webfact Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Michelle Obama launches scathing attack on Trump's leadership, says Biden will end the chaos By John Whitesides Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks in a frame grab from the live video feed of the all virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention as participants from across the country are hosted over video links to the originally planned site of the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 17, 2020. 2020 Democratic National Convention/POOL via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former first lady Michelle Obama launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, calling him the "wrong president" for the country and urging Americans to elect Joe Biden in November to end the chaos created by Trump's presidency. While acknowledging she did not care much for politics, Obama said Biden's steady and empathetic approach to problems was the answer and urged voters to stand in line or do whatever it takes to ensure they can beat Trump. "Whenever we look to this White House for some leadership or consolation or any semblance of steadiness, what we get instead is chaos, division, and a total and utter lack of empathy," Obama said, adding Trump was "in over his head" as president. 2020-08-18T032707Z_1_LOV000M62IKXB_RTRMADV_STREAM-2000-16X9-MP4_USA-ELECTION-CONVENTION-MICHELLE-OBAMA-ROUGH-CUT.MP4 "So if you take one thing from my words tonight, it is this: if you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can; and they will if we don’t make a change in this election. If we have any hope of ending this chaos, we have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it." Obama, whose husband Barack Obama was president when Biden was vice president from 2009-2017, capped a long parade of speakers, including some of Trump's fellow Republicans, who made the case for Biden at the start of his four-day nominating convention. Former rival Bernie Sanders and prominent Republican John Kasich said Biden's steady approach to problems was needed to confront the coronavirus pandemic, economic woes and racial injustice. "Joe Biden will end the hate and division Trump has created. He will stop the demonization of immigrants, the coddling of white nationalists, the racist dog whistling, the religious bigotry and the ugly attacks on women," said Sanders, a U.S. senator and Biden's top primary rival. The coronavirus pandemic forced Biden's Democrats to overhaul the convention, largely eliminating the in-person gathering planned for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and turning it into two-hour, prime-time packages of virtual speeches and events from around the country. The convention featured discussions with voters who described their struggles confronting the virus and coping with the slumping economy and healthcare. Kristin Urquiza, who lost her father to COVID-19, blamed Trump's mismanagement of the pandemic for his death. "My dad was a healthy 65-year-old. His only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump, and for that, he paid with his life," she said. "When I cast my vote for Joe Biden, I will do it for my Dad." The convention opened amid widespread worries about the safety of voting in November because of the coronavirus pandemic. Democrats have pushed mail-in ballots as a safe alternative, but fear it could be hindered by cost cuts at the Postal Service that, under Louis DeJoy, a top Trump donor, have led to delays in mail service. "The president may hate the Post Office, but he's still going to have to send them a change of address card come January," said U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, who ran unsuccessfully against Biden in the 2020 primary. The convention also highlighted a call for a broad racial reckoning over systemic racism and police brutality amid protests that broke out after the death of African American George Floyd in Minnesota under the knee of a white policeman. Speaking from Houston, Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd introduced a moment of silence and honored other Black victims of police violence. "So, it's up to us to carry on the fight for justice. Our actions will be their legacies," Floyd said. A video showed Biden speaking virtually with activists and officials around the country about ways to battle racism. Jim Clyburn, the influential U.S. Representative from South Carolina whose endorsement of Biden was critical to his breakthrough primary victory in that state in February, said Biden understood the need to unify people was part of presidential leadership. Kasich, a former Ohio governor and frequent Trump critic who lost to Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, described his opposition to Trump as a patriotic duty and said the country was at a crossroads. Standing literally at a fork in a road, he called Biden "a man who can help us see the humanity in each other." Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said Kasich "was a loser as a Republican and he'll be a loser as a Democrat." Other Republicans on the speakers list included former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman and former Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Executive Meg Whitman. "Donald Trump has no clue how to run a business, let alone an economy. Joe Biden, on the other hand has a plan that will strengthen our economy for working people and small business owners," Meg Whitman said. The inclusion of Republican speakers angered some Democrats who voiced concern it would take time away from progressive speakers like Sanders of Vermont and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But Cedric Richmond, a Louisiana congressman and Biden campaign co-chair, pushed back against that idea, telling reporters earlier in the day, "Remember tonight's theme is 'We the People,' not 'We the Democrats.'" In a break with tradition, Trump looked to steal Biden's spotlight by crisscrossing the United States in a campaign swing to Wisconsin and Minnesota. Candidates usually limit their activities during their opponents' convention week. Biden, 77, leads Trump, 74, in national opinion polls heading into back-to-back convention weeks for the two political parties. Trump will be formally nominated for a second term at next week's Republican National Convention, which also has been scaled back due to coronavirus concerns. (Reporting by John Whitesides, additional reporting by Jarrett Renshaw in Philadelphia, Trevor Hunnicutt in Wilmington, Delaware, and Tim Reid in Los Angeles; Editing by Howard Goller) -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-08-18 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 Michelle obama was elegant, well spoken and tore donald a new one. 23 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fishtank Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 Top lady who is of course correct. We can all see that. Apart from the yanks. 11 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Sujo said: Michelle obama was elegant, well spoken and tore donald a new one. Indeed she was, it's just a pity that Biden is such a inarticulate moron. If that is the best that the Democrats can come up with then they don't deserve to win against Trump. 7 3 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 No statue for Trump then ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said: No statue for Trump then ? There have actually been rumors he wants to be placed on Mount Rushmore. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 Trump has no answer to Michell Obama’s brilliant speech and can only bitch about speech being taped. It was taped to avoid technical difficulties that can happen in a live broadcast. