Dear Mr. Biden

Mr. Biden,

I do not often commit my thoughts about political theater to writing, but having reviewed your speech from September 1st, 2022, I would like to offer a few thoughts.

Unlike you and your cronies who reside in Washington DC, I do not have a far-reaching base of power and corruption, nor do I desire one. I also do not have any special skills or abilities that allow me to reach large masses of my countrymen, nor great oratory skill. In fact, by my own choice, I am just an average, hard-working, middle class American who wants to be left alone to take care of my family and enjoy my time serving them and serving The Lord. I have never served in the armed forces or in a government agency. I spend my working life educating young people in vocational trades in order that they may mature and grow into productive and successful adults who will be a credit to their families and communities. In other words, I strive to live my life in a manner completely opposed to almost everything that you publicly profess to believe in and stand for. Despite the fact that I may be relatively powerless to affect large scale societal change as an individual, I am a small part of that very large group of people you frequently refer to as “MAGA” and there are many like me. Together, we possess a greater degree of power than you seem to comprehend. You, or rather the people who give you your orders each day, are enamored with promoting the idea that we are a fringe minority. For that, you should be ashamed. You know better, and it is despicable that you constantly use the media of this country to spew your vile rhetoric and propaganda in such stark contrast to truth and reason. It is obvious this is intended to incite your masses of useful idiots into action against our so called “minority.” If you are even half as clever as you believe, or if you have spent any time outside of that foul atmosphere in the District of Columbia, which seems to feed your hubris and numb your perceptions of the world that surrounds your cesspool, you would see that an overwhelmingly large percentage of the good people who make up the fabric of this country are exactly what you marginalize as being a small minority. Are you really so misinformed and ignorant, or are we witnessing a deliberate effort to turn neighbor against neighbor and countryman against countryman? Both? I truly cannot decide which it is, and it matters not, as either one is a reprehensible example of arrogant stupidity on your part.

You label me, and the many, many others like me, as a threat to your democracy. I say “your” democracy because it is not ours. Your administration, in fact, seems to believe that we are not only a threat to, but the greatest threat to, your democracy. For once, you seem to have gotten something correct- we ARE a threat to YOUR democracy. We do not live in a democracy, but in a republic, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution. The very same Constitution which you claim we don’t respect, as if you have a care in the world what words are on that venerable piece of parchment. I will give you credit for a great degree of persistence in trying to project responsibility for your own efforts of subversion onto those of us who oppose such efforts- you are committed to destroying our republic with a fervor never before seen in this country. Your form of “democracy” is on full display by your associates in countries all over the world- one only has to look to North Korea, China, or any number of other places ruled by similar tyrannical regimes. Needless to say, I and many like me, have a very serious problem with that. We are the pieces that make this country come to life and function each and every day. Have we carried out violent acts in opposition to your best efforts? No, contrary to your desperate claims, we have not. In stark contrast, your brainwashed masses certainly have, with their “mostly peaceful” gatherings over the last few years.

You have given us a glimpse of the cards that you hold- they were pulled from the base of the unstable house of cards that is your entire administration. You haven’t seen our hand, and will not, unless you choose to play yours first. You are already at the table and playing a very risky game- are you going to foolishly go all in, or make the wise move and fold? I believe we both know the answer, but time will tell, likely sooner rather than later.

Words matter- they have meaning and power, and can set in motion consequences leading to untold heartache and suffering for all involved, or great strength and prosperity. The flames of conflict that your words are fanning will reach every corner of our society, as you are instigating war not just with us, but with our culture, heritage, and way of life. We are not the people you describe us as, but are we the great enemy of the demented ideals that you constantly espouse? You’re damn straight we are- and we outnumber you by a massive factor.

I certainly hope you spend some time listening to the everyday, average people who make this country function, and actually hear what they have to say, but I would be dishonest if I were to say that I believe you will.