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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

TURN HIM LOOSE - PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GAFFE MACHINE

PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GAFFE MACHINE

Oh, Joe Biden, the man, the myth, the gaffe machine. If there’s one thing we can always count on, it’s Uncle Joe putting his foot in his mouth. But hey, compared to the constant lying, boasting, and desire to be a dictator on the first day that we saw from the previous administration, Biden is still our best bet.

I mean, come on, who doesn’t love a good old Biden blooper? Whether he’s forgetting what state he’s in, mixing up his wife and his sister, or just rambling on incoherently, you’ve got to hand it to the guy – he keeps us entertained. It’s like watching a real-life episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” except instead of cats falling off of pianos, it’s the leader of the free world stumbling over his words.

But let’s be real for a second. Sure, Biden may not be the smoothest talker out there, but at least he’s not actively trying to undermine democracy at every turn. I mean, can you imagine if Trump had been re-elected? We’d all be living in a reality TV show gone wrong, with the former president tweeting from his golden throne and declaring himself emperor for life.

With Biden, at least we get a little bit of comic relief with our politics. And let’s face it, we could all use a good laugh these days. Plus, it’s not like Biden’s gaffes are actually causing any harm. I’d take a slip of the tongue over a deliberate attack on the foundations of our democracy any day.

And let’s not forget about the other guy’s penchant for stretching the truth. I mean, I’ve heard some tall tales in my time, but Trump takes the cake. From claiming he had the biggest inauguration crowd in history to insisting that windmills cause cancer, the man was a walking, talking fib factory. At least with Biden, what you see is what you get – gaffes and all.

Sure, Biden may not be perfect. He’s got his fair share of skeletons in the closet, and his political record isn’t spotless. But compared to the alternative – a man who can’t go five minutes without patting himself on the back or threatening to sue someone – I’d say we’re better off with a little bit of bumbling.

And let’s not even get started on the whole dictator thing. I don’t know about you, but I’m not exactly keen on living in a country ruled by a wannabe despot. Say what you will about Biden, but at least he’s not out here trying to tear down the very institutions that make our country great.

So yeah, maybe Biden’s a bit of a gaffe machine. Maybe he’s not the most polished politician out there. But compared to the alternative – constant lying, boasting, and a desire to be a dictator on day one – I’d say we made the right choice. At least with Biden, we can all sit back, relax, and have a good chuckle every now and then. And in today’s political climate, that’s worth its weight in gold.

'I am a gaffe machine': a history of Joe Biden's biggest blunders | Joe Biden | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/apr/25/joe-biden-2020-public-gaffes-mistakes-history  

Opinion | Joe Biden isn’t just a gaffe machine. He’s the Lamborghini of gaffes. - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/joe-biden-isnt-just-a-gaffe-machine-hes-the-lamborghini-of-gaffes/2019/08/27/8ed2ce02-c900-11e9-a4f3-c081a126de70_story.html

Are Joe Biden’s gaffes related to a lifelong stuttering problem? – The Hill https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/accessibility/471707-how-joe-bidens-gaffes-have-affected-his-campaign-and/