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In reply to the discussion: Remember this day - the day that determined Biden will win the nomination and the presidency. [View all]Gothmog
(180,310 posts)54. Opinion: Joe Biden reminded all of us of what a presidential president would sound like
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In a fiery and blunt speech slamming the tenor, tone and words of President Trump as the nation reels from white nationalist domestic terrorism, former vice president Joe Biden reminded all of us of what a presidential president sounds like. His words were stirring. His delivery was passionate. And they were befitting a man who kicked off his campaign with a video decrying Trumps shameful response to Charlottesville....
Sure, some of that authority has to do with Biden having served side-by-side with the still-popular former president Barack Obama. His voice providing comfort for those of us who long for the days when a grown-up was president of the United States, acted accordingly and wielded the bully pulpit of the Oval Office with moral authority. Instead, in Trump, we have a bully with a pulpit and no moral compass.
Days before the mid-terms, Biden said of Trump, he fomented fears of a caravan heading to the United States, creating hysteria. saying look at what is marching up, that is an invasion An invasion. The Democratic front-runner continued through a litany of examples of Trump hurling red meat to his supporters. At a rally in Florida, when he asked a crowd, How do we stop these people?, meaning immigrants, and someone yelled back, Shoot them. He smiled, Biden recounted. And then Biden drew a straight line from Trumps embrace of white supremacy to the hate-inspired violence weve endured.....
Biden wasnt blind to the shortcomings of our nation and the men who formed it. He talked about them. But he demonstrated that the vision of America was perpetuated by Democratic and Republican presidents alike throughout its history. Ending his speech, Biden slipped off his prepared remarks in an emphatic way. This is the United States of America! Period! May God protect our troops, Biden said pounding the podium, ending a speech that everyone knows he believes in his bones.
Sure, some of that authority has to do with Biden having served side-by-side with the still-popular former president Barack Obama. His voice providing comfort for those of us who long for the days when a grown-up was president of the United States, acted accordingly and wielded the bully pulpit of the Oval Office with moral authority. Instead, in Trump, we have a bully with a pulpit and no moral compass.
Days before the mid-terms, Biden said of Trump, he fomented fears of a caravan heading to the United States, creating hysteria. saying look at what is marching up, that is an invasion An invasion. The Democratic front-runner continued through a litany of examples of Trump hurling red meat to his supporters. At a rally in Florida, when he asked a crowd, How do we stop these people?, meaning immigrants, and someone yelled back, Shoot them. He smiled, Biden recounted. And then Biden drew a straight line from Trumps embrace of white supremacy to the hate-inspired violence weve endured.....
Biden wasnt blind to the shortcomings of our nation and the men who formed it. He talked about them. But he demonstrated that the vision of America was perpetuated by Democratic and Republican presidents alike throughout its history. Ending his speech, Biden slipped off his prepared remarks in an emphatic way. This is the United States of America! Period! May God protect our troops, Biden said pounding the podium, ending a speech that everyone knows he believes in his bones.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Remember this day - the day that determined Biden will win the nomination and the presidency. [View all]
Doodley
Aug 2019
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Biden went after Trump's affinity with White Supremacists on the day he announced n/t
emulatorloo
Aug 2019
#6
He writes his own speeches...in many cases and this one is definitely written by him.
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#47
This was a powerful indictment, coming from a former vice president of the United States.
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#5
Dewine was screamed at a couple days ago...He and others know they will be blamed for Trump's mess.
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#37
They managed to make Cordray look corrupt...and he was not well known...is what I was told...
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#56
Unfortunately that's the way the media and politics works in America, but we live in that reality.
Doodley
Aug 2019
#45
Where our president has more in common with George Wallace than he does with George Washington"
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#9
It was very moving... and powerful statement by the candidate I hope will be the next legitimate
Thekaspervote
Aug 2019
#12
Yes, he needs to take down Trump on the economy and national security. Trump's supporters think he
Doodley
Aug 2019
#61
The gaffes so to speak are media and opposing candidate attacks...the stuff they complain about is
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#38
Biden on President Trump's comments toward him Wednesday: "He should get a life."
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#21
Most voters didn't see the speech, and don't watch political shows that will talk about it
brooklynite
Aug 2019
#34
Each little bit of news...helps Biden in his campaign...and he bascially says I am the one who can
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#46
I doubt that very much. Except for a few soundbites that his fans will remember it will be forgotten
Autumn
Aug 2019
#42