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PatrickforO

(14,514 posts)
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 04:05 PM Jan 2021

Appreciation thread for Joe Biden.

Biden was not my first choice in the primaries, but I got behind him in the campaign, and I am profoundly happy that I did.

He is shaping up to be a transformational president. The things he does and accomplishes may well benefit Americans for decades to come.

Also, Biden is clearly a very decent and moral man, a loving husband, father and grandfather.

We elected a real winner here.

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Appreciation thread for Joe Biden. (Original Post) PatrickforO Jan 2021 OP
K&R Blue Owl Jan 2021 #1
K&R for your awesome collage! Politicub Jan 2021 #9
Same here. Right person for the moment. His press Secretary is on fire right now. Raven123 Jan 2021 #2
Yeah, isn't she something? Reminds me of West Wing. PatrickforO Jan 2021 #4
Second that! Jen psaki is phenomenal onetexan Jan 2021 #47
What you said. nt Atticus Jan 2021 #3
Yes! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 sheshe2 Jan 2021 #5
"Biden was not my first choice in the primaries ..." Earthshine2 Jan 2021 #6
Loving Joe. mahina Jan 2021 #7
President Biden is amazing Politicub Jan 2021 #8
He appears to be channeling FDR. ananda Jan 2021 #10
And LBJ in many respects, esp'ly when it comes to civil rights onetexan Jan 2021 #48
Yes indeed. ananda Jan 2021 #50
I am being dazzled Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #11
Hello central casting? Send me a President. Botany Jan 2021 #12
Biden was my choice from day one. Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #13
Mine too. With a VP Harris. mzmolly Jan 2021 #40
K&R nt Granny M Jan 2021 #14
Jay Inslee was my first choice, but Biden was my prediction. DFW Jan 2021 #15
Biden was my first choice even before he confirmed his run. Doreen Jan 2021 #16
Yup, i was w Joe all the way, even when his campaign was struggling onetexan Jan 2021 #49
Woohoo!!! Go Joe!! Doreen Jan 2021 #61
Love Joe. He's just getting started. Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #17
Kicking for visibility! Niagara Jan 2021 #18
Godspeed, Joe Biden. Paladin Jan 2021 #19
I hope he will take at least Sunday off. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2021 #20
I am just thrilled! NRaleighLiberal Jan 2021 #21
Biden was my first choice. And I agree he is a very decent man... I believe he is Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #23
Agree. Jay25 Jan 2021 #24
Told ya so world wide wally Jan 2021 #25
Thank you, President Biden! cp Jan 2021 #26
I can't say enough about him. He lets me sleep at night Biophilic Jan 2021 #27
All of the above! Delmette2.0 Jan 2021 #28
And he's got an amazing team to help him who know how gov't is supposed to function onetexan Jan 2021 #51
Yes, me too! nt Delmette2.0 Jan 2021 #52
Absolutely lovin' me some President Joe Biden.... fantase56 Jan 2021 #29
I can drink my morning coffee in peace. Old Terp Jan 2021 #30
Yes. Hearing "The President" doesn't make me mzmolly Jan 2021 #41
he is doing tremendous heavy lifting for the good of the country!! Celerity Jan 2021 #31
Hear hear! Empowerer Jan 2021 #32
AMEN! 634-5789 Jan 2021 #33
Joe Biden is the best choice for the job that needs to be done right now FakeNoose Jan 2021 #34
Good start, Mr. President. Magoo48 Jan 2021 #35
.. Corgigal Jan 2021 #36
A heartfelt thank you to President Biden democrank Jan 2021 #37
So grateful to have him at the helm!!!! God bless our President!!!! secondwind Jan 2021 #38
Same here. I first went for Jay Inslee, but switched immediately calimary Jan 2021 #39
Joe Biden is exactly the right man for the time. 56miSSie Jan 2021 #42
Elizabeth Warren was my first choice. Now I am thrilled with President Biden! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2021 #43
I have waited for a President Biden most of my adult life. Deb Jan 2021 #44
Biden has been excellent, far better than I expected DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #45
Biden is awesome. I think he has met or exceeded everyone's expectations. nt mtnsnake Jan 2021 #46
Oh hell yeah! Biden's really kicking ass right now! backscatter712 Jan 2021 #53
He is surpassing all my expectations and hopes!nt mcar Jan 2021 #54
Let's give him a huge Win in the 2022 mid terms! WyLoochka Jan 2021 #55
Indeed! treestar Jan 2021 #57
I have loved Biden since 1980 demtenjeep Jan 2021 #56
I love Joe, but my sister was crazy for him for decades. Greybnk48 Jan 2021 #58
He's actually exceeded my expectations MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #59
I very much appreciate what he's doing for the environment 👍 Raine Jan 2021 #60
I want to give a shoutout to Tom Rinaldo who predicted this many months ago. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #62
Biden was my first choice from day one, and I am really proud of that DonaldsRump Jan 2021 #63
He's doing a great job Bonx Jan 2021 #64
Ridin' with Biden from day one and all the way through. Kahuna Jan 2021 #65

