Joe Biden Presidency thread *Please read OP - Threadbanned Users Added 4/5/21*

Cody montana

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

Only 20% ?? [*Owen Wilson Wow]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1353443902313930758

Bloody Republicans.
Far too deranged.

ohnonotgmail

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

Only 20% ?? [*Owen Wilson Wow]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1353443902313930758

The New York Post? about as useful as a poll in the National Enquirer.

1800_Ladladlad

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

Only 20% ?? [*Owen Wilson Wow]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1353443902313930758

Impossible task after the carnage of the last 12 years, further accelerated in the past 4 years.

1800_Ladladlad

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

Only 20% ?? [*Owen Wilson Wow]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1353443902313930758

From the people who pushed Hunter Biden conspiracies. The NY Post are tabloid trash...

Quin_Dub

1800_Ladladlad wrote: »

Only 20% ?? [*Owen Wilson Wow]

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1353443902313930758

I'd probably respond in the negative too.

Not because I think Biden won't try or isn't a decent person etc.

But just the fact that the US is so utterly polarised and no one person or 4 (or even 8) year Administration is going to make much of a dent in that.

Restoration of overall unity and "society" in the US is a generational effort at this point.

The sad reality is that there are probably 50% of the US population that would not give a positive rating to the "other side" under any circumstance , no matter what they did or said.

In the current climate if a US President (from either side) was able to sustain a popularity rating around 60-65% I'd consider them to be operating at 100% approval.

gizmo

Thankfully the Post article links to the Ipsos site which has the actual data from the poll.

How much confidence do you have in Joe Biden to make progress on unifying the country:

Total
A great deal - 22
A good amount - 35
Not so much - 19
None at all - 24
Skipped - 1

A great deal/a good amount (Net) - 57
Not so much/none at all (Net) - 42

So, rather than running with the headline "Majority of Americans have confidence Biden can unite the country" an editor at the NYP decided to instead go with "1 in 5 Americans have confidence Biden can unite the country".

James Brown

I must say it's relaxing not overly concerning oneself with what shenanigans or pain the U.S. President might inflict on an hourly basis.

namloc1980

James Brown wrote: »

I must say it's relaxing not overly concerning oneself with what shenanigans or pain the U.S. President might inflict on an hourly basis.

But he wore a nice watch and has a fancy exercise bike!! This is the worst thing a president has done since the tan-suit.

jill_valentine

James Brown wrote: »

I must say it's relaxing not overly concerning oneself with what shenanigans or pain the U.S. President might inflict on an hourly basis.

It is pretty good. I've been surprisingly impressed at how much actively good stuff Biden's ticked off already too, I get the impression this admin was very ready to come correct this time around.

I don't mean to overstate or get carried away, but could this in fact be the first recorded instance in history of the Democratic Party learning from their past mistakes?!?

Cody montana

namloc1980 wrote: »

Source?

You may be waiting for some time.

nolivesmatter

Faugheen wrote: »

How?

A lot of online commentary was based around Jill’s mask/outfit coordination. I see no problem with giving the designer kudos if she’s from here.

Some people actually want the world to be a miserable place. Go outside for some fresh air, lads

lol Good for you but we don't all have to live your way, go preach somewhere else.

Necro

Mod:

Come on guys, stop feeding trolls. Thread cleaned up

James Brown

jill_valentine wrote: »

It is pretty good. I've been surprisingly impressed at how much actively good stuff Biden's ticked off already too, I get the impression this admin was very ready to come correct this time around.

I don't mean to overstate or get carried away, but could this in fact be the first recorded instance in history of the Democratic Party learning from their past mistakes?!?

I believe putting Biden forward means they probably haven't. Coupled with Pelosi's attitude towards AOC etc..
While Biden is much more preferable to Trump, the Dems need an overhaul IMO.

hotmail.com

James Brown wrote: »

I must say it's relaxing not overly concerning oneself with what shenanigans or pain the U.S. President might inflict on an hourly basis.

Many of us enjoyed the drama.

James Brown

hotmail.com wrote: »

Many of us enjoyed the drama.

The human cost was too much. Kids in cages, the rise of the Alt-Right etc. etc.
He made me feel pity for the citizens of the U.S.A.

Biden will be a step in the right direction.

AMKC

Sarai Spicy Grits wrote: »

Impossible task after the carnage of the last 12 years, further accelerated in the past 4 years.

Lol what are you on about the last 12 years. Trump was only there for 4 years. The 8 years before that were good years with a great American President maybe the best one ever.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

AMKC wrote: »

Lol what are you on about the last 12 years. Trump was only there for 4 years. The 8 years before that were good years with a great American President maybe the best one ever.

