administration fails to meet the urgency of the situation, leaving many wondering if competence is a relic of the past. With military support available, one would think that a decisive action plan would already be in place.
As the government flounders and delays crucial assistance, ordinary Americans are showcasing that when it comes down to it, help will often come from the people rather than those in power. This situation starkly differentiates the hands-on approach of local volunteers and charities from the bureaucratic gridlock that seems to define the Biden presidency. It’s becoming clear that when disaster strikes, being proactive is a trait that not only politicians should embody but one that seems to be increasingly absent from this administration.
