Joe Biden’s catastrophic presidency represents the final surrender of the West

[Social Media]

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

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[flyingtlger]

8 minutes ago, Social Media said:

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability.

Are you kidding?

I'd take Biden over tRump any day.....

[Walker88]

The writer of that article has the political savvy and common sense of a turnip.

 

Yes, we should nuke Russia because putin killed Navalny, just as we should have nuked Russia when putin killed Anna Politkovskaya, Alexander Litvinenko, Boris Nemtsov, Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Lesin, Sergei Magnitsky, many others, and the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal and his daughter. We should wipe out all life on Earth just to teach putin a lesson. Sanctions, seizing yachts and bank accounts just isn't enough.

 

As for Iran, we should have nuked them, I guess for the 444 day hostage crisis, the terrorist attack on the US Embassy in Beirut on 18 April 1983, the attack on the Marine barracks later that year, numerous attacks on US Military personnel in Iraq during both Gulf War I and II, Iran's funding of ISIS beginning more than a decade ago, the combined support both Iran and the Wagner Group in the Tongo Tongo attack in Niger in 2017...heck we could nuke BOTH Iran and Russia for that!

 

No, it's all just Biden's fault, not Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II, Obama and trump.

 

It's 'certainly' not House repubs' fault for blocking Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan aid.

 

JFC.

Edited February 19 by Walker88

[Tug]

W T F ??it ain’t Biden creating a void it’s the republicans cowering in fear of trump and his base of deluded rubes.i guess revitalizing nato adding 2 new top tier members equates to a void?………not to mention all the positive legislation for the country and planet …….rubbish piece in my humble opinion 

[bamnutsak]

From the linked opinion piece...

 

At the head of this problem lies the absence of leadership from the White House. While Russia has put its economy onto a full war footing, China continues to push its military exercises and Iranian proxies fire missiles across its region, the British and American armies have serious recruitment problems, perhaps caused by our delusion that “diversity”, “representation” and other such woke mantras should be the priority of our armed forces. 

 

 

So there it is, diversity and wokeness (whatever that means) are the problems.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, Walker88 said:

The writer of that article has the political savvy and common sense of a turnip.

 

Yes, we should nuke Russia because putin killed Navalny, just as we should have nuked Russia when putin killed Anna Politkovskaya, Alexander Litvinenko, Boris Nemtsov, Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Lesin, Sergei Magnitsky, many others, and the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal and his daughter. We should wipe out all life on Earth just to teach putin a lesson. Sanctions, seizing yachts and bank accounts just isn't enough.

 

As for Iran, we should have nuked them, I guess for the 444 day hostage crisis, the terrorist attack on the US Embassy in Beirut on 18 April 1983, the attack on the Marine barracks later that year, numerous attacks on US Military personnel in Iraq during both Gulf War I and II, Iran's funding of ISIS beginning more than a decade ago, the combined support both Iran and the Wagner Group in the Tongo Tongo attack in Niger in 2017...heck we could nuke BOTH Iran and Russia for that!

 

No, it's all just Biden's fault, not Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II, Obama and trump.

 

It's 'certainly' not House repubs' fault for blocking Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan aid.

 

JFC.

I never thought I'd say this about a post of yours, but I agree with almost all of that.

 

I'm unsure of what the OP wants the west to do, but it seems that they want more wars.

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

From the linked opinion piece...

 

At the head of this problem lies the absence of leadership from the White House. While Russia has put its economy onto a full war footing, China continues to push its military exercises and Iranian proxies fire missiles across its region, the British and American armies have serious recruitment problems, perhaps caused by our delusion that “diversity”, “representation” and other such woke mantras should be the priority of our armed forces. 

 

 

So there it is, diversity and wokeness (whatever that means) are the problems.

 

 

So there it is, diversity and wokeness (whatever that means) are the problems.

 

Add that being in the military can suck a lot, quite apart from the chance of getting one's guts blown out.