From a liberal point of view, maybe - but to conservatives, he wasn't,

rossie1977

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

From a liberal point of view, maybe - but to conservatives, he wasn't,

Yeah he brought back jobs, saw Dow rise massively, extended Bushes tax cuts, used Romneys health care plan.

Like Bill and Hillary Clinton the only reason Republicans hated Obama was because he wasn't Republican.

hotmail.com

James Brown wrote: »

The human cost was too much. Kids in cages, the rise of the Alt-Right etc. etc.
He made me feel pity for the citizens of the U.S.A.

Biden will be a step in the right direction.

Well I hope you don't look at what's happening in parts of the Middle East, Africa and South America.

You won't sleep at all.

extra gravy

hotmail.com wrote: »

Well I hope you don't look at what's happening in parts of the Middle East, Africa and South America.

You won't sleep at all.

Do you "enjoy" all that drama too?

Tell me how

hotmail.com wrote: »

Many of us enjoyed the drama.

Must of your posts on the Pat Kenny thread were you saying Trump shouldn't be discussed on the show.

Surely if you were just enjoying the drama, you'd have wanted it to be covered even more.

hotmail.com

Tell me how wrote: »

Must of your posts on the Pat Kenny thread were you saying Trump shouldn't be discussed on the show.

Surely if you were just enjoying the drama, you'd have wanted it to be covered even more.

Are you following my posts ? It's flattering actually.

Tell me how

hotmail.com wrote: »

Are you following my posts ? It's flattering actually.

It was quite memorable for someone to be so insistent that Pat not highlight Trump's shortcomings so much on his current affairs show.
It seemed bizarre at the time, the last few months here have explained it.

Carfacemandog

gizmo wrote: »

That appears to be the aim, yes.

Here's an AP piece from when he was on the campaign trail which outlines his approach: Biden criminal justice plan reverses part of 1994 crime bill

There's considerably more details in his manifesto as per his campaign site here: The Biden Plan For Strengthening America’s Commitment To Justice

Aha see! Democrats letting criminals run a mock and destroy society yet again!

This might sound like I'm joking, but it is 100% guaranteed to be what the same falsely people bringing up the 1994 crime bill will immediately turn to if Biden works to undo that bill.

If the last four years have taught us anything, it is that these people deserve to be mocked and ignored, and not reasoned with sin r its not something they have even the vaguest interest in nor concern with.

Billy Mays

hotmail.com wrote: »

The biggest myth is that Democrats are not left wing.

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

If it's a myth then you should have no problem making an original, fact-based argument busting said myth instead of silly one-liners.

Was this ever answered?

ohnonotgmail

Billy Mays wrote: »

Was this ever answered?

you're a funny guy.

AMKC

AMKC wrote: »

Lol what are you on about the last 12 years. Trump was only there for 4 years. The 8 years before that were good years with a great American President maybe the best one ever.

My comment wasn't a slight on Obama, moreso the decline of the Republican party when Palin got involved and got on the ticket for VP. This opened up a fringe radical element that has grown.

nolivesmatter

I'm late to notice this Rolex 'controversy'. Have to say it's all a bit silly. I don't subscribe to the idea of him or any politicians being down to earth and relatable to the average person. But what's he supposed to do, live in poverty? You could make the same point about his car, house, clothes etc. He's entitled to spend his earnings as he wants.

extra gravy

https://twitter.com/ananavarro/status/1352994844000591878?s=19

How will he manage to recover from these major scandals in his first week!

Dr. Bre

Impeach him now !

I wonder if any of the people complaining about Biden's watch had any problems with Trump's gaudy gold apartment (never mind him fleecing the taxpayers every time he went golfing etc). I doubt it somehow.

Timberrrrrrrr

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I wonder if any of the people complaining about Biden's watch had any problems with Trump's gaudy gold apartment (never mind him fleecing the taxpayers every time he went golfing etc). I doubt it somehow.

Sure at one stage we had someone boasting about this, saying this is what we should all aspire to be/have!

Tell me how

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Impeach him now !

Marjorie Taylor Greene has already started proceedings.

She won't stand for such poor performance from her President.

Overheal

Janet Yellen just confirmed as the first woman Secretary of the Treasury - 84-15

namloc1980

Overheal wrote: »

Janet Yellen just confirmed as the first woman Secretary of the Treasury - 84-15

The usual suspects voted against her: Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Rand Paul etc. At this stage I wonder what their purpose is in Congress other than to object and vote against everything.

