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PatSeg

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23. Yes, I am inclined to agree with you

Thu Aug 19, 2021, 09:04 AM

Aug 2021

No matter how things went in Afghanistan, the President would have taken a lot of criticism, because it was going to be unpredictable and messy. Biden has been around a long time and he knew that and I'm sure realized he would take a hit for his decision regardless of the consequences.

Presidents make the truly hard decisions, ones where there often are no good outcomes, just less bad ones and they have to consider the long range effects of those decisions. I cannot imagine what it must be like to make such decisions and have to live with the aftermath and barrage of criticisms.

So yes, I think the hit to his popularity will be short lived. The American people as a rule have a very short attention span.

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On this day, I stand with Joe Biden and support his efforts in Afghanistan, COVID [View all] diehardblue Aug 2021 OP

+1 njhoneybadger Aug 2021 #1

Well said. pwb Aug 2021 #2

I stand with The President and his decision. denbot Aug 2021 #3

I am pretty sure that's not the point. humbled_opinion Aug 2021 #37

I'm pretty sure that is the point HighFired49 Aug 2021 #42

It could never be done in a way that was OK. soldierant Aug 2021 #48

it's the fucking republicans, and don't forget it certainot Aug 2021 #62

I agree. K&R Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #4

K&R BlueJac Aug 2021 #5

I do too Bettie Aug 2021 #6

KnR MiHale Aug 2021 #7

CNN is playing a very dangerous game. Jon King Aug 2021 #8

You don't think they should report the news? Treefrog Aug 2021 #9

Maybe just report the news fairly, gab13by13 Aug 2021 #13

The news, yes. Facts, data, etc joshdawg Aug 2021 #14

Whats news? 800 died Americans from Covid or Afghanistan? Jon King Aug 2021 #38

You think they are reporting the news accurately and without bias? LanternWaste Aug 2021 #53

I don't think this attempt to wound Biden will ultimately be successful. Elessar Zappa Aug 2021 #10

If we can get the people who want out on planes with no US deaths... Ligyron Aug 2021 #22

Yes, I am inclined to agree with you PatSeg Aug 2021 #23

Not just ratings this time - their Corporate Owners also own 'Defense' Industries. Tommymac Aug 2021 #55

Yes. Elessar Zappa Aug 2021 #64

Seeing posters here trashing Biden all day every day. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #11

Yea, CNN is being Karma13612 Aug 2021 #12

CNN wants us to stay there for another 100 years it seems Dopers_Greed Aug 2021 #18

Nah, Karma13612 Aug 2021 #60

Exactly what you said. pazzyanne Aug 2021 #15

100% behind Biden getting us the HELL out of Afganistan. Bengus81 Aug 2021 #16

I watched a few minutes of the local news this morning... Blanks Aug 2021 #17

I stand with Joe. lark Aug 2021 #19

We used to The Wizard Aug 2021 #20

KNR niyad Aug 2021 #21

And many more of us will agree. praxEs Aug 2021 #24

I support him to the max. When this crap is nailed down, he'll swivel a little more left. marble falls Aug 2021 #25

I've been in agreement on middle east withdrawal for 30 years. jaxexpat Aug 2021 #26

I agree with Biden but some of the messaging is horrible. gordianot Aug 2021 #27

ImWithJoe oasis Aug 2021 #28

Yes. Would rather have a leader with good intentions who sometimes falls short than a wiggs Aug 2021 #29

Ultimately Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan will be see broadly as the right choice. n/t MrModerate Aug 2021 #30

K&R secondwind Aug 2021 #31

President Biden didn't sell out the country to the Taliban. Texaswitchy Aug 2021 #32

And don't forget that Biden knew the Afghan army was weak RVN VET71 Aug 2021 #47

+1000. wnylib Aug 2021 #63

K&R spanone Aug 2021 #33

Agree with it, 100 percent! DippyDem Aug 2021 #34

Trust Joe Biden marieo1 Aug 2021 #35

+1000! mcar Aug 2021 #36

Ha, someone actually said CNN reports the 'news'?! Jon King Aug 2021 #39

Moi aussi! Mme. Defarge Aug 2021 #40

Amen Joinfortmill Aug 2021 #41

I stand with President Biden, too. Politicub Aug 2021 #43

100% reality1 Aug 2021 #44

As do I. (nt) Paladin Aug 2021 #45

We're so lucky to have Joe Biden as our President! LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #46

Go Joe! spanone Aug 2021 #49

Damn fuckin right! AKwannabe Aug 2021 #50

Joe was handed a bad situation after TFG Ohioboy Aug 2021 #51

Listen to someone who actually know what has happened in Afghanistan Darwin2019 Aug 2021 #52

I shudder to think where we'd be now is TFG was president kimbutgar Aug 2021 #54

Me too. It was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. Martin68 Aug 2021 #56

K & R SunSeeker Aug 2021 #57

I stand with you in standing with Joe. GoodRaisin Aug 2021 #58

Absolutely stand with Joe shanti Aug 2021 #59

Stand by Biden and Democrats. But, criticism isn't abandoning anyone. Hoyt Aug 2021 #61