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MAGA and PUTIN in retreat. Joe did it. (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 OP
Damn straight. Baitball Blogger Nov 2022 #1
Ditto!! onetexan Nov 2022 #9
The most underestimated president PatSeg Nov 2022 #2
I caucused for Joe in 2008 in Iowa. Sogo Nov 2022 #31
Oh, I can imagine! PatSeg Nov 2022 #41
He's absolutely the most underestimated president of all time! bluboid Nov 2022 #45
I think you're right PatSeg Nov 2022 #53
I remember it as "I agree with Joe." tblue37 Nov 2022 #52
You could be right PatSeg Nov 2022 #54
To see him look so relaxed and confident. And demonstrate his ability in politics Walleye Nov 2022 #3
Indeed! honest.abe Nov 2022 #4
The thing about Joe is, he chooses his words wisely. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2022 #5
Agree, and more importantly is when he's meeting w world leaders onetexan Nov 2022 #37
Exactly. niyad Nov 2022 #6
That's motherf#$king right!!! ffr Nov 2022 #7
WE get equal credit. I love Joe, but he would also credit us Democrats. We did our homework. ancianita Nov 2022 #8
And they are not necessarily unrelated. kentuck Nov 2022 #10
He almost makes things look easy. Nt BootinUp Nov 2022 #11
Putin Isn't Even Man Enough Me. Nov 2022 #12
After what he did to Ukraine. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2022 #40
That Apparently Is What He Is Partially Afraid Of Me. Nov 2022 #42
Fascism lost! Emile Nov 2022 #13
Fantastic post! gab13by13 Nov 2022 #14
Yes, Biden has done an incredible job and doesn't receive nearly enough credit dlk Nov 2022 #15
Depending on how badly Putin's Ukraine blunder damaged Russia, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #20
VERY good point. NONE OF US can afford to relax. calimary Nov 2022 #24
Yes. We should ride the momentum of our midterm results and wnylib Nov 2022 #34
I believe Rs knew that by falsely claiming election fraud & forcing Dems to chastise them for it, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2022 #51
Don't fuck with a Biden. betsuni Nov 2022 #16
Well said. Irishxs Nov 2022 #17
Yup wryter2000 Nov 2022 #18
Yes. Let that sink in. calimary Nov 2022 #26
Love me some Dark Brandon energy! BadgerMom Nov 2022 #19
. Beachnutt Nov 2022 #21
Hannity and Tucker are in full meltdown mode! Pass the butter! Initech Nov 2022 #22
Brandon is one bad ass. Traildogbob Nov 2022 #23
The "Red Shart" heard around the World StClone Nov 2022 #25
OMG!!!!!!!! "The Red Shart"!!! calimary Nov 2022 #27
Yes!! Lol!! AllyCat Nov 2022 #36
I like it republianmushroom Nov 2022 #28
Joe rocks it. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #29
I STG he is the liberal Reagan Recursion Nov 2022 #30
Few know know how our government works as well as Biden Larissa Nov 2022 #32
True, but we must always stay vigilant... TrumanTheTiger Nov 2022 #33
I just spit that out. You never know when you will get a winner. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #35
Jennifer Rubin on Biden's underrated skills greenman3610 Nov 2022 #38
Oh yeah!! Big shout out to President Joe!! blue-wave Nov 2022 #39
He just does not get enough credit. calimary Nov 2022 #43
Am sure this is reason Brittney is being transferred to harsh penal childfreebychoice Nov 2022 #44
The "red sites" concern for Griner's welfare is touching GopherGal Nov 2022 #58
Stomp those fuckers into the ground Blue Owl Nov 2022 #46
History WILL oldtime dfl_er Nov 2022 #47
He did it by straight talk, laughing at the bullshit, and delivering for the people. Pepsidog Nov 2022 #48
Yes he (we as a nation) did. It ain't over, but we have hope. And so does Ukraine! Can't imagine. Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #49
Joe did his homework 2016-2020 bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #50
I think my takeaway on the midterms and Biden and Fetterman is this: Old Crow Nov 2022 #55
Experience, intelligence, character. Joe was born for this moment. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #56
Hell, yes, My friend. Gore1FL Nov 2022 #57
With age comes wisdom. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #59

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
2. The most underestimated president
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:10 AM
Nov 2022

of my lifetime! I remember an old slogan from 2008 when Biden was running in the presidential primary, "Joe is right". It came from the many times his opponents said during debates, "Joe is right" and his campaign turned it into a campaign slogan.

