Biden Presidency

[Irish#1]

All I saw was 74% of responding dems approve of this shit show,… then I blacked out.

That was my initial thought. How could they see what's happening and still approve?

 

[drayer54]

10% for the big guy.

 

[Irish2155]

10% for the big guy.

Hard to run a country when all others have dirt on you. Eliminates any leverage and all credibility that you might have had. Compromised + incoherent = a big fucking mess.

 

[ACamp1900]

Can’t wait for the ABC sponsored, TV producer ran, inquiry into this shit,….

 

[Irish#1]

Can’t wait for the ABC sponsored, TV producer ran, inquiry into this shit,….

Keep waiting.

Everyone and I mean everyone knows that if this had been one of Trump's kids, it would be front and center on damn near every media outlet there is.

 

[condoms SUCk]

Keep waiting.

Everyone and I mean everyone knows that if this had been one of Trump's kids, it would be front and center on damn near evert media outlet there is.

yup, or just any GOP member for that matter.

 

[Irish2155]

Keep waiting.

Everyone and I mean everyone knows that if this had been one of Trump's kids, it would be front and center on damn near every media outlet there is.

if your kid is fucked up, that’s one thing. But to be compromised by foreign leaders because of it, is a whole different ballgame.

 

[BilboBaggins]

10% for the big guy.

"This past April, the Biden admin announced the sales of up to 183 million barrels of crude oil from the strategic oil reserve, which is useless at US refineries as they are already at 100% capacity and thus intended to flood the global market... 0.95M barrels were sold to, get this, the "world's largest oil refining, gas and petrochemical conglomerate," Sinopec. Probably because of the whole 'Middle East oil is typically sold to China and OPEC isn't pumping more oil so the Chinese are willing to buy US oil' thing. BHR Partners, of which Hunter Biden was a co-founder, bought a 1.68% stake in this conglomerate, ranking a whopping #7 on the list of US firms that own a slice of this thing."

The Tweet wouldn't be as outrageous if you take the propaganda goggles off.

These politics thread are still like someone printed off the mail that the crazies send to local AM talk radio stations.

 

[GATTACA!]

"This past April, the Biden admin announced the sales of up to 183 million barrels of crude oil from the strategic oil reserve, which is useless at US refineries as they are already at 100% capacity and thus intended to flood the global market... 0.95M barrels were sold to, get this, the "world's largest oil refining, gas and petrochemical conglomerate," Sinopec. Probably because of the whole 'Middle East oil is typically sold to China and OPEC isn't pumping more oil so the Chinese are willing to buy US oil' thing. BHR Partners, of which Hunter Biden was a co-founder, bought a 1.68% stake in this conglomerate, ranking a whopping #7 on the list of US firms that own a slice of this thing."

The Tweet wouldn't be as outrageous if you take the propaganda goggles off.

These politics thread are still like someone printed off the mail that the crazies send to local AM talk radio stations.

Yeah but have you heard about his laptop?

 

[Irish2155]

"This past April, the Biden admin announced the sales of up to 183 million barrels of crude oil from the strategic oil reserve, which is useless at US refineries as they are already at 100% capacity and thus intended to flood the global market... 0.95M barrels were sold to, get this, the "world's largest oil refining, gas and petrochemical conglomerate," Sinopec. Probably because of the whole 'Middle East oil is typically sold to China and OPEC isn't pumping more oil so the Chinese are willing to buy US oil' thing. BHR Partners, of which Hunter Biden was a co-founder, bought a 1.68% stake in this conglomerate, ranking a whopping #7 on the list of US firms that own a slice of this thing."

The Tweet wouldn't be as outrageous if you take the propaganda goggles off.

These politics thread are still like someone printed off the mail that the crazies send to local AM talk radio stations.

Really wish I was wearing goggles when I look at my 401k and the increased price of literally everything. What sucks the most is there is no reason for it. Just killing the middle class without reason.

You must be one of those 12% who approve or whatever that record low number is.

 

[drayer54]

We’re not AT refinery capacity, but close. Also, our refinery capacity is lower than previous years and not going up- why?

 

[TorontoGold]

"This past April, the Biden admin announced the sales of up to 183 million barrels of crude oil from the strategic oil reserve, which is useless at US refineries as they are already at 100% capacity and thus intended to flood the global market... 0.95M barrels were sold to, get this, the "world's largest oil refining, gas and petrochemical conglomerate," Sinopec. Probably because of the whole 'Middle East oil is typically sold to China and OPEC isn't pumping more oil so the Chinese are willing to buy US oil' thing. BHR Partners, of which Hunter Biden was a co-founder, bought a 1.68% stake in this conglomerate, ranking a whopping #7 on the list of US firms that own a slice of this thing."

