Biden seems tired after his trip abroad.

[EndlessWire]

Ceiling debt deal was the second time recently that I have heard him clearing his throat and coughing. Also, he just looked tired.

I take this as a sign that he worked really hard on the Debt Ceiling problem since returning. Now, it is in the hands of Congress. If they don't finish the agreement, he will invoke the 14thA. So, they better think about it.

I think Joe has earned a rest. Everyone does. People 50 years younger take brief rests. So, I want him to kick back with his cat on his head, his dog at his feet, and his wife giving him neck massages. Not in that order. Just the idea that he could watch a romantic movie, eat some fine food, and get plenty of rest. He's earned it.

I'm awfully proud of Biden. He behaves like an adult. I don't pretend to understand all the ramifications, but I think he solved the problem. It won't be his fault if MAGA continue on their economic destruction agenda.

#voteblue2024

[hippywife]

1. He's coughed and cleared his throat...

in numerous appearances and speeches. Sp often, I've wondered why no one has water there for him.

[MOMFUDSKI]

15. He has acid reflux.

I have acid reflux. Coughing is what happens. Neither he nor I are 22 yrs old.

[Blaukraut]

17. Same here. Always a little phlegmy. n/t

[hippywife]

19. I was rebutting the OP's premis...

that Biden was coughing because he was so tired, not being critical of him coughing.

[EndlessWire]

24. I never said that. n/t

[BlackSkimmer]

58. Yeah, you kinda did.

[dflprincess]

41. It's also allergy season

I know I'm coughing & clearly my throat more than usual and at times sound almost hoarse as a result the post nasal drip.

[LuvLoogie]

47. Maybe it's a counter measure to his speech impediment.

I'm sure his wife and doctors have him in good health.

[edisdead]

3. What is this???

Sorry for being suspicious but he seems tired and deserves a rest because he coughed and cleared his throat? Really?

[JohnSJ]

13. Thank-you

[EndlessWire]

25. Nope, never said that.

I said he coughed, and that he looked tired.

I also said that he had been on an overseas trip, and that he had undoubtedly worked hard on the debt ceiling problem, and that he therefore deserved some rest.

How hard was that? Think for yourself.

[edisdead]

38. yeah you can say that.

It doesn’t read that way. And it certainly doesn’t read well at all here on this site.

[EndlessWire]

46. It isn't my problem. n/t

[BlackSkimmer]

59. Your first two sentences make it clear that's what you meant.

If you didn't mean the cough was a function of his "tiredness", then why bring it up?

Many of us read it the way you wrote it, where you clearly link his "tiredness" and "the second time" you've heard him coughing.

[sprinkleeninow]

4. I said to the TV, Pres. Joe, you had better eat lotsa wholesome, rich food! nt

[elleng]

5. I take this as a sign that he is HUMAN.

[Chainfire]

6. I have full confidence that Biden will use all of the executive power necessary to keep the

Republicans from burning the house down.

[EndlessWire]

26. He's done the work.

He still has the 14thA available.

[dem4decades]

7. I'm tired after I mow my lawn, and it only takes 40 minutes and I'm about to be 70.

Biden's doing great, damn I've already nodded off and it's only 8:30.

[calimary]

39. I just turned 70 and we hosted the grandchildren both

Saturday and Sunday. Daughter, son-in-law, and two “Munchkinettes”. I’m DONE, absolutely SPENT. It reminded me yet again that parenting is most definitely for the young.

I bet Biden’s tired! Dealing with schmucks and idiots who are more whiny and crabby and hyperactive than our grandgirls at age 4 and 2 has got to be an extra heavy lift.

Hell, even the cats seem tired, and all they did all weekend is hide under our bed!

[H2O Man]

45. Solid points.

I can do things in the garden, and be okay because it is at my own pace. Yet my 9- month old grandson can tire me out, as much fun as he is, because we do things at his pace!

And dealing with idiots gets old really fast. It must be annoying for the president to have to interact with the republivans.

[calimary]

60. You just gave me an idea: Repulsivcans.

Or some similar word play. I may try that one on for little awhile and see how it fits!

[H2O Man]

61. I love it!

[Trenzalore]

8. He flew to Japan and on the way home he had to talk to that idiot McCarthy for half the ride

He probably hasn't gotten much sleep this week.

I'm 44 and wouldn't want that schedule.

[EndlessWire]

27. I wouldn't want it, either.

He's doing good work.

[greatauntoftriplets]

9. Its allergy season.

You should hear me coughing and hacking and clearing my throat

[LakeArenal]

10. My hour long Spanish class exhausts me.

[EndlessWire]

28. LOL! n/t

[Beautiful Disaster]

11. Biden has had a problem with clearing his throat for years now.

It showed up in his 2021 physical:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/20/world/politics-diplomacy-world/joe-biden-health-check/

...is experiencing a more frequent need to clear his throat or cough during public engagements...

