Politicians imagine that they can construct an artificial persona--perfect in every way--that will win the necessary votes. Harris needed to show she was a real person not an ad agency creation. Trump, even at his worst, provides some relief. Bill Clinton came across as all too human and did not crash and burn as expected. Biden was a popular politician for decades in large part because he had a relatable, appealing personality. That he lost this vibe may well be due to age-induced impairment. But the cover-up was a reasonable strategy because people see what they want to see. And the suicidal reluctance to give up power is the stuff of myth and legend.
A very lovely tribute, to the reality of the Truth being revealed, and that fraud that was foisted on the American people. Had Biden been able to adhere to his bridge allusion, for his presidency, he
would have been better appreciated. Instead of being a savior he winds up as King Lear.
Yup. O Henry couldn’t have written it better: Joe makes a deal with the Devil to get elected in 2020, and he gets what he wants, but there’s an unbearable price.
Identity politics by any other euphemism is still othering.
I agree that Biden should have been a better communicator, but it was HIS POLICIES that caused the Great Inflation that ruined any chance of any Democrat winning the Presidency in 2024. The Democrats don't just need better leaders, they need better policies!
The inflation was a global phenomenon, mostly caused by supply chain breaks that disrupted the normal flow of supply (not enough) and demand (normal). Biden--and Trump's--decisions to give people money to bridge the gap certainly had some impact at the periphery. The Fed managed to raise and lower rates appropriately to produce what, for now, seems a soft landing.
But the $2 trillion stimulus package that Biden and the Democrats pushed through was a major cause. It gave people more money to purchase the fewer products available because of supply chain issues, and it was not necessary because the economy was recovering nicely. The Democrats passed the stimulus to appease progressives who wanted expansion of the child tax credit and other things. Larry Summers and Joe Manchin warned the Democrats that the package would cause inflation, and it did. Powell contributed to the problem by keeping interest rates too low for too long. The landing was soft for people like you and me but not for working class people, and they voted their pocketbooks in November. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my previous comment! Happy Holidays!
Politicians imagine that they can construct an artificial persona--perfect in every way--that will win the necessary votes. Harris needed to show she was a real person not an ad agency creation. Trump, even at his worst, provides some relief. Bill Clinton came across as all too human and did not crash and burn as expected. Biden was a popular politician for decades in large part because he had a relatable, appealing personality. That he lost this vibe may well be due to age-induced impairment. But the cover-up was a reasonable strategy because people see what they want to see. And the suicidal reluctance to give up power is the stuff of myth and legend.
A very lovely tribute, to the reality of the Truth being revealed, and that fraud that was foisted on the American people. Had Biden been able to adhere to his bridge allusion, for his presidency, he
would have been better appreciated. Instead of being a savior he winds up as King Lear.
Yup. O Henry couldn’t have written it better: Joe makes a deal with the Devil to get elected in 2020, and he gets what he wants, but there’s an unbearable price.
Identity politics by any other euphemism is still othering.
Enjoy London, travel safely home!
I agree that Biden should have been a better communicator, but it was HIS POLICIES that caused the Great Inflation that ruined any chance of any Democrat winning the Presidency in 2024. The Democrats don't just need better leaders, they need better policies!
The inflation was a global phenomenon, mostly caused by supply chain breaks that disrupted the normal flow of supply (not enough) and demand (normal). Biden--and Trump's--decisions to give people money to bridge the gap certainly had some impact at the periphery. The Fed managed to raise and lower rates appropriately to produce what, for now, seems a soft landing.
But the $2 trillion stimulus package that Biden and the Democrats pushed through was a major cause. It gave people more money to purchase the fewer products available because of supply chain issues, and it was not necessary because the economy was recovering nicely. The Democrats passed the stimulus to appease progressives who wanted expansion of the child tax credit and other things. Larry Summers and Joe Manchin warned the Democrats that the package would cause inflation, and it did. Powell contributed to the problem by keeping interest rates too low for too long. The landing was soft for people like you and me but not for working class people, and they voted their pocketbooks in November. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my previous comment! Happy Holidays!