Not quite on topic, but time is both pressing and opportune. It’s time for the IOC to ban Israel from the Paris Olympics. Unless the entrants can prove they are not settlers and/or have not participated in the illegal occupation. Let them know how you feel. https://oscttnet.olympics.com/en-us/request-form-create/
While this is all true and reasonable, it misses one very important point: there is no successor to Biden that we can identify (yet). I think there is a ~10% chance Bidenwill emerge strong enough. He is known for his acceptable gaffs -- and I think there is a little pharmaceutical rescue for his speech impediment (I know from experience). I would try him out plain & simple -- this week -- test him debating a stand-in asshole. See if he has it in him to rise above the media hysteria.
Now, we need realize all he has to do is wipe Trump out. When he's in his game, he can and will do that. My bet is he might even step down, post-Trump. Biden is absolutely not a power-mad freak.
We don't see a successor because the bought-and-paid-for Dems have shut out all the other voices and spent lots of media slots presenting them as less valid, too "extreme" (ie. reasonable) etc. Echoing Trump, who for example dumps carloads of bullshit on Elizabeth Warren. Hmmm, ever wonder why?
If you look at the tons of easily obtained media, you'll see more than most of us can digest -- ie, it's there. If you go past the common media, you'll see even much more - via foreign press, and basic external stuff, such as New Left Review. No need to wall yourself in. It is true that a certain blandness prevails, bt it is not because of anything but the way large, fairly free millions of people arrange themselves. The key: this is not a show just for you, or anyone in particular. It is what it is; it is what we as a congregate make it. Mainly .. no one is being nefariously shut out. We do a pretty good job of that all by ourselves. In many ways, we are all pretty lucky. And politically -- the game is wide open. Just look at the characters in it if you're not sure what I mean.
Fascinating to see you refer to Rod Serling. His "alternative universe" stories captivated me as a kid, when I watched both The Twilight Zone as the original Planet of the Apes film. But you make a big error is using the "old prize fighter" analogy here: This is NOT the story of two fighters in the ring. This is the story of an election contest in which what is supposed to be the ref (to continue your prize fight analogy) is HORRIBLY biased. I'm referring to how the election is being reported... the reality being created by the Mainstream Media... which is a very separate but related story to Joe Biden's age. We are NOT being given equal coverage of both candidates that would allow us to judge Biden's weaknesses (which he does have) to Trump's "weaknesses" (which I put in quotes because it is more than a weakness for a candidate to overtly say he wants to replace democracy with fascism ... see: Project 2025).
I hope you will admit you're using the wrong movie analogy... and I suggest you select a movie of your choice that involved propaganda being used to make the public think there is equality between "good but old" with "evil and in league with Putin".
In other words... please do better, sir. And maybe get some help in that quest by reading what Timothy Snyder published today about the root cause of "bothsiderism" in the mainstream media.
Richard (RJ), beautifully written. It was so sad to watch Biden being so fragile and vulnerable. I was especially troubled that after the debate, Jill Biden so effusively praised his performance. I, too, think he must have a form of Parkinson's, or some other neurological Disease.
As a neurologist with 40 years experience, I can say that Biden has classic Parkinsonian features. It was cruel of the people closest to him to let him go on this long and humiliate himself.
Sorry..Richard..but Although it's sad that he has dementia..the guy has been a terrible legislator for us orinary people for nearly 50 years..He has lied and plagarised his way through it all along..and has put behind bars too many people - for what??.... some pot or a ltitle bit of cocaine??
OH GOD YES..he should step aside..and for whom to take his place in the Democratic Party..? No-one any good - Oh what, Kamala Harris?? NO THANKS.. Gavin Newsom..that rich piece of vapid crap?? I would hate that!
Obama and Clinton are to blame for installing Demented Biden in the office of President ..they have ruined anything left that we had to call a Democracy.. DO NOT praise or pine for Biden.. What are his fabulous career accomplishments?? He almost took away our Social Security - MORE than ONCE!!!! during his time in Congress!! That was Money I paid into from my meagar salarise during the years that I worked!... and now I completely depend on!!! I can't applaude him for that!!
He has been a great war criminal - helping to start wars anywhere he wanted and has helped to ruin any real hope for us in the USA - OH and what about funding that Genocide in Gaza?? How can you even think of defending him?? ..Maybe, He just belongs at home, playing with his grandchildren and That is being kind! BECAUSE - We now have NO hope of a Democratic country anymore.. Anyway..that is my opinion of him!
Not quite on topic, but time is both pressing and opportune. It’s time for the IOC to ban Israel from the Paris Olympics. Unless the entrants can prove they are not settlers and/or have not participated in the illegal occupation. Let them know how you feel. https://oscttnet.olympics.com/en-us/request-form-create/
While this is all true and reasonable, it misses one very important point: there is no successor to Biden that we can identify (yet). I think there is a ~10% chance Bidenwill emerge strong enough. He is known for his acceptable gaffs -- and I think there is a little pharmaceutical rescue for his speech impediment (I know from experience). I would try him out plain & simple -- this week -- test him debating a stand-in asshole. See if he has it in him to rise above the media hysteria.
