The Biden Presidency

[noirua]

https://au.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/biden-tax-plan-is-forecast-to-bring-in-36-trillion-over-decade-2360369 The president’s proposal also omits a key priority for some House Democrats, an expansion of the state and local tax, or SALT, deduction. More than 20 lawmakers from high tax states have said they would oppose Biden’s economic agenda unless it also included an expansion of that write-off, which is currently capped at $10,000.

 

[basilio]

President Biden met the remains of the US soldiers killed in the Kabul suicide bombing. It is a harrowing responsibility to see the families of soldiers who have died under your watch.

Donald Trump noted it was one of the most unpleasant tasks he had done.

Biden meets remains of 13 troops killed in Kabul as US promises more strikes

As adviser says US will help people leave Afghanistan after deadline, secretary of state tells bereaved father: ‘I’m deeply sorry’

www.theguardian.com

A Look At A Solemn Dignified Transfer Ritual For Fallen Soldiers

Trump cut a rally short to be on hand at Dover Air Force Base as the remains of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan were returned to U.S. soil.

www.npr.org

 

[moXJO]

This idiot was the cause of it. He was warned earlier in the week as well. If this happened under trumps watch- media would be running it hard 24/7.

Unsurprisingly we get a "light touch" rendition when 'commander in sleep' is in charge.

 

[basilio]

This idiot was the cause of it. He was warned earlier in the week as well. If this happened under trumps watch- media would be running it hard 24/7.

Unsurprisingly we get a "light touch" rendition when 'commander in sleep' is in charge.

Well Surprise, surprise, surprise

Absolutely no respect/compassion for the traumas faced by the hundreds of people murdered in the Kabul suicide bombing or the challenge facing any US Commander in Chief fronting up to the families of soldiers killed in the line of duty.

Just more cheap shots.

 

[wayneL]

Man with 5 year history of cheap shots...

...accuses someone of cheap shots.


You just cannot make this s*** up.

 

[basilio]

This idiot was the cause of it. (What ? Why ? ) He was warned earlier in the week as well. (Indeed . Everyone knew ISIS was going to try and blast the US and the Taliban with one big bomb) If this happened under trumps watch- media would be running it hard 24/7.

Unsurprisingly we get a "light touch" rendition when 'commander in sleep' is in charge.

I posted the story to highlight the deaths of all the people killed in the suicide bombing. I also chose to note the trauma faced by all Presidents who front up to the families of men and women killed in action.

Clearly compassion and respect for human life arn't on the table these days - particularly when some very partisan actors can create an excuse to kick heads.

 

[orr]

I posted the story to highlight the deaths of all the people killed in the suicide bombing.

Going over the two articles you linked Bas again somethings missing. From the reading I've done on the attack only one outlet 'Al-Jazzera' has mentioned the 28 Taliban regulars taken out in that attack. probably couple more since then.

As far as retreats form Kabul go this things going a bit better than Elphanstone's 1842 effort. If that sould be sheeted back to Britians PM at the time; Peel ? He served another 4 years....

 

[basilio]

Going over the two articles you linked Bas again somethings missing. From the reading I've done on the attack only one outlet 'Al-Jazzera' has mentioned the 28 Taliban regulars taken out in that attack. probably couple more since then.

As far as retreats form Kabul go this things going a bit better than Elphanstone's 1842 effort. If that sould be sheeted back to Britians PM at the time; Peel ? He served another 4 years....

Quite true. The role of US Commanders in Chief to pay respects to soldiers and their family who are killed in war simply highlights the personal and political pain of the the US.

As far as retreats from Kabul ? Yeah 1842 didn't go down well did it ? Objectively speaking the speed and "cleanness" of the Taliban takeover is probably a blessing. All the evidence was that the Afgan government wern't going to survive on their own for any length of time.

I have to say I was horrified at first when it became clear the Taliban were taking control. I'm now just hoping that the regime is not going to be as dogmatic as it was previously.

 

[moXJO]

I posted the story to highlight the deaths of all the people killed in the suicide bombing. I also chose to note the trauma faced by all Presidents who front up to the families of men and women killed in action.

Clearly compassion and respect for human life arn't on the table these days - particularly when some very partisan actors can create an excuse to kick heads.

Prevention is better than cheap media theatrics.

 

[rederob]

There has to be a certain type of personality that links to rubbish.

Can l say asleep at the wheel?

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What a joke. But, but, Trump did bad Tweets....

The full segment shows a rather bored Biden having to listen to 10 minutes of brown nosing, and respond:


I was more surprised that Biden was actually able to stay awake!

 

[moXJO]

Telling porkies via fact checking:





Oppps

 

[noirua]

 

[DB008]

This idiot was the cause of it. He was warned earlier in the week as well. If this happened under trumps watch- media would be running it hard 24/7.