Raven123

(4,714 posts)
2. Same here. Right person for the moment. His press Secretary is on fire right now.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 04:07 PM
Jan 2021

Making hood choices across the board

Earthshine2

(3,850 posts)
6. "Biden was not my first choice in the primaries ..."
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 04:32 PM
Jan 2021

He was near my last choice. That having been said ...

Joe is doing great! I'm very happy with just about everything so far, except maybe that keep-on-fracking thing.

The press conferences are delightfully wonky and boring.

Politicub

(12,163 posts)
8. President Biden is amazing
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 04:38 PM
Jan 2021

I don’t know where he gets his energy. It has been one week, and look at how much that has been accomplished.

onetexan

(12,994 posts)
48. And LBJ in many respects, esp'ly when it comes to civil rights
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:38 PM
Jan 2021

& diversity, race relations & elevating many black & brown great public servants to his cabinet & other positions in his administration.

Johnny2X2X

(18,741 posts)
11. I am being dazzled
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 04:46 PM
Jan 2021

I cannot believe how much he's getting done and how fast it's all happening.

He really showed what his priorities are out of the gate. Progressives right now should be ecstatic.

Botany

(70,288 posts)
12. Hello central casting? Send me a President.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:27 PM
Jan 2021


He, the K-Bomb, and the rest of his team were all born for this time.

Dem2theMax

(9,594 posts)
13. Biden was my choice from day one.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:31 PM
Jan 2021

I knew he could hit the ground running, but even I didn't expect all that he has done so far. I am so proud of him.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
16. Biden was my first choice even before he confirmed his run.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:36 PM
Jan 2021

If he hadn't run Beto was my choice. Harris would have been my choice except I did not feel this country was ready to accept a female president. I felt a female vice president would be accepted. Well, at least for me we got exactly what I wanted. I love having president Biden and vice president Harris.

onetexan

(12,994 posts)
49. Yup, i was w Joe all the way, even when his campaign was struggling
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:41 PM
Jan 2021

Glad it worked out & we have a winner!!

Paladin

(28,202 posts)
19. Godspeed, Joe Biden.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:57 PM
Jan 2021

The clean-up project to put this country up and running again is a huge one---but I believe Biden is up to the task. So very, very good to have a decent human being back in the White House.

Demsrule86

(68,347 posts)
22. Biden was my first choice. And I agree he is a very decent man... I believe he is
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 05:59 PM
Jan 2021

channeling his inner Roosevelt and will get some great things done for the American people. He was always more liberal than folks realized. I adore Jill Biden as well...such a nice family. Also, Joe has kick butt dogs!

Response to PatrickforO (Original post)

Biophilic

(3,477 posts)
27. I can't say enough about him. He lets me sleep at night
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 06:18 PM
Jan 2021

and I'm not afraid to wake up the next morning. He's sort of the quintessential President and I love what he and his team are doing. I can breathe thanks to them.

onetexan

(12,994 posts)
51. And he's got an amazing team to help him who know how gov't is supposed to function
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:47 PM
Jan 2021

And knows how to get things done given theyre so highly experienced. I am so relieved &happy since he got sworn in

fantase56

(440 posts)
29. Absolutely lovin' me some President Joe Biden....
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 06:28 PM
Jan 2021

it's nice to get back to a little "normality", and not have to keep up with the hourly WTF of that last guy

Old Terp

(464 posts)
30. I can drink my morning coffee in peace.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 06:38 PM
Jan 2021

There is still more Trump screw ups coming out, but the Biden crew addresses them as soon as identified. I'm very happily bored. Joe looks good in the role. Trump was always such a fat slob.

