Staff Reports
In a world where double standards and political gymnastics seem to be the norm, it’s refreshing, albeit rare, to have a voice of reason paint things in their truest colors. Congressman Lance Gooden, a member of the Armed Services Committee, brought some much-needed clarity to the table. As discussions simmer about the Biden administration’s dubious past with border security, it’s crucial to remember how safe America felt under Trump’s watchful eye. But Democrats, as always, prefer their fair share of selective amnesia.
It’s a grand performance watching Democrats clutch their pearls over issues like drug vessel strikes while ignoring the egregious mess they left with open borders. During Biden’s administration, crime was practically doing a victory lap, with rapes, murders, and illegal immigration running rampant. Yet, who was it that spoke up? Certainly not any Democrat. Their sudden concern for border issues is almost comedic—like a bandwagon they missed four years ago and have now decided to jump on, albeit with all the sincerity of a late-stage New Year’s resolution.
As the congressman noted, the Democrats’ recent critiques are about as substantial as an empty sack. Their latest round of faux outrage is directed at the bombings of drug boats. And, being a hint dramatic, they even entertain impeaching public figures like Pete Hegseth. It’s fascinating how Democrats seem more focused on political theater than the welfare of American citizens. One can only chuckle at the thought—if the Democrats do seize the House, they might just turn the final years of Trump’s presidency into a Broadway spectacle.
Now, onto the looming expiration of the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republicans are relishing the opportunity to remind everyone that lining the pockets of insurance companies wasn’t exactly what people had in mind for affordable healthcare. Democrats, with their penchant for dramatic flair, set up this cliffhanger deliberately and are now predictably scrambling to extend it, as if the deadline just happened to creep up unnoticed. These subsidies, intended as a temporary fix, have become yet another gift that keeps on giving to insurance companies, not the American population. An expiration date on something touted as critical should make voters question the motives behind the drama.
The promise of real reform rests on empowering individuals rather than insurance behemoths. Republicans are eyeing a plan to put money back into the hands of the people, giving Americans the freedom to make their own choices. It’s a refreshing divergence from what seems like a recurring theme where policies fatten the financial prospects of few while doing little for ordinary citizens. America doesn’t need yet another extension of the status quo; it needs real change, and it seems like Republicans are the only ones willing to deliver.
Speaking of delivering, there’s also the latest circus expected to hit Washington: an investigation into Jack Smith and his ill-fated quest to target Trump. Gooden, along with his colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee, is gearing up for a closed-door deposition aiming to cut through the clutter and expose what’s been brewing behind the scenes. This is about to be the plot twist where Democrats’ witch hunt falls apart as the American people glimpse behind the curtain to see the truth of this so-called investigation. In the end, it seems Americans don’t just want empty words or prolonged subsidies, they deserve transparency and policies that safeguard their interests. And here’s to hoping Congress steps up to deliver just that.
