Below is a morning newsletter that discusses ongoing issues of decline in society.
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Greetings, dear reader.
We seem to be inundated daily with news highlighting various declines.
What’s most frustrating, at least for me, is…
THE SOLUTIONS ARE PRETTY STRAIGHTFORWARD
Most of you might have heard this saying: Decline is a choice.
Those younger than me (I’m 44) probably aren’t aware that it was popularized not too long ago by the late Charles Krauthammer. He related it to everything from foreign policy and U.S. dominance to domestic issues, such as the welfare state and rising costs from “renewable energy.”
Speaking of the latter, the answer is clear, especially if you’re worried about the carbon levels in the air. The only viable, “carbon-neutral” method to power our advanced cities is nuclear energy. Sure, we should hold onto fossil fuels—we need them for so many things, like tires and medical supplies. It’s amusing sometimes to see how many petroleum-based products are used by climate activists. It’s like they should be thanking an oil worker for half of what they use.
Still, it’s been well-known in the energy sector for ages that nuclear is the most realistic solution. (Do we really think Bill Gates purchased Three Mile Island just to turn it into a museum?)
The catch is, while the solution seems straightforward, implementing it is far from easy.
Recently, the “Mississippi Miracle” has drawn attention. How did students in Mississippi’s public schools—historically not recognized for success—end up being the most literate in the country?
Simple: teach kids phonics. It’s a teaching method that’s been around for almost 450 years and effectively helps improve literacy across various IQ levels.
The issue? Many modern educators resist using it. They feel it strips them of their power because phonics relies on rote, mechanical learning.
When Donald Trump took office, illegal immigration practically halted overnight. From his inauguration on January 20 to the end of the month, Border Patrol apprehensions fell by 85%, and encounters at entry points decreased by 93%.
I expected some shift, but the speed of it surprised me.
Just this morning, someone on social media pointed out that, according to the FBI, black children aged 5-14 are at a higher probability of committing murder than any white male aged 35-64.
“Genuinely, how do we even tackle this?”
Well…
This encapsulates the real dilemma—one that is far more complex than the solutions.
At the heart of many aspects of American decline sit powerful left-wing entities.
Why can’t cities like NYC or LA adopt phonics to boost literacy? The teachers’ unions in those areas wield significant political power, largely supporting Democrats, making education a low priority. Overcoming that barrier to genuinely educate children is daunting.
And, interestingly, many GOP governors could easily adjust the budgets of state universities, targeting ones they believe mostly train leftist activists. It’s true—most highly liberal universities in red states could purge non-essential majors and overhaul left-leaning bureaucracies rather quickly.
Conjuring a solution isn’t hard. Why it doesn’t get done is a mystery to me. Laziness? Political convenience? It seems it’s a choice.
How about energy? Are you aware of the massive political system surrounding renewable energy? It also largely funds and supports Democrats.
Just this week, news from California’s energy office highlighted that $925 million from a billion-dollar grant to a solar organization mysteriously funded leftist groups. Good luck convincing California—home to Silicon Valley—to embrace a pro-nuclear regulatory environment.
If you think that’s wild, consider the vast NGO complex for illegal immigration, operating with a multi-billion-dollar annual budget, most of it from taxpayers (around 97%). Are the heads of those NGOs raising funds for Republicans or Democrats?
Addressing crime, educating youth, breaking the cycle for marginalized communities, ensuring future energy stability, and maintaining American dominance—none of these are overly complicated challenges.
Want kids to focus in school? Remove their cell phones. Arrest criminals. Treat the insane. Deport undocumented immigrants. Allow construction to proceed.
Sadly, those hindering progress gain power from keeping these issues unresolved. Decline is how they maintain their political influence.
If you have ideas on overcoming this, I’d love to hear them.
MORE LINKS
Foreign-Backed Group’s Socialist ‘Liberation Centers’ Coming To A Town Near You
They’re introducing socialism into your community, and it seems to largely go unnoticed.
Lawmakers Want To Improve Our Roads (And Safety)
We could be utilizing taxpayer funds to repair our deteriorating infrastructure.
Who Is The Republican Fixer Trump Chose To Lead GOP Towards Midterm Success?
Trump commented, “He’s incredible.”
