I don't like this, I don't like this at all.

[sheshe2]

Why are they announcing his travel plans to a volatile war zone? I hope he has a huge security detail on the ground and heightened security for VP Harris. These are extremely dangerous times.

Jesus C, Jordan maybe second in line by Wednesday.

[Sogo]

1. I don't like it at all, either.

!

[sheshe2]

3. Good to know it is not just me.

I got a knot in my stomach when I heard the news.

[Captain Zero]

22. Me neither.

Nt

[lapucelle]

2. I don't like it, but I'm going to assume that there was a purpose to announcing it.

I'm not an expert, but they are.

[sheshe2]

7. I know there was...still makes me nervous.

Sad to say we have many enemies HERE and ABROAD.

[lapucelle]

14. Maybe it's a time-buying tactic so more Gazans can move south and more supplies can get in.

[applegrove]

4. I'm sure they know what thy are doing. I bet he lands a day early.

I had the same fear too but talked myself out of it.

[sheshe2]

8. That is what I am thinking say Wednesday but go on Tuesday.

[applegrove]

10. Or go Wednesday and prove you have nerves of steel.

[CanonRay]

5. I'm feeling sketchy about the whole situation.

TWO carrier groups? Plus 2k troops mobilized? I'm afraid we have some Intel that Iran is going to get involved. Are our carrier groups safe? Look what Ukraine has done to the Black Sea Fleet with no navy and just drones. My belief is that Moscow wants us dragged into a war so we can no longer support Ukraine at the necessary levels. Talk me down.

[PortTack]

29. Iran, russia know our capabilities including fighting wars on 2 fronts if needed. Has been our

Policy since shortly after WWII.

[Dave says]

51. Their knowledge maybe augmented...

…while visiting Mar-a-Lago. Who knows.

[JoseBalow]

68. Did I hear that there is a THIRD strike group coming up the Red Sea?

And did I hear that Iran was mere WEEKS away from being able to achieve nuclear weapons level materials? Seems like a good time to "push back that timeline", or more.

I agree with you regarding Putin's analysis of the situation vis-a-vis Ukraine... That's how I'd play it on Risk board.

[Blue Owl]

6. Don't go, Joe

We all know Joe’s intentions are good, but it’s too risky right now…..

[bdamomma]

9. I don't

like it either. I don't trust Netanyahu. His own people wanted him out due his fraud indictments and trying to change laws that the Israeli Supreme Court adheres too. So when these guys get caught doing something illegal, they want to neuter the law so they can stay in power.

[JoseBalow]

66. You think the threat/concern to Biden is Netanyahu?

Sorry, I'm not following the logic here

[RockCreek]

71. I don't like that his visit, at BiBi's request,

don't like that his visit, at BiBi's request, could be interpreted as giving that criminal (Bibi) status and respect.

[anciano]

11. I don't like it either.

It would seem to me to better to keep such visits confidential until after they have occurred...

[sheshe2]

12. I agree. nt

[Beastly Boy]

13. My guess is that Biden will be home by Wednesday.

[sheshe2]

17. This

TY.

[rubbersole]

28. Sounds like the best plan.

Go. Take pictures. Come home.

[Maru Kitteh]

15. He should do what he thinks is right and safe.

I trust President Biden. It's scary, but I trust him. Imagine how Jill is feeling.

[ShazzieB]

52. I trust him, too.

Yes, this is scary, but I absolutely believe he knows exactly what he's doing.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

16. You are not alone. We just have to have faith in our Joe Biden.

[JohnSJ]

18. If something happened, VP Harris is there, and the VP spot would be filled soon after.

Hopefully nothing bad will occur, but it is important not to bow to threats, and it may involve diplomacy with those in the West Bank

[Captain Zero]

24. Wishful thinking. VP nomination would get tied up in Senate

Hell they won't allow us to appoint SC members. Why would they allow Harris a VP pick. Sinems and Manchin would join them. Quislings.

[wnylib]

25. Harris too? OMG!!!

[Liberal In Texas]

32. LOL. They didn't mean she was going too.

They're not going to send the veep to something like this.

[wnylib]

34. Whew! I thought that someone posted that Harris was going with Biden.

[Sogo]

19. Maybe they will hold meetings on one of the aircraft carriers....

I'd feel OK about that.

[Rebl2]

20. Exactly

[brer cat]

21. I'm very nervous about this trip. I can't think of any before when it was announced

in advance.

[GuppyGal]

23. Joe Biden is the President of the United States of America and we know what we're doing.

He'll be fine

[ancianita]

37. +1

[ShazzieB]

54. +100!

[PlutosHeart]

26. Stupid move.

We need him. This is nuts.

[sheshe2]

27. I understand why he is going.

I just wish it hadn't been announced.

[PlutosHeart]

73. That might have helped.

[ripcord]

30. The President knows what he has to do

[Martin68]

31. Take a deep breath and calm down. The adults are in charge here.

[chouchou]

33. In this day and age and tech..

..the President definitely should not go to dangerous realities.
Even my neighbor's son said today "Do they really know the accuracy of high-tech drones?"
"Some of the assholes are using them for dear hunting because they're more accurate and you can be
hundreds of yards away"
His words frighten me.
Joe, please don't go.

