There's a natural progression in life: Old becomes new, lessons learned pave a pathway for the future. The status quo replaced by the evolution of new thoughts and actions. Ideally, these transitions bring improvement, fostering better circumstances for all involved. For leaders – whether a manager, CEO, or president – this progression should be an opportunity filled with pride, leaving an organization stronger, facilitating an orderly, efficient evolution.
In America, we're renowned for our disciplined and peaceful transitions of power, a hallmark of our democratic tradition. Yet, as we approach 2025, the current handover feels anything but patriotic or confident.
Americans expect not only a peaceful transfer of power but should also insist on one that is reasonable, judicious and fiscally responsible. The stakes are high, as our nation grapples with a leadership dynamic increasingly defined by division – one side clinging to self-preservation and controversial policies, while the other striving to address our mounting crises with bold reforms.
An aura of uncertainty in our otherwise stable and rational society is rapidly increasing as more and more warn, both in whispered conversations and bold headlines, of the black, overhanging cloud of a world war.
Instead of collaborating with the incoming administration to meet the electorate's expectations for peace and economic recovery, President Biden continues to support and expand a foreign conflict Americans are increasingly weary of.
The exact total of the millions and billions disseminated in numerous monetary tranches is a floating exercise in futility. Since the election, Biden has authorized approximately $7.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Also included, an additional $2.1 billion for air defense and drones through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
This past week, President Biden requested Congress to provide yet another $24 billion funding boost for Ukraine's fight against Russia.
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