Speaking mainly geopolitically, the world was not without its tensions. The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had escalated into a competition for ideological, military, and technological supremacy. The arms race introduced the threat of mutually assured destruction, heightening global anxiety over potential nuclear conflict. Domestically, this created a backdrop of unease despite economic prosperity. Americans still carried the collective memory of the Great Depression and the devastating world wars, which shaped their perception of global instability.

JFK campaigned in 1960 as a "Cold Warrior," emphasizing the idea that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in key areas, particularly in space and military advancements. This perception was fueled by events like the launch of Sputnik in 1957, which marked the Soviet Union's technological lead in space exploration. Kennedy's rhetoric tapped into these fears, motivating his administration to pursue ambitious goals like the space race. This culminated in his famous challenge to land a man on the Moon, a symbolic effort to assert American dominance not just in technology, but also in the broader ideological struggle of the Cold War.

While the economy and domestic situation were stable and thriving, the geopolitical context was charged with Cold War tensions. This duality explains the urgency with which JFK approached his administration’s priorities, including the space race, which was as much about national pride and technological leadership as it was about global security.

This is a complete repeat of history. We are sitting at all time highs in the stock market and tensions with super powers are high. Instead of addressing the issues we are going to be rug pulled and given a mars mission with Elon at the helm. So the plan to save America is to put a flag on mars. Got it.