Biden Refuses Joint Press Conference with Putin: White House

[babylonsister]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/biden-refuses-joint-press-conference-with-putin-white-house-says?ref=home

Biden Refuses Joint Press Conference with Putin: White House

NO FIREWORKS
Nico Hines, World Editor
Updated Jun. 12, 2021 8:33AM ET /
Published Jun. 12, 2021 8:30AM ET

In a crowded field, the low point of Donald Trump’s international diplomacy during four years as president may have come in Helsinki when he nodded along throughout a bizarre joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Joe Biden won’t have the opportunity to side with the Russian autocrat against his own Justice Department and intelligence services at next week’s summit after the White House announced that there would be no twin podium moment. “A solo press conference is the appropriate format to clearly communicate with the free press the topics that were raised in the meeting,” said a White House official on Saturday.

[Deuxcents]

1. Good decision

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. The move was designed to deny President Vladimir Putin of Russia an international platform, Biden ai

Link to tweet

[underpants]

3. Or convey equal footing

Russia is almost third world in terms of everything other than just having a butt ton of money (highly concentrated)

[Ocelot II]

10. Russia's economy is only #11 per GDP.

The butt-ton of money is Putin's and his goons'.

[BobTheSubgenius]

45. While its GDP is a long way behind that of China or the US...

...#11 in a field of 195 isn't nothing.

Imagine being the 11th richest American...or even the 11th richest in your city or town.

[Klaralven]

54. Russia is 50th according to IMF Purchasing Power Parity GDP/capita estimates

The US is 7th.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)_per_capita

[Haggard Celine]

17. Also, the leaders of totalitarian countries, including China and others,

shouldn't be on an equal footing with our President.

[BobTheSubgenius]

46. Underscoring the fact that they were on an equal footing not that long ago.

[AZ8theist]

74. I would posit we were not on equal footing ....

Russia was put ahead of us for the last 4 years by a vile treasonous imbecile.

[BobTheSubgenius]

75. You speak a great truth.

I was not carefully parsing the post to which I was replying, but just making the point that, while leaders of totalitarian countries should not be on an equal footing with POTUS, they were, for a time. Putin was kind of an outlier, for the reason you stated, but generally speaking, there was much more equity among them then than now.

[AZ8theist]

77. Yes.

I wasn't criticizing your post, merely pointing out the obvious. We should not reward a murderous dictator like Putin by kissing his ass like the traitorous imbecile did for 4 years.

I applaud Biden for telling Putin to SIT DOWN, figuratively speaking.

[reACTIONary]

72. The only thing they actually have going for them is..

.. their nukes and the ability to launch them. Other than that they are pretty much nothing but, per Obama, a gas station pretending to be a country.

[underpants]

73. Ooh that's a good description

Thanks OBAMA!

[soothsayer]

4. Good! Eff nbc for interviewing the murderous lout

[malaise]

5. NBC produced Trump

That is all

[Cha]

57. & having a Bounty on our

Soldiers in Afghanistan & trump letting it happen.

Would the fucking RT give Pres Biden a PLATFORM?!

[dalton99a]

6. "Russia is a gas station run by a mafia that is masquerading as a country."

- John McCain

“They are a smaller country, they are a weaker country, their economy doesn't produce anything that anybody wants to buy except oil and gas and arms."
- Barack Obama

[TexasBushwhacker]

23. They still make vodka!

But so does everyone else. There's even a couple of good vodkas made in TEXAS - Deep Eddy and Tito's Handmade Vodka.

Fifth Generation makes Tito's, and its founder is Tito Beveridge. They gave a $1 Million grant to COVID-19 vaccine research.

[TheBlackAdder]

24. LukOil and a bunch of other Russian gas is sold at almost every gas station at one time or another.

.

Most corporate owned stations will sell their brand, except when a delivery shortage.

