In the aftermath of 20 years of continuous wars, increased social decay, and worsening economic conditions, it appears that people are still turning a blind eye to the fact that politicians lie. The United States finds itself in a state similar to that of 2004, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, a heavily leveraged treasury, unstable stock and housing markets, rising homelessness, scarcity of jobs, and uncertainty regarding financial obligations. The political landscape is such that the character of the leader, whether a military evader, a peace advocate engaging in drone warfare, or a person showing signs of dementia, does not seem to affect the inherent moral corruption in US politics.
Despite campaign promises, Trump’s track record indicates that only a fraction of his pledges were fulfilled during his presidency. The lack of actual legislative power in the hands of one individual could be one reason behind this failure, alongside unrealistic commitments made for the sake of winning votes. From border wall construction, economic growth targets, and health care reforms to promised cuts in spending, tax reforms, and immigration policies, many of Trump’s key promises remained unfulfilled, leading to an increase in federal debt and other negative consequences for the economy.
Trump’s accomplishments during his presidency, such as Operation Warp Speed for the COVID-19 vaccine development and the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem, polarized opinions. Despite some successes, such as fast-tracking vaccine development and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, other actions, such as exacerbating the Israel-Palestine conflict and causing civilian casualties in military operations, were met with criticism and raised concerns about the cost and effectiveness of his decisions.
In the realm of Bitcoin and digital currencies, Trump’s approach remained somewhat perplexing. While he made promises to protect Bitcoin ownership rights and voiced opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), his lack of understanding of decentralized mining and intentions to centralize Bitcoin mining operations raised doubts among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Additionally, his son’s controversial remarks about Bitcoin spending and blockchain tokenization highlighted potential risks associated with Trump’s administration’s stance on digital currencies, further complicating the relationship between the government and the crypto industry.
Despite the potential influence of Bitcoin advocates in shaping election outcomes, the tendency to align with traditional political players, such as Trump, instead of challenging the status quo and demanding more accountability from leaders, raises questions about the integrity and effectiveness of the cryptocurrency community’s political engagement. By blindly supporting candidates without critically evaluating their policies and actions, individuals risk enabling opportunistic politicians and compromising their values for short-term gains. In the end, true patriotism lies in upholding principles and values, not in blindly following political figures or ideologies that do not align with the greater good.
