My President is having a press conference. He's actually answering, with respect, and explanations.

[nolabear]

He asks if he's going on too long. I hope he goes on all afternoon. It's wonderful.

Meanwhile, the RWNJs on social media are doing all they can to deflect attention with pearl clutching false narratives. Don't feed them. This is OUR president's moment, and ours.

[cilla4progress]

1. He is freaking

amazing.

This makes me cry.

How does a person of his age stay so sharp, on top of ALL the complex facts. Stay gracious. Oh, and he and his 1st lady (and the 2nd couple) always look great - just present so well as Americans. Just like the one before the one before - the one he served so loyally as VP.

[KentuckyWoman]

20. Actually, he's not amazing.

OK ... he is ... but ....

The amazing part is Joe the man. Willing to come out of retirement for the good of America. Fit as a fiddle, sharp as a tack. I'm about his age and while I'm not exactly ready for the glue factory, that man can run circles around me mentally and physically. He's a testament to too old is never too old.

Add in his willingness to be told about himself so he grows daily into a better person. His open heart and belief that everyone has something to contribute. His value of diversity. All of it ...

But standing up there putting words together with decorum and respect ... that's the least of what we should be shooting for Presidential wise ... Stark contrast to the last one ...

[Beaverhausen]

2. They'll say he had an earpiece and was getting the answers there

but clearly, he's doing great!

[nolabear]

8. Oh it's impressive. The grifters are in a feeding frenzy.

[gratuitous]

3. Fun fact that you probably won't see in any of the news reports on this press conference

Joe Biden has now held as many press conferences during his first year in office as the former guy held during his first year in office. You may be surprised to learn that the former guy didn't actually hold very many press conferences until he was actively running for re-election in 2020 and he needed the free publicity (for all the good it did him).

But for all the agitation on the popular media for President Biden to hold a press conference, the dearth of press conferences hosted by the former guy never quite made it into the narrative. For some reason.

[livetohike]

4. Watching. So refreshing compared to the other guy.

No rudeness, no boasting.

[Bev54]

44. But some actually really stupid questions

[Cha]

58. Shocking lol

[calimary]

68. And so genuine.

Comforting and reassuring to me to know THAT’S the hand on the steering wheel of America.

[True Blue American]

5. I am enjoying

Every word of intelligent answers!

[Tree Lady]

6. I know I love it

He says I would love to think they are all coming because of me but thats not why.

He is very calm and relaxed.

[Raven123]

7. The idiocy of the media repeatedly asking Biden about the filibuster is infinite

[nolabear]

11. Yeah, but I like the fact that he's answering in detail.

There's a risk in not talking in vague talking points like the other guy did. You become a target. And I'm so happy he's not dodging that.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

61. Most ridiculous..."are you gonna run in 2024 and will Harris be your running mate?"

[lindysalsagal]

9. He's proving why their anti-government attitude is just baloney.

Of course we need a government. Morons.

[Ocelot II]

10. "That's a serious question?" he asks the reporter who asked him

whether the crowded conditions at a temporary facility at the border were "acceptable" to him. He's pretty good at shooting down the stupid.

[3catwoman3]

50. I'm sorry I missed that.

Joe ROCKS!!!

[cilla4progress]

12. Yet he also "pushed back"

when that reporter asked him if it is acceptable to him that there are so many youngsters at one detention center packed in like - terribly! - who reportedly haven't seen the sun in days!

He replied: "that is a serious question, right? Is this acceptable to me." A little bit of an awkward moment, but I think called for and I will be REALLY PISSED if he gets crap for it!

[nolabear]

14. I liked that. They're going to have to get used to a blunt, unapologetic but kind man.

I love "I make no apologies for that."

[cilla4progress]

13. Here goes Kristin Welker on the same topic...

transparency for journalists at these facilities....

interesting exchange.

[nolabear]

16. She's going as far as he'll let her go. Which is fine. I like actual exchanges.

[WHITT]

15. Thankfully

he's commandeered a military base as I've been repeatedly calling for, which will provide barracks for 5,000 migrant children on a temporary basis until they can be united with family.

[Peacetrain]

19. 3-2-1

[AZLD4Candidate]

53. Even when I lurked, I always missed people getting the MIRT treatment

Could you PM me what the poster said? I am always curious what I miss.

[nolabear]

21. Enjoy your stay.

[Tree-Hugger]

25. Enjoy your pizza

[yardwork]

26. You joined DU to post this?

[cilla4progress]

27. ALERTED

Bye now

[GoCubsGo]

18. Fuck you, Kristen Welker.

The situation at the border is all Biden's fault? WTF???

[Raven123]

22. Biden's response was spot on.

[GoCubsGo]

28. Yeah, he's been doing well against all their attempts at gotcha questions.

[nolabear]

24. No, let her ask. Let him answer. He needs to face these and thrive.

He's the president. He can handle it.

[GoCubsGo]

30. I'm just sick of their shit.

Especially after four years of softballs to the Former Guy.

[AZLD4Candidate]

55. Yeah: Questions like "Do you think you're doing a good job or a great job" style

Are what we got for four years.