Most private-owned gas stations, or private-owned brand name gas stations have a minimum monthly quote, after they reach that limit, they are open to buy gas from any shitty brand-x supplier. That's their way of making extra profit on a small-margin product. So, those large brand named stations might be selling your Russian gas.

.

[Lonestarblue]

31. Russia has roughly the same GDP as New York state.

If they did not have nuclear weapons, they would simply be another small, struggling country.

[calimary]

41. Dayum. That's quite an assessment.

Makes me Hoppe for a world not powered by gas and oil - to take away one of their strongest cards.

[Klaralven]

55. They have a 20% share of arms exports, second to the US with 37%

https://www.statista.com/statistics/267131/market-share-of-the-leadings-exporters-of-conventional-weapons/

[NewJeffCT]

63. Malcolm Nance called them

A Trailer Park with Nukes

[ProudMNDemocrat]

7. Denying Putin a world stage platform is BRILLIANT.

Makes the US a more dominant player on the world stage. Makes Russia a pariah regime that it is.

Biden will let the rest of the world know Russia has been put on notice for its dirty tricks in allowing hackers safe harbor, the attempted murder of political rivals, occupation of parts of Ukraine, and their overall intentions to disrupt NATO. All with that Irish smile of his.

For Putin does not take humiliation very well.

[bucolic_frolic]

40. Biden's experience and stellar resume glows

Name another president with almost 50 years of experience at the highest level of national government - important junior Senator, VP.

There have been governors, Senators, senior government officials, even an occasional former Congressman, of shorter duration. I'd bet Biden has the biggest top level national and global network in a president ever. We're frustrated there isn't instant progress, but that mind is working on everything.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

52. Test assure, the RWNJ talking heads will...

Be spouting off how Joe embarrassed the US, and how nasty he was to Putie.

What else have they to talk about?

[Mr.Bill]

64. They'll say President Biden

is afraid of Putin.

[SunSeeker]

69. Exactly. nt

[Guilded Lilly]

8. Good.

[bamagal62]

9. 👏👏👏👏👏

[Autumn]

11. Nice!

[George II]

12. Smart move, although with Biden we wouldn't be seeing this anyway:

[Oneironaut]

29. I don't understand why the media kept photoshopping Trump's doggy leash out.

Who’s a good doggie? Roll over for Pootie! Woof! Woof!

[ShazzieB]

65. 🤣🤣🤣

[Aristus]

13. The Putiniks in the GOP are going to have a shit-fit, of course.

They will no doubt bleat that Joe Biden is being 'uncivil, un-Presidential, un-American', and whatever 'un' they can think of...

[dianaredwing]

14. really

I don't give a F..., do you?

[Aristus]

16. About the Putiniks? God, no!

If any of them were to fall out a high window or succumb to polonium poisoning, I probably wouldn't send flowers to the funeral.

[PatSeg]

21. The better Biden is as a leader,

the more petty and often ridiculous the criticisms will be. We all remember how they treated Barack Obama. When there is no valid complaints, they will go after clothes, food choices, mannerisms, and even the dogs. These are silly, superficial creatures, lacking in intellect, principles, or substance. The "Na, na, boo, boo" and "I'm rubber, you're glue" wing of American politics. If they can't be as good as their opponent, they will tear him or her down.

They probably cheat at poker and golf as well.

[Aristus]

26. Nowadays, we chuckle with amusement over Barack Obama's Tansuitgate.

But at the time, I remember being slightly gobsmacked that the Republicans, so desperate to make President Obama into the monster of their racist fever-dreams, decided to literally make a Federal case out of the fact that he wore a smart, stylish, well-tailored suit. The horror!...

The barbecue sauce-stained sweatsuit brigade had the living gall to throw shade at President Obama's wardrobe...

[PatSeg]

32. Yes, I found it absolutely surreal

Tan suits and mustard? That was best they could come up with? There was also some crap about him bowing to a foreign leader. They remind me of the petty neighborhood gossip, the one who always has something negative to say about other people. Ridiculous absurd stuff of no consequence at all and often not even true. The motivation is usually jealousy and a need for attention.

