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Strassel underscores that Biden’s administration acts with a specific intent—whether consciously or unconsciously—that exacerbates the nation's struggles. She criticizes Biden's policies, suggesting they have intentionally or negligently contributed to economic inflation, energy dependence, and social disarray.
For instance, she contrasts Carter's approach—where he sometimes altered course and acknowledged mistakes—with Biden's firm ideological stance. Carter, though misguided at times, was a reluctant technocrat who recognized his errors and changed his mind accordingly. Biden, by contrast, appears steadfast in ideological beliefs that drive inflation and weaken national confidence.