"Hey Donald, how does it feel to sleep in the White House bed?"

Ugh.

[uponit7771]

42. +1, I'm TRYING to give her the benefit of the doubt but that question sounded so lazy

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[Laura PourMeADrink]

62. Omg.. get better reporters!!!

[GoCubsGo]

65. To be fair, she didn't directly accuse him of that.

But, she certainly tried to trap him into some sort of admission of such. Thank goodness he didn't fall for it.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

69. Agree. And that's all it seems like she was after. Zero gravitas imho:)

[Ocelot II]

23. After all the whining about how he hasn't held a press conference until now,

why couldn't they have spent that time coming up with a few more questions that aren't stupid?

[Raven123]

29. They live in a bubble.

[uponit7771]

43. THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

[nolabear]

31. I'm getting to like that dry humor. And he's being firm. They don't know how to handle it.

Its really throwing them that he's not just spouting talking points. He's treating them seriously. How lame are we these days that that's such a shock?

[Tree-Hugger]

32. Sassy Joe

Joe's not taking shit and he's unafraid of spitting the truth. I love it.

Joe: "My predecessor? *laughs* Oh, I miss him."

[Ocelot II]

34. I loved that!

[Raven123]

36. Bet his predecessor is blowing a gasket. Love it

[GoCubsGo]

38. Somebody posted that he has just scheduled an appearance on The Propaganda Channel over this.

That's if he doesn't stroke out before then.

[nolabear]

40. Well bless his heart.

[GoCubsGo]

41. Hal Sparks, the comedian/actor, does a daily MST3K-style mockery show on various platforms.

He covers all things Trump, so I KNOW this is going to get his attention tonight. I suspect it's going to be a doozy! He's on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter... It's the only way I can handle hearing that syphilitic, orange wankmaggot. I almost can't wait for tonight's show!

[nolabear]

48. I've watched several. Thanks for the reminder!

[GoCubsGo]

56. He's on an hour later today.

7 PM ET. Hal's daily show helped me keep my sanity this past year.

[Raven123]

33. Questions about re-election campaigns? Yeah, that's what everyone wants to know.

After all the whining about no pressers, these questions are pathetic.

[nolabear]

37. You would think they'd be prepared with substance wouldn't you?

But it might be an indicator of how the press has become informational ambulance chasers these last years. Actual reporting is sooooo boring. How can you create clickbait out of that?

[Raven123]

39. Honestly, I hope Biden doesn't do another presser for a while after this. The media is unworthy

Do interviews with reputable interviewers who ask good questions and follow ups, rather than those interested in click bait.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

64. Easy solution? Press Office can pick better journalists by granting

Credentials to those trump ousted?

[onetexan]

66. BINGO! Damn MSM is trying to drum up controversy when it's just the opposite - all good news for JOE

BUT MoJo did really really well. Even MSNBC is saying that now

[uponit7771]

52. +1

[nolabear]

35. "I might not be uniting the Congress but I'm uniting the country."

Damn skippy!

[PatSeg]

46. Oh, he was incredible

Some extraordinary answers.

[WHITT]

45. Martha Raddatz

LYING on ABC, saying migrants at the border are at a record high, despite Biden pointing out the FACT that it's LOWER than it was in 2019 during Donnie.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

47. Holy cow... When are the top tier journalists gonna get their credentials back?

Trump got rid of all of them.

Some insane questions. "Are you running in 2024? "

[nolabear]

49. RIGHT? Lord, media's weird. I hope it recovers.

I have my doubts.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

60. Is it the media? Or press office? Maybe media are just

Feeling bad about dropping the ones who trump allowed?

He revoked dozens of passes
https://www.cjr.org/the_media_today/white-house-press-passes.php

I didn't watch whole thing... Like was Jim Acosta back? Dana Milbank?

I'm sorry, by in my opinion Kaitlan Collins is a total novice.

[bluecollar2]

51. I wish there was a requirement for the press

To identify the organisation they represent before they ask the question.

Put a little class back into the media process.


End rant...

[MFGsunny]

54. Me 3! Great info for us and the world to know. BRAND. Tell the brand. n/t

[PatSeg]

57. Yes, that should just be standard procedure

I don't understand why they don't do that.

[BobTheSubgenius]

59. There is not one positive human attribute he has that doesn't just shine, but positively dazzles.

ESPECIALLY in comparison with the dumpster fire that last occupied the office.

The President has the heart and grace of Jimmy Carter (no small thing!), the apparent ability of Barack Obama or Bill Clinton (both even smarter than they were give credit for) and a somehow quiet and dignified charisma that I just can't categorize or compare.

I can't think of anyone with that attribute, let alone be dripping with it.

His amazing wife and excellent VP don't hurt him at all, either.

[George McGovern]

63. Thank You nolabear for calling attention to Our President's press conference

Incredible. This man is speaking to his country out of honesty and hope. Listening to his words I am encouraged deeply with his leadership. He speaks Truth! No Lies! Treats reporters with respect talks plainly to the people. As if the modern buck stops with him.

[Hassler]

67. Glad Joe ignored FUX news.