It took awhile, but it is finally sinking in!

Sogo

(7,191 posts)
31. I caucused for Joe in 2008 in Iowa.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:24 PM
Nov 2022

Just before our caucus in 2020, he came through my small town, and I was able to shake his hand and tell him I caucused for him in 2008. He flashed that million dollar smile, and I got a great selfie with him then. One of the highlights of my life!

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
41. Oh, I can imagine!
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:46 PM
Nov 2022

What a thrill that must have been. I know a few people who met him in person and they all were taken by how warm and authentic he was. Some of us have said if Joe could meet every voter in person, he could win almost all, if not all, of them over. He is truly a rare gem in politics.

PatSeg

(53,214 posts)
53. I think you're right
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:50 PM
Nov 2022

It seems to have been a pattern with him for his whole life, people underestimating him!

Walleye

(44,805 posts)
3. To see him look so relaxed and confident. And demonstrate his ability in politics
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:11 AM
Nov 2022

Really made me feel a lot better. I’ve had a lot of faith in Joe for a long time, and I have yet to be disappointed

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,897 posts)
5. The thing about Joe is, he chooses his words wisely.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:28 AM
Nov 2022

Situations he has had to face requires careful knowledge and words to express disdain, the truth, as well as to get people to think. TDFG can call him "Sleepy Joe". But sleepy? I think not.

onetexan

(13,913 posts)
37. Agree, and more importantly is when he's meeting w world leaders
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:41 PM
Nov 2022

They all know where the US stands & have much greater respect for him as the leader of the greatest nation on earth & as a man with integrity.
He commands their respect. This is what a POTUS needs to embody.
Adding to mention of course thats stark contrast to the buffoonish TFG who was the laughingstock of the world & embarrassed us deeply.

ancianita

(43,307 posts)
8. WE get equal credit. I love Joe, but he would also credit us Democrats. We did our homework.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:56 AM
Nov 2022

We spread the work across platforms and pressed media. Not to mention public donations and the work on the ground game.

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,897 posts)
40. After what he did to Ukraine.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:45 PM
Nov 2022

Why would anyone want to be in the same room with him? World leaders would not hesitate to tell him to either go to or rot in HELL to his face for others to hear.

Putin the Pariah of the world.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
42. That Apparently Is What He Is Partially Afraid Of
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:49 PM
Nov 2022

and the fact that he will especially have to see Xi who he promised the war in Ukraine would be wrapped up in 8 days

gab13by13

(32,321 posts)
14. Fantastic post!
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:08 PM
Nov 2022

Damn right President Biden has been the best president in my lifetime. Putin even delayed retreating from Kherson to hurt Democrat's chances in the election.

I said the day that Putin invaded Ukraine, one of the main reasons was to damage president Biden and Democrats. President Biden kept our allies and NATO united. President Biden is the reason that the Magats are in a frenzy.

It cannot be said enough, all that President Biden has done in just 2 years.

Even with the MSM criticizing him at every step.

dlk

(13,247 posts)
15. Yes, Biden has done an incredible job and doesn't receive nearly enough credit
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:08 PM
Nov 2022

Unfortunately though, Putin & the MAGAs will be back. They’re like cockroaches.

FoxNewsSucks

(11,704 posts)
20. Depending on how badly Putin's Ukraine blunder damaged Russia,
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:32 PM
Nov 2022

his days might hopefully be numbered.