The Tweet wouldn't be as outrageous if you take the propaganda goggles off.

These politics thread are still like someone printed off the mail that the crazies send to local AM talk radio stations.

Yes but have you considered how someone at work has a gay son and how horrible that is?

Makes you wonder,...how kids these days will grow up,...smh omg

 

[Irish2155]

Yes but have you considered how someone at work has a gay son and how horrible that is?

Makes you wonder,...how kids these days will grow up,...smh omg

I’ve read this maybe 10 times and still can’t make sense of it. Is this French Canadian or English Canadian, ehh?

 

[TorontoGold]

I’ve read this maybe 10 times and still can’t make sense of it. Is this French Canadian or English Canadian, ehh?

Just trying to fit in

Every second post is like "can you believe my coworker/teenager said XYZ omg,..." at least the Biden molested his daughter had some zest to it. Honestly surprised there wasn't a follow up to that very real story, guess those pesky Leftist
sites like Breitbart or Infowars suppressed more Biden corruption.

 

[GATTACA!]

We’re not AT refinery capacity, but close. Also, our refinery capacity is lower than previous years and not going up- why?

U.S. oil refining capacity down in 2021 for second year -EIA

Capacity for U.S. oil refiners fell in 2021 for the second year in a row, the most recent government data showed on Tuesday, as plant shutdowns kept whittling away on their ability to produce gasoline and diesel.

www.reuters.com

Pump prices are near $5 a gallon nationwide as soaring demand for motor fuels collides with the loss of about 1 million barrels of processing capacity in the last three years due largely to closings to plants that were unprofitable when fuel demand cratered at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why bother making more if you can just jack up the price on the gas you're going to be selling anyways.

 

[choo choo]

Your characterization is totally unfair and quite frankly offensive. WTF did mashed cauliflower do to deserve this?

Didn't answer the question. As usual

 

[choo choo]

U.S. oil refining capacity down in 2021 for second year -EIA

Capacity for U.S. oil refiners fell in 2021 for the second year in a row, the most recent government data showed on Tuesday, as plant shutdowns kept whittling away on their ability to produce gasoline and diesel.

www.reuters.com

Why bother making more if you can just jack up the price on the gas you're going to be selling anyways.

Especially if you're restricted? That's exactly what this administration wants. A scapegoat on their way to the desired goal. Jeez

 

[Irish2155]

Just trying to fit in

Every second post is like "can you believe my coworker/teenager said XYZ omg,..." at least the Biden molested his daughter had some zest to it. Honestly surprised there wasn't a follow up to that very real story, guess those pesky Leftist
sites like Breitbart or Infowars suppressed more Biden corruption.

“Get in, where you fit in fool. You was a mark up in the high school.” Todd Shaw

Yup, don’t disagree. There is a lot to bitch about. Hard to pick a place to start.

I guess the real question is…what has Joe done well? If anyone can fill that empty hole then you can also walk on water.

Actually, the best question…what has Joe not fucked up? Answer that honestly. Can’t wait to see these responses.

It’s not that difficult: Americans just want their money and to be safe.

 

[Irish2155]

“Get in, where you fit in fool. You was a mark up in the high school.” Todd Shaw

Yup, don’t disagree. There is a lot to bitch about. Hard to pick a place to start.

I guess the real question is…what has Joe done well? If anyone can fill that empty hole then you can also walk on water.

Actually, the best question…what has Joe not fucked up? Answer that honestly. Can’t wait to see these responses.

It’s not that difficult: Americans just want their money and to be safe.

Still waiting, Toronto

 

[Bishop2b5]

Still waiting, Toronto

I've asked three separate times for any of our friends on the Left to tell us what they saw in Biden's record as a politician, an attorney, a father, or a person that made them think he was the right person to lead our country. Not one of them will answer. Don't hold your breath.

 

[Irish2155]

I've asked three separate times for any of our friends on the Left to tell us what they saw in Biden's record as a politician, an attorney, a father, or a person that made them think he was the right person to lead our country. Not one of them will answer. Don't hold your breath.

Ehh?

 

[TorontoGold]

Still waiting, Toronto

Lmao, just because I don't join in the tiki torch brigade therapy sessions to fill my diaper about whatever emotional "issue" doesn't mean I support Biden FYI. It's a state of apathy, and I've said many times he was like choice 8 for my preference.

 

[Irish2155]

Lmao, just because I don't join in the tiki torch brigade therapy sessions to fill my diaper about whatever emotional "issue" doesn't mean I support Biden FYI. It's a state of apathy, and I've said many times he was like choice 8 for my preference.

