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To think how on earth can Biden be President

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Viviennemary · 09/02/2024 22:20

Just been watching the news about Biden's memory. He really needs to step down IMHO.

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FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 09:23

Naunet · 10/02/2024 09:20

It’s pretty extreme to be so fanatical you’ll defend a pervert and possible child abuser just because they represent a political party you align with. Where’s your morals?

Please provide a reputable source for EITHER of those claims.

You wont be able to.

My morals aren't swayed by disinformation; yours are suspect.

MorningSunshineSparkles · 10/02/2024 09:22

Trump and Biden are too old to run a bar let alone a country. But when the alternates over there are people like Kanye West and Trump I can see why people from the USA would rather Biden.

Harvestfestivalknickers · 10/02/2024 09:21

I'd like to know who is making the decisions behind the scenes. Yes, Biden has a good track record but I don't believe he's driving policy. Everytime he makes a speech there's this genuine air of anxiety and look of concern around him. He doesn't speak well and I think we've fallen into a situation where he's desperate to not make a mistake and we're waiting for him to make one. He doesn't walk well either. He obviously isn't capable of 4 more years but has a good team behind him. In these uncertain times I don't think that's enough, you need someone who inspires and leads the nation.
He doesn't.

Naunet · 10/02/2024 09:20

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 09:11

We don't generally have to time our leaders against a lettuce, though - unless you include Republican Speakers.

Also - y'all keep parroting the Putin "both sides" utter nonsense. Please compare and contrast the political and moral records of Trump and Biden.

It’s pretty extreme to be so fanatical you’ll defend a pervert and possible child abuser just because they represent a political party you align with. Where’s your morals?

Seelowgr · 10/02/2024 09:15

I did the whole American system nuts. A choice of two, both of which are either 80 plus or pushing 80! Bonkers.

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 09:14

Superlambaanana · 10/02/2024 09:05

A key question is how much does it really matter?

Does the president actually turn the curve much on anything or does 99% of the core business of government just keep rolling on, getting done by civil servants and public servants who just keep turning up and doing mostly what they've always done.

New leaders will pick a few key areas and try to start some flagship initiatives, and the media will follow all this as though it has a massive impact on our daily lives.

But has life actually changed all that very much for the average citizen in the last 100 years? And for any changes that have happened, how much have they really been influenced by government leaders?

Here you go.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/

The Biden-Harris Record | The White House

President Biden and Vice President Harris ran for office on the promise to move quickly to deliver results for working families. That's what they've done.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord

EasternEcho · 10/02/2024 09:12

The choice is between one geriatric man of honor and vast experience, and another geriatric man without honor, a congenital liar, a sex offender, a tax chiseler, wanna be dictator, draft dodger and an traitor to his oath of office. I think I'll vote for the former man every time.

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 09:11

Naunet · 10/02/2024 09:05

Yeah but at least we don’t have to pick between two creepy men with dodgy histories of perverted interactions with their own daughters.

We don't generally have to time our leaders against a lettuce, though - unless you include Republican Speakers.

Also - y'all keep parroting the Putin "both sides" utter nonsense. Please compare and contrast the political and moral records of Trump and Biden.

Superlambaanana · 10/02/2024 09:05

A key question is how much does it really matter?

Does the president actually turn the curve much on anything or does 99% of the core business of government just keep rolling on, getting done by civil servants and public servants who just keep turning up and doing mostly what they've always done.

New leaders will pick a few key areas and try to start some flagship initiatives, and the media will follow all this as though it has a massive impact on our daily lives.

But has life actually changed all that very much for the average citizen in the last 100 years? And for any changes that have happened, how much have they really been influenced by government leaders?

drivinmecrazy · 10/02/2024 09:05

The live TV hustings between these two will be interesting.

It's difficult to see Biden inspiring confidence with the American voters if they went head to head sadly.
I had always assumed that he would step down at the end of this term with Kamala Harris running for president.
I wonder what happened to this plan.
I assume that the electorate is not ready to accept a woman, let alone a woman of colour, as their president.
Very sad if this is the case

Naunet · 10/02/2024 09:05

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 22:48

Y'all are already FAR behind, with pandemic response and Brexit... but, sure, lets see how that plays out. :)

Yeah but at least we don’t have to pick between two creepy men with dodgy histories of perverted interactions with their own daughters.