The MAGAts, on the other hand, are not going anywhere. Republicon election cheating kept us from giving them the total asskicking they deserve, but they are not defeated.

As always, the billionaires, Kochs etc will examine "how did that happen" and work to make sure we can't do it again.

None of us, elected Democrats in particular, can afford to relax. It's high time to take the fight to them instead of just being defensive.

wnylib

(26,010 posts)
34. Yes. We should ride the momentum of our midterm results and
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:29 PM
Nov 2022

keep delivering votes for our candidates.

In gerrymandered districts, we can't change the district but we CAN change the people's perception of us and our values and policies

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,484 posts)
51. I believe Rs knew that by falsely claiming election fraud & forcing Dems to chastise them for it,
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 10:06 PM
Nov 2022

they would cause Dems not to call out election fraud, even if we had some evidence of it. Dems already believed so strongly that questioning the results of elections after winners were declared was dangerous that we didn't fight as hard as we should have in at least one very important race.

Just as I know the fact that Rs are accusing Dems of stealing elections means Rs are at least trying to steal elections.

wryter2000

(47,940 posts)
18. Yup
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:14 PM
Nov 2022

Remember...the people who are telling us he's unpopular are the same ones who swore there would be a red wave.

calimary

(90,019 posts)
26. Yes. Let that sink in.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:02 PM
Nov 2022

They’ve been measuring him for a political casket for years, if not a few decades.

calimary

(90,019 posts)
27. OMG!!!!!!!! "The Red Shart"!!!
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:04 PM
Nov 2022

You win the whole day with that one, StClone, if not this whole election season!

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
30. I STG he is the liberal Reagan
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:19 PM
Nov 2022

I mean that. I don't know what combination of providence and fate led to Joe Biden being our President right now but holy shit he is doing exactly what we need.

Larissa

(793 posts)
32. Few know know how our government works as well as Biden
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:27 PM
Nov 2022

It shows time and again. Biden gets the job done.

TrumanTheTiger

(55 posts)
33. True, but we must always stay vigilant...
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:28 PM
Nov 2022

…against those forces.

When the R’s return to planet reality—if that ever happens—then we can have a different discussion.

blue-wave

(5,130 posts)
39. Oh yeah!! Big shout out to President Joe!!
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 01:44 PM
Nov 2022

It's hard to imagine anyone else able to accomplish what he has, at this moment in time. He is the person for the moment and he stepped up to the plate without hesitation.

Thank you President Biden!!

calimary

(90,019 posts)
43. He just does not get enough credit.
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 02:26 PM
Nov 2022

Probably won’t ever - til after he’s gone.

I want him to get the credit NOW. While he’s here to enjoy it.

childfreebychoice

(476 posts)
44. Am sure this is reason Brittney is being transferred to harsh penal
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 03:08 PM
Nov 2022

Prison. On red sites, they say, when t* is reelected, she will be free, smh

GopherGal

(2,905 posts)
58. The "red sites" concern for Griner's welfare is touching
Sat Nov 12, 2022, 12:33 AM
Nov 2022

or would be if I believed a word of it.

Hard to imagine how interested any of them (Putin included) would be in her if bloated tick was fully endorsing Russia having free rein in Ukraine.

So I guess it's possible she'd be free just because the bloated tick would give Putin everything he wanted anyway.

bucolic_frolic

(55,136 posts)
50. Joe did his homework 2016-2020
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 08:42 PM
Nov 2022

and that includes the management of the professionals around him. He is far smarter than given credit for.

Old Crow

(2,268 posts)
55. I think my takeaway on the midterms and Biden and Fetterman is this:
Sat Nov 12, 2022, 12:05 AM
Nov 2022

Most people, most of the time, will feel an allegiance to a fundamentally decent person, especially when that person is comfortable in his or her own skin and seems genuine.

Unfortunately, there will always be a part of the population that cleaves to ugly personalities because that ugliness resonates with something inside them. There are a lot more of those people than I would ever have guessed prior to the MAGA movement -- but, thank God, they're a minority.

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