American Culture
December 16, 2021
Election Takeover AND A Filibuster Assault đ€

It looks like Democrats wonât get their Christmas wish: passing Bidenâs $1.75 trillion socialist spending bill. So whatâs their plan B? A federal election takeover. Theyâve renewed threats to alter the filibuster so they can force a far-left voting bill through Congress without GOP support.
No one should be shocked. This is the Democratsâfifth attempt to put Washington liberals in control of state and local election rules. Now, theyâre more determined than ever. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said, âI would like to see a Build Back Better dealt with as quickly as possible, but if we canât deal with it right now, itâs far more important that we deal with the voting rights issue.â If they succeed, theyâll undo the progress GOP states (i.e., Georgia) made this year to help protect elections from fraud-prone practices.
The Democratsâ voting bill would distort the fair elections that are central to American democracy. And their filibuster attack would throw out the debate and deliberation essential for writing good legislation.
â Read more: Democrats push Manchin on ânuclear optionâ for voting rights (The Hill)
â Read more: Jim Clyburn says Democrats will âget aroundâ filibuster to pass progressive voting expansion (Daily Wire)
A More Secure America đȘ đșđČ
Yesterday, Congress finally passed the annual defense budgetâdespite Sen. Chuck Schumerâs (D-NY) delaying the vote until 2021 was almost over. But letâs focus on the positive. Here are some provisions lawmakers passed that will help protect America:
- Funding to build 13 U.S. Navy ships. This is welcome news, considering Communist China now has the worldâs largest navy.
- $740 billion for the Pentagonâa 5.2% increase from last year and $25 billion more than what Joe Biden proposed. Of course, far-left activists and lawmakers who fought to defund our military are furious. Itâs a good thing they lost this battle.
- A GOP-led provision that will require the Biden administration to tell the truth about how sanctions relief for Iran could boost its ability to launch terrorist attacks.
- Military aid for our ally, Ukraine, as it faces growing Russian aggression.
Delays and bad ideas from Democrats didnât stop Congress from securing the crucial funding our country needs to defend itself. Americans can breathe a sigh of relief for a safer America.
â Read more: Senate clears compromise defense policy bill (Roll Call)
â Read more: Congress requires Biden admin to disclose how Iran sanctions relief could fund terrorism (Washington Free Beacon)