President Biden: "For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power."

[L. Coyote]

“The world’s democracies must remain in absolute unity.”
"It's Vladimir Putin who's to blame, period."

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[FreepFryer]

1. Gasps in the room here. Inspiring speech, a US president the world sorely needed. (Nt)

[KPN]

45. Gasps? Where?

[dalton99a]

2. A historic speech.

[L. Coyote]

17. Here's the clip Biden is tweeting:

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[ChazII]

3. K&R n/t

[L. Coyote]

4. "We need to steel ourselves for the long fight ahead."

While Putin is firing missiles at Lviv, Biden reiterates the Russian people are not the enemy.

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[Srkdqltr]

5. I wish he could dare Tucker Carlson to visit Ukraine.

Set him up to see Kiev and other cities. I can here Biden say " I dare you, take your wife and kids, your parents" "I dare you". See if your attitude changes.

[PatSeg]

6. Outstanding speech

[Baked Potato]

7. President Biden is just right for these times. Nt

[hlthe2b]

8. Exceptionsal

[Alhena]

9. I'm sorry, but that line in the speech was a gaffe ...

I'm not saying it was a gaffe as a matter of my opinion, but because his own staff had to rush to the media afterwards and clarify that what he said wasn't what he actually meant.

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I'm not a fan of throwing gasoline on the fire of this situation, but, even if you are a fan of Biden's words, it's still a gaffe because he went off script and had to have his staff walk back his words. Not a good day for Biden, imo- it's easy to understand him becoming emotional after meeting with refugees, but what if Russia moves to their version of Defcon 3 because of this speech? What exactly will that have accomplished?

[L. Coyote]

11. Or was it planned this way?

[FalloutShelter]

12. This

Joe said the quiet part out loud and then sent out the staff to walk it back for plausible deniability.

[COL Mustard]

39. This!

This is 3-D chess that TFG's fans used to claim he was playing. TFG can't even play checkers. I doubt he can play jacks!

[wnylib]

44. Yes. "Oops, did I say that? I meant ...."

[orangecrush]

31. Yep. nt

[Baked Potato]

32. Yes.

[Hekate]

33. There are times when Joe's "gaffes" are anything but

Just think on that

[David__77]

53. Nah. It was an expression of hope not a policy statement or promise.

The policy of non-military engagement has been clear and consistent with all actions.

[Joinfortmill]

55. I call it the truth.

[BlueNProud]

10. 100 percent behind President Joe Biden.

[wnylib]

46. + multiples of 1000.

[gulliver]

13. He already called Putin a war criminal (correctly)

I don't think these are "whoops" moments, nor are they gaffes. I think Biden puts these true statements out there to get them out there. He told the Russian people he is with them, and they aren't the enemy. He wants to make it clear that Putin's the only thing causing problems.

[COL Mustard]

43. True. And you can't allow

A war criminal to remain in power. But any change has to come from within Russia, or all hell will break loose.

[L. Coyote]

14. "This was an historical speech ..."

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[erronis]

42. Thank you. I'll take Colonel Vindman's analysis above a whole cabal of RW propagandists.

[Hekate]

59. 🌻 It's heartwarming to see Col. A. Vindman weighing in like this 🌻

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[yaesu]

15. Lets face it, the world was probably saying the same thing about tRump when he was in power

and if tRump had dictator powers like pootie he would have the US fighting right along with pootie.

[Emile]

16. We use to put bounties on terrorists. Time to start that up again.

Maybe all the countries could pitch in and make it a huge payout.

[totodeinhere]

18. I am sad to hear that according to CNN the White House is already walking back that comment

and claiming that the president was not calling for regime change.

[gulliver]

20. I have no problem with it.

The message has been delivered by President Biden himself in a historic, courageous, eloquent, memorable way. Of course, the White House will dial it down after. That's their job.

[totodeinhere]

23. I do not think that they should dial it down.

If ever a country needed regime change it is Russia. Why is the White House so timid?

[L. Coyote]

28. No mention of who or how, could refer to the next "election" in Russia.

Peter's comment nails it!

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[wnylib]

47. Not timidity. Just clarification that

the US and NATO will not invade Russia to do it.

The line about Putin was meant for the Russian people. They are the ones to act on it.

[totodeinhere]

48. Of course President Biden did not suggest that Russia be invaded.

But from news reports I am seeing the White House is backtracking even on the idea of a regime change. And if George Bush was allowed to call for regime change in Iraq why can't President Biden do the same about Russia?

[wnylib]

49. Iraq doesn't have nukes.

And Bush's unwarranted war in Iraq gave us a bad international rep. Turned nations against us. We want unity now.

[colorado_ufo]

29. Why would we not be in favor of regime change?

Let's just keep the insane monster at the helm.

[Kablooie]

19. Maybe the claims of Russias FSB turning on Putin are true.

I wouldn’t think Biden would say this unless he had information that Putin’s downfall was imminent..

[sciencescience]

21. I see the administration walked that comment back now. That's a pretty bad gaffe.

I'm sure the Russians will use this as propaganda.

[L. Coyote]

24. Not a gaffe. The best line in the entire speech. Yes, clarification followed.

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[Baked Potato]

34. Not a gaffe. More like strategic assuagement. Nt

[L. Coyote]

22. Some more reactions:

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[SunSeeker]

25. CNN is hyperventilating, reporting it as "Biden calling for removal of Putin."

Apparently CNN interpeted that line as Biden ordering our military to assassinate Putin.

[L. Coyote]

27. No doubt the last line will get the most attention, and agreement too!

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The Kremlin’s response is ironic and hilarious: the Russian president should only be a choice of the people of the Russian federation, as if they have a democracy.

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[BigmanPigman]

30. CNN is pissing me off!

[Hekate]

26. This

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Is why I voted for Joe Biden.

[Cha]

35. Rt💕🤷‍♂️TY & PJB!

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[Pepsidog]

36. Incredible speech for the ages. Powerful and forceful Biden laid down the law. Inspiring.

[Lonestarblue]

37. I hope Biden stands by his statement. He said what most of the world thinks and wants.

Would anyone have been shocked in WWII id Churchill or Roosevelt had said that Hitler could not remain in power? No. Putin may not have murdered as many people as Hitler, but he is just as evil. And the only way to bring peace to Ukraine and the other countries Putin wants for his Russian Empire is to get Putin out of power. No one is safe until he is gone.

[dalton99a]

50. Putin routinely interferes in our government. Look at who he put in our White House

[L. Coyote]

54. Ding, Ding. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner.

[mvd]

51. He's saying what so many of us feel!

I can’t find any fault here. I thought it was a landmark speech.

[bluestarone]

52. I stand behind JOE 100%

It was the WHOLE TRUTH!!!

[liberalla]

56. Thank you so much for posting this speech! This whole thread is great!

That was not a gaffe. If you consider a gaffe to be a mistake--this was not one of those!
It was artfully submitted for consideration... consideration that I hope those who are able to act, will be moved to act upon.

[Maraya1969]

57. How do we get Putin out of power?

It’s a serious question. Is there any way another country can get him out or take him down?

[Emile]

58. You take up a worldwide collection for a bounty on his head!

[L. Coyote]

61. We don't. Russians will.

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[Buckeyeblue]

60. I think it just states the obvious. Putin has forever burned bridges

We--the world--cannot normalize relations with Russia as long as Putin is its leader. Look at what he's done in Ukraine. He has killed thousands of civilians, he has displaced millions, he has destroyed its infestructure. The collective world has spent probably over a trillion dollars to stop him. This action has disrupted the world economy. I could go on.

There are some things that can't be forgiven.