Staff Reports
Biden’s performance as President could be termed an exercise in creative avoidance, leaving almost everyone wondering if he’s holding down the fort or just holding a very long nap. The notion that an 82-year-old could effectively serve as president for a few more months without running for re-election is certainly on the table. However, an undeniable truth is emerging: the job performance of Biden has left many scratching their heads, firmly convinced that the only thing he’s fit for is a long vacation with a side of golf and possibly a bit of fishing.
With the latest news regarding his public appearances, it’s almost as if the Biden administration has thrown in the towel. The president’s public schedule reads more like a game of “Where’s Waldo?” than a robust presidential agenda. According to the political news site Roll Call, Biden’s most recent public engagement involved a 15-mile limo ride to greet American hostages freed from Russia, which was perceived by many as less of a display of leadership and more of a sleepy stroll. Watching this latest event might as well have been a screen test for a zombie film, with Biden channeling an “old man surprised by a camera” vibe straight from the set of a horror flick.
Where’s Joe? https://t.co/Ogs1uXVijS
— Doc Sarcasm Font (@raccoonrocket_) August 8, 2024
Before that rather leisurely appearance, it’s quite telling that a three-day gap occurred where he managed to sneak in a trip on Air Force One. His actions during that jaunt included attending a commemorative address at the LBJ Presidential Library, where one could expect he uttered some words about the Civil Rights Act while secretly eyeing a comfy nap spot. After his little historic soiree, he promptly returned to the comfort of the White House. Talk about rolling out the presidential carpet.
Since announcing he wouldn’t seek re-election on July 21, Biden has managed to barely muster a public announcement here and there. His eloquent “fighting” spirit was showcased with a rather tepid speech from the Oval Office that issued some political jabs at his opponent but left many wondering if he wasn’t just reading the script from yesterday’s news headlines. A week later, the only semblance of “active leadership” came from a staged photo-op in the Situation Room, which served as little more than an Instagram-ready moment rather than a genuine act of governance.
Meanwhile, while the nation desperately seeks someone at the helm as global tensions rise, the Vice President seems preoccupied with her own political aspirations, leaving the leadership void wider than a Texas cattle ranch. Any casual observer might argue that watching Biden’s current regime play out is like being on a ship with no captain, drifting aimlessly while world events swirl violently around them.
As it stands, Biden’s apparent preference for low engagement and cozy retreats compared to engaging with the pressing global issues likely deserves a standing ovation—if only for its sheer audacity. One wonders if he does have any actual responsibilities beyond running between Camp David and his home in Delaware, or if he simply prefers keeping it cozy until the inevitable alarm goes off, reminding him he was supposed to be, you know, running a country.
