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Sympthsical

(8,933 posts)
8. We have him for at least four whole years?
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 04:09 PM
Feb 2021

Oh, what a terrible world we must live in.

His vice-president is ok, too.

As a Biden doubter [View all] Sympthsical Feb 2021 OP
And thank you for saying it so very well, my dear Sympthsical! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #1
Biden comes off as homey and warm Sympthsical Feb 2021 #3
Exactly right! Well said. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #6
Biden appeals DownriverDem Feb 2021 #65
Homey, warm, well mannered malaise Feb 2021 #72
I knew fro his empathy that he would be reachable - soldierant Feb 2021 #81
And genuine. And honesty and credibility. He's the real deal. calimary Feb 2021 #114
I was the outlier in a family of Biden doubters. Siwsan Feb 2021 #2
He was very far down on my primary list Sympthsical Feb 2021 #5
Your post here is why you are a democrat. Butterflylady Feb 2021 #14
I'm another Biden doubter Boomer Feb 2021 #78
Well said! - He is the perfect person for the here and now. c-rational Feb 2021 #84
So far so good. ananda Feb 2021 #4
We have him for at least four whole years? Sympthsical Feb 2021 #8
Gotta sweep the trash off the Reep floor.. ananda Feb 2021 #42
Same boat as you, Sym BarackTheVote Feb 2021 #7
Exactly that Sympthsical Feb 2021 #10
That "Sleepy Joe" insult didn't exactly work out for the GQP, did it? The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #9
Yup, He's Not Wasting A Precious Second, A Scalpel in One Hand Skraxx Feb 2021 #11
My sentiments exactly. I think Joe learned from the mistakes of the Obama administration. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #12
He lead with the olive branch WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #61
This message was self-deleted by its author WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #62
Yes Timewas Feb 2021 #13
Great big +1! 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2021 #15
It's amazing what an admin can do if it has the Senate and House, even with just a... brush Feb 2021 #16
He's not off to a running start Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #17
I thought he was the right person for the right time, and believed he was the only one who could still_one Feb 2021 #18
+1. Lol. Bout time we got credit for our early on support!!! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #90
+++ still_one Feb 2021 #100
Yes!!!! Biden firsters found each other early. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #110
Same Sugarcoated Feb 2021 #97
+1 Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #120
Thanks wryter2000 Feb 2021 #19
Biden ran as a cautious moderate, but he's governing more like the second coming of FDR. sop Feb 2021 #20
Yes! Sympthsical Feb 2021 #22
He's been waiting all his adult life for this moment sarge43 Feb 2021 #26
Couldn't agree more. Was just mentioning to the hubby how "odd" it feels like to not have to hear onetexan Feb 2021 #68
Which is why I am also feeling better about him OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #69
And Nancy! What a team! housecat Feb 2021 #21
Ugh Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #92
In this type of situation I have no problem being wrong. As long as I put the right Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2021 #23
Interesting how the Sleepy Joe and dementia talk have died down. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #24
I'm very favorably impressed, too Leith Feb 2021 #25
When nothing's been done for four years, there's a lot of low hanging fruit sitting around. meadowlander Feb 2021 #27
Biden was not my first choice either, but he has been exactly the right choice. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #28
I was a Biden doubter too, but he is not acting like a moderate, his actions are progressive. mysteryowl Feb 2021 #29
One big advantage Biden has... Kablooie Feb 2021 #30
Remember the wipe-lash in the primaries mysteryowl Feb 2021 #33
Agree totally, to the point where I want to say Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #31
I am remembering a scene in the West Wing where Bartlett mysteryowl Feb 2021 #36
Pretty sure it'll be a brand new plane. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #99
Joe rocks it. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #32
Emailed someone last night that Jarqui Feb 2021 #34
I've been impressed, too mvd Feb 2021 #35
I believe he intentionally left incom op n the need so he would hav something to give. Dream Girl Feb 2021 #39
I, too, am impressed. SergeStorms Feb 2021 #37
Ditto... and now it would be difficult to think of a better team than Biden and his administration. List left Feb 2021 #38
