The apparent spike in coronavirus cases has been accompanied by renewed demands for more of what the Washington elites call "stimulus." Big surprise. Giving in would be a mistake "along the lines of getting involved in a land war in Asia" which, as fans of "The Princess Bride" know, is the second greatest blunder known to man.
The coronavirus crisis brings for many Americans, especially the youngest among us, suffering unlike they've ever experienced. As citizens in the most prosperous country on Earth, at what may be the historical apex of its economic and military prowess, it is no exaggeration to state that no one has, or has had it, better than the citizens of the modern United States. Perhaps that's why we feel our privations so acutely.
A Joe Biden presidency would unleash an American transformation, but not simply a seismic shift in political power. If the former vice president is to be believed, he would clamp down on the use of fossil fuels and, over time, force the nation to depend on renewable sources for its energy requirements.
The mainstream media has characterized the book as a "bombshell," but it's more like "revenge porn" (minus the compromising photos) from a malcontent with grudges, familial and political, to settle.
Where Mr. Trump has failed to lead, and this comes as something of a surprise, has been in privatization.
Every form of sickness means suffering, but Americans should keep their eye on the ball and recognize that COVID-19 is losing its deadly grip. It is past time to step up to the plate and, with proper protection, let it rip.
American public intellectuals, those self-appointed arbiters of good taste and morality, are not exactly an honest collection of people. By and large, they reverse their positions depending on the winds of public opinion, always making sure to be on the correct side of fashionable debate. When they are not playing the grifter, they are attempting to set the terms of American civility by hectoring the public on their version of right and wrong, true and false, noble and ignoble. To observe these phenomena, read a New York Times editorial any day of the week.
Joe Biden's legacy may be still in the making, but he is already known for one thing: borrowing liberally from the work product of others. Building on his well-earned reputation, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president has delivered an economic blueprint he hopes will help him capture the White House in November. If the Biden plan has a familiar ring, it's because it bums ideas off the Bernie Sanders economic prescription. And even though it also takes a page from the Trump playbook, rather than revitalizing America, it would likely "make socialism great again."
The coronavirus lockdown has prevented the nation's children from enjoying many of the typical joys of summer. Fear of letting the virus spread has shuttered summer camps, closed beaches and other amusements, limited access to community pools and parks, and left teenagers jobless, idle and liable to get into mischief.
If a hundred free thinkers are bold enough to condemn the new cancel-culture orthodoxy, hundreds of millions can turn the tide and preserve the practice of respectful debate.
Let's get something clear right now: China, more than any other country, is the greatest threat to American security, well-being and way of life.
For most individuals, tragedy is simply tragedy. For some, though, tragedy spells opportunity. Prominent among them are the chieftains of the "green" revolution who intend to seize upon the coronavirus pandemic turmoil to revamp global energy. It may be a venerable tradition of power grabbers to advance under cover of adversity, but it's not the American way.
As of this writing, daily coronavirus case counts are over 30,000, a country-wide level we haven't seen since April. This past Thursday, we set a single-day record of nearly 60,000 new cases. Hospitals in many parts of the United States are exceeding capacity. Many states have hit "pause" on their re-opening plans. Some are re-closing. So, whether we like it or not, it's time to accept that infections are surging. Lord knows what the landscape will look like after the July 4th weekend.
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