I just got choked up a little at Joe's closing statements. When he said there's more things I want to do in my life... and I love the job, but I love my country more."
And oh man he keeps going. You're making me cry Mr. President
He truly is. It breaks my heart that the country he has served for so long (and which he would have been president of long ago if Beau's death hadn't knocked the wind out of him) turned on him. It's sickening that he had to wait so long to become president that the weight of his decades in politics and the gravitas and empathy he brings to the office meant that people would be yelling about how old he is (while the decaying moron on the other side can babble about giant faucets and sharks and batteries, dodder around in a full diaper, and make gaffe after gaffe without a peep out of the media) instead of saying "look how wise he is."
This is OT but last night, Bernie Moreno, the disgusting chump running against Sherrod Brown, was caught on tape saying women over 50 shouldn't be worrying about abortion bans; he just doesn't get it, why would they care? He all but came out and said women shouldn't be allowed to have opinions on things.
I responded by immediately signing in to Brown's website and donating $50. I hope everyone who can do so did the same.
Just another illustration of how the Rethugs have no empathy for anyone/anything that does not touch them personally. So, women over 50? They don't need abortions, so who cares if someone else does?
In some ways I find this the most terrifying part of their psyche - being unable to step outside of your own experience/needs/desires to support something? Sad, very sad.
“It’s a little crazy, by the way, but ― especially for women that are like past 50. I’m thinking to myself, ‘I don’t think that’s an issue for you,’” he said. [HuffPost]
Be prepared for the email blast you will receive. I threw some ameros at Sherrod's campaign. When his money beg spam passed 15 emails per day, I made an email filter to just trash anything from him.
So far Harris' campaign has kept it down to a "reasonable" 10 emails and only a handful of texts per day
He's saying what a lot of Republicans actually believe. They just don't get why so many women would care so much about the government deciding what they can do with their bodies. They think they should care more about scary immigrants or liberals taking their money for sex change operations or some shit.
I got all kinds of spendy last weekend and sent money to Allred, Brown, and a couple of others; I'm not sending money to Kamala Harris only because she's got plenty, and there's never any point in donating to local candidates, who get crushed like bugs by the GQP machine here. But I want a Senate and a House run by competent, not-crazy people who have empathy, and if that means supporting candidates who don't directly represent me, but generally represent the things I care about, that's what I do.
I need to scrape up some spare $$$ to send to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida because she doesn't seem to be getting much national funding help, and Florida seems winnable to me.
Downballot is where to put your money. Harris at this point will win or lose based on factors having nothing to do with how much money she has. But downballot candidates are a different story.
Perzackly. We really don't want our daughters and granddaughters to be forced to carry rapists' babies to term. And we don't want them dying waiting for medical attention in an emergency.
I'm a woman (well) over 50 and I was furious. I care deeply about my neighbors and their daughters, even if, where I live, most of them vote the wrong way. I don't have daughters or granddaughters, but someday my grandson will want to marry, I imagine, and I'd rather not see him inhabit a world where the government can tell him and his wife they're not allowed to have a child, or that they must.
Whoever's doing logistics is either too stupid to tie their own shoelaces, or is getting back at the PAB for something. Comparisons of crowd sizes are just too easy when they use the same venue.
History will depend on who wins this fall. If Harris pulls it off, Joe will be remembered as one of the great ones. If Trump wins, it'll all be undone.
Gods, the poor man sounds exhausted. I don't wonder. And yet you can hear the strength and vision underneath it, and I kinda like that he ends with the sincere callout to his faith.
I feel a deep and genuine affection for President Joe Biden. He is a damned decent man who makes me feel proud to be Yank/Irish and DAMNED proud to be a registered democrat.
There is every reason to like him. He quotes the poets he likes and he likes ice cream too.
But best of all he always tells everyone how lucky he is that Jill finally said 'yes' to him on his fifth marriage proposal. Obviously he is no quitter.
It goes to show how tough the decision was for him to stand aside.
I just got choked up a little at Joe's closing statements. When he said there's more things I want to do in my life... and I love the job, but I love my country more."
And oh man he keeps going. You're making me cry Mr. President
Markets continue to climb. All the retirees counting on their 401k are going to miss the stability and balance OHJB brought to the Presidency.
Here's a headline from this morning's NYT, "reporting" on Biden's UN speech.
At the U.N., President Biden stopped short of assessing how he rose to a central challenge: promoting democracy.
WTAF does that even mean? He also stopped short of discussing asparagus prices in Argentina.
I am SO proud that Joe Biden has been and is my President.
And I will AWAYS be able to say that JOE BIDEN WAS MY PRESIDENT.
The one really significant accomplishment of President D. J. Trump:
Making George W. Bush look presidential.
Ah, man. The end of an era. Also, who's chopping onions? :(
Top 10 President, without a doubt. I want Joe Biden to get his flowers from here on out.
So disappointed he won't get to do another term. On the other hand, he does deserve a rest.
Thank you, Mr. President. We haven't deserved you as POTUS; you are far better than the average American.
He truly is. It breaks my heart that the country he has served for so long (and which he would have been president of long ago if Beau's death hadn't knocked the wind out of him) turned on him. It's sickening that he had to wait so long to become president that the weight of his decades in politics and the gravitas and empathy he brings to the office meant that people would be yelling about how old he is (while the decaying moron on the other side can babble about giant faucets and sharks and batteries, dodder around in a full diaper, and make gaffe after gaffe without a peep out of the media) instead of saying "look how wise he is."
He has achieved so much in one term. His presidency is a great capstone to a distinguished career in public service.
Thank you, Mister President!
Wouldn't matter if he was a spring chicken, they'd still find something to yell about. Look how fast they've turned on Kamala.
