Staff Reports
In a recent broadcast that might have made viewers chuckle or shake their heads, concerns about President Joe Biden and his administration took center stage. The conversation circled not just the president but also his right-hand man in the transportation sector, affectionately referred to as “Pothole Pete.” It seems the comedy of errors coming from the Biden administration has many wondering just how we ended up here.
First off, let’s not forget that while Biden was vice president, the world saw some significant land grabs by Russia. Good ol’ Putin snatched up Crimea, and when asked about it, Biden’s response seemed to depend on whether it was a “minor incursion.” Many are scratching their heads at what that even means. It has become increasingly apparent that Biden’s grip on global affairs isn’t as firm as one would hope from a commander-in-chief. Whether Democrat or Republican, citizens seem to collectively agree: the president’s mental fitness for the job is questionable at best.
Then there’s the spectacularly underwhelming performance of his cabinet. One must wonder if the qualifications for cabinet members have now shifted to being great at making excuses. The current Transportation Secretary, known for his focus on modern marvels like bike paths and gender studies, has left America’s infrastructure in a state of disrepair. It’s almost as if potholes have become the new American pastime, with little action taken to fix them.
Air traffic control systems that are older than some of the passengers traveling on them? Check. A shortage of thousands of air traffic controllers because who needs safety in the skies, right? It’s hard to believe that while travelers are concerned about turbulence, Pothole Pete is too busy celebrating “Trans Equity Day” and engaging in discussions about stopping “racist roads.” One might question if he believes that road safety should take a backseat to social activism.
Amid all this, a whopping $42 billion was earmarked for a rural broadband program. Guess how many people got connected to the internet? That’s right, the total is zero. In an age where Elon Musk is launching satellites into orbit to beam internet down to rural areas, our transportation secretary seemed to be caught in a web of regulations and mandates that tangled the whole project into oblivion. It’s hard not to feel that the only thing connected during this process was the web of bureaucratic red tape.
But wait, there’s more! Pothole Pete recently found himself on television complaining about how difficult it is to get projects done efficiently in this country. Ironically, these very challenges stem from the complex regulations and mandates his administration has put in place. Talk about adding fuel to the fire! It seems the left hand does not know what the far-left hand is doing—if there was any knowing at all.
As Americans try to navigate the chaos, the show goes on, and eyebrows are raised. Whether it’s Joe’s questionable comments on international relations or Pete’s less-than-stellar track record on transportation, it’s apparent there’s a comedy of errors happening in Washington. What will happen next? Well, that’s a mystery worthy of a sitcom, and certainly lots of folks are tuning in to see how this drama unfolds.
