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karynnj

(60,479 posts)
91. I get that and agree that he should have made the decision not to run earlier
Tue May 27, 2025, 07:31 PM
May 2025

I get that many Democrats are angry or unhappy with him because of that.

However, the book and the RW meme goes far beyond that claiming the administration hid that he was not capable of doing the job. That is what Tapper says is worse than Watergate. Interesting he has not said that of Reagan.

The intent is to 1. Make it common knowledge that this actually happened. 2. To argue that everything then was very illegal. 3. To discredit every Democrat who had significant contact with Biden. The latter is why we need to address, not whether he should have run, but that he was performing well as President.

Note this is done by people who didn't care about Trump's 34 felonies or that he led a failed coup.

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President Biden is still a very agile man, mentally and physically. Kamala will make a superb president of the US. Clouds Passing May 2025 #1
Throughout his term as president, Joe Biden fought fiercely for justice. usonian May 2025 #2
Why is that woman sitting next to a steaming trash heap? calimary May 2025 #28
Don't feel TOO sorry for her. ShazzieB May 2025 #35
I bet you're right. calimary May 2025 #37
She is dreaming HappyH May 2025 #40
Does she envision him with fires, ketchup, and a diet coke? Attilatheblond May 2025 #44
I am reminded of the Munsters episode "The Fregosi Emerald" ... and "The Fregosi Curse" usonian May 2025 #41
I don't have one ounce of sympathy for her. She's just as rotten. chowder66 May 2025 #62
One steaming trash heap sitting next to another steaming trash heap. What's the jrthin May 2025 #80
She is wondering "why hasn't this MF DIED, already??!!" Jack Valentino May 2025 #99
they use each other Skittles May 28 #100
In my experience, that isn't acuity - it's a lid and brow lift. Ms. Toad May 2025 #79
Interesting Hekate May 2025 #81
Look at older photos of his eyes. Ms. Toad May 2025 #83
HINT: It's the sparkle. usonian May 2025 #82
That same "sparkle" is now present in my spouse's eyes, Ms. Toad May 2025 #86
Here is what is important now. everyonematters May 2025 #3
The first lesson Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #4
MSM is Reich wing yankee87 May 2025 #26
The Fairness Doctrine only applied to over the air broadcasts, not cable or internet media n/t MichMan May 2025 #34
The real damage came with the Telecommunications Act. rubbersole May 2025 #60
Now add that to the loss of civil and voting rights... ananda May 2025 #56
If you said, would not be up to another 4 years, you would be correct karynnj May 2025 #23
Had corporate media reported the facts, a strong majority of the voters would have known Trump was not up to the job. sop May 2025 #29
Since Clinton and the "Great Clenis Hunt" I have been saying that when the autopsy is written on the USA, OMGWTF May 2025 #49
Wrong, they knew and didn't care Pisces May 28 #102
I agree with you here Dorian Gray May 28 #109
Denial is a powerful coping mechanism Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #5
If you expect rational DU'ers to "Accept" Trapper's half-truth hack job you might be in for a surprise. emulatorloo May 2025 #8
Tapper's book isn't the sole source of information about Biden's decline in functioning Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #15
He moves a little slower and takes a little longer to put out his thoughts Quiet Em May 2025 #17
Nothing wrong with that Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #21
I'm not so sure he would have lost. soldierant May 2025 #84
By June 2024, Biden was behind by double digits in every poll Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #87
In 2016 Hillary was way ahead in the polls. soldierant May 2025 #88
Like Clooney having a "Don't you know who I am!" Bettie May 2025 #32
Oh, yeah, riiiight. themaguffin May 2025 #57
There is a HUGE difference between not having what it takes for a successful campaign karynnj May 2025 #64
The problem is, he had to be a successful candidate before he could be president again Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #70
I get that and agree that he should have made the decision not to run earlier karynnj May 2025 #91
And I remember when Hillary was dying because she collapsed during a 9/11 Memorial. W_HAMILTON May 2025 #73
Many people have gone on the record Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #76
I agree, you don't have to like the truth, but please stop denying it. W_HAMILTON May 2025 #90
I know what my eyes saw and my ears heard Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #94
lol, yes, those furthest away from him are the ones we should trust! W_HAMILTON May 2025 #95
I think you are arguing with trolls at this point. Everyone with eyes and ears should come to their own Pisces May 28 #103
Trolls is too harsh and inaccurate of a descriptor Fiendish Thingy May 28 #112
If our side, which I consider more intelligent, more reasonable, and more realistic is having difficulty coming Pisces May 28 #114
Well, if SS or Medicare/medicaid collapses, denial will be impossible Fiendish Thingy May 28 #115
I agree with everything you said. I am sad it has come to this for him. I wish he had better advisors. Pisces May 28 #101
Agree on some and disagree on other points Cosmocat May 28 #110
Oh ffs themaguffin May 2025 #54
We as Democrats and progressives had four years to stop Trump and MAGA. flashman13 May 2025 #9
Nobody was denying that Biden was old. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #12
There is plenty of public evidence documenting Biden's decline in functioning Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #16
