The following is Part II of an article published by Newsmax, on Mon. Sept. 14, 2020
U.S. President Donald John Trump, our nation's 45th, has long possessed a vision; a view of and for America; it comprises the recognition that our nation suffers without a concerted focus on coal as an energy resource; that's why he's increased our country's coal exports by 60%.
Furthermore, and of equal significance, our nation's U.S. oil production recently reached an all-time high.
What does this mean?
The translation is the United States is a net natural gas exporter for the first time since 1957.
Of equal note, our nation's 45th commander in chief rightfully saw fit to withdraw the United States from the job-killing Paris Climate Accord, cancelled the illegal, anti-coal, so-called Clean Power Plan, and secured a record $700 billion in military funding: $716 billion next year.
Our nation's defenses are resources as well.
Tellingly, NATO allies are spending $69 billion more on defense since 2016.
Under the Trump administration the process has begun to make the Space Force the 6th branch of America's armed forces.
Resources defending and protecting us 24/7, so we as sovereign nation can literally sleep at night. Keeping this at the forefront of our individual and collective minds, it's critical to remember that Mr. Trump withdrew from the horrible, one-sided Iran Nuclear Deal (the JCPOA or The Joint Plan of Action.)
His administration constantly protects Americans from terrorists, specifically with actions like the travel ban, in spite of being called "xenophobic." This ban was comparatively recently upheld by the high court.
President Trump has ordered Guantanamo Bay be kept open.
We can well-describe our nation's laws and courts as resources (albeit of a different sort).
Thus, on the legal front, close to 300 circuit court judges — more than any other new presidential administration — have assumed the bench. Two U.S. Supreme Court justices have been confirmed: Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
On the Mideast front, President Trump bravely moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
He also concluded a historic U.S.-Mexico and Canada Trade Deal to replace NAFTA.
The president reached a breakthrough agreement with the European Union to increase U.S. exports, imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to protect our national security, imposed tariffs on China in response to China’s forced technology transfer, intellectual property theft, and their chronically abusive trade practices.
Net exports are on track to increase by $59 billion.
President Trump has improved vetting and screening for refugees, and switched focus to overseas resettlement.
In spite of adverse liberal press, President Trump has built 300 feet of "The Wall," while promising construction at 40 feet per month.
The hope is that the job will be completed by the end of the year.
The record is clear, Republicans want strong, secure borders and no crime.
"Open borders" Democrats policies only invite massive crime; violence and instability akin to what we witness daily in liberal and liberally-led municipalities of our great nation.
Many consider Trump to be the greatest president ever: a Michael Jordan, if you will.
Let's not forget they are both linked to the number — 45 forever.
Jordan would make sure he was in the best possible shape by lifting weights by making sure he was in best physical condition.
President Trump is the same way he outsides his opponents.
He starts early and ends late, working constantly: 24 hours.
While we sleep, he is tweeting his accomplishments to make sure they are not misconstrued by the media.
If you think you can get the best of Michael Jordan or President Trump, remember, they return the next day as winners, not losers.
For example, when someone attacks President Trump’s family he comes back and annihilates them. With respect to Michael Joradan, he is a proven accurate shooter, great passer, and could easily handle a basketball.
Thus, he was one of the best in making game-winning shots.
Jordan thrives under pressure, as does Trump. Both are in the game for the big moments.
Jordan's list of competitive NBA sports achievements is without question.
During President Trump’s presidency he set goals for the nation; he's in the process of accomplishing them. Recall, how other presidents made promises, but never made good on them. Mr. Trump establishes a clear target, taking no hostages.
Jordan and President Trump are also marketing machines getting the job done.
You see buildings globally, with President Trump’s name and brand present everywhere.
He also had the number one TV show with NBC,s "The Apprentice," a series lasting for years.
Speaking of marketing and TV, prior to assuming the presidency, Donald Trump put the Miss Universe and Miss America pageants back on the map.
In 1997 Donald Trump hired Tommy Ford from Martin Lawrence's TV show, the first Black judge to be on the Miss Universe panel.
Trump and Jordan still retain their entrepreneurial spirit to this day.
President Trump only cares about winning and doing the best for America, while making and keeping our country great.
Thus, President Trump and Michael Jordan are timeless one in the same.
Purely competitors and champions.
What all of this means, is that the choice is clear this Nov. 3, we can fail by voting for liberal policies which have time and again proven themselves to be unequivocal disasters, or vote for proven, unquestionable success with our nation's leading, proven, competitive, entrepreneurial winner — Donald John Trump.
Never forget, the great among us don't stop and always make us feel great again!
Arthur L. Bernstein co-authored the preceding article. He is instrumental in new group/employee benefits development and individual life insurance planning at Richard S. Bernstein & Associates, Inc., in West Palm Beach Florida. He assists corporations to expand their current revenues while creatively exploring additional methods to reduce insurance costs. You may contact him at 561.689.1000 or e-mail him at arthur@rbernstein.com
Richard S. Bernstein, CEO of Richard S. Bernstein & Associates, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, is an insurance advisor for high net worth business leaders, families, businesses, municipalities, and charitable organizations. An insurance advisor to many of America’s wealthiest families, he is a writer, trusted local and national media resource and expert speaker on estate planning and health insurance. Visit his website at www.rbernstein.com. Read Richard Bernstein's Reports — More Here.
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