Water John

Was wondering was it the same list objecting each time? The simple question any Senator should ask themselves is, do I have any good reason that I don't want this person to serve in the Cabinet?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

rossie1977 wrote: »

Yeah he brought back jobs, saw Dow rise massively, extended Bushes tax cuts, used Romneys health care plan.

Like Bill and Hillary Clinton the only reason Republicans hated Obama was because he wasn't Republican.

Not disagreeing with you there - but that's Republican thinking for you. Us v Them.

rockthetaskbar wrote: »

Both had an easy time of it compared to people in other parts of the world.



https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jan/09/america-dropped-26171-bombs-2016-obama-legacy

But hey, I'm sure it was all worth it to bring them central banking and debt liberalism.



"revolution" - That's cute.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-rights-idUSKBN1GX1JY

I did say "maybe". It's the Democrat way of thinking for you. Us v Them.

Christy42

Wonder if we will see a return of the correspondence dinner again now that the president can take a joke or two aimed in their direction.

seamus

Deleted User wrote: »

I wonder if any of the people complaining about Biden's watch had any problems with Trump's gaudy gold apartment (never mind him fleecing the taxpayers every time he went golfing etc). I doubt it somehow.

It made me laugh to see one of the complaints about his exercise bike was the fact that it was internet-connected and therefore could potentially be hacked by Russians.

Now you suddenly care about Russian interference? There could have been a Russian camera crew in the Oval office 24/7 for the last four years and Trump supporters would still have denied there was anything strange was going on.

Timberrrrrrrr

seamus wrote: »

It made me laugh to see one of the complaints about his exercise bike was the fact that it was internet-connected and therefore could potentially be hacked by Russians.

Now you suddenly care about Russian interference? There could have been a Russian camera crew in the Oval office 24/7 for the last four years and Trump supporters would still have denied there was anything strange was going on.

But Trumps phone which was obviously Internet connected (twitter anyone?) Was ok

namloc1980

I see 900,000 people filed for unemployment in Trump's final week in office. One last piece of #winning before he left.

duploelabs

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

But Trumps phone which was obviously Internet connected (twitter anyone?) Was ok

And hacked too by that Dutch guy

SexBobomb

Criticism of Biden’s Covid relief plan says it breaks promise of $2000 stimulus checks. -CNBC

Apparently instead of sending out a $2,000 cheque as promised they are sending $1400 and saying that combined with a previous $600 payment already sent, makes up the $2000 that was promised. Not a lot of money to us maybe but to people who have received next to no government support it very well could be. Drawing criticism from Aoc even. For what that's worth.

"..their election will put an end to that block in Washington of that 2,000 dollar stimulus cheque, that money that will go out the door immediately to people who are in real trouble.."

I've been very glad I live here, not there, since the pandemic started.

namloc1980

SexBobomb wrote: »

Criticism of Biden’s Covid relief plan says it breaks promise of $2000 stimulus checks. -CNBC

Apparently instead of sending out a $2,000 cheque as promised they are sending $1400 and saying that combined with a previous $600 payment already sent, makes up the $2000 that was promised. Not a lot of money to us maybe but to people who have received next to no government support it very well could be. Drawing criticism from Aoc even. For what that's worth.

"..their election will put an end to that block in Washington of that 2,000 dollar stimulus cheque, that money that will go out the door immediately to people who are in real trouble.."

I've been very glad I live here, not there, since the pandemic started.

$1,400 + $600 = $2,000. You're welcome.

Water John

They expect it will be March before the stimulus package is agreed and cheques sent out. A sop to the GOP is that only those in need will get the cheques.

valoren

I hope Biden, at the earliest opportunity, wears a tan suit expressly to troll the talking heads.

Timberrrrrrrr

valoren wrote: »

I hope Biden at the earliest opportunity wears a tan suit expressly to troll the talking heads.

While saluting a marine with coffee in one hand and a burger with dijon mustard in the other.

Tucker Carlsons head would explode on live TV.

ohnonotgmail

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

While saluting a marine with coffee in one hand and a burger with dijon mustard in the other.

Tucker Carlsons head would explode on live TV.

That's a trick I would pay to see.

Overheal

I really want him to show up to the WHCA dinner in a tan suit. Set up the petition at change.org and I will sign it.

WrenBoy

namloc1980 wrote: »

$1,400 + $600 = $2,000. You're welcome.

$600 + $2000 =$2600 was what was expected, not playing shell games with people during a pandemic.