Maddy70 · 10/02/2024 08:56

SummerFeverVenice · 09/02/2024 23:11

Yes, because imho I have watched Kamal Harris purposely sidelined, likely due to her sex and race. She is a very intelligent, experienced and capable professional.

This. I would love her to be president but becuaee of these two factors in backwards USA shes unelectable

CurlewKate · 10/02/2024 08:55

If I have to choose between someone who's had an excellent trust term but is a bit forgetful on occasion and Donald Trump then I know who I'd choose.

Maddy70 · 10/02/2024 08:54

Densol57 · 09/02/2024 22:26

Trump for President ! 🎉
I am a Trump supporter

Awww bless

BarelyLiterate · 10/02/2024 08:51

Biden has done a great job. He is an excellent president, despite having always been prone to the occasional gaffe.

BUT he should only serve a single term, because old age has clearly caught up with him, and that process will only continue and get worse. The Democrats need to find another credible candidate for this year’s election and for them & Biden to campaign together.

Michelle Obama would be an obvious choice and would be an outstanding candidate, but she has always said she didn’t want the job & had no intention of running. Could the party change her mind?

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 08:40

Y'all know that the "equally bad" nonsense is straight up Russian propaganda, right?

RIGHT?

Tinkerbyebye · 10/02/2024 08:35

delurkingtoaskagain · 10/02/2024 08:30

The decent Democrat alternatives don’t want to go up against Trump and risk losing. They are keeping their powder dry for four years’ time.

and MN where has the quote function gone?

@delurkingtoaskagain

its at the bottom left now along with thanks, report etc

Tinkerbyebye · 10/02/2024 08:34

In my opinion yes he is past it, and I also think he is just a front man now and someone, or a group of people, are being the puppetmaster

as to elections, Trump or Biden America's in trouble

delurkingtoaskagain · 10/02/2024 08:30

The decent Democrat alternatives don’t want to go up against Trump and risk losing. They are keeping their powder dry for four years’ time.

and MN where has the quote function gone?

TheDowdyQueen · 10/02/2024 08:19

I mean 2 Bush's. Almost 2 Clintons. Now 2 old farts - one can't remember what day it is and one who is a paranoid lunatic. Where the hell is everyone else?

Grin. This about sums it up for me.

Both Trump and Biden are too old. And too mad, in their different ways.

NewYearNewCalendar · 10/02/2024 08:18

Biden’s cognitive decline is obvious. Trump’s appears to be similar when he’s actually pinned down to a subject but it’s far less obvious because he’s always spoken in such a weird meandering way.

American politics is in such a mess right now. The Republican Party is scared of Trump, lots of people just keeping their mouths shut until he dies because they know he would destroy them if they spoke up.

marshmallowburn · 10/02/2024 08:08

GordoStevensMustache · 10/02/2024 08:00

Go and polish your guns pet.

Edited

LOL

But seriously, aren't most people in the US mortified that the 2 best people they can offer up to a position that is pretty close to the most influential and pwerful in the entire world, are two old men . One who used to be with it ; and one who is a madman. I'd be ashamed to be American.

Tlolljs · 10/02/2024 08:07

MorrisZapp · 10/02/2024 00:01

Pecan pie is so 80s. I remember the excitement when the local deli in Glasgow started doing Mississippi Mud Pie. Oooh the glamour.

I bloody love Mississippi mud pie.

Superlambaanana · 10/02/2024 08:05

Yes I agree he isn't getting any younger. What will he be like in 4 years time? And what are the Democrats going to do if he falls ill or dies within the term - even if he was able to be President for 4 years, who on earth do they field next time if they haven't got any decent alternatives now?!

GordoStevensMustache · 10/02/2024 08:00

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 22:58

PSA: Brits saying "y'all" makes you look like absolute TWATS.

Which is correctly pronounced as "TWAHTS", by people who say "y'all".

It's also "peCAHHN pie", not PEE-can", bless your hearts. :)

:)

Go and polish your guns pet.