So far he's done something progressive about lunatica Feb 2021 #40
What I am enjoying PaddyIrishman Feb 2021 #41
We have more unity in the party than I have seen in a long time. Politicub Feb 2021 #46
Waving "hello" over there. I like both of your "Long may it last". 👍 electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #94
Talk about a rose in a fisted glove. nolabear Feb 2021 #43
Nice Stephen Stills reference. 😉 crickets Feb 2021 #57
Hey, if you can't be with the one you love... nolabear Feb 2021 #64
Love the one you're with! 💖 crickets Feb 2021 #67
Me Too! NT tiredtoo Feb 2021 #44
Trump and Stephen Miller: "We're going to set traps, many beautiful traps, Politicub Feb 2021 #45
Wow... Didn't know they said that!!! Was just talking to a friend Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #91
After eight years of looking over Obama's shoulder rocktivity Feb 2021 #47
I was an early supporter of Kamala Harris, and a bit concerned about Joe Biden's age. But after he japple Feb 2021 #48
Agree...100% ZenDem Feb 2021 #49
Joe wasn't my first choice in the primaries. patphil Feb 2021 #50
Biden Blitz TomDaisy Feb 2021 #51
Experience and hard work matters! mtngirl47 Feb 2021 #52
To put it bluntly: were it not Biden we would have lost question everything Feb 2021 #53
This happy feet Feb 2021 #74
Never thought about that before because I always had faith in Biden LakeArenal Feb 2021 #111
Agreed! Some may remember my "elder statesman" post here. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #54
my reservations were more about his agility to deal with counter measures. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #55
Right out of the gate: Biden's Keystone executive action shocked me. IndyOp Feb 2021 #56
+1 DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #58
He has thrilled me beyond all expectations. gldstwmn Feb 2021 #59
Lovely post, Sympthsical. crickets Feb 2021 #60
Well said rebe303 Feb 2021 #63
Indeed he has the right stuff for this job. honest.abe Feb 2021 #66
Nicely said mcar Feb 2021 #70
Rule Number One: Ignore Republican Pleas for Bipartisanship. panfluteman Feb 2021 #71
Some people MAJones Feb 2021 #73
Welcome to DU, MAJones! calimary Feb 2021 #76
I agree with this so hard Withywindle Feb 2021 #75
Biden and his team are doing a superb job. dalton99a Feb 2021 #77
The GOP is stunned. That's why they have nothing else to say but, "We want to leave the country!" C Moon Feb 2021 #79
I feel same way marlakay Feb 2021 #80
You are not alone, I am pleasantly surprised and I am 100% with him now Escurumbele Feb 2021 #82
Trump and McConnell have completely changed BootinUp Feb 2021 #83
Great post! I'm thrilled with him and the VP. They R B Garr Feb 2021 #85
Joe has me worried with not keeping his promise with the next stimulus check. aikoaiko Feb 2021 #86
Minimum wage :( Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #93
I agree. Buckeye_Democrat Feb 2021 #87
Me and others like Lake Arenal were for him from the git go Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #88
You have summed it up beautifully! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #89
ME TOO! joanbarnes Feb 2021 #95
For the first time in 10 years, my friend, a Bernie or bust, Jill Stein voter... Lucky Luciano Feb 2021 #96
Tandoori Crow isn't too bad...😉 Warren ended up... electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #98
I am right there with you. I was so worried that nothing was going to change. vsrazdem Feb 2021 #101
I met Joe twice at fundraisers Gothmog Feb 2021 #102
Even as I voted for him, I had doubts LittleGirl Feb 2021 #103
I'm not sneaking a sip of Both Cider but he DID get a bit of a raw deal from progressives... Montauk6 Feb 2021 #104
This speaks for me as well. One difference is that I realized after he was our nominee was Dustlawyer Feb 2021 #105
If "Sleepy Joe" can get this much done during a nap, Ilsa Feb 2021 #106
I always thought he would step up to the job randr Feb 2021 #107
I have to admit, I thought he'd be Bettie Feb 2021 #108
Joes one of the good guys. Ive been a fan of his for a long time and never doubed he could... samnsara Feb 2021 #109
I've always liked Joe Bidfen, though he wasn't one of my top 3 choices. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 #112
Bernie Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #113
I supported Biden mainly because I thought he was the most electable. Mickju Feb 2021 #115
I think that declaring himself to be a one term president Oldem Feb 2021 #116
Pretty sure his 8 yrs with Obama, fighting a losing battle every step against the repugs gave him lettucebe Feb 2021 #117
I fully supported Biden after the primaries. That being said,........... mjvpi Feb 2021 #118
This is Biden's final trumpet song... magicarpet Feb 2021 #119
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