Well, if you watched last night’s presidential candidates debate with Trump and Biden you know it was a low point for the Democrats. President Biden seemed tired, old, stiff, confused at times, and he hurt his chances for re-election. It was cringe worthy. Hard to watch.
Trump spoke stronger and showed he had more energy. Unfortunately everything he said was filled with lies. He has an unusual ability to spew things quickly and sound like he knows what he is talking about even though it is false. He used a lot of his key phrases. The man is an expert of ‘probably, maybe, and we’ll see.’
We all have been saying for months “this is what we got??” Last night emphasized that we have two candidates that leave a lot to be desired, and in fact, it comes down to which one might be the least worst. Which one will make it through 4 years more?
Sometimes you have to put down on paper the likes and dislikes and see how they add up. So, here goes…
BIDEN POSITIVES: He has lived a life of public service in many areas of government. He is experienced. As president now he has led with calmness. He has put people in his administration who are smart, who work hard – and who stay. Biden supports issues I agree with such as gun safety, improving equality for all, women’s right for their own bodies, and legal abortion options. Biden and Democrats are stronger when it comes to moral and social concerns. He has gone through tragedy in his own life many times and it has made him caring. He also had a son in the military and therefore he puts the men and women of the armed forces top on his list of needs, physical and mental. Jill Biden is an asset. She is a smart First Lady who represents our country well. Pres. Biden is a man of faith, which supports his moral backbone. I think he doesn’t lie because he is a moral, honest man (regardless of what conservative media says.)
BIDEN NEGATIVES: He is very old. He seems quite frail. As I watched him I wondered if he might have early Parkinson’s Disease, something I am familiar with knowing. Biden is slow in his speech (but has also had a stutter issue all his life), stiff when he moves, has trouble showing emotion on his face, and at times gets flusters and frustrated. President Biden does not have a strong VP choice with Kamala Harris. I know why he picked her but I don’t think she has proven to be a good ‘back up’ and that is worrisome. I wish she didn’t act so political all the time. She doesn’t seem genuine. And, with Biden’s age, the VP has to be considered.
TRUMP POSITIVES: He is a schmoozer. He can walk in a room and control it. Trump is only a few years younger than Biden but he does seem to have more energy. I cannot imagine the extreme physical and mental pressure it takes to be a president – it takes almost above-human energy. Trump still gets riled up and spirited at his rallies. He likes to entertain. He leads by intimidation – some like that.
TRUMP NEGATiVES: Well, he is a convicted felon. He has more court cases coming. He can push them off if he becomes president and he knows that. He has made fun of serious judges and others of the justice department. In fact, Trump often makes fun and makes up childish names for people he doesn’t like. He is brash, and mean-spirited, and I truly believe he is a narcissistic psychopath. And, some will say that is what makes him so good. He will do anything to make himself look like a winner. And, therefore he lies all.the.time. He is like the little boy crying wolf in the nursery rhyme. You can believe nothing he says because the lies roll off his tongue so easily. We learned in his presidency that he is hard to work for because a large percentage of his administration left. He had a revolving door of staff members. I fear his ego when it comes to foreign affairs. He still has this belief that the US can ‘make it on their own’ in this world and I disagree. Our world has shrunk through communications, trade, international business, and more. We cannot be an island, left alone when world issues are ongoing. He has a cold heart. And maybe some people like that. I don’t. Trump has shown himself to have very little moral creeds. He is the ultimate ‘good ole boy’ and here in the south that is still secretly admired. He has a wife who has basically disappeared – and I don’t blame her. When it comes to party issues, be it immigration, gun safety, education, and more, I do not align with that way of Republican thinking. Oh, and I believe he fakes his faith. He truly believes he is ‘god-like.’
I haven’t even mentioned January 6th, and the Obama birth lies. And, making up stories about Ted Cruz’s father and belittling his wife, and how he kept going, going, going on the whole election fraud conspiracy theory. I also can not forget how he acted like a baby and did not attend Biden’s inauguration and welcome him to the White House, a tradition and a visual of a civilized change of leadership.
Trump has not announced his VP choice yet.
I could go on…
But, putting down the positives and negatives leaves me with my same belief that Biden is the better man and president. I will never vote for Trump. Never.
I do think this might be the time for a strong Independent to enter the race. The American people are ready for someone else. But, who? Who could be able to walk the lines of both parties, be younger, but presidential, and be intelligent (I still want a smart leader!), caring, and someone without lots of past baggage? Is there someone out there? It’s a big country! There has got to be someone out there! PLEASE!!
Because, what we got…. Biden and Trump, are very sad choices.
Marla’s Musings 