Beyond the Mockery: Recognizing the Competency of President

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Regarding the political and the current dissident rights entrenched positions on particular
matters, one thing that never gets brought up, and if it is, it is with a hushed voice is the
competency of President Biden. Your ordinary Fox News watcher with a TV dinner may
conclude that Biden is an incompetent leader who cannot articulate, ever stumbling away in his
seniority. This is nothing new from the Republican Party, as in past pickings they have always
gossiped in frivolous ways as to the health of their opponents. It may be humorous to talk of
Biden in such regards. However the official DR view should not undersize our enemies in such a
fashion. So what is to be done about Joseph Robinette Biden ? The position I and this article
holds is that Biden is capable and competent, and any underpinning that wishes to speak of
politics with accurate analysis must understand this as so. The point offered is to simply realize
Biden as a qualified and capable leader, and that we must take this into account for the survival
and continuation of future prospects. It is vital to go past the derision and evaluate Biden's
leadership abilities. It is what will aid our understanding of elites and the final outcome of the
2024 election. We must allow ourselves to push beyond mockery and become sincerely
concerned about the issue. Failure to do so results in romantic hopeful predictions and
consequential drawbacks. Republicans love to talk of the Democrats as fascistic corrupt elites,
whilst in the same breath speak of them as lackluster politicians incapacitated in their
governance. Despite such perplexing characterizations, let us get real about our enemies and
correctly distinguish and identify them, because like it or not they are the winners, and they play
for keeps, the only thing which truly matters. This article shall delve into President Biden's
economic policy, contrasting it with that of his predecessor, Mr. Trump. Examining his stance on
significant issues such as tariffs, tax increases, and corporate regulation. Furthermore, it shall
inspect his China policy, emphasizing how his approach endeavors to protect American interests
by addressing concerns about China's trade practices. Meanwhile, on the foreign policy front, we
shall analyze how the Biden administration has sought to reinforce alliances with longstanding
US partner nations, which have suffered during the previous administration's term. And a further
investigation towards Biden's multilateral style of foreign policy, which has garnered praise from
foreign leaders for its emphasis on fostering security and stability in Europe and other regions.
All in all, this presents an overview of President Biden's approach to economic and foreign
policy, highlighting its key features and drawing comparisons with his predecessor's policies,
applicable arguments fitting enough to build an idea of his administration and presidential
competency.

With Biden from Trump: China, Taxes, and Domestic Manufacturing

As we delve into Biden's economic policy one element must be realized. The one thing the
liberal established order most enjoyed was Trump's trade war on China. One of those important
things that shone out amidst all the nonsense Trump had slung at the wall during his four years in
office. This continuation takes precedence in Biden's contemporary economics. A hardliner and
war hawk, President Biden has largely maintained the tariffs imposed by his predecessor, with a
notable exception being those imposed on European aerospace. In March of 2021, he announced
the suspension of taxes on certain imports from the European Union, in an effort to resolve a
contentious dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers. And on June 15th of the same year,
the United States and European Union achieved a truce, suspending the tariffs for a five-year
period, thus paving the way for improved trade relations and fostering a spirit of cooperation
between the two regions. In retrospect of course this was something which has no use as of
today, wholly irrelevant given the Russo-Ukraine war.
Biden's economic policy, or what this article will refer to as “Bidenomics”, is not as radical as
some may have initially thought. Despite the progressive wing of the Democratic Party pushing
for policies such as the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, Biden has taken a more moderate
approach. He has instead focused on issues such as infrastructure, raising the minimum wage,
and investing in clean energy. In terms of financing, Biden's fiscal strategy is modest, with him
standing suggestive of more moderate tax increases, in contrast to other progressives who have
called for significant tax increases on the rich and companies to pay for social programs. In
particular, he has suggested hiking taxes on people who earn more than $400,000 annually and
raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. In terms of corporate regulation Biden's
approach is more centrist. He has supported increasing antitrust laws to encourage competition,
but he has not campaigned for the breakup of large tech corporations or the imposition of
onerous rules on Wall Street.
The one objective and priority of Bidenomics' China policy is safeguarding American interests.
Biden decided to keep most of the tariffs on China that were imposed by his predecessor,
President Trump. These tariffs were put in place to address long-standing concerns about China's
trade conduct and practices, including intellectual property theft, forced technology transfers,
along with other shady trade practices that have solidified in the culmination and enacting of
such tariffs. The taking of a multilateral approach to trade policy, working with other countries to
address key issues internationally is necessary for the American disposition. Bidenomics sets
jurisdiction reaching a form of equilibrium with its administrative strengthening of domestic
manufacturing and supply chains, as presented in his Executive Order on America’s Supply
Chains. Addressed in February of 2021, it aimed to address vulnerabilities in key supply chains,
including those related to China. The order directed various federal agencies to conduct a
100-day review of supply chain risks in four key sectors, of which included semiconductors,
critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced batteries. All of these industries contain
significant Chinese participation, and the order acknowledged that external adversaries, namely
China, may interfere with U.S. supply chains and take advantage of them. With a focus on
enhancing American manufacturing capabilities and funding R&D, the assessment searched for
methods to enhance local supply chains and lessen reliance on foreign sources. Furthermore, the
bipartisan application of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which included
support for domestic production of critical goods, was a significant step towards strengthening
the American domestic economy. With the aim to facilitate the manufacturing of critical goods in
the United States, the bill involved provisions targeted at streamlining supply chains and
boosting investment in domestic manufacturing. It is noteworthy that President Biden has
successfully brought both parties together with a shared interest in countering China and
promoting American production and manufacturing. By revitalizing key infrastructure points
across the country, the aim is to weaken China's influence and build up American manufacturing.
With Biden from Trump America will have eight years of protectionist policy towards China as
the age of multipolarity becomes an ever increasing reality. The post-covid world is riddled with
the affirmation of this realization, and any presumption that America will not perform an
undertaking of the same path as many other nations across the world is hopeful thinking lacking
any future indication.

