JVL says: "We can only judge based on the results. And the result is that President Biden succeeded in nearly every aspect of job—except in the one that mattered most.
Mike Pence enabled authoritarianism. But succeeded in stopping Trump’s coup.
Joe Biden returned normalcy to political life and governed wisely. But he presided over the resurgence and total victory of the forces of Trumpism.
It’s a uniquely American tragedy."
I'm seeing this assessment of Biden all over the place and it is bullshit!!! When I read something like this, what I hear is Mitch McConnell after J6 saying to his caucus (as reported)... "Don't worry the Democrats will take care of the son of a bitch for us."
Then I hear most of the GOP caucus cackling (not reported but reasonable to surmise) "Yeah, yeah cool. Let's see if they can pull it off with no help and total obstruction from us."
You are right though, Pence enabled authoritarianism. He deserves credit for yelling stop... then he largely offered no help in stopping Trump.
Finally, I have to mention George W Bush at Jimmy Carter's funeral. It is reported that he completely ignored Trump. That is fitting since he too did nothing to stop Trump's return to power. Perhaps W. will sacrifice anything and everything for a suitable replacement for the two storm troopers he nominated to SCOTUS... Roberts and Alito.
JVL says: "We can only judge based on the results. And the result is that President Biden succeeded in nearly every aspect of job—except in the one that mattered most.
Mike Pence enabled authoritarianism. But succeeded in stopping Trump’s coup.
Joe Biden returned normalcy to political life and governed wisely. But he presided over the resurgence and total victory of the forces of Trumpism.
It’s a uniquely American tragedy."
I'm seeing this assessment of Biden all over the place and it is bullshit!!! When I read something like this, what I hear is Mitch McConnell after J6 saying to his caucus (as reported)... "Don't worry the Democrats will take care of the son of a bitch for us."
Then I hear most of the GOP caucus cackling (not reported but reasonable to surmise) "Yeah, yeah cool. Let's see if they can pull it off with no help and total obstruction from us."
You are right though, Pence enabled authoritarianism. He deserves credit for yelling stop... then he largely offered no help in stopping Trump.
Finally, I have to mention George W Bush at Jimmy Carter's funeral. It is reported that he completely ignored Trump. That is fitting since he too did nothing to stop Trump's return to power. Perhaps W. will sacrifice anything and everything for a suitable replacement for the two storm troopers he nominated to SCOTUS... Roberts and Alito.