Still waiting….

You, in particular, bring so much nonsense. Yet your answer to a simple question is he wasn’t my choice.

Answer Bishops question. At that point, we might be able to rationalize. But I’m still seeing crickets…

 

[BilboBaggins]

Still waiting, Toronto

I'll bite.

I think the Administration was caught flat-footed on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not even talking about the terrorist attack that killed US soldiers--thats an impossible standard, just a fundamental lack of coordination with allies and not having a better worst-case-scenario plan ready to go. I'm a big believer in planning for the worst and hoping for the best. After Trump ignored the Afghans and only negotiated with the Taliban, it's wild that the Biden Administration didn't plan for an immediately crumbling.

I think the same is true with a lot of their domestic policies. Biden had record *high* approval ratings and the Administration clearly was planning to drop COVID-19 like a bad habit and watch the economy surge ahead... instead they were caught flat-footed again and surprised by the inflation. The limited options to fight inflation, and the time table to see results, have to be as frustrating for them as they are for us.

Oh you wanted what went well? I think the Administration's handling of Ukraine and bolstering NATO and alliances has been terrific. Particularly in the build up to war and sharing intelligence with Ukraine showing Russia's entire game plan. Assuming the GOP doesn't elect another asshat with a personal mission of destroying alliances, then the Biden Administration will probably be successful in undoing the Trump damage and should get credit for bringing the Europeans, US, and Asian allies much closer together to formally oppose Russia/China. This could end up being the wake up call that Obama and Trump tried unsuccessfully to accomplish in their terms. I think the Biden Administration was handed a golden opportunity and did not drop the ball.

Domestically, working in government myself, the American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, streamlined a lot of state and local grant money that allowed for consistent planning and budgeting from state and local agencies, and our respective engineering firms. ARPA didn't print a ton of money so much as codified a long-term infrastructure budget that was otherwise cobbled together every year or so by Congress. In previous years it was a lot tougher to plan larger projects because you didn't have confidence in the funding being available. ARPA did a lot to improve that system.

Generally speaking, the onshoring of manufacturing and specifically the national security sector manufacturing (think microchips) is something that a lot of Presidents talked about but this administration actually got done. Intel's massive investment in Columbus, and others like it, are going to make America more secure.

I think the pandemic and the resulting supply chain shortages exposed the fragility of just-in-time manufacturing and global supply chains and I think the administration has done a lot of the ground work to make sure crucial industries can be brought back to the US. I am involved in corporate site selection and the consultants I work with have never see the demand for square footage that is happening right now.

I basically think it's a mixed bag presidency with a lot of bad luck and things that are outside the Administration's controls but they haven't done themselves any favors by not actively planning for worst-case scenarios as often as they should be. IMO the PR of last summer was similar to the infamous "Mission Accomplished" flop as the post-COVID return to normalcy was going to be a multi-year thing and they wanted to declare victory before it even began.

At the end of the day every single US president has seen the US economy reach a record size and the market reach a record high. Every single one. Inflation and global economic turbulence will subside.

You may now resume the Biden-has-dementia-and-is-actively-destroying-the-US-every-day-omg-the-sky-is-falling circlejerk...

 

[Irish2155]

I'll bite.

I think the Administration was caught flat-footed on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not even talking about the terrorist attack that killed US soldiers--thats an impossible standard, just a fundamental lack of coordination with allies and not having a better worst-case-scenario plan ready to go. I'm a big believer in planning for the worst and hoping for the best. After Trump ignored the Afghans and only negotiated with the Taliban, it's wild that the Biden Administration didn't plan for an immediately crumbling.

I think the same is true with a lot of their domestic policies. Biden had record *high* approval ratings and the Administration clearly was planning to drop COVID-19 like a bad habit and watch the economy surge ahead... instead they were caught flat-footed again and surprised by the inflation. The limited options to fight inflation, and the time table to see results, have to be as frustrating for them as they are for us.

Oh you wanted what went well? I think the Administration's handling of Ukraine and bolstering NATO and alliances has been terrific. Particularly in the build up to war and sharing intelligence with Ukraine showing Russia's entire game plan. Assuming the GOP doesn't elect another asshat with a personal mission of destroying alliances, then the Biden Administration will probably be successful in undoing the Trump damage and should get credit for bringing the Europeans, US, and Asian allies much closer together to formally oppose Russia/China. This could end up being the wake up call that Obama and Trump died unsuccessfully to accomplish in their terms. I think the Biden Administration was handed a golden opportunity and did not drop the ball.

