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In reply to the discussion: There was no cover-up and there was nothing wrong with President Biden [View all]
Fiendish Thingy
(20,518 posts)112. Trolls is too harsh and inaccurate of a descriptor
I have sympathy for folks who struggle with this reality, up to a point.
I agree, Critical thinking and sound reasoning will be essential for the challenges that face us, and the ones yet to appear.
But it’s also natural for folks to struggle with their own grief in coming to terms with painful realities.
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There was no cover-up and there was nothing wrong with President Biden [View all]
Quiet Em
May 2025
OP
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
I am reminded of the Munsters episode "The Fregosi Emerald" ... and "The Fregosi Curse"
usonian
May 2025
#41
The Fairness Doctrine only applied to over the air broadcasts, not cable or internet media n/t
MichMan
May 2025
#34
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
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
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
And I remember when Hillary was dying because she collapsed during a 9/11 Memorial.
W_HAMILTON
May 2025
#73
I think you are arguing with trolls at this point. Everyone with eyes and ears should come to their own
Pisces
May 2025
#103
If our side, which I consider more intelligent, more reasonable, and more realistic is having difficulty coming
Pisces
May 2025
#114
I agree with everything you said. I am sad it has come to this for him. I wish he had better advisors.
Pisces
May 2025
#101
There is plenty of public evidence documenting Biden's decline in functioning
Fiendish Thingy
May 2025
#16
I'd probably rely on a medical report above all. Including your own eyes.
Tommy Carcetti
May 2025
#42
One doesn't have to believe in "Wild conspiracy theories" to acknowledge Biden's decline.
Fiendish Thingy
May 2025
#71
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
He was an 81 year old man who talked and walked like the average 81 year old man would.
Tommy Carcetti
May 2025
#11
The biggest mistake was looking at the party's relatively strong midterm performance
fujiyamasan
May 2025
#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 2025
#120
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
Also, Tapper thinks Jill Biden might've become so "enamored" of the fabulous First Lady Jackie O lifestyle that she
betsuni
May 2025
#58
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
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
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
Whether there was a cover-up or not it was pretty obvious to me Biden was not up
doc03
May 2025
#111