Yeah but so does the economy yet every president and their party takes credit for any incremental improvement, so of course they are going to be blamed by the other side for any loss that can be manufactured. This is an old-school tactic that's been going on for decades. Sitting presidents take credit for anything good that happens in the economy and get vilified for anything bad when in reality the president has very little to do with any of it.
So why not widen our views on how to judge presidents? I think Biden has done very well with foreign policy. Russia would’ve conquered Ukraine by now had Trump remained president. And we all know Vlad’s best chance of conquering Ukraine is based on Republicans regaining control of Congress to cut off foreign aid and DeSantis/Trump gaining the White House in 2024. One could make an argument that NATO’s very existence depends largely on Republicans remaining out of power. Isn’t it nice having a president that works to get along with our European allies and isn’t falling in love with dictators like Kim?
I also like how Biden doesn’t dominate the headlines (as much as the media wants him to). He isn’t constantly tweeting or running his mouth. He’s actually in the White House rather than hosting pep rallies around the country to feed his ego because his daddy never loved him.
And as much as sometimes I wished he were more forceful, I like how he’s attempted to build bridges with Republicans and pass moderate legislation. Although, I think he’s finding out how absurd Republican obstruction is. Republicans would filibuster a cure for cancer right now than give Dems a W in the senate.
I really wish he’d rescind a bunch of the protectionist executive orders Trump put into place and I really don’t like our immigration policy. I believe our borders should be a lot more open and demilitarized. Allow for the free flow of immigrant labor, ideas, and ingenuity. Of course, no one wants to touch that out of fear of irritating the fragile feelings of the white working cwass that is afwaid of being wepwaced by the Spanish speaking brown horde caravan. While at the same time bitching nonstop about how slow drive thrus are.
It’s weird how the same demo that “loves” America the most seems to hate what makes America, America. Whether we’re talking about choice and freedom, public investment and social safety nets, or giving immigrants a chance, they hate America. Why is it? Why “make America great again?” If America isn’t great anymore and they prefer a corrupt oligarchy or a theocracy, why don’t they just leave? Russia or Iran might be a better place for them. Why are working class whites, especially those in rural areas, so afwaid of blacks, gays, Muslims, and immigrants?
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