Ineptitude Embodied: The Flailing Administration's Missteps

VP Harris tossed some semi-strong words ... Let's see what sticks.

The bumbling saga of the current administration continues unabated, as recent remarks from its leading figures illustrate a profound lack of coherence and efficacy. From disjointed border policies to tone-deaf international interventions, the ineptitude on display is staggering, leaving many to ponder: how did we arrive at such a sorry state of affairs?

First, let's dissect the muddled messaging regarding border security. "Do not come, do not come," echoes the hollow refrain from the White House, desperately attempting to sound resolute in the face of a mounting crisis.

Yet, actions speak louder than words, and the reality on the ground tells a different story. Illegal migrant surges, overwhelmed facilities, and a glaring absence of a coherent strategy all paint a picture of an administration in disarray.

Yet the Biden administration might, maybe kinda, sorta look at executive action to perhaps not-stop the flow.

The United States continues to grapple with an immigration system in dire need of reform, yet the powers that be seem more interested in optics than actual solutions.

Then, there's the perplexing case of Vice President Harris, whose call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza rings hollow against the backdrop of a civil rights commemoration in Selma, Alabama.

While the sentiment may be noble, the timing and context are utterly misplaced. Loud applause may have drowned out the dissonance, but the disconnect between words and actions is deafening.

Gaza's suffering is indeed immense, but grandstanding at domestic events does little to address the complex geopolitical realities at play. It's a classic case of virtue signaling without substance, a hallmark of this administration's foreign policy approach. Be mealy-mouthed supporting Israel. Pensively thread a maybe needle to sew up an already blown-up negotiations. And actually NO, there does not need to be a cease-fire. Let Israel continue to smoke out Hamas. Ramadan be damned. You know Hamas wants to look at act as if they could go on forever. If they reject this round; you can bet they want Israel to maybe catch a mistake during their offensive.

Back to Word-Salad Harris — Why, then, do these examples consistently backfire on the administration? The answer lies in a toxic cocktail of incompetence, ideological fervor, and a chronic inability to grasp the nuances of governance. From the Oval Office to the international stage, the prevailing ethos seems to be one of reactionary posturing rather than proactive leadership. It's as if the administration is content to stumble from one crisis to the next, all the while patting itself on the back for its supposed moral superiority. Make sure Biden takes the short stair case.

As a veteran it’s disheartening to witness the unraveling of the highest echelons of government. The United States deserves better than this circus of ineptitude masquerading as leadership. It's time for a recalibration, a return to competence, and a renewed focus on the common good. Until then, we're left to ponder the rhetorical question that haunts us all: how much longer can we endure the folly of those entrusted with our nation's future?

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reiterates call for cease-fire in Gaza (youtube.com)

Kamala Harris tells migrants 'do not come' during talks in Guatemala - YouTube