I AM GRATEFUL

 For someone who has read and been saddened with the thought that we were heading into a constitutional crisis, I could not be happier to be wrong. While the results of the election are not yet clear, it is evident that the fears of MAGA takeover has been frustrated. I could not be happier, albeit would be even happier if the results of Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia resulted in the election of two Democrats.

What does this say to me?

I have to take a deep breathe and rejoice that the American electorate will consider issues thoroughly enough to weed through some of the assertions of the far right political advocates. It surely makes sense to me that people consider personal issues that may be compromised by some initiatives, even though they may not be able to understand the dynamics of inflation that cannot be attributed to one party. Supporting Ukraine is costly for sure and the financial support results in inflation. Allowing the ultra rich to pay so little taxes is a major problem (listen to Robert Reich to understand this issue). Build Back America involves tax payer dollars without quick payback. The effects of new roads will take time (just think of local highway fixes that seem to take a relatively long time). Having read ECONOMICS by Thomas Sowell enlightens the complexity of how the worth of the dollars varies depending on many variables.

While it is most understandable that our nation has major issues to deal with, both nationally and internationally, we have to be supportive of the effort. I would like to think that the election indicates that the people can weave through all the variables that the read or hear to decide what is best for them. And in this case, they decided in line with the views that I value.

I am most grateful.

Letter to President Biden - Nov 1, 2022

 Dear Mr. President,

I am a Democrat who generally agrees with your initiatives, even when they are held hostage in Congress. I am thoroughly aware that generally Republicans are voicing opposite views and surely making it difficult for your proposals to be approved by Congress.

Having this perspective, I am becoming aware that your statements are now generally shared with pointed remarks about the Republican opposition. I hear your strong opposition to the Republican views in a similar tone that I hear the Republican perspective

Maybe it is too late to change the course of the November election, but we have to look towards the 2024 election that I fear could possibly end in a form of dictatorship. 

With this in mind, I share my current plea: become a leader of our nation by voicing views that zero in on the benefits that ALL will receive. Maybe, it will be necessary to moderate your words and speeches so that you are talking to ALL of the citizens. Share the points by focusing on what will be gained by all, regardless of the political identities. Neither party may not be totally pleased, but I believe that the American public will be,

I listen or read Fox News to be aware of views that I generally disagree with. At the same time, I can understand the perspective of some of the reporters.

Some of the major issues of the day are: inflation in general, rising costs of homes, high gas and food  prices, taxes.

Rather than focusing on the Republican views on these issues, I suggest that you zero in on what will help all. To accomplish such, you will need to weave your views between the Right and Left wings of the political theater. While this may not make either party happy, it may help the American public to see a pathway that would benefit more people. 

Inflation cannot easily be solved,  but initiatives designed to increase supply may not be enough to satisfy either party but they  may help the public to understand that some progress is better than none. Announcing a decision to open some of the oil reserves could lower gas prices for all. The problem with the rising costs of food is more difficult due to the shortage of wheat resulting from Russia’s involvement with Ukraine, one of the largest producers of wheat and now the problems of global warming and the lack of rain in our Midwest that generally serves as our major source of food. 

I truly appreciate the difficulties of your leadership. I hope that my views may help.

Sincerely,

Edward J Toomey

45 Glades Rd

Scituate, MA 02066