FakeNoose

(32,334 posts)
34. Joe Biden is the best choice for the job that needs to be done right now
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 06:46 PM
Jan 2021


Thank you Democrats for coming together and electing the best person for the job.



calimary

(80,693 posts)
39. Same here. I first went for Jay Inslee, but switched immediately
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 06:55 PM
Jan 2021

after Inslee bailed, to Biden. With absolutely NO regrets whatsoever! Especially with Biden’s emphasis on the climate crisis as one of his top priorities. That, alone, is enough to keep me solidly with him. I vote for my planet first, last, and always.

56miSSie

(48 posts)
42. Joe Biden is exactly the right man for the time.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:10 PM
Jan 2021

I guess it's a good thing he is "Sleepy Joe," otherwise we could never keep up with him!!





BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
43. Elizabeth Warren was my first choice. Now I am thrilled with President Biden!
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:12 PM
Jan 2021

I feel so much better in just a week! Go, Joe and Kamala!

Deb

(3,742 posts)
44. I have waited for a President Biden most of my adult life.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:23 PM
Jan 2021

He is an advocate for all, every single one of us.
Let's remember to always have his back.

DeminPennswoods

(15,246 posts)
45. Biden has been excellent, far better than I expected
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 07:30 PM
Jan 2021

But perhaps it's the freedom that comes with age and from dealing with the loss of a wife, daughter and son and his own brush with death.

I didn't think I'd re-live the 60s, but we are. Never thought I'd see another Nixon/impeachment, but I have.
Now I think I am about to live through another FDR-like era.

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
53. Oh hell yeah! Biden's really kicking ass right now!
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 08:19 PM
Jan 2021

The American public had low standards this time - they just wanted a POTUS that's potty-trained and understands object permanence.

But Biden's really come out strong - executive orders on everything from climate to trans-rights to stimulus to actually putting COVID vaccine logistics together (which the last manbaby in chief didn't even start).

That and Biden's also speaking to the nation - straight talk on the pandemic, memorial for all the people dead of Trump Lung, speeches on climate, inequality and inequity for the Black community and other marginalized groups, the economy, etc. He's actually behaving like an adult when speaking with the press. Also, it looks like Biden & most of the other Dems aren't making the mistake of thinking the GOP's operating in good faith, so they'll have very limited patience for using the filibuster as an unlimited Mitch veto, or for Lucy-and-the-football games.

Damn, I missed having a President that knows how to president!

WyLoochka

(1,629 posts)
55. Let's give him a huge Win in the 2022 mid terms!
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 09:40 PM
Jan 2021

He deserves an overwhelming Democratic House and Senate.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
57. Indeed!
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 11:12 PM
Jan 2021

No matter how “disappointed” some are! Letting the republicans take the house is useless. The only answer is to get more Democrats in Congress!

 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
56. I have loved Biden since 1980
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 11:01 PM
Jan 2021

I wanted him in 2004 and 2008

But in my heart I know things worked out for the best.

He is the Perfect man for This Time

Greybnk48

(10,148 posts)
58. I love Joe, but my sister was crazy for him for decades.
Thu Jan 28, 2021, 11:59 PM
Jan 2021

Big crush because of how decent he is (and always handsome). I wish she was still here to see what he's doing. She's grinning ear to ear somewhere!

Go Uncle Joe!

Raine

(30,540 posts)
60. I very much appreciate what he's doing for the environment 👍
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 12:27 AM
Jan 2021

that's the issue that's nearest and dearest to my heart!

Crunchy Frog

(26,548 posts)
62. I want to give a shoutout to Tom Rinaldo who predicted this many months ago.
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:38 AM
Jan 2021

I believe many people were skeptical at the time.

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
63. Biden was my first choice from day one, and I am really proud of that
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 03:55 PM
Jan 2021

Other than perhaps President Clinton or BHO, there is not a single person alive who was more qualified to become President in 2020 than Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

He is the perfect person for this role, and I am so very happy that he is there.

I had originally wanted Elizabeth Warren to be his VP. However, after the George Floyd protests began, and Trump went off on his "law and order" shite, I realized that Kamala Harris was the perfect VP choice for Joe Biden. She was the San Francisco DA and California Attorney General, in addition to her four years in the Senate and wonderful experience on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, CA has a D governor to appoint her successor, whereas MA did not.

President Biden and Vice-President Harris are the perfect team. They ran a FLAWLESS campaign, and they are continuing to succeed in office.

Bonx

(2,039 posts)
64. He's doing a great job
Fri Jan 29, 2021, 04:33 PM
Jan 2021

Sometimes I'm not sure he's all there, but he's got great people assisting him.

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