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In reply to the discussion: I'm 75y/o And Sat Through Many SOTU Speeches...... [View all]PatSeg
(47,691 posts)64. You know, that is really true
And maybe in many respects it is good that people underestimate him, because then come an event like last night, he blows everyone away.
Joe knows how to deal with a bully like Trump. Having been a victim of bullies as a child, he knows what it is like to be on the receiving end. My ex used to say that as a kid he learned how to fight by being beat up a lot. He observed how it was done up close and personal.
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Big Joe stepped the fuck up once again and delivered. MAGA has shit their pants over this oration.
SoFlaBro
Mar 7
#1
Seemed like the more Joe spoke, Johnson's hair was turning more grey before our eyes.
Attilatheblond
Mar 8
#33
There were a couple of times when Johnson looked like he had been kicked in the head by a mule.
flashman13
Mar 8
#61
And he clearly blew away all the comments about his age - Lawrence O'Donnell is praising the speech now on MSNBC
Rhiannon12866
Mar 7
#13
Yep, he's human. And if you work hard in spite of the obstacles, you can do GREAT things.
calimary
Mar 8
#44
Republican Owned Media will have to work hard to dial it back. But they will try their hardest.
live love laugh
Mar 8
#34
Completely agree! I dearly love President Obama and thought he couldn't be topped. I think Biden's years of
PortTack
Mar 8
#45