Nothing new and doesn't seem to be problematic. Probably just due to his age.

[EndlessWire]

29. Well, he probably swam through

an ocean of germs during his trip. I worry about him is all.

[Duppers]

48. Likely post nasal drainage....

Due to some allergies.

https://allergylosangeles.com/allergy-blog/joe-bidens-allergies/


My hubby has the same problem.

[Beautiful Disaster]

55. Would not surprise me. I've been dealing with it for years and I'm in my 30s!

It all started years ago when I got a sinus infection. Never been the same since lol

[mcar]

12. I spent last weekend in DC

it's pollen season there.

[FloridaBlues]

14. I hear allergy season bad this year in DC

[spooky3]

16. It is. But the weather has been beautiful. Nt

[DET]

51. So True

The pollen has been awful, but the weather has been great; lots of days in the low 70s with low humidity. The flowering trees have been spectacular this year.

Regarding Biden, I am constantly amazed that he can keep the schedule that he does and still look vital and healthy and happy. We’re very lucky.

[spooky3]

54. +1

[Tarc]

18. Thanks for the "concern", FRiend.

[EndlessWire]

30. What do you mean? Please elaborate. n/t

[Tarc]

63. To quote David Lynch

[debm55]

34. That's funny,

[betsuni]

20. OMG HE'S TIRED AND COUGHED.

[texasfiddler]

21. GOP talking points.

[EndlessWire]

31. No.

We have an actual President who works for a living. He had to talk to world leaders and reassure them that everything will be okay. That would be our talking points. He has earned a break, which will come during the period of time that Congress is fighting over this bipartisan bill.

If that's what their talking points are, then they're toast. More like media points, really, and you can't avoid that. At least our guy doesn't wear tangerine face to make himself look tanned.

[Stinky The Clown]

22. Really?

[EndlessWire]

32. Really, what? n/t

[Laura PourMeADrink]

43. What happened? Was there news about this? Been

out of pocket

[Stinky The Clown]

50. I have no clue about anything happening. Just read this palaver and commented.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

53. Thought I read quickly somewhere else where he flubbed

his words? Phew, glad no truth!!!!

[peacebuzzard]

23. Joe is a treasure and naturally, we worry

About his intense schedule. He is a personified grace under pressure in my analysis ❤️🌸💕

[EndlessWire]

33. Yes.

I think it speaks to his endurance. I'm not worried about his age. I do worry about his overall welfare, and hope he paces himself.

[MerryBlooms]

35. I don't think he sounds tired, he sounds kinda like me...

My seasonal allergies are seriously messing with me right now, and the older I get, the worse they become! Plus, I am also allergic to cat dander.I sleep with not less than 2 cats every night. My 20lb Balanese, next to my head every night. Next, the Manx on my hip or under an armpit,. Now, a rescued green-eyed lovely Russian Blue, Violetta. I don't stand a chance! My eyes feel like gravel, I am snot filled, my throat is scratchy, I can hardly talk in
the morning. Guess who has a cat around him at night nowadays? Yep, our amazing President. I bet his issue is pollen and cat. I have been using my prescription allergy eye drops, inhaler, and eating benadryl like pretty pink candy. He's good. Remember Clinton's voice at times?

[BigmanPigman]

37. What is the point of this post?

It sounds like a GOP talking point. Aren't we supposed to support Dems on this site?

[edisdead]

40. Agree sort of.

It sounds like a green party or other “Allies” talking point to me.

[debm55]

42. Beats the hell out of me

Joe coughed

[Laura PourMeADrink]

44. Was this news? Was there criticism?

[EndlessWire]

49. I support Joe Biden.

Some other people, not so much.

The point of the post was to make an observation, to note that Biden has seemingly met the test of the debt ceiling, and to suggest that he earned some rest. You people act like Biden should be portrayed like Trump on his silly trading cards. You should be prepared for him to relax a bit. He doesn't play golf every frickin weekend, he only occasionally rides a bike, and he needs to reduce stress like every person in the world needs to do.

[DarthDem]

52. Thanks for your concern!

Mm, pizza.

[Polybius]

56. He's got a lot of posts for a pizza

Aren't they usually reserved for those with fewer than 100?

[Captain Zero]

57. Flying messes me up like that

I'm off on hearing, swallowing, coughing, blowing my nose for 2+ days after flying.

This guy flies 2-4 times weekly.

[maxrandb]

62. I just spent two weeks in CA

and I am still, 7 days later, recovering from the cross-country flight.

BTW - I am 63!

Fuck, I couldn't imagine keeping up his travel schedule at 80.