I spend over a decade in the military, and while I got to see much of the world courtesy of the tax payer, there were too many <deleted> and <deleted> in it in positions of authority for me to stay in it. I cost the taxpayer thousands of $ to train, which was all lost when I left because of the bullying.

The military is a good example of <deleted> rises to the top, IMO.

 

It's just not an attractive option these days when one can earn a living without the bullying from a load of morons that got a bit of power.

Edited February 19 by thaibeachlovers

[Arindos]

18 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

On the right wing rag the Telegraph.  Figures.

 

A lot of the journalists at The Telegraph are left-wing. In fact there is a dearth of right wing journalists in much of the western world it seems and even in India.

[rudi49jr]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

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The only thing missing from this ‘op-ed’ (i.e. hit piece) is the assertion that all of this would never have happened if Trump were still president. He could have solved all those issues with just a few phone calls. If only he hadn’t been playing golf during most of his presidency…..

[JCauto]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I never thought I'd say this about a post of yours, but I agree with almost all of that.

 

I'm unsure of what the OP wants the west to do, but it seems that they want more wars.

 

Look this quack up. He's a Neo-con, so of COURSE he wants more war. That's the only move in their global political playbook. Oh, and he's so busy tying himself up in knots that he's forgotten that one of his cherished principles is promotion of democracy including by imposition. I guess he's just skipping the imposition part? Incoherent ramblings of the Right, part 2,334.

[placeholder]

1 hour ago, Arindos said:

 

A lot of the journalists at The Telegraph are left-wing. In fact there is a dearth of right wing journalists in much of the western world it seems and even in India.

Can you name them?

[John Drake]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

Did anyone else see this quote in the link to the original article? I couldn't find it. In fact the "source" looks rather different than the above OP.

Edited February 19 by John Drake

[Stocky]

5 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Douglas Murray

An armchair warrior, long on criticism, short on solutions.

[Thingamabob]

Astonishing just how many of your posters respond to a piece critical of Biden by bringjng Trump into the discussion. TDS personified.

[Purdey]

Confusing. Should he be declaring war and sending boys to die in countries they can't point to on a map? America's batting average hasn't been that great overseas. The concept of never ending wars to keep the arms manufacturers in business needs to take a break.

[malibukid]

he is hamstrung by the Jewish Israel lobby in the States. pathetic. many will to vote for genocide Joe.

[ujayujay]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

Source

The Telegraph is a daily conservative broadsheet newspaper, says Wikipedia! So is a Trump Fanboy Megaphone.....Who expects objective reporting on Biden!?

[ujayujay]

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

Can you name them?

 

 

3 hours ago, Arindos said:

 

A lot of the journalists at The Telegraph are left-wing. In fact there is a dearth of right wing journalists in much of the western world it seems and even in India.

Fakenews.....The Telegraph is a daily conservative broadsheet newspaper

[NickyLouie]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

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Pulitzer material .....

 

USA is over

 

[HappyExpat57]

I don't like Joe. I think he's done a wonderful job during his first term but while campaigning for the 2020 election he said he would be (and I quote) "a bridge to new generation of leaders."

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/09/politics/joe-biden-bridge-new-generation-of-leaders/index.html

This clearly meant one term. He has gotten far too long in the tooth and hubris has grabbed him by the short hairs, making him think he's the only one who can fix the 2024 election. Remind you of a fat, orange skinned fraudster who claims HE'S the only one who can fix the US?

 

Having said that, this article is a dreadful hit piece that has no credibility. "Catastrophic presidency?" Bitches, please!

 

If you want to critique his policies, there is plenty to scrutinize, but "catastrophic" is way too far over the top.

 

 

Edited February 19 by HappyExpat57

[ozimoron]

46 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Confusing. Should he be declaring war and sending boys to die in countries they can't point to on a map? America's batting average hasn't been that great overseas. The concept of never ending wars to keep the arms manufacturers in business needs to take a break.

 

Defeating Russia is like defeating climate change. If it's not down now it will be much more costly and many more lives will be lost down the road.

