Let me make an article out of this rather than a comment.
So Biden gave his attack speech using Presidential symbols to smear anyone who disagrees with him (like Hitler) and using Marines as props. So much for bringing us together... as if Biden ever tried to unite anyone. In fact, I'd say he's best been described as viciously partisan and hateful. Sick f*ck. Anyways, I'm seeing some articles on the center right that say Biden's speech has been received as an unmitigated disaster and they are trying to back off.
Possibly true.
I haven't seen anyone on the left gasp in shock, but then they don't. They tend to forgive whatever their side does and only find outrage when it helps them politically. That said, there are signs this is true. For example, (1) Biden was in full backpedal today, trying to say he never meant anyone was a threat to Democracy, "come on, man. I never said what I said." That suggests he knows he blew it. Also, (2) there are ZERO articles at the big leftist cites celebrating his speech. That's usually the best indication of disaster: avoidance = attempt to make you forget. Indeed, anything less than an unmitigated disaster and they will try to spin it. They aren't even trying though. That means, they want you to not know about it, or to forget about it. That suggests they know this was a disaster.
Well, now there's another interesting piece. Apparently, the Department of Homeland Security is putting out claims that since poor Mr. Biden gave his speech, they've monitored declarations of civil war online. They want to turn Biden into the victim -- look for a flood of these articles to hide Biden's culpability: "look how dangerous these hornets are we poked!" The thing is:
First, DHS should not be supporting a campaign smear -- any more than Marines should appear in the frame. That Biden did this is ethically disgusting, borders on illegal and deserves to end in infamy. Politicizing defense agencies is dictator sh*t. For that, Biden belongs in the company of guys like McCarthy and a slew of propaganda ministers. So is politicizing law enforcement. For that, he creeps into the world of guys like Mao and Stalin. When you make the police into secret police, you can't call yourself a democrat anymore.
Secondly, what a load of crap. You can find anything you want online. This is the game actresses play, where they shadowbox with obscure trolls to make themselves seem like victims. "I was called fat! Boo hoo hoo forget the stupid thing I did and see my movie." But of course they were called fat. Other guys wanted to have sex with their feet, some claimed they were lizards, a group of women called them sluts, and some guy in Iowa wanted them to work from home. You can find anything online you want... anything. That doesn't mean anyone supports that view except the mental case leaving the post. Claiming you found something online is the same as making it up. Shame on DHS for elevating trolls to a national security threat.
Third, duh. These people (left and right) have been saying this stupid crap about civil wars for years. So is DHS only discovering this now? Or do they only care now? Neither answer is a good one.
I suspect this did not play well for Biden at all, and I think his team knows it. They know this makes him out as bad as Trump, if not worse, and will revive the right from their abortion-Trump-induced funk. This was a terrible idea and we are looking at the smoke and mirror retreat now.
Thoughts?
So Biden gave his attack speech using Presidential symbols to smear anyone who disagrees with him (like Hitler) and using Marines as props. So much for bringing us together... as if Biden ever tried to unite anyone. In fact, I'd say he's best been described as viciously partisan and hateful. Sick f*ck. Anyways, I'm seeing some articles on the center right that say Biden's speech has been received as an unmitigated disaster and they are trying to back off.
Possibly true.
I haven't seen anyone on the left gasp in shock, but then they don't. They tend to forgive whatever their side does and only find outrage when it helps them politically. That said, there are signs this is true. For example, (1) Biden was in full backpedal today, trying to say he never meant anyone was a threat to Democracy, "come on, man. I never said what I said." That suggests he knows he blew it. Also, (2) there are ZERO articles at the big leftist cites celebrating his speech. That's usually the best indication of disaster: avoidance = attempt to make you forget. Indeed, anything less than an unmitigated disaster and they will try to spin it. They aren't even trying though. That means, they want you to not know about it, or to forget about it. That suggests they know this was a disaster.
Well, now there's another interesting piece. Apparently, the Department of Homeland Security is putting out claims that since poor Mr. Biden gave his speech, they've monitored declarations of civil war online. They want to turn Biden into the victim -- look for a flood of these articles to hide Biden's culpability: "look how dangerous these hornets are we poked!" The thing is:
First, DHS should not be supporting a campaign smear -- any more than Marines should appear in the frame. That Biden did this is ethically disgusting, borders on illegal and deserves to end in infamy. Politicizing defense agencies is dictator sh*t. For that, Biden belongs in the company of guys like McCarthy and a slew of propaganda ministers. So is politicizing law enforcement. For that, he creeps into the world of guys like Mao and Stalin. When you make the police into secret police, you can't call yourself a democrat anymore.
