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NEW ERA: TRUMP’S SECOND TERM

The Trump Era is now upon us again. We thank Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their time in office. Regardless of politics, the people that put themselves out there to lead are due our true respect no matter the party.

The Biden Era is finally over and America moves on to a new era with a return of President Donald Trump, who Americans voted flocked to in the election. Additionally, American society and culture has embraced the new leader and the MAGA agenda in a manner unlike any time in the past.

THE SERIES: COLLEGE CHAMPION CROWNED

The Big Ten is making a strong case of being the new powerhouse conference in college football. The NFL Playoffs are heating up, but so is the continued controversy with the officiating of Chiefs games. Is there that big of a market for a 3-Peat? Hard to not see it the way some fans do. Pretty blatant this weekend.

TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN

The concerns over free speech and social media will always be a dynamic if social media companies allow government to use them to suppress speech. But there is a need to protect Americans, their data, and safety from the bad intentions of our enemy, despite their interests to be entertained. The world of social media is evolving, but it will always be necessity for society.

THE SERIES: WILDCARD WEEKEND

There is nothing that entertains and captivates sports fans like the NFL. After a long grueling regular season, those teams that made it into the postseason found that there stay may have been shorter than anticipated. The finality of the NFL Playoffs is all too real.

BALANCED SOLUTIONS

The best solutions can be created by taking the best ideas regardless of the stereotype surrounding an ideological group. For important issues like how we fund our government, protect our communities, defend our borders, and more can have balanced solutions. Please experience the episode above to see how.

WHAT IS NORMAL?

A great deal of effort is done with the intent of influence what Americans view as normal, which can be subjective to each individual experience. I hesitate to ever view something as weird without trying to see the actual impact and the idea behind something. In the above featured piece, I discuss normalcy in society as the main topic.

THE PROHIBITIVE COST OF EDUCATION

The debate over higher education is a broad and complex one. Should certain fields really require college degrees? How should access be fairly allocated? The one thing we cannot deny is the importance skills have in our economy. Attaining the set of marketable skills changes over time. Personally, I support the college experience, but also believe alternative paths are more than suitable ways to pursue a viable career. In the above, I offer ideas to try to lower the cost of college attendance beyond redistribution so a person can make a real choice.

SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS

Our economy has the room for and needs businesses of all sizes, small, medium, large, and global organizations domiciled in our borders. There are advantages of all, but challenges when public policy unintentionally gives one type an unfair advantage over other forms. In the above, I discuss reasonable ideas to protect small businesses.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The ability to plot your own economic path, determine how to live your life, and retain the rewards of your hard work and skill is important. The reason why people all across the world want to become Americans is because of the opportunity that we have here. Restricting choice and opportunity is not good economic policy. Economic opportunity protects our freedom and democracy.

OUR POLITICAL BRANDS

The state of a brand is not only judged by the actual results and performance, but also the perception around those results and narratives that exist. In the world of politics, there are really only 2 main brands and the big elections determine how the public views each. In 2024, the brands are in a much different state than what many would have thought and one may have done irreparable damage to itself.

THE POWER OF INCENTIVES

The one aspect of humanity many people overlook is that we all are influenced by rewards and punishments. Generally, people are averse to risk and negative outcomes. So, the behaviors and choices you reward are more likely to grow. Although people are shying away from negative reinforcement for bad behaviors, we must not completely fall down the slippery slope where bad behaviors is encouraged and society is sympathetic to the whims of the bad while overlooking the plight unfairly placed on victims.

EMPOWER THE PEOPLE

Our American democracy is one that is intended to be built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Our system of government is not only hearing the voices, but also allowing people to be the deciders of their future, their outcomes, and their way of life. People drive our economy through their innovation and consumer behavior. People shape our communities and culture. We should let people choice their course in life and they must accept the outcomes.

THE SERIES: THE REGULAR SEASON END

The end of the regular season ushers in the start of the postseason. No more room for failure, mistakes, or distraction. The results matter and are consequential to the team, coaching staff, and players.

THE SERIES: THE BATTLE OF BACKS

Saquan Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs have revitalized the running back market. That is the hope. All three have moved on to new teams and contributed greatly, improving their numbers from the prior year.

THE SERIES: NEW COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

The new college football playoffs may have started with early blowouts, but they will prove to be a good change overall for college football. The competition featuring 119 Division 1 teams coming down to a committee selecting only four did not really make much sense. This is more reflective of the quality of teams and we are seeing an unpredictable journey as result.

THE GOLDEN AGE BEGINS

The return of President Donald Trump was electric, despite the cold weather, and boldly turned the page from the Biden Era, which many Americans felt was a tragic error. In a bold inaugaural address, President Trump delivered his plan to return common sense to American governance.

President Trump is a one of one, who connects with audiences and has the pulse of America. He is not ideologically tied like many politicians are, which provides flexibility. Trump has clearly changed American politics and Americans have changed with it. Trump is uniting the nation while his opponents are trying to hold the status quo and divide for their perceived political benefit.

For many Americans, they just hope that life becomes more affordable and opportunity is expanded beyond the progressive identity matrix. But, Trump is looking to do far more than that, which can help reshape the world for the better. Over the next several weeks, I will discuss the many ideas that were raised today. Celebrate America!

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