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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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Merrymouse · 10/02/2024 00:29

justasking111 · 10/02/2024 00:29

But don't the American people deserve better than these two choices?

And why do they only have these two choices?

justasking111 · 10/02/2024 00:29

NoCloudsAllowed · 10/02/2024 00:27

Hmm, given the choice between two geriatrics I'd go for the one who wasn't an anti-demicratic sex offender bent on destroying the climate and giving Putin free rein versus the one who muddles words sometimes.

But don't the American people deserve better than these two choices?

NoCloudsAllowed · 10/02/2024 00:27

Hmm, given the choice between two geriatrics I'd go for the one who wasn't an anti-demicratic sex offender bent on destroying the climate and giving Putin free rein versus the one who muddles words sometimes.

justasking111 · 10/02/2024 00:27

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 00:17

And there ya go, spreading disinfo.

The Special Prosecutor DID NOT SAY he was "too senile", ever, even ONCE, in his biased report.

Jesus FUCK, people, take 10 fucking minutes to read the thing. The Republican hack fronted a bit about "deliberate" obstruction, then BURIED the fact the "NOTHING SUPPORTED THAT CONCLUSION", deep in the report.

I despair.

Soooo many fuck-simple of y'all.

You've just made my point beautifully. Thank you.

Merrymouse · 10/02/2024 00:24

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 22:39

Y'all need better news sources, AND better critical thinking.

He is 81. Even without specific concerns about his health now, he is too old to be give a 4 year employment contract.

For that matter so is Trump.

youhavenoshameonyourface · 10/02/2024 00:24

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:55

So both are Germanic in origin, and have evolved, distinctly, with influences from both invaders, and native peoples.

So, "bastardized". Your point?

Rubbish.

English men and boys came to America in 1607. The language spread from there and you lot keep changing it for the worse. 'Y'all' is a lazy way of saying 'you all'. It's bastardised modern English from England. Do you see what I mean now?

Pallisers · 10/02/2024 00:18

I'm a US citizen. I sincerely wish that we had a different choice than Biden/Trump. But I know that if I have to chose between

Old evil guy who doesn't care for the constitution - and occasionally does things like mix up Nancy Pelosi and Nikki Haley and more

or

Old good guy who has dedicated his life to the democratic principles of the US constitution (and probably has actually read the constitution unlike Trump) - and occasionally does things like mix up presidents

yeah then I'll pick the good guy who believes in the Constitution of the USA. Wish there was another slate though.

Oh and despite the talk, Biden's presidency has been hugely successful in terms of economics. I agree he is too old to be running the country, but he and his administration are certainly getting things done.

And also, that special counsel who wrote the report is a republican. Do we really think his comments were politically neutral? Or designed to stir up exactly the storm they did. he couldn't say that Biden had done anything wrong so instead he put in the "forgetful, elderly" stuff. Trump is 3 years younger than Biden. A spring chicken.

FrannieSaid · 10/02/2024 00:17

justasking111 · 10/02/2024 00:04

Well it's their mess to sort out. Plenty of folk behind the scenes are running things I suspect.

When the DOJ said he's too senile to stand trial you have to take note of that if you're capable of critical thinking.

And there ya go, spreading disinfo.

The Special Prosecutor DID NOT SAY he was "too senile", ever, even ONCE, in his biased report.

Jesus FUCK, people, take 10 fucking minutes to read the thing. The Republican hack fronted a bit about "deliberate" obstruction, then BURIED the fact the "NOTHING SUPPORTED THAT CONCLUSION", deep in the report.

I despair.

Soooo many fuck-simple of y'all.

YankSplaining · 10/02/2024 00:07

Having watched Biden for eight years when he was Obama’s VP, I think it’s painfully obvious that he’s had a significant cognitive decline in recent years. The Democrats have done themselves no favors by denying it, and Biden did the party no favors by picking Kamala Harris as VP. When she was still running for the Democratic presidential nomination, she was unpopular among voters and dropped out before the New Hampshire primary. If Harris takes over for Biden, I think very few people will be happy and excited about it.

justasking111 · 10/02/2024 00:04

Well it's their mess to sort out. Plenty of folk behind the scenes are running things I suspect.

When the DOJ said he's too senile to stand trial you have to take note of that if you're capable of critical thinking.

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.

