This morning, President Biden announced his 2024 re-election bid. I believe that it shows a lack of imagination on the part of the Democratic Party, but I also want to reiterate the importance of beating Donald Trump so that America can move forward to a brighter future. More of my thoughts here:
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I had to stop in the middle of the video. We have such an ingrained anti-ageist mindset in America. It’s insidious. Joe Biden has demonstrated he still embodies the Kennedy legacy. The wisdom, the patience, the love of family, the respect of the work ethic, the understanding of America’s role in all foreign diplomatic endeavors, the understanding that we have of what “America’s soul” really is, the respect for the vast American experience: President Joseph Robinette Biden has all these characteristics. He is not a puppet of the intelligence we still need. He is a supreme captain. My father is in his 80’s, and I have come to understand that every diagnosis people without true humility ascribe to people of age is one of the biggest problems we have. It doesn’t bother me that people will make fun of his gaffes. That is part of a presidential legacy. At this point, Biden is almost our “Reagan.” The far right has gone that far off track. I know what you are saying. But even your own gaffes should reprove you. Yes, this is a frightening place for all of us. But Biden has stood the test. His humility is hidden in these things: the slings and arrows he is taking just to try to help stop тяump from destroying the little bit of dignity he left to the office of the Presidency. We came so close to losing the structure of America that gave us our strength in the first place. Those determined to destroy it hate Biden. I love your writing. I am enthralled with your historic perspective. I understand your statements, here. I have become a caregiver and care recipient in my family. The respect for the wisdom of your elders is not a small commodity. It is a strong foundation. Biden does have honor, and humility is a fruit of honor. As always, thank you for activating my desire to write and respond. This is an essential component of democracy: believing that we all count. We all have worth. The voices and actions of those who are deliberately causing harm to others must be made transparent. Knowing Biden is our President greatly assuages many fears. Тяump has no place, and should have no voice as he continues to foment discord and to encourage violence against our true American ideals. I cannot forgive his announcement of WW3 on Easter Sunday. We need all hands on deck and must have him defeated for good.
I’m one American that’s glad to see/hear that President Biden has announced he’s running for reelection. President Biden has been in public office since 1972. Fast forward to now, the past two and a half years. President Biden walked into a national disaster when he took office. Not inky was he refused a “smooth transition” as every president before him, he had to have his meetings over video chat group meetings with everyone due to the pandemic.
President Biden accomplished more his first two years than anyone expected, and did more for the ‘common American person’ than has ever been done since the early 60s by any president.
Now, this last two years, since the election of 2022, we are faced with a split Congress. We have a Democratic majority Senate, while we have a Republican majority House. The House majority has elected a Speaker of the House which sold his soul, and the people’s souls, to get the opportunity to hold the gavel.
Since Speaker McCarthy has taken the gavel, he has accomplished absolutely nothing. It’s been 6 months and all we have is a lot of bickering between the MAGA Republicans and the remaining few true Republicans in the House. We can expect nothing to be accomplished the remainder will f this 2 years. The MAGA Republicans that are leading McCarthy around like a dog on a leash are running the House now. They are pulling all their strings because McCarthy gave them the power to become Speaker.
Yes, President Biden will be 82 in 2024. So what? He’s of sound mind. Great health. His mind certainly is more sound than TFG’s when he was elected to office. If anyone should have been checked psychologically prior to taking office, or running for office, it’s Donald J. Trump.
Bottom line here. If we elect anyone but Joe Biden as our next president, it will be the biggest mistake we ever make. We made a big mistake in 2022 allowing the MAGA movement to take power in the House of Representatives. We need to get it right in 2024 so President Biden can go into office the next 4 years and hopefully finish straightening out this mess he was left with.