… to have to tell the president of the United States not to take any questions from the press?
“I’ve been dealing with the press since 1970!”
Do they finesse it as a strategy that worked in the campaign?
Does Joe realize that he’s not as sharp as he used to be?
I don’t like it.
He should just tweet when taking a dump. That’s when the former administration press secretary said, “President X communicates directly with the American people more than any other president in history.” (Because tweets)
I’m reminded of stuff like this: https://theconversation.com/trump-white-house-goes-300-days-without-a-press-briefing-why-thats-unprecedented-130164
Some people didn’t get upset about that.
I worry about Joe.
At the risk of being accused of “whataboutism”…I had similar thoughts. After the Trump administration, all is fair game.
That said, even muddled, I prefer more than less information coming from the WH. I always have the option not to listen.
What do you think it’s like to hear a former president call Putin a “genius” after the largest invasion in Europe since WW2?
What do you think it’s like to see a president of the US meet with Putin and have no US translator? Ever wonder what they were saying? Think it was good for the US or only good for one citizen?
What about? What about? What about?
Isn’t the post about… “what do you think…”?
Is it possible to evaluate any story related to Biden without making it about Trump?
Theoretically, yes. But, the subject is about a US president’s behavior/ capability. Therefore, when a previous president’s behavior is apropos to the topic, why wouldn’t it be reasonable to discuss it …especially when asked… “what do you think…”?
Possibly reasonable to include other presidents. Less obviously reasonable to entirely ignore the question about the current president in order to discuss *only* other presidents.
It is not only about other presidents, but rather about the curious mentality of the people criticizing the current one. A lot of us are scratching our heads, wondering: Why do they think it was okay then, but not okay now?
Whatever. Thanks for your input.
QUOTE: Less obviously reasonable to entirely ignore the question about the current president in order to discuss *only* other presidents.
Entirely ignored? Is that accurate? As I see, the question was addressed and analogous input provided.
QUOTE: It is not only about other presidents, but rather about the curious mentality of the people criticizing the current one. A lot of us are scratching our heads, wondering: Why do they think it was okay then, but not okay now?
Interesting point and questions. It is indeed a curious mentality.
Certainly Joe is not as sharp as he used to be. It’s definitely visible.
I’m not as sharp as I used to be. I know that for a fact.
My dad…in 2014 we drove to Detroit from Oklahoma for Thanksgiving. I made a wrong turn and wanted to get back on the highway. I gave my dad the map and told him to navigate. He couldn’t do it. I remember as a kid driving during vacations. My dad would have a cigarette in one hand, cup of coffee in the other or in a holder, have a map on the steering wheel, and steering with his knees as we barreled down the highway at 70 mph before they limited it to 55. My dad was 32-35. Then at 74, he couldn’t even do one thing with the map. And, I get asked to do the stupidest things now like change a light bulb.
We have a minimum age for president. It’s possible we should have a maximum age. But, it’s hard to tell. Bernie is a lot older than Biden but he’s definitely sharper–or appears that way to me. Some of these senators are too old. Inhofe is rumored to be resigning. He’s appeared to be feeble the last few years. Feinstein is not sharp anymore. Some of these people might make good counselors because of their experience, but I don’t like them having the reins of power.
I prefer Joe to Trump or Kamala.
Something like an age requirement (or cognitive testing) seems necessary. I’m not sure what the right mechanism is for that. E.g., does the cabinet have to ask for it, or is it automatic, etc.
Joe is unquestionably the worst president of my lifetime. I would rather have Jimmy Carter.
Good thoughts. A blind man could see that Biden isn’t as sharp as he was years ago. Yet, as you said, who is? Still, there’s a big difference between being “not as sharp” and “totally incompetent”. Despite some impairment, I don’t think Joe is at the totally incompetent stage yet…despite not always not agreeing with him. I’m sure Biden’s critics would have a totally different assessment. So be it, that’s just the way I see it…for now.
That said, every president has issues and things that could be rightly criticized. It’s the nature of the beast and if someone can’t stand that then they don’t deserve to be in the office. Yet, what’s “interesting” isn’t that Biden’s critics are quick to point out his shortcomings. It’s that many of the issues they raise were also apparent in his predecessor but they seemed to accept or ignore them. If the issue is about presidential performance and the good of the office/country (as they purport), then why are similar flaws/issues treated so very differently by them? Will that question every be answered or will that be one of life’s little mysteries?