Staff Reports
In the current political climate, it seems the old wisdom about “watching what a president does rather than what he says” has been turned on its head. Present-day Americans are left sifting through a heap of confusing actions and statements from the current administration, leaving them wondering if anyone on the left knows which end is up. It appears that the only clear direction in this whirlwind is toward ever-increasing government control and bureaucratic expansion, all while wrapped in a shiny, misleading bow of “progress.”
At this juncture, the American people are likely realizing that the rhetoric might be even more significant than the actions. The promises prevent us from feeling secure as we watch politicians tout “transparency” while working harder than a magician at a birthday party trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat. Talk of bipartisanship and unity only serves as a gilded cover for policies that would make the Founding Fathers roll in their graves. Instead of real progress, it seems any action taken is just another scheme designed to distract from ongoing disasters, whether it be inflation or border security.
One could argue that watching what politicians do is akin to reading a menu at a restaurant full of mystery meats. The flashy descriptions might promise a delectable meal, but when it arrives, it often looks like yesterday’s leftovers. Now, with a focus on environmental regulations that put American energy independence in a chokehold, citizens find themselves consuming hefty bills instead of substantive policies that would benefit the average worker. Talk about fuel for frustration!
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— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) January 21, 2025
Additionally, the visible contradictions between what is said and what is done could make for a great comedy show, if only it weren’t so tragic in reality. Take, for example, the government’s commitment to reducing emissions while simultaneously begging OPEC for oil. It reflects a serious case of doublethink that would make George Orwell proud. Each twist and turn in legislation merely confirms a nagging suspicion that the elite don’t quite operate on the same rules as everyone else.
So, perhaps it is time to toss aside the outdated adage and adopt a more accurate motto: “Watch both the words and the actions, but realize they may as well be written in different languages.” For those keeping score, the scale may balance toward grand illusions on the lips of politicians while the reality of the American experience sinks to the depths of the swamp. With every new executive decision rippling through the economy, the urgency of staying informed has never been clearer—unless, of course, the goal is to keep citizens blissfully unaware of the machinations at play.
