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Bernardo de La Paz

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5. Yes, it IS free time. Just because he was available 24/7 does not mean Biden could not go bicycle riding

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #3)

Thu May 22, 2025, 11:47 PM

May 22

The President is always available, but does have free time, personal time: time that is not "official duties".

The President can switch from free time to Official Duties any instant the need arises. That is why there is the complete setup that you describe.

TSF should resign but not because he needs to sleep or shower or eat or relax.

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The "President" doesn't have "personal time". If he is not acting as Prez, [View all] yellow dahlia May 22 OP

Same as always since Jan 20th Johonny May 22 #1

Oh silly me. yellow dahlia May 22 #2

President of the US does not have "free time". Even on a weekend getaway or vacation, there is always Deuxcents May 22 #3

Yes, it IS free time. Just because he was available 24/7 does not mean Biden could not go bicycle riding Bernardo de La Paz May 22 #5

It is personal time, not "time off". Biden could vacation but switch into Presidential mode any time. Bernardo de La Paz May 22 #4