Secondly, what a load of crap. You can find anything you want online. This is the game actresses play, where they shadowbox with obscure trolls to make themselves seem like victims. "I was called fat! Boo hoo hoo forget the stupid thing I did and see my movie." But of course they were called fat. Other guys wanted to have sex with their feet, some claimed they were lizards, a group of women called them sluts, and some guy in Iowa wanted them to work from home. You can find anything online you want... anything. That doesn't mean anyone supports that view except the mental case leaving the post. Claiming you found something online is the same as making it up. Shame on DHS for elevating trolls to a national security threat.
Third, duh. These people (left and right) have been saying this stupid crap about civil wars for years. So is DHS only discovering this now? Or do they only care now? Neither answer is a good one.
I suspect this did not play well for Biden at all, and I think his team knows it. They know this makes him out as bad as Trump, if not worse, and will revive the right from their abortion-Trump-induced funk. This was a terrible idea and we are looking at the smoke and mirror retreat now.
Thoughts?
Andrew, My personal take away is this: the Dems are on a losing streak, and Alzheimer Adolf’s speech was intended to stoke fear from the right and invigorate the left.
ReplyDeleteAs you say Andrew, it instead has given the Republicans ammo against Biden (as if there was not enough already with the god awful economy). His speech seems to have also embarrassed the left/legacy media, so much so that they seem to want to bury it.
My only worry is some alt right extremist will take Biden seriously, and do something evil. My best word to Republicans and independents is this: don't give the Biden admin what it wants. IMO, The Dems want a violent act committed by a right leaning individual so the media can exploit it and smear Republicans / boost the Democrats turnout. Call me paranoid, however I honestly get the vibe from Biden that his administration really is this malicious.
-Kyle
I agree with you, Kyle. Unfortunately, as you know, someone will give them exactly what they want. Someone always does. Fringers can't help themselves. It's kind of a mental illness.
ReplyDeleteHeck, Trump himself is out there talking about pardons and apologies to the whiny January 6 douchbags. What a way to hand the Democrats a win they couldn't get despite months of a show trial.
Like I said we are witnessing the weirdest race to the bottom ever.
"I'm more loathsome!"
"No, I am!"
"Me!"
"Me!"
"I'm worse than Hitler!"
"I'm worse than Hitler times infinity!"
Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
BTW, in terms of the legacy media covering this up, check this out... the only mention of the speech at Yahoo today. Note that it says nothing. Note how it entirely avoids mentioning what the speech was about or what the criticism is. Note the description as "political" and "divisive" rather than hateful and angry. Nothing to see here people, go about your business knowing there is disagreement in politics:
ReplyDeletePresident Joe Biden was asked to clarify his position following a fiery prime-time address, criticized by some as being political and divisive.
Talk about embarrassed.
That was it, by the way. The article said nothing more on this, quickly flipping instead to Biden talking about the "good" jobs number.
It sucks but your right Andrew. Its a race to the bottom on both sides.
ReplyDeleteYahoo has really been cranking out the propaganda and BS huh? Most of the other media sites have completely ghosted the subject of Biden's speech. I can only imagine the response if Trump or ANY non-Democrat had the same optics during one of his/their speeches.
-Kyle
Well, it was so outrageous on its face, it begs belief. I wonder who dreamed it up. I can’t believe this doddering fool did it all by himself.But, I believe the brains on the left always have an ulterior in mind. “Yes, sure, maybe trigger a response by a few right wing nut bags and say, see…. pOTUS was right.” But I would not put it past Bama Lama Ding Dong to try and take out the whole Biden Harris ticker for…. I don’t know, Susan Rice?
ReplyDeleteAs far as Republicans, I don’t know if we can win the presidency. If it’s Trump, it unites the left into anyone but Trump mode. If not Trump, the nut bags will maybe stay home. I wish someone like DeSantis would get out there and get covered and emerge as a leader. Guess it won’t happen.
Jed