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54. I didn't know that Newsweek was so RW
Tue Aug 16, 2022, 02:23 PM
Aug 2022

How terribly disappointing.

I think that this op-ed is nothing more than fodder to rile people up. Why in the world would Biden pardon Trump then clear the way for him to run again? What gain would that be for the Dems? Newsweek is advocating for Trump, that's all this is.

And, the main reason I am commenting, is the remark that the writer said about most of the people or Dems don't want Biden to run again. The idea is floated here to put pressure on the Dem voters to not select an obviously highly qualified, successful incumbent President.

Whether Biden runs again is up to him. If he is physically capable, which is age-related but not a given, because people are individual in their capabilities, he should not be thrown away just because some jerk on Newsweek is age biased or Party biased. We seem to have a habit of throwing away the most capable politicians with wisdom, experience and skill in order to make way for someone who has shiny teeth and a full head of hair, but no real brains.

The only real concern I have is whether long Covid could rear its ugly head. But, so far we don't see that.

The other thing that this op-ed brings up is the opinion that violence should be avoided by having Biden resign so, apparently, Trump can take over. People who plan to riot in the streets because the Orange Turd got caught with classified docs in his basement are going to be unpleasantly surprised when the Army shows up and unceremoniously dumps them on their asses. Yes, we have posse comitatus, but no, it is not 100% off the table. There is also the private citizen aspect of support for the Government. Those dumbass militias apparently assume that none of the opposition has weapons of their own.

This op-ed is just silly. It really does inspire you to see if it's from The Onion. Why Newsweek would allow such transparent folderol grace their pages in such a prominent position is puzzling. Could they not have allowed such an opposition opinion, in the interest of fairness, in some other spot?

Donald's going down, period. Biden is not going to resign in order to avoid armed conflict with death-seeking cult followers. He may have a General or two on speed dial, but that's it.

There is no: "fuck that" option. Thomas Hurt Aug 2022 #1
Fuck that. Ford's pardon of Nixon made TFG's behavior more likely. Ocelot II Aug 2022 #2
whereas that worked for Nixon CatWoman Aug 2022 #3
THIS! electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #62
Wth is up with Newsweek Pelosi Pepperment Aug 2022 #4
Newsweek is a Right Wing rag that should be ignored Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #5
It used to be a decent, credible news magazine but these days Ocelot II Aug 2022 #14
Yup..when something says Newsweek I scroll on by PortTack Aug 2022 #31
Can we stop calling any media outlet that publishes something we don't like right wing. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2022 #61
Interesting chart electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #63
Their methodology is bonkers. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2022 #67
Oh? I wouldn't know. ... electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #70
You're wrong, regardless of what some website says Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #65
It's not "some website." Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2022 #66
It wasn't a conservative viewpoint, it was deliberate misinformation Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #69
Saying that it doesn't do fact reporting seems more fair. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2022 #71
That is the stupidest thing I have heard in a month edhopper Aug 2022 #6
Problem is: Biden would honor what he said, and Captain Zero Aug 2022 #33
Biden is going to run again. He know it is our best chance to hold the presidency...incumbents Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #52
That idiot and those like him would have pardoned Hitler... hlthe2b Aug 2022 #7
Fuck Newsweek and FUCK this stupid ass idea. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2022 #8
That should be one for The Onion. Brainfodder Aug 2022 #9
WTF is right! skylucy Aug 2022 #23
Add fuck no. FalloutShelter Aug 2022 #10
I gave up on Newsweek years ago when they stopped actually publishing Maeve Aug 2022 #11
Yup, fuck Newsweek. gab13by13 Aug 2022 #13
OH HELL NO is my choice. notinkansas Aug 2022 #12
Best if dweller Aug 2022 #15
That should get an award for the stupidest idea of the century. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2022 #16
Oh hell no. Such a stupid idea. Oneironaut Aug 2022 #17
There is a short phrase that begins with 'sod'. sprinkleeninow Aug 2022 #18
Like that would happen. Who wants a President Pence or President DeSantis? marble falls Aug 2022 #19
IS TRUMP ABOVE THE LAW OR IS HE NOT Skittles Aug 2022 #20
Ugh... Mike Nelson Aug 2022 #21
What BS idea. skylucy Aug 2022 #22
I hope not- but I understand after Watergate that might be hard to do Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #24
If you do not want this to happen again, there have to be consequences Jarqui Aug 2022 #25
First, Joe believes in the rule of law, second, I think he would rather beat Trump than pardon him Walleye Aug 2022 #26
Trump would NEVER do it.... and Biden shouldn't lower himself to offer it. WarGamer Aug 2022 #27
Like you can trust TFG anyway? n/t 867-5309. Aug 2022 #28
This is just some right wing idea to try to keep Trump from going to jail remo ymor Aug 2022 #29
This is making a statement. lees1975 Aug 2022 #30
What total fucking horseshit Saboburns Aug 2022 #32
They actually pay people to write this shit? Straw Man Aug 2022 #34
Trump is a diversion from the real issues... Hugin Aug 2022 #35
Newsweek is a bad joke n/t Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #36
pop that trial balloon ZonkerHarris Aug 2022 #37
(1) The traitor belongs in prison, (2) Biden can choose his own career path. dalton99a Aug 2022 #38
+1 Mad_Machine76 Aug 2022 #53
Hell to the no on this. kairos12 Aug 2022 #39
NFW...that's what we did with Nixon, which leads directly to trump... Wounded Bear Aug 2022 #40
The sampling for this survey is biased Bucky Aug 2022 #41
I mean, why even post this bullshit here? W_HAMILTON Aug 2022 #42
Because this load of bull is out there and is being published under the Newsweek name lees1975 Aug 2022 #44
But you are just amplifying their bullshit for them. W_HAMILTON Aug 2022 #48
There's nothing wrong with reading what anyone else writes, regardless of whether or not the lees1975 Aug 2022 #59
So, you didn't learn your lesson. W_HAMILTON Aug 2022 #60
Look around. Clearly, it did. lees1975 Aug 2022 #72
That's about as realistic as floating this idea: DFW Aug 2022 #43
I'll choose an option that isn't on the poll Bettie Aug 2022 #45
Wrong... brooklynite Aug 2022 #46
We need to hold people accountable. Caliman73 Aug 2022 #47
Newsweek has turned into a right wing organization...why would Biden do either of those things? Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #49
WTF?! Mad_Machine76 Aug 2022 #50
Because giving in to sociopathic bullies always works out in the end. What a bunch of fucking Carlitos Brigante Aug 2022 #51
I didn't know that Newsweek was so RW EndlessWire Aug 2022 #54
Go fuck yourself, Professor Creel. LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #55
They want him to trust that lying sack? HELL NO. And, DeSantis... nolabear Aug 2022 #56
Republicans/Right-Wingers Mad_Machine76 Aug 2022 #57
... pecosbob Aug 2022 #58
This is a divide tactic against Democrats...soon we will hear all the breathless not Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #64
Even IF dumpster fire could be trusted to keep his word alphafemale Aug 2022 #68
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