Now, we need realize all he has to do is wipe Trump out. When he's in his game, he can and will do that. My bet is he might even step down, post-Trump. Biden is absolutely not a power-mad freak.
We don't see a successor because the bought-and-paid-for Dems have shut out all the other voices and spent lots of media slots presenting them as less valid, too "extreme" (ie. reasonable) etc. Echoing Trump, who for example dumps carloads of bullshit on Elizabeth Warren. Hmmm, ever wonder why?
Sounds like something you read.
I just read the writing on the wall.
If you look at the tons of easily obtained media, you'll see more than most of us can digest -- ie, it's there. If you go past the common media, you'll see even much more - via foreign press, and basic external stuff, such as New Left Review. No need to wall yourself in. It is true that a certain blandness prevails, bt it is not because of anything but the way large, fairly free millions of people arrange themselves. The key: this is not a show just for you, or anyone in particular. It is what it is; it is what we as a congregate make it. Mainly .. no one is being nefariously shut out. We do a pretty good job of that all by ourselves. In many ways, we are all pretty lucky. And politically -- the game is wide open. Just look at the characters in it if you're not sure what I mean.
oh my God!! Tom Marvin.. Do you call Genocide "Blandness"!!!!
he is despicable!! and the rest of them are as well!
he really has NO gifts for us!! and he has dementia!!! He should step aside now!
Is this Dr. C. Cassie, the neurologist?
no just a f*cking realist!
Fascinating to see you refer to Rod Serling. His "alternative universe" stories captivated me as a kid, when I watched both The Twilight Zone as the original Planet of the Apes film. But you make a big error is using the "old prize fighter" analogy here: This is NOT the story of two fighters in the ring. This is the story of an election contest in which what is supposed to be the ref (to continue your prize fight analogy) is HORRIBLY biased. I'm referring to how the election is being reported... the reality being created by the Mainstream Media... which is a very separate but related story to Joe Biden's age. We are NOT being given equal coverage of both candidates that would allow us to judge Biden's weaknesses (which he does have) to Trump's "weaknesses" (which I put in quotes because it is more than a weakness for a candidate to overtly say he wants to replace democracy with fascism ... see: Project 2025).
I hope you will admit you're using the wrong movie analogy... and I suggest you select a movie of your choice that involved propaganda being used to make the public think there is equality between "good but old" with "evil and in league with Putin".
In other words... please do better, sir. And maybe get some help in that quest by reading what Timothy Snyder published today about the root cause of "bothsiderism" in the mainstream media.
https://open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/both-sides
Thanks for listening...
Richard (RJ), beautifully written. It was so sad to watch Biden being so fragile and vulnerable. I was especially troubled that after the debate, Jill Biden so effusively praised his performance. I, too, think he must have a form of Parkinson's, or some other neurological Disease.
Now that Biden has withdrawn, why do I feel like we're in freefall?
As a neurologist with 40 years experience, I can say that Biden has classic Parkinsonian features. It was cruel of the people closest to him to let him go on this long and humiliate himself.
I agree. As I wrote in the comment above, I was so sad to see Jill Biden, after the debate, going on and on about what a wonderful job he did!
A bit late for this snarky piece.
Uncle Joe has decided to take the gold watch now...
Please Joe, give us a ray of hope. Withdraw...
Sorry..Richard..but Although it's sad that he has dementia..the guy has been a terrible legislator for us orinary people for nearly 50 years..He has lied and plagarised his way through it all along..and has put behind bars too many people - for what??.... some pot or a ltitle bit of cocaine??
OH GOD YES..he should step aside..and for whom to take his place in the Democratic Party..? No-one any good - Oh what, Kamala Harris?? NO THANKS.. Gavin Newsom..that rich piece of vapid crap?? I would hate that!
Obama and Clinton are to blame for installing Demented Biden in the office of President ..they have ruined anything left that we had to call a Democracy.. DO NOT praise or pine for Biden.. What are his fabulous career accomplishments?? He almost took away our Social Security - MORE than ONCE!!!! during his time in Congress!! That was Money I paid into from my meagar salarise during the years that I worked!... and now I completely depend on!!! I can't applaude him for that!!
He has been a great war criminal - helping to start wars anywhere he wanted and has helped to ruin any real hope for us in the USA - OH and what about funding that Genocide in Gaza?? How can you even think of defending him?? ..Maybe, He just belongs at home, playing with his grandchildren and That is being kind! BECAUSE - We now have NO hope of a Democratic country anymore.. Anyway..that is my opinion of him!