The silly stuff that goes on here is of no consequence in our real lives, as I see it.
You're a long-time member of the greater community of RP, and as such I'll pray for your quick recovery. You're also an ornery SOB, my money is on you to kick cancer's ass this round.
The silly stuff that goes on here is of no consequence in our real lives, as I see it.
You're a long-time member of the greater community of RP, and as such I'll pray for your quick recovery. You're also an ornery SOB, my money is on you to kick cancer's ass this round.
But here's some good news for you and all the rest of you.
My cancer is back and I start radiation in 2 weeks.
With a little luck you won't have to put up with me much longer.
Party at the Roost !!!!!
The silly stuff that goes on here is of no consequence in our real lives, as I see it.
You're a long-time member of the greater community of RP, and as such I'll pray for your quick recovery. You're also an ornery SOB, my money is on you to kick cancer's ass this round.
It can be hard to see the forest for the trees. If you see someone every day, their decline when stretched out over years can be harder to see.
Remember that Biden wasn't as befuddled on a regular basis as he was during the debate with Trump. Remember that he'd previously given an outstanding, vibrant State of the Union address.
There's a long history of family, friends and staff covering up a president's decline while in office.
Did you listen to the Herr recording?
In retrospect, as much as I assumed it was a far right attack... he was being generous. That was years ago. There are now going to be thousands of people that are going to say "I noticed a while ago"....
It's one thing to support him in office... but to let him run was negligent. The Dems deserved what they got, and all own a bit of this. It's criminal that it took George Clooney to call it. Obama, the Clintons, they all own some of the blame. The living embodiment of "it's never the wrong time to do the right thing".
Cognition and all of the other "hidden ailments" you referenced are not comparable.
Dr. is a title she earned, and nothing about his decline requires a medical degree. If you don't understand that, consider yourself extremely lucky.
It can be hard to see the forest for the trees. If you see someone every day, their decline when stretched out over years can be harder to see.
Remember that Biden wasn't as befuddled on a regular basis as he was during the debate with Trump. Remember that he'd previously given an outstanding, vibrant State of the Union address.
There's a long history of family, friends and staff covering up a president's decline while in office. Bush I had a thyroid condition that the press didn't pick up on. IIRC that left him exhausted and unmotivated. Reagan was slipping into dementia in his second term. His gunshot wounding was far more serious than reported in the press. Nixon was drinking heavily during his second term. He had such a drinking problem that IIRC his inner circle called him "the drunk."
JFK was not a well man at all. He had major back problems, osteoporosis, and Addison's disease. His "Dr. Feelgood" (I believe that was his contemporary nickname) had JFK on a regimen of amphetamine which may have affected his judgment.
I can't recall if Eisenhower's heart attack was played down or not. And then we have FDR who was told by his doctors that his congestive heart failure would kill him in office if he ran for a fourth term. He ran anyway. And his staff and family did all sorts of things to conceal his paralysis by polio.
I'm gonna ride with Team Kurt for a block or two on this one.... He hasn't said anything I've seen...just guessing.
I find the entire disclosure timing oddly opportunistic, given the non-stop abuse all of the "enablers" were getting for not calling out Joe's mental decline. The "terminal cancer" news has toned-down the attacks... which were expansive and well researched.
The biggest loser (and one protected most by the cancer news) is Dr. Jill. I mean... she lives with him. I dealt with 80+ parents with memory issues, and it wasn't that difficult to know they shouldn't be paying their bills or driving a car... let alone running the country.
I'd vote for Joe today vs. Trump... because of Trump... but the Dems really shit the bed the last 4 years. They are as much to blame for enabling Trump 2.0 as orange Jesus and the disciples.
Prostate cancer has nothing to do with mental acuity; I think our resident doc will back me up on that. Biden was probably diagnosed several years ago given the metastatic nature of the disease at this point. Not sure what disclosing that to the public while in office would accomplish.
As for his mental state, I agree he's been in decline for some years; whether he should have been removed from office because of it (25th amendment) was up to the congress. I think if they would have been justified in invoking it for Biden, then they certainly would have been justified in doing so during Mango Mussolini's first term.
I'm gonna ride with Team Kurt for a block or two on this one.... He hasn't said anything I've seen...just guessing.
I find the entire disclosure timing oddly opportunistic, given the non-stop abuse all of the "enablers" were getting for not calling out Joe's mental decline. The "terminal cancer" news has toned-down the attacks... which were expansive and well researched.
The biggest loser (and one protected most by the cancer news) is Dr. Jill. I mean... she lives with him. I dealt with 80+ parents with memory issues, and it wasn't that difficult to know they shouldn't be paying their bills or driving a car... let alone running the country.
I'd vote for Joe today vs. Trump... because of Trump... but the Dems really shit the bed the last 4 years. They are as much to blame for enabling Trump 2.0 as orange Jesus and the disciples.
You have bought into narratives put forth by Trump and his supporters that are not supported by the facts nor the law.
Whether or not one believes what happened on January 6 rose to the level of an insurrection (I do), it was not a peaceful protest. No one was charged with insurrection, but members of the Proud Boys and Oathkeepers were charged with and convicted of seditious conspiracy. Look that one up.
The trials were conducted like any other trials under the American system of justice. The defendants were afforded due process, convicted by juries, and sentenced by judges. What exculpatory evidence was destroyed? What basic rights were denied the detainees?
One should ask: What were those who entered the Capitol trying to do? What was their goal? Why was it insufficient to stage the âprotestâ outside of the Capitol? It should be instructive that the members of Congress assembled to certify the results of the election had to flee the building and the voting was delayed for hours. This was not a peaceful protest. It was intentional. Windows were broken to allow entry into the Capitol. Law enforcement officers trying to prevent entry into the Capitol were assaulted over a period of hours. Many suffered serious injuries. Tell Michael Fanone, who suffered a heart attack and brain damage after being beaten and tazed by some of the âpeaceful protesters,â that no crimes were committed.
Sure, there were people who entered the Capitol who were just caught up in the wave of emotions. Many others, though, knew what they were doing and why. They came to the âpeaceful protestâ prepared for battle and armed with things like bear spray. They wanted to stop the certification of the election â not just protest.
Trump and his supporters have put forth different narratives as to who was responsible, like follow the bouncing ball. The day it was happening, they said it was instigated by âAntifa.â They also said they were lured into the Capitol by welcoming law enforcement, a trap set for them. Never mind the video of those scaling the walls, breaking windows, and engaging in battle with law enforcement officers. Then there were allegations, echoed by you, that FBI-sent instigators started it all. Anything but what is clearly shown in the many videos.
This is not South Africa during apartheid. These were criminal acts that deserved to be prosecuted, which they were â fairly. The primary false narrative here is the one put forth by Trump: that these were patriots who were subject to political trials and then held hostage because of their peacefully expressing their opposing political views. I mean, come on.
Jacob Chandler (sic; Chansley)? The QAnon Shaman? You consider that whack job to be a credible source? Speaks for itself.