Biden's Approach to Foreign Policy: Strengthening Alliances and Rebuilding Trust

Biden perhaps is one of the most active presidents in American history, having issued more
executive orders in his first two weeks in office than any president since Franklin D. Roosevelt
did in his first month. In his international connections, the dynamic energy is quite noticeable.
Strengthening relations with long-standing US partner nations has been priority for President
Biden, whose work has an expansive multilateral style to foreign policy. Many foreign leaders
have generally praised this strategy, which has contributed to regaining some trust in the United
States' standing in the international community.
Affirming US support to NATO in his first foreign policy speech as president, President Biden
stressed the significance of the partnership in fostering security and stability in Europe. Biden
reaffirmed US commitment to NATO. Donald Trump openly criticized the alliance and raised
questions regarding its relevance, leading to concerns among NATO members about the United
States commitment to collective defense. Trump's decision to withdraw thousands of American
troops from Germany further strained the alliance's cohesion and fueled fears of a security
vacuum in Europe. Trump rationalized his decision by blaming Germany's inability to reach
NATO's defense budget spending target and his belief that the United States was taken advantage
of within the alliance. He further accused Germany of being too close to Russia and failing to
tackle China sufficiently. Trump's consistent Euro-skepticism caused bad blood which stained his
office. From having endorsed the United Kingdom's desire to exit the European Union, a
partnership that had been beneficial to Washington enormously. Holding an Anglo entryway into
Europe was crucial to influencing European policy. The relationship between the EU and the
former President was frequently tense and characterized by differences on a range of subjects.
Given that the President rubbed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from the EU while
citing national security concerns was one of the key causes of conflict. The action sparked
retaliatory responses from the EU, and the two parties were involved in a drawn-out trade spat
that had the potential to turn into a larger trade war. Trump also lambasted the EU for its
purported currency manipulation and use of non-tariff trade barriers to stifle American exports,
both of which he believed to be unfair trade practices. He accused the EU of taking advantage of
the US and threatened to apply taxes on vehicles and other products made in the EU.
President Trump, had a more transactional approach to foreign affairs and was renowned for his
"America First" stance. He often chastised conventional US friends and partners, preferring
bilateral discussions over multilateral agreements. While this strategy may impose attraction to
some of his followers, it strained relations with many of America's allies and supporters which
consequently fostered the public's perception of the US as an unpredictable and insecure partner
upon the world stage. Quite oriented to his "America First" strategy, which laid an emphasis on
obtaining better terms for the United States to the detriment of foreign partners and prioritizing
the needs of American firms and people. On his own Trump was prepared to renegotiate or
withdraw from international accords in order to gain better conditions for the United States. For
instance, he withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and withdrew
from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an accord designed to restrict Iran's
nuclear program in exchange for an easing of sanctions. A new agreement with Iran was not
reached despite the Trump administration's campaign of maximum pressure against the country,
which included harsh economic penalties and a number of military actions. In general terms,
whilst respectable in his own ambition Trumps policy could have never carried the continuance
of the American machine, being both doubtful of NATO’s existence and skeptical of the
European Union’s feelings was never beneficial.
Thus, President Biden overturned a number of President Trump's choices in relation to NATO,
including his decision to withdraw US troops from Germany and his hesitation to formally
embrace Article 5, NATO's collective defense provision. President Biden's first foreign policy
speech marked a sharp contrast from his predecessor's approach to NATO. Overall, President
Biden has sought to rebuild US relationships with NATO member countries and to promote
greater cooperation and coordination within the alliance. He has emphasized the importance of
the transatlantic relationship and has sought to strengthen NATO as a pillar of global security. By
overturning some of Trump's policies, Biden sought to reassure NATO allies of America's
steadfast support and restore trust and confidence in the alliance. Biden's message to NATO also
signaled a broader shift in US foreign policy toward a more multilateral and cooperative
approach. By emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships, he sought to strengthen
America's leadership role in the world and tackle global challenges more effectively. The United
States continued to be the greatest donor to NATO's common-funded budget in 2021, making up
over 69% of the alliance's common-funded budget, according to the NATO Secretary General's
Annual Report for 2021. In line with prior years, the report indicates that the United States
boosted its contribution to the common-funded budget by 16%. Citing the Secretary General's
Annual Report for 2022 which stated that many allies are on target to fulfill the goal of spending
2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense by 2024 and that NATO partners have
raised their defense spending for the seventh consecutive year. The report also records the
significant support made by the United States to NATO's missions and operations, as well as its
promise to enhance funding for NATO's common budget.
Mending America’s new foreign relations as the first president of the 2020’s. The AUKUS
alliance (Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) matches Biden's administration's
goal on bolstering alliances in the Indo-Pacific area; ties between President Joe Biden and the
alliance have been cordial and confident. AUKUS is intended to improve collaboration on
military, technology, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific, as launched by the three nations in
September 2021. A commitment to exchange cutting-edge military technologies, particularly
nuclear submarine technology, was an element of the alliance that attracted attention and caused
considerable anxiety in certain regional nations, notably China. The US plans to sell Australia
three Virginia-class submarines starting in the early 2030s, with an option for two more if
necessary. The new SSN-AUKUS submarine, the future attack submarine for both the UK and
Australia, will be developed using a combination of US defense technologies and UK submarine
design. Before the end of this decade, Australia and the UK both intend to begin producing
SSN-AUKUS submarines in their domestic shipyards. The first of these vessels might join UK
service in the late 2030s, while the Australian navy will get its first SSN-AUKUS submarine, as
manufactured in Australia, by the early 2040s. In short from all this, it is clear to us that
President Biden has pushed America to renew its commitment to NATO’s provisional alliance
across the board and urge her Pacific partners to pursue a strong foreign policy toward China
under the threat of naval dominance.