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:55

youhavenoshameonyourface · 09/02/2024 23:39

Your entire language is British based.

You've just bastardised it thas'aaall

So both are Germanic in origin, and have evolved, distinctly, with influences from both invaders, and native peoples.

So, "bastardized". Your point?

MorrisZapp · 09/02/2024 23:47

I ready know the peCAHN pie thing from When Harry Met Sally.

I still say PEEcan though, because it sounds right.

easylikeasundaymorn · 09/02/2024 23:46

PinkCandles · 09/02/2024 23:37

To be fair, Brexit will affect us negatively for many years to come, so they had a point about that. It's a pity the people who voted for it didn't seem to understand that...

Edited

yeah but it's (sadly) happened, it doesn't make any sense to say it's 'behind' Saying it will have ongoing repercussions (as will Covid, as will Boris Johnson's/Trump's time in office, etc.) is a completely different thing

Astridastro · 09/02/2024 23:44

Marcipex · 09/02/2024 22:29

I think it’s obvious that he is past his best, unfortunately.

All those millions of Americans, and Trump and Biden are the only viable candidates?

Surely in a country the size of the US they can find someone other than one of these two?

youhavenoshameonyourface · 09/02/2024 23:39

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:32

It's true, though.

Co-opting "y'all" is just so... try hard., unless you were born in the American south. We don't go around saying Briticisms, LMAO.

Your entire language is British based.

You've just bastardised it thas'aaall

SummerFeverVenice · 09/02/2024 23:39

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:15

She's been ALL OVER the US supporting reproductive rights, AND has traveled to many other countries in support of the Administration's policies. Do you legitimately NOT see any of that in the news?

The WH twitter account promotes her constantly, as does the WH you tube channel. The MSN in the US chooses to ignore her - but she's extremely involved - as opposed to that ghost Mike Pence.

Edited

It’s typical sidelining of women to have them only work on women’s’ issues- reproductive rights isn’t that a job for the Surgeon General?! It’s an insult to her position as VP.

The times she has gone abroad it’s been to speak on “oh think of the Palestinian women and children, we need more humanitarian aid in Gaza.” She’s had less say than Blinken and she far out ranks him.

apapuchi · 09/02/2024 23:37

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. :)

:)

British people counting the times they've said 'pecan' in the last decade...................

Specifically in reference to 'pie'...................

People who care how twat is pronounced by anyone, let alone those abroad................

Calm down, love. There are real issues.

PinkCandles · 09/02/2024 23:37

easylikeasundaymorn · 09/02/2024 22:59

um. both brexit and "pandemic response" happened nearly 4 years ago so if anyone's "behind" 😂 what's life like in 2020? tip from the future, maybe start stockpiling toilet roll.....

If it was a one off slip of the tongue nobody would care, it's daily huge errors.
The report says he couldn't say when his own son died, not even to within a few years. He's now saying he didn't answer because he thought it was none of their business, well surely you'd say that then?

To be fair, Brexit will affect us negatively for many years to come, so they had a point about that. It's a pity the people who voted for it didn't seem to understand that...

MrsSkylerWhite · 09/02/2024 23:35

I’d vote for a cabbage before I’d vote for Trump.

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:33

Itwasmeinthebox · 09/02/2024 23:31

You ok hun 😘

Marked safe in the usa hun x

*edited to remove punctuation and capitalization

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:32

MandyMotherOfBrian · 09/02/2024 23:25

Step away from the wine/whine, hun.

It's true, though.

Co-opting "y'all" is just so... try hard., unless you were born in the American south. We don't go around saying Briticisms, LMAO.

Itwasmeinthebox · 09/02/2024 23:31

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:30

Darlin', I'm just fiiiine.

Did you pop in just to enquire about me? So sweet. Bless your heart.

How's your mom and 'em? Keepin' good? Hope y'all are abidin' well, and that you remain blessed.

You ok hun 😘

fuckssaaaaake · 09/02/2024 23:31

@FrannieSaid get to bed

FrannieSaid · 09/02/2024 23:30

fuckssaaaaake · 09/02/2024 23:21

Are you ok? You seem stressed

Darlin', I'm just fiiiine.

Did you pop in just to enquire about me? So sweet. Bless your heart.

How's your mom and 'em? Keepin' good? Hope y'all are abidin' well, and that you remain blessed.