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House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to President Biden’s refusal to intervene in a port strike that has thousands of union dockworkers coast-to-coast hanging up their hard hats. While the left might celebrate this as a “pro-union” stance, Johnson sees it as yet another example of Biden’s economic faux pas, sending more shockwaves through an already fragile economy. Under the banner of collective bargaining, one has to wonder if Biden is simply picking favorites over protecting the American people.
With thousands of dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association strolling off the job, folks across the country are bracing for a crisis that could disrupt everything from fetching bananas to stocking up on chocolate. In a stunning show of indifference, Biden believes that turning a blind eye to this labor dispute is the best approach. The White House has made it clear that they want parties to engage in “good faith” negotiations, but who’s really going to be negotiating at a table if the chairs are empty?
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Johnson, pointing out the obvious, has implied that Biden’s lack of action could only worsen the economic mess left in the wake of the past four years of Democrats. A government that sits idly by while the economy reels from inflation, dwindling wages, and job shortages isn’t just uninspiring—it’s downright irresponsible. Louisiana’s own troubles are exacerbated by the fact that an empty dock means empty store shelves, which doesn’t bode well for anyone trying to keep their family fed.
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana isn’t sitting idle either. He’s stressed the need for the White House to take swift action to resolve this brewing storm. With goods stuck at the docks, the price of essentials—and not-so-essentials like alcohol—is likely to go up, proving once again that an ineffective administration is quite adept at making the cost of living more painful. In other words, while Americans attempt to navigate the mess, they might need to rethink their grocery lists altogether.
As it stands, Biden has shown no intention of invoking the Taft-Hartley Act, which has been a go-to move for presidents looking to quell labor unrest when national security is at stake. Instead, he holds steadfast to the idea that he doesn’t believe in intervention where labor disputes are concerned, favoring a laissez-faire approach that sends up red flags for many. The real question that hangs in the air is how many Americans are willing to simply be spectators as their daily lives potentially spiral into chaos, all because a president thinks it’s better to sit on the sidelines than step into the fray.
