A ringing defense of President Biden, with qualifications

[empedocles]

[We can all pick, numbers of points here to disagree, with PJB or Greg Olear, but, comment for yourself. Worth reading the whole bit]


"Vote Blue! Petition Blue for a Redress of Grievances!
One can staunchly support Biden and also be critical of him. That's what living in a free country is all about.
Greg Olear
Jul 12

Reality check: Joe Biden has been a really, really, really good president.

Biden took office at the most perilous moment, and under the gloomiest circumstances, since FDR, if not Lincoln. He appointed smart, effective, highly qualified and diverse people to key positions in his administration. In a few months, he managed to get everyone in the country who wanted one a free vaccine. He got Congress to pass a once-in-a-generation infrastructure bill that will “rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too often been left behind.” He authorized the release of a million barrels a day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves, keeping gas prices lower in the U.S. than any other Western country. He presided over the strongest jobs market in ages, a direct result of his American Rescue Plan. He nominated the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. He repaired NATO and the Western alliances, critically wounded by four years of Trump’s abuse, in just a few weeks; those ties are now as strong as ever. He stared down Putin, called him out for the monster he is, waged economic war on Russia, and has helped Ukraine as much as he politically can. Most of all, he has brought honor, decency, and compassion back to the White House.

That doesn’t mean Biden is perfect. He’s made his share of mistakes, as all presidents do. He did not purge the federal government of partisan Trump appointees, notably Christopher Wray at the FBI, Charles Rettig at the IRS, Gen. Charles Flynn, and, most notoriously, the USPS’s Louis DeJoy (I know it takes the Board to actually fire him, but come on). . . "

https://mswmedia.com/show/prevail-with-greg-olear

[Lovie777]

1. President Biden and Vice President Harris, staff and administration . . ...

along with the help from Democratic congress-critters and Democrats in states across the country are trying to bring us back on equal footing - economy wise, emotionally, and respect and kindness for our fellow Americans.

The GQP is the total opposite. They what total chaos, hatred and full control over the lives of the American people in not a kind way.

GQP are the first to cast the stone.

Humans are the species furthest from perfection. That's who we are. Some learn from their mistakes and try to make it right, some do not.

That is why I will vote in future elections straight up and down ticket for Democrats.

[empedocles]

2. I haven't read much Olear, but this is the best I've read.

Interesting, how Olear put out so many issues out there, almost to guarantee differences with the reader - and be so engaging with his support of President Biden.

[empedocles]

3. Apologies. Could not find a print source for the article.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prevail-with-greg-olear/id1553506699

[samnsara]

4. i dont expect perfection but i expect..and got..competence with Joe

...and a feeling of safety. I no longer throw up first thing in the morning from stress.

so dont try to take that away from me.....all those who answer surveys and polls with.."welllllll i dont know..he Could do better..he Should do this or that..blah blah blah"