Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s appearance at the U.N. General Assembly marked what can only be described as a lackluster farewell to a political career that has spanned half a century. Americans watching this final act could only shake their heads at how far the country has fallen during his presidency. It’s commonly understood among casual observers that his party has effectively pushed him out of the race, recognizing his impending defeat before he could officially announce his intentions.
Those who tuned in were treated to a display that highlighted just how diminished Biden’s mental acuity has become. Even with a teleprompter, he struggled to stay on message, with handlers practically leading him to the podium. As he slurred his words and leaned heavily on scripted lines, it became painfully clear that the years might not have been kind to him. His claims about his fifty years in politics seemed almost surreal as he appeared to age visibly while recounting events from his past.
During his speech, Biden attempted to take credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden, despite a well-documented history of hesitance regarding that mission. His self-congratulatory tone fell flat with those who remember his earlier opposition. When he brought up the withdrawal from Afghanistan, he made the bold assertion that it was the right decision but conveniently left out the chaos and tragedy that ensued under his watch, including the deaths of 13 servicemen. In a rather disingenuous touch, he claimed to think about those individuals every day, yet he has never taken the time to acknowledge them by name or address the families left grieving.
In a display of diplomatic faux pas, Biden boasted about “rebuilding alliances,” such as “The Quad,” neglecting to mention that this initiative started in 2007 and only gained traction thanks to former President Donald Trump’s revival efforts in 2017. As world leaders gathered for the recent summit, Biden was more interested in lounging at his beach house than engaging with allies, which surely left many in the international community questioning his commitment. His inability to recall key names during introductions added to the growing concerns about his competency.
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The speech took an even more perplexing turn when Biden drew an unfair comparison between the plight of hostages held by Hamas and the situation faced by civilians in Gaza. His apparent ignorance of the circumstances surrounding these conflicts illustrated a fundamental misunderstanding of the geopolitical landscape. Furthermore, he promoted the idea of a two-state solution without acknowledging the repeated rejections by Hamas and their ongoing commitment to violence. Until there is a significant shift in control, such ideals remain purely aspirational.
In wrapping up his address, Biden meandered through discussions on climate change and funding for Ukraine, asserting a need for continued financial support to these causes. His remarks on “disinformation” and “governing AI” were rife with the same idealistic rhetoric that has characterized his presidency. As the speech closed, Biden awkwardly addressed his upcoming departure from the presidential race, framing it as an altruistic decision for the “preservation of democracy.” This, despite the clear evidence that the powers that be within his party essentially silenced his call to run, tossing aside millions of votes in the process. In the end, his attempt to paint his exit as noble rings hollow against the backdrop of a political system that seems increasingly disconnected from the will of the people.
