Well
Pancake, as you can see there is a bit of history to all this. That last post is a nice summary of what we have seen. The large majority of people here do not like former VP Biden, and that includes myself for all the reasons that have been said. For the most part they are true, except for some of the nutty conspiracy nonsense that have been slipped in through some videos, but we have been assured that was only done for the entirely noble cause of making sure all points of view are being heard and no other reason. Speaking for myself, I thought there were some very good candidates this year, and Biden was at the very bottom of my list.
Unfortunately,
Pancake, the progressive choices ended up splitting the vote, and all of them dropped out. (Long angry, tirade about purity that is not associated with this topic was deleted....) The result is we got the least progressive candidate. Frequently when that candidate is discussed a couple of people feel the need to remind us why he is not progressive and has done real harm. For the most part I agree with this, and most of us recognize the candidate's deficiencies. Despite that we keep getting these wholly negative laundry lists including a lecture and a tut-tut as to why we should be weary, and the delivery implies a wise and worldly point of view that us dipshit morons most certainly lack. (personally I would rather commiserate about the situation rather than be reminded how bad it is.)
What I find so aggravating is the focus on the presidency. As others have said, notably including
Isabeau's explicit statement, is that what really matters is promoting progressive voices in the other governmental chambers. In large part the folks who complain about the presidential race are mostly quiet about this. For example, very little has been said about important victories like Jamaal Bowman's upset primary win. Nothing is going to get done without that support, and it does not matter who is the president. Without such support a more progressive president, and most certainly Senator Sanders in particular, would be a lame duck the day after being sworn in.
What I find most ironic about this bizarre focus on the President, is that former VP Biden is being criticized for his long record of getting things done (even if I do not like them) while not being the President. It is a bit discordant to be continually scolded about how we will have to "demand" more from Biden because of what he will do as President. That is nonsense. Biden is going to do what he is going to do, and as President we have little to no power to impose anything on him. The only way change will come is from pressure from the legislative branches, and that will require a focus on supporting people like Mr. Bowman or Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, and other progressives. This constant drumbeat of being told that Biden will not do anything we want is silly because it is beside the point and a silly distraction. The issue is not what Biden will do but who we should turn to for leadership. Constantly tearing down Biden does nothing and is a tedious distraction.
Anyway,
Pancake, this has gone on way too long, and I am droning on about silly political nonsense when we have too much of that in every aspect of our lives right now. I just wanted to say I love how your letting your hair out, and you look wonderful. Also, you are doing great under difficult circumstances, and keep moving forward!