I did say delusional, didn’t I?  Among the many inane and insane suggestions or revelations of the plans of the Left was advanced in the State of the Union Address or Political Speech of Joe Biden.  He unveiled his plan and desire to secure a $7.3 trillion budget and increase taxes by $5.5 trillion. 

He wants to create or increase things like ‘affordable housing, student loan cancellation,’ and other things (not mentioned were the freebies for the illegals.)  They need lots and lots of money for that endeavor.  After all, building a new political base is not cheap.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) revealed that this endeavor would cause the national debt to soar to $45.1 trillion, a 105.6% increase in the GDP by 2034. Anyone who thinks that is good or sustainable must have far more money than the rest of us. We realize how disastrous the current policies have been on our finances, and this would make it even worse.

He claims this would reduce the deficit but expand the government exponentially. But why would that surprise anyone? That’s what the Leftists and establishment politicians do. They grow, grow, grow the government and make it impossible for us to provide proper oversight. The more they grow, the less we know, and the less we know, the more they grow.

The insane policies of this administration regarding the southern border have prompted some states, including my home state of Texas, to take individual action. With the help of the Supreme Court, the Biden team declared an ultimatum and declared the states’ actions illegal. He did that after the Republicans demanded that some of the funds for Ukraine be redirected to protect our border. Twenty-five state governors stood with Texas.

Governor Abbott initiated ‘Operation Lone Star’ in 2021 to stem the growing numbers of illegals flooding across the border and unhindered by the feds.  He issued an executive order giving Texas law enforcement agencies the right to protect the border with Mexico independently and began installing razor wire and capturing illegals.

Texas’ economic position is of great concern and vital to the national economy.   Texas is the second most populous state in the Republic, with over thirty million people (more if the illegals were counted).  According to government and independent analysis, Texas has the highest standard of living in the U.S. and the highest level of economic growth. Maybe we should be a sovereign nation again.

If Texas were a sovereign nation, it would rank eighth among the largest economies in the world. It would soar past Russia, Spain, and Australia with a GDP per capita of $78,000. That took a lot of hard work, entrepreneurial acumen from the citizens, and an understanding of the Free Market from those in Austin.

Texas is the top energy producer in the nation and accounts for 42% of the crude oil production.  I guess that explains why the Left hates our state so much.  It also produces about 27% of all the natural gas in the U.S.  It excels in renewable energy development.  It is at the forefront of biomedicine and technology.  It is host to the largest nuclear power plant in the U.S.  Add to that equation the reality that Texas has over 180 colleges and universities, making it a critical cog in the wheel of the nation.

The property taxes are still too high, but Texas has no income tax, which is drawing people and industries to the Lone Star State. Approximately 1.5 million people are involved in the aviation and aerospace industries, and Texas ranks first in employment in those fields.

Although there could be a strong argument for Texas to tell Washington, “See ya,” it is not likely to happen.  In 1869, the Supreme Court ruled that Texas could not legally separate.  Would that stand another test? I do not know; some experts say yes, and others no.  However, Texas provides an example that other states should be advised to follow.  Do not kowtow to authoritarian regimes in Washington. Protect your state and citizens. Use whatever leverage you have to pressure the feds to see your side of the issue.

Ronald Reagan, a president I loved and appreciated, had the ability to articulate true conservatism and advance fiscal policies that were good for Americans. You may vehemently disagree; that is your prerogative. You have that right. However, Reagan believed that conservatism was linked to freedom and the dignity of individual choice in pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. 

The ultimate source of power and authority was not some privileged group or oligarchy of bureaucrats but “we the people.”  In 1947, Reagan was already advancing the philosophy that “our highest aim should be the cultivation of freedom of the individual, for therein lies the highest dignity of man.”

Individualism can never be a license to do whatever you want; you must focus on the Republic. Freedom gives people dignity, unlike the myriad of governmental edicts, regulations, and requirements. He used phrases like “Learning, Faith, and Freedom.”  He said each reinforces the other, and they need each other to function properly. 

Reagan said, at the Vatican in June 1987, “God gave us freedom when He gave us free will.”  He gave us the ability to think and reason, evaluating the outcomes of our choices.  He quoted Thomas Jefferson as a critical element of his philosophy, “Error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.”  If we want to restore America, we must have an open and honest debate, and we must refocus on the needs of the Republic.  The world of delusional politics must end, or we will see America end.

God bless you, and God bless America!