Staff Reports
As Christmas draws near, many people are carefully crafting their wish lists for Santa. In a humorous twist, a recent broadcast spotlighted some unconventional letters intercepted on their way to the North Pole. While some are asking for standard goodies, the likes of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter seem to have more pressing concerns. Biden is hoping to tally up all the number of hunters currently offshoring their fortunes while Hunter has his eyes set on snagging his dad’s number, likely hoping for a direct line for those familial chats.
In other news, New York transit riders found themselves stranded, yet they filled the time in true New York fashion—by uncomfortably close encounters with fellow passengers. One can’t help but try to find humor amidst the chaos because let’s face it, what is more quintessentially New York than commuting with strangers?
Meanwhile, in the world of politics, some big changes are unfolding. President Biden recently made headlines after commuting over 1,500 sentences and granting clemency to 39 individuals, including a woman whose presidential campaign might be remembered as one of the shortest in history. It seems clemency is in vogue this holiday season, but it might raise eyebrows regarding just who the beneficiaries are.
In an even bigger splash, “Time” magazine announced their Person of the Year and much to the surprise of absolutely nobody, it was Donald Trump. This marks the second time Trump has received this title, the first being back in 2016 when his victory was followed by an interesting aftermath: Hillary Clinton was reportedly so upset that she canceled her subscription and smashed her server. Now, the magazine refers to him as the “President of the Divided States,” which sounds like a title befitting a soap opera rather than a political leader.
It’s interesting to note the polarization of politics today, where winning or losing can dramatically sway the narrative. Democrats celebrate like they’ve just won the Super Bowl when they come out on top, while Republicans are often met with accusations of sham and scandal despite their victories. The hypocrisy is palpable, especially when the media and Democrats insist on framing Republican wins in a negative light while celebrating their own as triumphant moments in history.
It’s time for the country to come together through all the wins and losses rather than falling into the pit of division. The reality is that as political tensions run high, a closer look reveals many Americans are craving connection rather than division. There’s something deeply uniting about food, laughter, and those catchy holiday TV specials, as people from all walks of life can relate to enjoying a good meal or having a chuckle over holiday antics.
As the New Year approaches, one can’t help but think that perhaps we should aim for a little less polarization, a little more unity, and maybe even some accountability. In the end, as the political landscape shifts and changes, the most crucial thing is that we remember to enjoy the journey and, of course, keep our eyes on the prize-winning as a nation and strengthening the bonds that hold us together. After all, if you can find common ground when discussing the perfect pizza topping, chances are there’s hope for a brighter future on the horizon.