Again, nothing beyond the usual for a person of that age. nt Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #18
"For a person that age" Jose Garcia May 2025 #20
Should I believe you, or my own eyes? Nt Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #22
I'd probably rely on a medical report above all. Including your own eyes. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #42
Apparently there are several who are doctors SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #43
And yet, we all agree that Trump is cognitively impaired Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #48
I can't say whether or not he is cognitively impaired. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #50
You haven't noticed a significant decline in Trump's speech? Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #69
Perhaps but not to a degree of medical certainty. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #72
It's noticeable and measureable Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #74
Which stage of grief is "belief in wild conspiracy theories"? WarGamer May 2025 #59
One doesn't have to believe in "Wild conspiracy theories" to acknowledge Biden's decline. Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #71
I actually meant it the other way around... WarGamer May 2025 #75
I strongly agree with you Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #77
It does seem to be a stage in all political losses in recent years fujiyamasan May 28 #117
This thread is depressing fujiyamasan May 2025 #68
Joe Biden needed a personal trainer MacKasey May 2025 #6
Proof is in the pudding. Biden did a great job. Trump is doing permanent damage to our country every day. Midnight Writer May 2025 #7
By EVERY measure. calimary May 2025 #33
Cover up shit. Joe Biden is one of the most honest people in politics. Walleye May 2025 #10
He was an 81 year old man who talked and walked like the average 81 year old man would. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #11
Nothing was wrong mentally. He could still make rational decisions. maxsolomon May 2025 #13
They're racists... ZDU May 2025 #14
Excellent point and yes this moniss May 2025 #19
"We finally beat Medicare!" Jose Garcia May 2025 #24
He misspoke. That happens to everyone. Quiet Em May 2025 #25
"Biden won the debate" Jose Garcia May 2025 #31
To claim Biden won the debate is a gobsmacking denial of reality. Celerity May 28 #104
The biggest mistake was looking at the party's relatively strong midterm performance fujiyamasan May 28 #118
We lost the 2022 national House vote by around 3 million, and lost it by around 6 million if CA is removed. Celerity May 28 #120
"They're eating the dogs. They're eating the cats." thought crime May 28 #108
i think there is more et tu May 2025 #27
OMG, that makes a scary amount of sense! ShazzieB May 2025 #39
What was "wrong" with him was that he was 81 and showed it, Ocelot II May 2025 #30
I recently watched former President Clinton give remarks at the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Tommy Carcetti May 2025 #45
The voice is one of the first things to go - it has to do with breathing support. Ocelot II May 2025 #46
This isn't helping. Don't get mired in the past. Move on. Fight today's battles. Keep your eye on the ball. BurnDoubt May 2025 #36
I think Biden would have beat trump a second time. The power of incumbency is huge. Blues Heron May 2025 #38
There's a major river in Africa I'm thinking of...nt Dreamer Tatum May 2025 #47
This is what I keep coming back to. If anything happens, the VP takes over. betsuni May 2025 #51
A lot of people toting Tapper's water for him. Torchlight May 2025 #52
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Paladin May 2025 #53
The amazing thing is . . . peggysue2 May 2025 #55
Also, Tapper thinks Jill Biden might've become so "enamored" of the fabulous First Lady Jackie O lifestyle that she betsuni May 2025 #58
CNN showed their true colors. spanone May 2025 #61
Damn straight. Yes, Biden has slowed down, and he did underperform in the last debate. But there is a word of difference Martin68 May 2025 #63
I think either Biden or his staff pushed him to hard before the debate. I was worried about his performance doc03 May 2025 #65
Well Stated, Em! Cha May 2025 #66
I don't know if I'd say there was a cover up but there was definitely a refusal to address his biggest vulnerabilities. Self Esteem May 2025 #67
Good recap fujiyamasan May 28 #105
Yes. Biden definitely aged a lot over the last eight years. Self Esteem May 28 #113
Agree 100% cate94 May 2025 #78
Hey Jake, TAP THIS... Blue Owl May 2025 #85
I suppose there's not a ton of harm in indulging fantasies like this, but the denial in this thread is really something. tritsofme May 2025 #89
Yeah, a whole lot of gaslighting going on here. Ace Rothstein May 2025 #92
really? North Coast Lawyer May 2025 #93
BIDEN WORLD STRIKES BACK LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #96
Fmr DNC Chair Jaime Harrrison dubbed this book a A BOLD FACED LIE LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #97
And people wonder haydukelives May 2025 #98
Part of establishing and legitimizing a dictatorship . . . Aussie105 May 28 #106
Indeed, and he had plenty of support. Patton French May 28 #107
Whether there was a cover-up or not it was pretty obvious to me Biden was not up doc03 May 28 #111
Maybe mass amnesia? MorbidButterflyTat May 28 #116
I didn't appreciate the condescending comments either. Quiet Em May 28 #119
Jake Tapper's book is bombing LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #121
tapper's tv ratings are also bombing LetMyPeopleVote Jun 1 #122
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