This is OT but last night, Bernie Moreno, the disgusting chump running against Sherrod Brown, was caught on tape saying women over 50 shouldn't be worrying about abortion bans; he just doesn't get it, why would they care? He all but came out and said women shouldn't be allowed to have opinions on things.
I responded by immediately signing in to Brown's website and donating $50. I hope everyone who can do so did the same.
Just another illustration of how the Rethugs have no empathy for anyone/anything that does not touch them personally. So, women over 50? They don't need abortions, so who cares if someone else does?
In some ways I find this the most terrifying part of their psyche - being unable to step outside of your own experience/needs/desires to support something? Sad, very sad.
That's 'cause they're not women, they're breeding vessels. And love pillows.
“It’s a little crazy, by the way, but ― especially for women that are like past 50. I’m thinking to myself, ‘I don’t think that’s an issue for you,’” he said. [HuffPost]
Be prepared for the email blast you will receive. I threw some ameros at Sherrod's campaign. When his money beg spam passed 15 emails per day, I made an email filter to just trash anything from him.
So far Harris' campaign has kept it down to a "reasonable" 10 emails and only a handful of texts per day
He's saying what a lot of Republicans actually believe. They just don't get why so many women would care so much about the government deciding what they can do with their bodies. They think they should care more about scary immigrants or liberals taking their money for sex change operations or some shit.
My $50 went to Colin Allred's campaign. Because fuck Ted Cruz is why.
I got all kinds of spendy last weekend and sent money to Allred, Brown, and a couple of others; I'm not sending money to Kamala Harris only because she's got plenty, and there's never any point in donating to local candidates, who get crushed like bugs by the GQP machine here. But I want a Senate and a House run by competent, not-crazy people who have empathy, and if that means supporting candidates who don't directly represent me, but generally represent the things I care about, that's what I do.
I need to scrape up some spare $$$ to send to Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida because she doesn't seem to be getting much national funding help, and Florida seems winnable to me.
Downballot is where to put your money. Harris at this point will win or lose based on factors having nothing to do with how much money she has. But downballot candidates are a different story.
Because we women over 50 care about women under 50.
Perzackly. We really don't want our daughters and granddaughters to be forced to carry rapists' babies to term. And we don't want them dying waiting for medical attention in an emergency.
I'm a woman (well) over 50 and I was furious. I care deeply about my neighbors and their daughters, even if, where I live, most of them vote the wrong way. I don't have daughters or granddaughters, but someday my grandson will want to marry, I imagine, and I'd rather not see him inhabit a world where the government can tell him and his wife they're not allowed to have a child, or that they must.
PAB's massive overflow crowd last night (09/24/24) in Philadelphia, PA.
https://substack.com/profile/157156238-1d041d0f262a/note/c-70150376?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=2lkej2
Wow, even if they filled that it’s like maybe 2000 people?
FAKE NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghosts in the machine.
Philly...
Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to, PAB, like Butler.
Hey, if they're so sure God is protecting him, then why is he still so afraid of getting shot?
Every bullet is sacred.
Every bullet's great.
If a bullet's wasted, God gets quite irate!
Hitler survived or avoided over 40 attempts on his life so God was protecting him, right?
Hey just because Trump says he wants to be "our Hitler" doesn't mean we can compare him to Hitler!
You hate to see it.
Actually, you don't!
Is that a high school gym?
Temple University, same arena Harris had her rally in a few weeks ago. About 10,000 capacity.
Whoever's doing logistics is either too stupid to tie their own shoelaces, or is getting back at the PAB for something. Comparisons of crowd sizes are just too easy when they use the same venue.
Where's Sean Spicer when PAB needs him?
Looks like a minor league hockey arena.
THIS is why he's doing fewer rallies.
I agree. I was going to add that to my original post but didn't for some reason.
Also, his campaign is starved for cash--they wasted a lot on legal fees and grifting, and venues are starting to require payment up front.
And he's afraid to do outdoor rallies because of assassinations. He's kind of fucked.
Ain't that wicked?!
I intend to enjoy watching him suffer.
I revel in it. If someone would bottle it I would bathe in it.
He SHOULD be fucked IMHO!
Thank you, Handsome Joe.
For everything. You're one of the best; history will hail your name.
History will depend on who wins this fall. If Harris pulls it off, Joe will be remembered as one of the great ones. If Trump wins, it'll all be undone.
The rest of the world will remember for you.
No, not all of it.
They're destructive fucks but they're not too well motivated.
AGREE!
"They" won't beat us.
Yes.
He will be remembered as an intelligent, compassionate man.
Let us hope his remaining days are many so he can enjoy some of the accolades as history assesses his service correctly, much like Mr. Carter.
That it benefit one and all so mote it be.
Gods, the poor man sounds exhausted. I don't wonder. And yet you can hear the strength and vision underneath it, and I kinda like that he ends with the sincere callout to his faith.
"They’re both going to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week too."
I say allow them to use our long range missiles into Russia. From orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
"Oopsies, that one hit Mar-A-Lago!"
"Well, to be fair it IS a Russian intelligence gathering site."
OH! MY! GOD!
Is Joe about to pick his nose?
DON'T DO IT JOE!
****Whew*****
He didn't do it! Thank Crom! WALL Street would have shit it's pants and tanked everything if he had!
Another Booger Recession this close to the election would be catastrophic!
I feel a deep and genuine affection for President Joe Biden. He is a damned decent man who makes me feel proud to be Yank/Irish and DAMNED proud to be a registered democrat.
There is every reason to like him. He quotes the poets he likes and he likes ice cream too.
But best of all he always tells everyone how lucky he is that Jill finally said 'yes' to him on his fifth marriage proposal. Obviously he is no quitter.
It goes to show how tough the decision was for him to stand aside.
May Crom Give Joe Biden Strength!