Conclusionary Remarks

For final closing statements the analysis conducted indicates that President Biden holds secure
economic foreign measures with sympathy for the American worker, a bracing of potential
multipolarity, but additionally holds sentiments regarding a reshaping and recommitting to the
old order of American hegemony globally. His stance on issues such as tariffs, tax increases, and
corporate regulation have been discussed and proven moderate, and his positions on China have
been a continuance of Trump's policy, a protecting of American interests. In foreign policy it was
discussed how the Biden administration has sought to reinforce alliances with US partner
nations, whom have suffered during Trump's term. With specific grounds for affirming Biden's
multilateral style of foreign policy. On a whole Biden's administration is a fixing and mending of
Trump's policy laid before him. His administration is a rekindle of the old and an embracing of
the new, something which is set before him in the post-covid world. If we, as partakers in
dissident right politics, want to suitably analyze this administration we need a recognition of his
capability. Biden perhaps is the most effective leader the United States has held in the 21st
century thus far, and underestimation does nothing except engage in party politics as hobbyism.
The prospect of a red wave driven by a perceived lack of support for President Biden is a mere
fantasy of the conservative imagination. The alleged evidence for such a phenomenon is
lackluster, as demonstrated by the 2022 midterms. I reject the notion that Biden is unpopular,
because unlike the Trump and Obama administrations, whom of which were seen as outsiders
within their own respective parties, Biden has garnered significant acceptance from both
Democrats and Republicans. With little confidence in the present climate for a Republican
takeover, the options are beginning to shrink before us. This is not so much an encouragement of
pessimism and an emphasis on defeatism, it is if anything a recognition. A recognition of sanity,
and the current conditions to which we are under. We need not engage and remain exclusive to
particular party ideals, but instead we should solidify our consciousness to the current condition.
With that being said a dedicated article could be written on 2024 predictions, albeit there may
appear feelings of such a piece being made too clear after a reading of this here article.
Nonetheless we shall see what comes of it.