US Politics Thread

[Johnny Mars Bar]

He doesn't have the parkinsons shuffle, posture or any discernible tremor.

He might not have Parkinsons but he has the appearance of someone with some form of age related neurological disorder.

So many of his fumbles and mannerisms and reminiscent of what we went through with my nana when she had dementia.

A neurologist has visited the White House every month for the last 8 months for a reason, and I doubt junior press officers or policy analysts get that kind of treatment.

Jon Sopel said that he knows for a fact there's only one person (or two people if you include the first lady) who get that kind of attention, which he told by a senior white house staffer.

Biden was exactly what was needed in 2020 but he needs to step aside urgently.

 

[domalino]

He might not have Parkinsons but he has the appearance of someone with some form of age related neurological disorder.

So many of his fumbles and mannerisms and reminiscent of what we went through with my nana when she had dementia.

A neurologist has visited the White House every month for the last 8 months for a reason, and I doubt junior press officers or policy analysts get that kind of treatment.

Jon Sopel said that he knows for a fact there's only one person (or two people if you include the first lady) who get that kind of attention, which he told by a senior white house staffer.

Biden was exactly what was needed in 2020 but he needs to step aside urgently.

Sopel is just regurgitating the NYT piece which has been thoroughly debunked - Dr. Cannard has been making nearly monthly visits to the White House since 2012.

 

[kaz7]

I play golf with a guy who said exactly the same. The thousand yard stare was unmistakable he said.

Yeah it is a look you dont forget

 

[kaz7]

It would have to be Harris as all the donations have been given to that campaign. They can't transfer the cash to someone else as it breaches electoral laws.

Thought so , i dont know how she would do but be fun in debates when he refers to her sex and or race !

 

[kaz7]

He doesn't have the parkinsons shuffle, posture or any discernible tremor.

That is to come later . Whatever is wrong with him he has got visibly worse in just a few months , he cant go on

 

[I'm With Stupid]

Maybe a stupid question, but why can't his party simply force a challenge to him?

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Sopel is just regurgitating the NYT piece which has been thoroughly debunked - Dr. Cannard has been making nearly monthly visits to the White House since 2012.

Hmm

I’ll have to look this up.

Not that I don’t take your word for it over Jon Sopel of course.

 

[kaz7]

Maybe a stupid question, but why can't his party simply force a challenge to him?

Biden has said to them make a challenge so they can but if it is to be carmila then that makes life a bit tricky ! She would have to have iron clad backing first

 

[The blue phantom]

It's pretty simple tbh. As Mr Clooney has said Biden stays the Democrats get wiped out. Even with Harris I reckon it's only a 25% she beats Trump. Its going to be a painful place to live over the pond if Trump gets in.

 

[super_city_si]

Looks like the Democrats are in a bad place. Biden is done, he will lose. Harris has access to the funds but I don't see her gaining the support/votes either so she loses. (IMO)

Its a shit show for them right now. I don't know enough of the funding workings or process to offer a proper solution. But from my perspective, just put up someone moderately functional and spam the shit out of radio/tv/social media with Project 2025. How any woman can vote for Trump is mindblowing.