Sunday, November 12, 2023

Joe Biden's 23 Greatest Achievements As President Of The United States ... So Far


Joe Biden's 23 greatest achievements as president of the United States ... so far

Halfway through his first term he’s made some big moves, many of which have gone unnoticed.

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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Honor ceremony, on July 5, 2022.

As we near the 2022 midterm elections, we approach the midway point of Joe Biden’s first term as president of the United States. When Biden took office, the nation was in turmoil. The COVID-19 pandemic raged due to the previous administration’s inability to confront the issue. The country was in shock after the January 6 riot at the Capitol building, which put countless members of congress's lives in danger and democracy in peril.

The nation desperately needed a new commitment to climate change after the previous administration rolled back climate protections. America was also on shaky ground economically after the pandemic brought unemployment to its highest rate since the Great Depression and businesses struggled to stay afloat amid lockdowns and labor shortages.

Joe Biden promised steady, bi-partisan leadership at a time of intense political division and halfway through his first term, he’s kept that promise.

“Biden has governed from the center, remained sensitive to important issues affecting voters on the left and right and achieved a moderate level of congressional bipartisanship,” Thomas C. Oakes wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times.

via The White House/Flickr

Biden’s presidency has been transformative, although it didn’t appear to be that way in the beginning.

“Seriously, it has been amazing to watch the media narrative on the Biden administration change,” Paul Krugman wrote in The New York Times in August. “Just a few weeks ago President Biden was portrayed as hapless, on the edge of presiding over a failed presidency. Then came the Inflation Reduction Act, a big employment report and some good news on inflation, and suddenly we’re hearing a lot about his accomplishments.”

Here are 23 of Joe Biden’s greatest accomplishments as president of the United States.

1. Passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package to increase investment in the national network of bridges and roads, airports, public transport and national broadband internet, as well as waterways and energy systems.

2. Helped get more than 500 million life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations in the arms of Americans through the American Rescue Plan.

3. Stopped a 30-year streak of federal inaction on gun violence by signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that created enhanced background checks, closed the “boyfriend” loophole and provided funds for youth mental health.

4. Made a $369 billion investment in climate change, the largest in American history, through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

5. Ended the longest war in American history by pulling the troops out of Afghanistan.

6. Provided $10,000 to $20,000 in college debt relief to Americans with loans who make under $125,000 a year.

7. Cut child poverty in half through the American Rescue Plan.

8. Capped prescription drug prices at $2,000 per year for seniors on Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act.

9. Passed the COVID-19 relief deal that provided payments of up to $1,400 to many struggling U.S. citizens while supporting renters and increasing unemployment benefits.

10. Achieved historically low unemployment rates after the pandemic caused them to skyrocket.

11. Imposed a 15% minimum corporate tax on some of the largest corporations in the country, ensuring that they pay their fair share, as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act.

via The White House/Flickr

12. Recommitted America to the global fight against climate change by rejoining the Paris Agreement.

13. Strengthened the NATO alliance in support of Ukraine after the Russian invasion by endorsing the inclusion of world military powers Sweden and Finland.

14. Authorized the assassination of the Al Qaeda terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri, who became head of the organization after the death of Osama bin Laden.

15. Gave Medicare the power to negotiate prescription drug prices through the Inflation Reduction Act while also reducing government health spending.

16. Held Vladimir Putin accountable for his invasion of Ukraine by imposing stiff economic sanctions.

17. Boosted the budget of the Internal Revenue Service by nearly $80 billion to reduce tax evasion and increase revenue.

18. Created more jobs in one year (6.6 million) than any other president in U.S. history.

The White House/Flickr

19. Reduced healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act by $800 a year as part of the American Rescue Plan.

20. Signed the PACT Act to address service members’ exposure to burn pits and other toxins.

21. Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American manufacturing and innovation.

22. Reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act through 2027.

23. Halted all federal executions after the previous administration reinstated them after a 17-year freeze.

Alan: What did Trump do? He built 52 new miles of border wall. Yes, fifty two. https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/aug/09/donald-trump/how-many-miles-of-border-wall-did-donald-trump-bui/

Quick! 

What else did Malignant Messiah do that wasn't destructive?

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Alan: A pertinent proposal to bosom friends Jimbo and Frances:

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Why I Always Vote - And Routinely Compromise My Principles - In Order To Elect A Winnable Candidate Who Is "The Lesser Of Two Evils"

Next November 1st, less than a year from today, Donald Trump -- whether he's behind bars or not... and perhaps especially if he's behind bars -- will be the odds on favorite to become president of the "United" States. Make no mistake, my friends. Fascism is just around the corner. And there is no one in America with a browner shirt nor a more hobnailed boot than Donald J. Trump. Like it or not, Joe Biden will be the Democratic candidate next November. Fortunately, Joe can be elected when no one else can. Here's how. 
My friends,

As mentioned during last night's conference call, I encourage you to write letters to the White House, emblazoned with the words "For Joe Biden's Eyes Only." 
As we have discussed, the purpose of such a letter is to persuade Joe of our idea to hire people whose full-time mission will be to "hit the road" to promote Joe's accomplishments with clarity, music and humor. 
Joe's many accomplishments are seldom reported, and never reported with the same blanket coverage as The Mad Man's most recent upchuck.
This newly-conceived mission deserves full-time attention from the White House itself.
Or, if there is legal impediment to Biden using government funds to inform citizens of his many accomplishments, then create an outside agency - perhaps parallel to "The Lincoln Project" - albeit with the antithetical goal of building Joe up, rather than dragging Trump down.
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"The Joe Biden Project" could, for example, be coordinated by James Carville, although it would be even better if it were coordinated by someone younger and with more cachet, perhaps Jon Stewart. 
Or, "The Joe Biden Project" could be operated by a consortium of celebrities - including Stewart, Springsteen, Colbert and Jim Gaffigan who, among many others, would promote Joe's accomplishments with the same intensity that The Lincoln Project lacerates His Malignancy.
However, when you open this Wikipedia's page just scroll down the right hand column to see photos of most "Big Names." (Although Springsteen is mentioned by hyperlinked name, he is not featured with a photograph.)  
Such an initiative is a no-brainer, and the fact that Biden doesn't enjoy an industrial strength effort to toot his horn may be the element of his presidency that most calls into question his failing mental agility. 
Why doesn't Joe see this?
Why hasn't Joe already hired people in his inner circle who have persuaded him of the existential need to do this?
WTF is he thinking?!?!?!  (WTF is his staff thinking?!?!?)
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Here is my first google hit after asking "How do I get a letter to the White House?":
If you write a letter to the White House  please consider typing it on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper. If you hand-write your letter, please write as neatly as possible with an ink pen 

Write or Call the White House


Alan: COVER your envelope with commemorative stamps. Every available space - fronttand back - needs to be covered with stamps. (I will prepare such an envelope to illustrate what I mean. And I will send it to the White House with my blog post link included. And I will take photos front and back to show you what I mean. Unlike the envelope below, my envelope will be an oversized 8 by 11 envelope.)

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A parting reminder of what's in store:

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Wanna vote for a third party candidate?
Wanna protest by staying at home on election day?
Hey, this is America, Land of The Free!

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The Sinclair Lewis Society: "Did Sinclair Lewis say, 'When fascism comes to American It will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross?" 

Pax et amor

Alan



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