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Pilotman said: Indeed she was, it's just a pity that Biden is such a inarticulate moron. If that is the best that the Democrats can come up with then they don't deserve to win against Trump. Good there is some people behind what can carry him forward! He still listen to others , what can't say from current president! "Of the People, by the People, for the People" Not for yourself or your mate's! That how President shoult act! Edited August 18, 2020 by 2 is 1 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyser Soze666 Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Sujo said: Michelle obama was elegant, well spoken and tore donald a new one. If you really believe that was tearing Trump a new one then you must have lead an extremely sheltered existence. I've seen more bite in a toothless hamster. 5 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pegman Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) This lady should have been the nominee last time Edited August 18, 2020 by pegman 4 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Opl Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, Keyser Soze666 said: If you really believe that was tearing Trump a new one then you must have lead an extremely sheltered existence. I've seen more bite in a toothless hamster. No need to be vulgar, and uncouth to point to the truth that hurts, and this is something Trump very well understands to be out of his reach, he is most effective showing off his inner ugliness 3 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twocatsmac Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 A classless ex mrs president, she should put up or shut up. Get ready for all the has beens rolling out again pre election. 6 3 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: "Donald Trump has no clue how to run a business, let alone an economy. Joe Biden, on the other hand has a plan that will strengthen our economy for working people and small business owners," Meg Whitman said. You can say what you like about Trump, love him, hate him, but this Meg seems a complete idiot saying a man with estimated $3.1 billion does not know how to run a business ! 4 4 3 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, twocatsmac said: A classless ex mrs president, she should put up or shut up. Get ready for all the has beens rolling out again pre election. Please explain why she is classless. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tagged Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Pilotman said: Indeed she was, it's just a pity that Biden is such a inarticulate moron. If that is the best that the Democrats can come up with then they don't deserve to win against Trump. And the best candidate for the republicans is? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tagged Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: You can say what you like about Trump, love him, hate him, but this Meg seems a complete idiot saying a man with estimated $3.1 billion does not know how to run a business ! Even a rich crook is still a crook! Number one rule is to be more worth than bankrupt, and he is an expert on that! Modern mafia and he have a hearth for an example Mr Putin, Kim, kindgdom Saudi, and more of the same sort. So make your pick 3 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Opl said: No need to be vulgar, and uncouth to point to the truth that hurts, and this is something Trump very well understands to be out of his reach, he is most effective showing off his inner ugliness Oh dear. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: You can say what you like about Trump, love him, hate him, but this Meg seems a complete idiot saying a man with estimated $3.1 billion does not know how to run a business ! He sure knows how to bankrupt a few. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Keyser Soze666 said: If you really believe that was tearing Trump a new one then you must have lead an extremely sheltered existence. I've seen more bite in a toothless hamster. Thats the beauty of class. Tearing a new one without him realizing it. I understand its difficult for trump supporters to understand. 6 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post candide Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 Actually the OP forgot one of the best quote from her speech: "You simply cannot fake your way through this job," 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chiphigh Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sujo said: Thats the beauty of class. Tearing a new one without him realizing it. I understand its difficult for trump supporters to understand. Ah yes, here we are with more liberals and their unfounded self assigned virtue signaling blather. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chiphigh Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, candide said: Actually the OP forgot one of the best quote from her speech: "You simply cannot fake your way through this job," Sure you can, the Obama administration and the vice president did it for 8 years, aided and abetted by a compliant media. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcy Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, fishtank said: Top lady who is of course correct. We can all see that. Apart from the yanks. I won't be surprised if the majority of Americans vote for Trump again. Like attracts like. Many people have predicted Trump will be elected as president again even though the world economy downturn is partially caused by him. Edited August 18, 2020 by warcy 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcy Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: You can say what you like about Trump, love him, hate him, but this Meg seems a complete idiot saying a man with estimated $3.1 billion does not know how to run a business ! Running a business doesn't depend solely on brains, it depends mostly on govt contacts and industry supporters. Bill Gates is a good example, Microsoft DOS and Windows were full of bugs and badly-designed software, yet people still buy it due to marketing. Even if your product is the best in the world, if there are no supporters , nobody will buy it. Edited August 18, 2020 by warcy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, warcy said: I won't be surprised if the majority of Americans vote for Trump again. Like attracts like. Many people have predicted Trump will be elected as president again even though the world economy downturn is partially caused by him. Still a frightening possibility. Odds on certainty if most of the rest of the world was doing the voting he would already be sunk without trace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phoenix Rising Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Chiphigh said: It's amazing that people who disagree with your opinions must be racist. Astounding powers of mind reading. Mind reading? No, just reading. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post candide Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: You can say what you like about Trump, love him, hate him, but this Meg seems a complete idiot saying a man with estimated $3.1 billion does not know how to run a business ! Taking into account the money he initially received from his father, he performed worse than the S&P index. ???? Donald Trump Would Be Richer If He’d Have Invested in Index Funds https://fortune.com/2015/08/20/donald-trump-index-funds/ Donald Trump isn't rich because he's a great investor. He's rich because his dad was rich. https://www.vox.com/2015/9/2/9248963/donald-trump-index-fund 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chiphigh Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, warcy said: I won't be surprised if the majority of Americans vote for Trump again. Like attracts like. Many people have predicted Trump will be elected as president again even though the world economy downturn is partially caused by him. And now can you please tell me precisely how trump is causing the world economy downturn. Not opinion, but real actual evidence please. This will be great..... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Eric Loh Posted August 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) *Deleted post edited out* Highly respected around the world and she don’t plagiarize speeches. Edited August 18, 2020 by Scott 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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