You know, I loved that tan suit and I wish he'd just kept wearing it to let them know, he wasn't going to let them get to him.

[LakeArenal]

34. Love your comment.

[PatSeg]

15. THE "low point of Donald Trump's

international diplomacy?" How do you pick one? So many disasters in just four years.

[LakeArenal]

35. Always always for me, BABIES IN CAGES.

Malaria’s fuck you coat was the cherry on that sundae.

[PatSeg]

48. Yes

Whenever I come up with one, then another one pops in my head. There were so many, it is hard to keep track. I guess the hardest part is I still cannot entirely accept that such a perverse monster was actually President of the United States.

I think it is important that we keep discussing his presidency, to make sure we keep the outrageous stories alive. After GW left the White House, his image gradually became less offensive. It was even worse with Reagan. Republicans turned him into a damn saint. We can't let that ever happen with Trump.

[maddiemom]

50. Since Trump has continued to act the "no class" jerk and so clearly has no idea...

how to behave with any grace or simple good manners, I doubt that he will be able to "rehabilitate" his image as other "former guys" seem to have. Reagan, W. Bush, etc. never displayed the sheer MEANESS that is so much a part of Trump (although Dubya could be pretty thoughtless, as in making fun of a death row inmate). Donald used to complain about not being accepted by New York society, seeming not to realize that nobody else who WAS accepted behaved with the utter boorishness he displayed on a daily basis.

[PatSeg]

53. That is true

If the horrible memories of Trump start to fade, he is right there to remind us that yes, he was every bit as bad as we thought, maybe even worse. I agree about Bush. He could be thoughtless and extremely incompetent, but for the most part, he wasn't inherently mean. Trump wears his meanness and cruelty like a badge of honor. For him it apparently is synonymous with strength, something he is really hung up on.

[LiberalLovinLug]

60. I think the danger is not that Trump's image will be rehabilitated

It is that a majority...of the Elector College voters counted.....will NOT be rehabilitated. And in fact, be forever changed to now accept a foul mouthed liar, a cheater, a sexual deviant, a narcissist as their leader...if that is the only way to win. Trump has done something that no other Republican leader has done, broken the shit encrusted glass ceiling.

For seemingly forever, at least since the sixties, the Democrats were the unGodly heathens who swore, engaged in the "sexual revolution", which included among other things, cheating on spouses, wife swapping and other free love beliefs. Didn't believe in Law and Order and protested violently.

While the Republicans were the believers in God. And Family (the only true configuration). And good money management. They never took the Lord's name in vain, never used bad language or ugly insults. Didn't lie.......publicly. Lie with an air of entitlement to the point of blatancy, and arrogance of "so what? what are you going to do?"

No, the real danger is the flip side of that. The GQP are now conditioned to fight even dirtier than ever. And their supporters are clearly on board with that.

[ShazzieB]

66. Definitely too many to keep track of.

However, the love affair with Kim Jong Un is one that stands out for me. His worship of "tough guy" dictators in general was horrifying, but that one really took the disgustingly nasty cake, imo.

[C Moon]

67. GOP leaders have a fascination with dictatorship...

remember George W.:
"If this were a dictatorship it would be a heck of a lot easier... as long as I'm the dictator."

[PatSeg]

68. And he was so open and brazen about it

He couldn't even pretend to be a democracy loving leader. Guess he thought physically hugging the flag was as much patriotism as he needed to display and shockingly his base seemed to think so as well.

[LudwigPastorius]

56. "low point"

Yeah, the love letters between Trump and Kim Jong un have got to be considered as one of the lowest.

[PatSeg]

58. Oh wow, I'd forgotten that one

When it comes to low points, he was constantly outdoing himself.

[onetexan]

18. By snubbing the Killer, Biden's essentially telling him what he really thinks of him

[SoonerPride]

19. Why elevate a petty thug?

Joint press conferences are for allies not murderous tyrants.

