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Did he do it for the memes?

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[–] EnderMB@lemmy.world 122 points 1 month ago (137 children)

I remember when Biden was picked as Obama's VP, and everyone laughed because he's known to make gaffes like this.

Obviously, there's a lot of scrutiny on him, but let's not pretend it's all because he's too old. It's just Biden being Biden, and while he's probably too old for the job, that's what happens when you don't impose upper age limits...

[–] nekandro@lemmy.ml -5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

It's a concern because Putin, Xi, Khamenei, Kim... They're all well-spoken. They're all quick-witted.

What kind of message does that send would-be American allies in Asia, in the Middle East, in Africa, in South America?

[–] Xtallll@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I didn't realize WW3 was going to be decided by a rap battle.

[–] OpenStars@discuss.online 1 points 1 month ago

"This battle is NOT going to be decided by facts!" Omg some of best YouTube videos of all time (for someone who has knowledge of the circumstances) :-P

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Beware of demagogues

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago

That America is powerful enough to elect a mentally deficient geriatric to it's supreme office and still be something not to fuck with?

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