[Wrwest]

10 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Are you kidding?

I'd take Biden over tRump any day.....

Check the source.

[Berkshire]

13 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

I don't like Joe. I think he's done a wonderful job during his first term but while campaigning for the 2020 election he said he would be (and I quote) "a bridge to new generation of leaders."

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/09/politics/joe-biden-bridge-new-generation-of-leaders/index.html

This clearly meant one term. He has gotten far too long in the tooth and hubris has grabbed him by the short hairs, making him think he's the only one who can fix the 2024 election. Remind you of a fat, orange skinned fraudster who claims HE'S the only one who can fix the US?

 

 

I tend to believe that Biden is running in 2024--and 2020--because Trump is running.  He believes that it's that dangerous for Trump to even be sniffing the WH, let alone occupy it.  And he thinks he's the only one who can beat Trump having already done so.  If Trump ever pulls out--or is somehow disqualified or loses the primary--I believe Biden would step down.    

[spidermike007]

A very flawed article especially since Trump negotiated the withdrawal from Afghanistan, in an extremely cowardly and hurried manner, after assuring the Afghan translators that they would be taking care. They were abandoned like pieces of wet cloth, that is what Trump thinks about the Armed Forces. That's how little respect he has for the men and women who fight overseas and those who aid them. The man is dangerously unprepared for a war and he garners no respect from the Armed Forces, nor the top generals. 

[TheFishman1]

Let’s put the blame where it should be the Republicans on a two week vacation. Wow, Ukraine is having less ammunition delivered as far as the border go. They came up with a deal and the republican house said he won’t even present it so once again, the Republicans do absolutely nothing I’d like to know one thing the Republicans have done Under Trump, who is an outright liar, cheater, scammer what other outcome would you expect? Republicans have gone backwards since drums been the lead guy? 

[candide]

The key problem is political divisions reflected in conflicting positions about foreign policy. After January 6, Putin assessed that the U.S. was too divided to oppose a united political front to him. He was only partly wrong about it.

[Ajarnbrian]

What a choice for Americans in the next election! One who’s old and unfit for the job of president and the other who’s old, ethically and morally unfit to be president at any time. A terrible example of democracy for the rest of the world.

[oustaristocrats]

11 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

Source

 

I don't understand this story. What the presidency of Mr Biden has to do with the recent aggression of dictators ?  Could or should he have stopped the aggressive acts ?  How ?  At the moment the story reads like a justification of the aggressors because they are on the winning hand, have stability in their country, don't need to cope with others opinions, don't need to bother about an election, or an opponent, just kill that opponent, and done.

This is what the writer of the article wants to tell us ? Or what ?

[gargamon]

8 hours ago, Walker88 said:

The writer of that article has the political savvy and common sense of a turnip.

Aseannow generated content. 

[rct99q]

Issue in my opinion, is not that his presidency has been a shamble, but that Biden and his team had 4 years to make a successful transition to a new candidate but failed to do so. Anybody, and I am serious here, pretty much anybody else could defeat Trump in the upcoming election. With the exception of K Harris. And I truly believe that is why Biden is still in the race. democrats could run Nancy Pelosi and probably still win. But somebody needed to step up, step on a few toes, thank Kamila for her service and run as the Democrat nominee. Nikki Hailey is correct in her statement that a vote for Biden is a vote for Harris. I don't think there is anyone on this earth who believes Biden will make it thru another 4 years. And this is the issue. Harris is the only person Trump could beat in an election and by Biden staying on the Democrats have pretty much handed the Presidency to Trump. Democrats could have picked M Obama, H Clinton, or even AOC and still beat Trump. Harris toxic. Even some Democrat Elected Officials will privately vote Republican over her. 

I am not a Republican by any stretch but I would vote Nikki over Biden, but would never mark an X for Trump. 

On the plus side it is unlikely Trump will make the 4 years either, health wise, so his choice of VP will play a large part of American politics for the next 9 years or so.