[ancianita]

35. Thk our Commander-in-Chief would go to Israel if his military weren't all hands on deck behind him?

Think Netanyahu couldn't guarantee his safety? Remember when he went to Ukraine during wartime -- and how?

You've got a lot of love to be worried for Joe. I get it.

We just have to have faith that he's going to be okay and do his job as Israel's ally, and as leader of the free world.

[duckworth969]

36. Don't go Joe

Now’s not the time, it can wait.

Too much at risk right now, please hold off.

[JohnSJ]

39. No, now is the time before any invasion into Gaza. We have a real leader. If he is going it is

because it is necessary

I trust Joe Biden and those around him

[Cheezoholic]

38. 2 carrier groups and 2k more incoming marines amongst our forces normally in the area

the US has more fire power in the area than most of the countries around combined. What Israel is threatening to do in Gaza would be mild compared to what we would do should somebody try and go after a US president.

[speak easy]

40. I.Trust.The.President.

[NBachers]

41. Israel yes; Netanyahu no. Israel's security is a proven failure; & I don't trust the Secret Service.

Especially at this Puke-weakened point in our government's inability to function. The Maggots are capable of monstrous atrocities. The Maggots are capable of assassinating President Joe Biden in a bid to seize the Presidency. We are in the middle of an ongoing coup. And there will be no way to stop them if they get there.

Netanyahu's looking for a lifeline; and endorsement. Not right now

[sheshe2]

43. I understand why he is going.

However I don't understand the need to announce his schedule. I feel that it should be kept under wraps. A need to know basis.

[Puppyjive]

42. I think it's noble, however

When high ranking officials enter the zone, it really adds more duties to the service members who's plates are full. I would not advise it. Too many missiles in the area just waiting to take out airborne targets.

[greatauntoftriplets]

44. I hope that security is extremely tight for him and that it's a brief visit.

It'll probably piss off the repukes because they won't be able to call him a coward.

[sheshe2]

46. Oh, I am sure they will find a way to criticize him.

No matter, he is getting the job done.

[yellowdogintexas]

45. hopefully he will not travel on Air Force One

When he went to Ukraine he went over on a regular Air Force plane to Poland then went by train to Ukraine. However, the world did not know about it until he was on his way home.

The least they can do is sneak him out of Andrews in an unmarked jet and have him land someplace friendly then get him on one of our carriers.
I still wish it was not made public

[sheshe2]

47. This. Thank you.

[MerryBlooms]

48. President Biden knows exactly what he's doing. All this

I don't get the all of of sudden second guessing and hand wringing, after supposed full support of our President. I am 100% behind my President. I am Not doubting his judgment. President Biden has decades of experience in foreign affairs, including, Israel and hamas. He knows what he's doing! Why the hell wouldn't he have the best security in the world? Same for VP Harris? We spend more on military and security than what, the next 5 to 8 countries combined? No harm will come to Biden or Harris!

[ShazzieB]

56. I could not agree more!

Some people here are not giving Biden nearly enough credit, imo. He knows exactly what he's doing, and he knows why he is doing it and what he plans to accomplish. He also knows what provisions have been made to assure his safety. I understand feeling distrustful of Netanyu, but Biden has known him for years and years, and we know Biden is no dummy. I trust Joe's judgment and the judgment of his advisors.

I think he's going to be fine, and I think he's got things in mind that we can't even guess at. Have a little faith in the man, people!

[MerryBlooms]

58. He has so much experience, he's got this!

[William769]

49. Bite your tounge

Second in line? Never! At ;east let's Hope.

I trust President Biden will be in good hands. We do have the best military.

[sheshe2]

53. You always worry about the ones you care about.

I worried about you when you disappeared for a bit a few years ago.

[William769]

55. And I think about you every day.

[sheshe2]

57. Awww.

That was a beautiful rendition of that song.

Great minds think alike. I just posted Andrew Golds version to Cha on another board. You should stop in there.

[H2O Man]

50. Recommended.

I agree 100%.

[PufPuf23]

59. POTUS Biden going to the ME now is worrisome

but assume is well-planned and for the best. Something I know nothing about and should know nothing about the specifics.

Been away from DU since early today and did not like the talk at all about a proposed POTUS trip.

Thought (and think) POTUS Biden making the trip is of high risk and potential consequences. There is only so much a human can do and the consequences of a tragic outcome unfathomable.

My perception is that POTUS Biden is doing everything possible to keep the war from expanding and stop the killing and destruction.

Trust Joe Biden.

[moondust]

60. Agree.

Too many wild cards in that part of the world.

[Voltaire2]

61. He'll be just fine. And good for Biden for publicly and physically standing in solidarity with the

people of Israel while also working to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

[kentuck]

63. It is different than going to Kiev on a train.

I think they may be attempting to draw some of the terrorists into the open. I doubt that he would go on the schedule announced. That would not be wise.

[MistakenLamb]

64. Biden traveled to an active war zone in Ukraine

he will be fine

[bluestarone]

65. I'm betting that every CAMERA they have is on full ZOOM!

Just to see the movements after this announcement!

[burrowowl]

67. Jordan as second to be President!

[orangecrush]

69. Meetings should take place

On one of the carriers

[llashram]

70. Exactly!

why? They announce the travel plans. I agree, these are "dangerous times" indeed

[sheshe2]

72. Hi!

Agree, I just wish they kept his plans under wrap.

Good to see you!