Domestically, working in government myself, the American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, streamlined a lot of state and local grant money that allowed for consistent planning and budgeting from state and local agencies, and our respective engineering firms. ARPA didn't print a ton of money so much as codified a long-term infrastructure budget that was otherwise cobbled together every year or so by Congress. In previous years it was a lot tougher to plan larger projects because you didn't have confidence in the funding being available. ARPA did a lot to improve that system.

Generally speaking, the onshoring of manufacturing and specifically the national security sector manufacturing (think microchips) is something that a lot of Presidents talked about but this administration actually got done. Intel's massive investment in Columbus, and others like it, are going to make America more secure.

I think the pandemic and the resulting supply chain shortages exposed the fragility of just-in-time manufacturing and global supply chains and I think the administration has done a lot of the ground work to make sure crucial industries can be brought back to the US. I am involved in corporate site selection and the consultants I work with have never see the demand for square footage that is happening right now.

I basically think it's a mixed bag presidency with a lot of bad luck and things that are outside the Administration's controls but they haven't done themselves any favors by not actively planning for worst-case scenarios as often as they should be. IMO the PR of last summer was similar to the infamous "Mission Accomplished" flop as the post-COVID return to normalcy was going to be a multi-year thing and they wanted to declare victory before it even began.

At the end of the day every single US president has seen the US economy reach a record size and the market reach a record high. Every single one. Inflation and global economic turbulence will subside.

You may now resume the Biden-has-dementia-and-is-actively-destroying-the-US-every-day-omg-the-sky-is-falling circlejerk...

See, WTF is this. You think I’m going to read through this rant.

Check two boxes and we’re good: my money, and my safety.

Stop over complicating it. Lady won’t even let me take her downtown after 6pm any more. It’s fucking sad.

 

[TorontoGold]

Still waiting….

You, in particular, bring so much nonsense. Yet your answer to a simple question is he wasn’t my choice.

Answer Bishops question. At that point, we might be able to rationalize. But I’m still seeing crickets…

Less corrupt, not supported by white nationalists, not an international embarrassment, doesn't whine and bitch about how everything and everyone is out to get him, didn't put tariffs impacting my local economy, overall just less bad than the historic embarrassment that followed him previously.

Are those simple enough terms? Look up at BB for an intelligent response.

You are now free to continue discussing far out conspiracies about diaries or whatever else.

 

[Irish2155]

Less corrupt, not supported by white nationalists, not an international embarrassment, doesn't whine and bitch about how everything and everyone is out to get him, didn't put tariffs impacting my local economy, overall just less bad than the historic embarrassment that followed him previously.

Are those simple enough terms? Look up at BB for an intelligent response.

You are now free to continue discussing far out conspiracies about diaries or whatever else.

Who gives a fuck about any of this? WHO?

Give me my money back and I want to take my lady to the play downtown, again.

WTF is so hard about this?

 

[TorontoGold]

Who gives a fuck about any of this? WHO?

Give me my money back and I want to take my lady to the play downtown, again.

WTF is so hard about this?

You asked and I responded, big boy. If some of those are too "emotional" I look forward to you calling out whatever sad, frustrated, and lonely man who is upset about something a teenager said which seems to be a daily occurrence here.

Why can't you go downtown? Who's stopping you lmao. If you're priced out of being able to go "downtown" then a flip of a president won't be able to help you buddy.

 

[Irish2155]

You asked and I responded, big boy. If some of those are too "emotional" I look forward to you calling out whatever sad, frustrated, and lonely man who is upset about something a teenager said which seems to be a daily occurrence here.

Why can't you go downtown? Who's stopping you lmao. If you're priced out of being able to go "downtown" then a flip of a president won't be able to help you buddy.

Because someone(s) get killed everyday downtown Indy, bud. Sorry for saying my lady is scared. People should be excited about their DT, not running from them.

Come on, man (no pun intended). Keep trying but just speaking the truth.

Keep fighting if you want. But if you didn’t see this train wreck coming, then you must live in Canada, or are just really really stupid.

“Orange Man Bad.” Robots. Let’s go beat a drum outside a Justice’s house. “Ok”. Orange man bad.

Gross

 

[TorontoGold]

Because someone(s) get killed everyday downtown Indy, bud. Sorry for saying my lady is scared. People should be excited about their DT, not running from them.

Come on, man (no pun intended). Keep trying but just speaking the truth.

Keep fighting if you want. But if you didn’t see this train wreck coming, then you must live in Canada, or are just really really stupid.

“Orange Man Bad.” Robots. Let’s go beat a drum outside a Justice’s house. “Ok”. Orange man bad.

Gross

Best of luck, I hope you can find the strength to carry on.