Q of the D: Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic About Your Future?

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How do you feel about the current direction of your country and your life personally? Are you optimistic toward the future or pessimistic? If you are optimistic, what things can you point to that your government is doing to make your life better? If you are pessimistic what things are being done by your government that worry you? Finally, are you confident the world is heading to a better place. I have to say for me, I am pessimistic right now. Some things in my country (U.S.) and the world really concern me. Here are some of them: 1. Covid Virus and Mandates - It seems Covid is here to stay in one form or the other. Wearing masks or getting a shot does not protect you from getting the virus, or prevent it's spread, yet our government keeps pushing them on us instead of focusing more on different therapeutics to treat them. I think the Biden administration should have learned their lesson that forcing people through intimidation like job firings or closing businesses will not help our already fragile economy. 2. Gobal Warming vs Nuclear War -We have a President and administration who believes the greatest threat to our survival is climate change. Yes, climate has always gone through weather changing cycles, but it has done so for centuries and at a minute rate, which does not warrant the hysteria perpetrated by left-wing activists, the media, and those in power. Instead, I fear being annihilated by a nuclear bomb more, which could happen at any time with so many dangerous countries now capable of using it. For proof, just look at the current situations in Ukraine-Russia and the horrific killings by the Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist militant organization called Hamas. Hamas is supported by some Arab nations like Iran, who have nuclear potential. 3. Living Paycheck to Paycheck -Why is inflation still so high? Who is to blame for the sustained high prices in gas, food, clothes and durable goods? I put the blame with the policies of this administration who on day 1 attacked the oil industry. For better or worse oil is not only used to fuel our cars but needed to produce many of the things we use. Add in this administration's continued spending and you have a recipe for an economic crisis and the threat of a recession. 4. Illegal Immigration and the Border Crisis -In spite of what the Biden administration's Homeland Security Secretary and our border Czar V.P. Kamala Harris says the border is not secure. There are 9,000 illegals a day coming into our country, the majority not vetted. Already, 2.3 million illegals have entered the U.S. this year. Many are being housed not only in shelters, but due to overcrowding, in hotels, community centers, and even our sidewalks and airports. (I bet plane travelers really enjoy sharing the restrooms). Our border is a joke! Do you really believe all these immigrants are seeking asylum because they are being persecuted and endangered in their own countries? 5. Terrorist Groups, Crime and Lenient District Attorneys -The organization of groups like Antifa and even members of BLM perpetuate violence in the name of racial equality. These groups have caused rioting, killed and assaulted citizens, destroyed public property, and have increased crime by looting stores in the name of racial injustice. People feel unsafe in their communities. DA's and Mayors in major cities do nothing to punish these perpetrators, turning a blind eye, with anyone arrested being released without bail. In conclusion, I have to admit I'm troubled by what has transpired in a few short years. I feel like I'm seeing the destruction of my country's values and ideals (which made it great) being replaced with hatred and intolerance toward anyone whose views differ from that of the administration and those who support it. We are becoming a dictatorial Third World country. So, in summary what is your position? Do you agree with anything mentioned here as a worry? Do you believe your country is doing a good job dealing with these and other problems that I have not even mentioned? What things can you point to that makes you feel optimistic about your future? Are you optimistic or pessimistic in your current government's ability to put us on the right track? Or perhaps you are completely satisfied with the job they are doing. What are your thoughts? Photo- You Tube