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[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 months ago (3 children)

There's nothing uncertain about Biden at this point. It's a matter of being in denial or anger.

[–] astronaut_sloth@mander.xyz 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think what they're getting at is that we're uncertain the extent age will affect his duties. Will his cabinet and other advisors be really "in control," or will Biden insist on his way forcing others to kowtow. It is certain that the dude is old as hell and if it were he alone, he would be incapable of the job. Since there's a staff and a ton of advisors, the degree of control they have is, well, uncertain.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works -3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's already clear that the extent is large and growing, whether it's dementia or Parkinson's doesn't really matter. He's effectively a puppet now, and it's not going to get better. He has minor slip ups in the completely controlled environment they try to keep him in. It's denial to pretend it won't get worse, or it's not actually that bad.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think you're wrong, but even if you're right, who cares? He's got a solid team behind him.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If you're ok with a choice of overt fascism or a blank sheet of paper that is terrifying.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

If making that choice is at all difficult for you, that is terrifying.

[–] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sir. You seem to have forgotten about inconsolable hopelessness.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think they call that acceptance.

[–] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 4 months ago

*golf claps* Well played.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

It's too bad there's no plan-b if he does actually get impaired for real during his administra-- oh wait. There is.

And she'd only be more awesome if she dragged an eligible AOC in as her vice. Asses kicked, names taken.