Staff Reports
The so-called triumph of the Biden-Harris Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 is fast becoming an astonishing spectacle of incompetence. Prominent on the Democrats’ list of supposed achievements, the $1.2 trillion initiative is being bandied about by the administration as a historic leap forward for American infrastructure. Yet, for those still residing in the world of reality, this act has devolved into a monument of wastefulness and ineffectiveness. Three years later, it seems the only thing this act has managed to accomplish is to further enrich the bureaucratic swamp.
Starting with rural broadband expansion, touted as a cornerstone of the bill, one might wonder where the improvements are. Those in rural areas are still trudging along with antiquated DSL connections, and many don’t even have that luxury. Despite a hefty $4.2 billion earmarked for this endeavor, not a single new connection has been made. It’s as if the Biden administration believes that simply throwing money into a project will miraculously lead to progress. Any rural American could have predicted that bureaucratic red tape would ensure that no one gets connected, and as per the Federal Communications Commission, over 1,000 days have passed without real results.
The Biden regime's massive amount of DEI, climate and more woke crap doomed the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill~~ @JayWeber3 https://t.co/HbryCbWubB
— Gregory Jon (@gregoryjon) September 24, 2024
Electric school buses were another sparkling jewel in the administration’s crown. However, reports indicate that school districts aren’t queuing up to adopt these electric monstrosities. The reality is that the costs are exorbitant—upwards of $300,000 more than traditional diesel buses. Even as schools were encouraged to participate in the program, many were left in the dark about the ongoing expenses related to charging infrastructure. With harsh winter temperatures across much of the United States, the practicality of electric buses is questionable at best. It’s hard to see how these buses would function in sub-zero conditions when traditional buses have always kept students warm and on time.
While rural Americans are waiting for high-speed internet and students are left in diesel clouds, the electric vehicle charging station initiative has yielded an embarrassingly paltry outcome. Initially, $7.5 billion was set aside to erect 50,000 charging stations nationwide. As of the most recent reports, only 19 operational stations can be counted across the country. With such a lack of progress, it’s no wonder that critics have scrutinized the administration’s unfulfilled promises. The apparent incompetence of the Department of Transportation, led by “Pothole Pete” Buttigieg, is glaringly clear. The Biden-Harris administration looks more like a comedy of errors rather than the sophisticated governance they claimed to bring.
The extravagant spending under the guise of infrastructure development raises pressing questions. With trillions stretching thin across projects that have yielded thin air, the only conclusion is that taxpayers are being bilked. As the narrative of the infrastructure act is constructed, one can’t help but notice a growing disconnect between the administration’s claims and the reality on the ground. The ambitious goals of connecting communities and modernizing public transit have executed a spectacular faceplant, leaving taxpayers scratching their heads and wondering where their money went.
In this whirlwind of inefficiency, one thing is abundantly clear: the Biden-Harris Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is not merely an example of political mismanagement; it exemplifies a broader trend of the current administration’s failure to deliver on promises. If this is the best the Democrats can conjure in a “once-in-a-generation investment,” it raises the ante for what’s to come. The nation cannot afford another four years of ineptitude masked as progress.
The so-called triumph of the Biden-Harris Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 is fast becoming an astonishing spectacle of incompetence. Prominent on the Democrats’ list of supposed achievements, the $1.2 trillion initiative is being bandied about by the administration as a historic leap forward for American infrastructure. Yet, for those still residing in the world of reality, this act has devolved into a monument of wastefulness and ineffectiveness. Three years later, it seems the only thing this act has managed to accomplish is to further enrich the bureaucratic swamp.
Starting with rural broadband expansion, touted as a cornerstone of the bill, one might wonder where the improvements are. Those in rural areas are still trudging along with antiquated DSL connections, and many don’t even have that luxury. Despite a hefty $4.2 billion earmarked for this endeavor, not a single new connection has been made. It’s as if the Biden administration believes that simply throwing money into a project will miraculously lead to progress. Any rural American could have predicted that bureaucratic red tape would ensure that no one gets connected, and as per the Federal Communications Commission, over 1,000 days have passed without real results.
Electric school buses were another sparkling jewel in the administration’s crown. However, reports indicate that school districts aren’t queuing up to adopt these electric monstrosities. The reality is that the costs are exorbitant—upwards of $300,000 more than traditional diesel buses. Even as schools were encouraged to participate in the program, many were left in the dark about the ongoing expenses related to charging infrastructure. With harsh winter temperatures across much of the United States, the practicality of electric buses is questionable at best. It’s hard to see how these buses would function in sub-zero conditions when traditional buses have always kept students warm and on time.
While rural Americans are waiting for high-speed internet and students are left in diesel clouds, the electric vehicle charging station initiative has yielded an embarrassingly paltry outcome. Initially, $7.5 billion was set aside to erect 50,000 charging stations nationwide. As of the most recent reports, only 19 operational stations can be counted across the country. With such a lack of progress, it’s no wonder that critics have scrutinized the administration’s unfulfilled promises. The apparent incompetence of the Department of Transportation, led by “Pothole Pete” Buttigieg, is glaringly clear. The Biden-Harris administration looks more like a comedy of errors rather than the sophisticated governance they claimed to bring.
The extravagant spending under the guise of infrastructure development raises pressing questions. With trillions stretching thin across projects that have yielded thin air, the only conclusion is that taxpayers are being bilked. As the narrative of the infrastructure act is constructed, one can’t help but notice a growing disconnect between the administration’s claims and the reality on the ground. The ambitious goals of connecting communities and modernizing public transit have executed a spectacular faceplant, leaving taxpayers scratching their heads and wondering where their money went.
In this whirlwind of inefficiency, one thing is abundantly clear: the Biden-Harris Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is not merely an example of political mismanagement; it exemplifies a broader trend of the current administration’s failure to deliver on promises. If this is the best the Democrats can conjure in a “once-in-a-generation investment,” it raises the ante for what’s to come. The nation cannot afford another four years of ineptitude masked as progress.