Unsurprisingly we get a "light touch" rendition when 'commander in sleep' is in charge.

It's even worse moXJO

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DoD had Foreknowledge of Kabul Airport Bomber – Denied Permission to Fire Predator Drone​

that had Lock on Him – 13 US Heroes Dead​

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Roger Pardo-Maurer, the former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs (2001-2006), joined Jorge Ramos on Univision Noticias on Monday to discuss the unfolding disastrous withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.​

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During their conversation, Pardo-Maurer told Ramos the Department of Defense had foreknowledge of the Kabul Airport suicide bomber but denied permission to fire a Predator Drone missile once they had a lock on him.​

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[moXJO]

There has to be a certain type of personality that links to rubbish.

The full segment shows a rather bored Biden having to listen to 10 minutes of brown nosing, and respond:


I was more surprised that Biden was actually able to stay awake!

Did you watch it?
Looks like he nodded off at the 10:15 mark

 

[rederob]

Did you watch it?
Looks like he nodded off at the 10:15 mark

It's a bit difficult to respond to things you never heard. Biden must be a genius because he was also able to twiddle his thumbs and fingers while apparently asleep!
Equally remarkable was his ability to stand up while asleep at Dover Air Force Base when honouring fallen soldiers in you Funke tweet.
Fools can be sucked into believing whatever they want to.

 

[moXJO]

It's a bit difficult to respond to things you never heard. Biden must be a genius because he was also able to twiddle his thumbs and fingers while apparently asleep!
Equally remarkable was his ability to stand up while asleep at Dover Air Force Base when honouring fallen soldiers in you Funke tweet.
Fools can be sucked into believing whatever they want to.

Looked like a micro sleep to me. He wasn't twiddling squat at the time.
Possibly he might have passed away for a few seconds. Obviously got lost on the way to hell and decided it was easier to go back to that arse kissing speech.

 

[bellenuit]

DoD had Foreknowledge of Kabul Airport Bomber – Denied Permission to Fire Predator Drone​

that had Lock on Him – 13 US Heroes Dead​

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You seem to gullibly regurgitate everything the right wing US media put out. Plenty of stories debunking this. This one from Fox News just so you can't claim left wing fake news (clickable link):

Fox News national security correspondent debunks claim that Biden knew about Kabul bomber and refused to act

 

[moXJO]

You seem to gullibly regurgitate everything the right wing US media put out. Plenty of stories debunking this. This one from Fox News just so you can't claim left wing fake news (clickable link):

Fox News national security correspondent debunks claim that Biden knew about Kabul bomber and refused to act

Raw story isn't exactly credible. You made it sound like it was a direct news item from fox.

So here's the story:
Back at the start of the year Biden stops drone strikes.

Biden Secretly Limits Counterterrorism Drone Strikes Away From War Zones​

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/us/politics/biden-drones.amp.html

Biden’s Restrictions on Drone Strikes Are About Much More Than Drones​

https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com...drone-strikes-are-about-much-more-than-drones


The attack and how they were forewarned:

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/...0014e-f103-dd93-ad7f-f9073ad50000&nlid=630318

So the truth of the matter was they knew it was imminent. But failed to stop it. Given the chaos on the ground no wonder. The Drone strike thing may have come from a mix of one of the above stories. If I dove deeper I'm sure there is more to it.

Now here's the strange thing. That politico article was extremely hard to find. In fact it was obvious it had been buried on multiple search engines.

There was also of the story of one of the mothers of the killed troops being banned off instagram/facebook for criticism of Biden. I believe her name was Shana Chappell. Seems to be a 'protect Biden at all costs' agenda.

 

[wayneL]

This probably deserves its own thread but the last thing we need is another general thread I guess. But it's probably going to go to the integrity of the Biden presidency anyway so it's still pretty much on topic.

General Milley.... I always thought there was something rotten about that *&£#.... But in anyone's language this is absolute outright treason. And as Rand said here, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of Trump, to willingly disobey any future order of the commander in chief, it's probably the most dangerous, disturbing, and treasonous thing I've ever heard in a Western democracy and should at least be *immediately stood down, pending possible court martial.

The telling thing about this Biden presidency this how they handle this. My bet is that Milley or get a free pass under this anti American administration.

 

[sptrawler]

OMG where do we go now, the SMH was bashing Trump for trashing relationships with allies, then they were rejoicing on Biden taking over, the party poppers and streamers were out.
Now what? The ranters and chanters must be running around in ever decreasing circles, pitchforks at the ready and not knowing where to point them. ?

America’s loss is China’s gain as France lashes out over subs

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be looking at the US-France feud with pleasure and amazement.

www.smh.com.au