[NJCher]

36. that's what I was thinking

remember the uproar when trump appeared with Kim Jung Il? The criticism (well deserved) was that he was giving away the store, a major PR event for a cruel dictator who is a threat to the entire world.

[True Blue American]

62. MSNBC

Gave Putin an interview. Been on every time I flip.

CNN has my viewer ship.

[Joinfortmill]

20. America is back

[TraceNC]

22. Excellent decision.

[maxsolomon]

25. Putin only lies.

He is pretty good at what he does, and how he utilizes the tu quoque fallacy. No reason to legitimize it.

[dweller]

27. Wow, really ...

and I thought there would be a meeting in secret with no one else present but a translator sworn to secrecy … and no notes

How things have changed


✌🏻

[Johonny]

28. He should have sent a cardboard dumby of Trump to stand next to Putin

[Aviation Pro]

30. The end is nigh for the diminutive Russian criminal

The Russian people are sick and fucking tired of this little troll and he'll end up slipping and falling out of 40th story window shortly.

[NJCher]

37. I wish they would Saddam him

I'd like to see his roly poly little face coming out of his hidey hole to face the music.

He's such a cocky little bastard. Got those vibes when I saw him interviewed last night. I couldn't stand to watch him for two hours, so I won't be watching the jerk any more.

[Pachamama]

80. In addition to being short & balding, Putin's aging puffy face has a lot of bad plastic surgery

He is rather pathetic and repulsive

[Traildogbob]

33. I totally

Agree about denying him a Platform. A criminal murderous thug. We refuse to give mass shooters air time.
So, riddle me this......why the fuck is MSNBC ranting about their exclusive interview with Pootie Pie?
I know that answer, cash and ratings.
Why Trump and trumpism has been able to destroy our country.
These fools would have a prime time exclusive with Hitler.
I would say Satan, but they have done that this last 4+ years. In all his Orange glory.

[bucolic_frolic]

38. I'll add 2 doses of weak sauce

in defense of MSNBC

1) They try not to be Faux News by airing all sides

2) A superpower head of state is big news and sometimes the light of day exposes his agenda more than he thinks

[Traildogbob]

42. Reasonable defense

But under current circumstances, Putin should not be made to seem normal. I damn sure hope Thuck Chodd is not asking him any questions. And, considering how Fox or News Max or OAN would kiss his butt while slamming Biden if they had a Pootie exclusive, this is not so bad. Could ya imagine a Hannity interview with him, while praising Trump as the greatest ever? Hannity and Tucker would be on their knees begging Pootie to help us get Trump back in power, if not trying to get Pootie to run in 2024 as the newest GQP Messiah.

[Baked Potato]

39. In response Russia hacked a shuttered Circuit City in Hoboken.

[GoodRaisin]

43. Helsinki was a purely awful moment in American History

His yellow streak on full display to the rest of the world. Horrible.

[moondust]

44. Good.

Pooty would probably like to get back into the G7. No deal. No place for murderous despots.

[dlk]

47. Putin doesn't deserve the validation

There’s a new sheriff in town.

[Hekate]

49. Good

[Blue Owl]

51. Suck it Donny you fucking piece of shit

[Marthe48]

59. And that is how you deal with enemies of the U.S.

putin belongs in the dust bin of history. President Biden let him know that GO Joe!

[greenjar_01]

61. Fine with me: Putin's a common thug and doesn't deserve to share a stage with the President

of the United States.

[SunSeeker]

70. This is how a real President treats a murderous dictator.

No affirmation or legitimizing of that kleptocratic killer!

[SheltieLover]

71. Go Joe!!!

Ps putie gonna have another sad.

[Marrah_Goodman]

76. Good

[NoMoreRepugs]

78. The Biden/Harris team top to bottom has had a damn impressive

first five months.

[speaknow]

79. I wouldn't do a press conference with Puton either.