I sometimes worry that Biden is too old for that job. Watching him making his speech yesterday, he seemed very slow, and not completely focused. He is not my president, but the decisions he makes affect the whole world. He seems to be a nice man, but I think he should not have taken on such an important role.
Best wishes, Pete.
I did not hear his speech. However given that he left the States at 3 AM to fly to Ukraine I will give him a bit of lee way. Maybe even a lot of lee way. And if you had the chance to listen to his State of the Union speech he was not slow at all. He was not ‘sleepy old Joe’ at all. In fact it was quite the other way around. He caught his critics flat footed and rather gracefully at that. Considering all of the challenges he has dealt with he has chosen a wise and measured course. A rebuilding course. Quite the opposite of his predecessor. And that is exactly the reason he is such a strong supporter of Ukraine. I would say that Biden is the very definition of a senior statesman.
I agree with Pete about having some concern over Biden’s age and health, but I think he’s doing a true job of taking on issues and quietly asserting his ability to make changes that are needed. I want to remind the commenter who said “he’s not my president” that, indeed, he IS your president, albeit he may not be the person for whom you voted to become president. To say that he is not your president indicates that you are not a citizen of this country, since he is the country’s president whether you like it or not.
LOL – I don’t know if you meant it this way but I read the title in internet-speak. Presidents. Period. 🙂 Yes, regardless of flaws, frailties, and ideology, I believe both officials are doing their best at this time to help save their respective countries.
I was stunned to see Biden over there. And more than a little concerned about the air raid siren in the background. Still, his presence there sends a lot of messages to a lot of different people.
Sadly Beth, posting something like this always raises the possibility of people throwing down political commentary, when the visit was simply designed to show solidarity from the US for a country that was brutally invaded by a neighboring dictator. Perhaps if the support now being shown Ukraine had been shown in the late 30’s, WW2 could have been avoided – and tens of millions of innocent lives spared.
That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in the news. I posted my Presidents’ Day thing on Facebook and was sadly reminded that people react more often than they respond. OH well live and keep learning the same thing over and over 🤪
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
first cab off the rank 🙂 I think it’s great that the two presidents meet ; I just hope that all ends well ; I want to see a Mr.Rogers ending 🙂
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I agree, it was very powerful for a number of reasons. oh, wouldn’t your ending be nice ?
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Yes !!! I’m watching ‘Cast Away’ now, my favourite Tom Hanks film; I really didn’t warm to him in ‘Elvis’; guess we weren’t meant to 🙂
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enjoy –
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Very brave and admirable gesture from Biden
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indeed –
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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The Ukrainians are lucky to have this man at the helm. He is a man of amazing character.
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one of those rare people who rise to the occasion, to the surprise of most everyone. his actions, as well as words, show his character
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I sometimes worry that Biden is too old for that job. Watching him making his speech yesterday, he seemed very slow, and not completely focused. He is not my president, but the decisions he makes affect the whole world. He seems to be a nice man, but I think he should not have taken on such an important role.
Best wishes, Pete.
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age aside, his actions speak volumes.
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I did not hear his speech. However given that he left the States at 3 AM to fly to Ukraine I will give him a bit of lee way. Maybe even a lot of lee way. And if you had the chance to listen to his State of the Union speech he was not slow at all. He was not ‘sleepy old Joe’ at all. In fact it was quite the other way around. He caught his critics flat footed and rather gracefully at that. Considering all of the challenges he has dealt with he has chosen a wise and measured course. A rebuilding course. Quite the opposite of his predecessor. And that is exactly the reason he is such a strong supporter of Ukraine. I would say that Biden is the very definition of a senior statesman.
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He is certainly 100% better than Trump, no denying.
Best wishes, Pete.
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❤️
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I could not agree more
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*cheers!*
~David
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and back at you, David
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Nice!
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yes
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Where evil’s head did appear
He traveled there without a fear
Let me make it very clear
Our President deserves a cheer
To this place others will not veer
But mean things ’bout him they will jeer
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no surprise there –
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Hopefully, their courage is rewarded …
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yes, I hope so
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I agree with Pete about having some concern over Biden’s age and health, but I think he’s doing a true job of taking on issues and quietly asserting his ability to make changes that are needed. I want to remind the commenter who said “he’s not my president” that, indeed, he IS your president, albeit he may not be the person for whom you voted to become president. To say that he is not your president indicates that you are not a citizen of this country, since he is the country’s president whether you like it or not.
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this was not meant to take a political position, just noting a memorable and important moment in history involving presidents coming together.
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LOL – I don’t know if you meant it this way but I read the title in internet-speak. Presidents. Period. 🙂 Yes, regardless of flaws, frailties, and ideology, I believe both officials are doing their best at this time to help save their respective countries.
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Yes
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Add history will judge.
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yes
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It goes to show that you never know who might knock on your front door, Beth. History happens!
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that’s right!
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And remarkable presidents at that.
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Presidents, yes, and not in name only.
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Yes
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Perfect quote to fit the event!
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Thanks
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I wonder what Biden is doing over there…
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Support
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An uplifting photo! Two presidents who are doing all they can to make things right.
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Yes
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..and so different…
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I was stunned to see Biden over there. And more than a little concerned about the air raid siren in the background. Still, his presence there sends a lot of messages to a lot of different people.
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Yes it was a powerful move
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Coming together in the name of peace, in the name of democracy. I admire both of these leaders in this moment.
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I do as well
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Sadly Beth, posting something like this always raises the possibility of people throwing down political commentary, when the visit was simply designed to show solidarity from the US for a country that was brutally invaded by a neighboring dictator. Perhaps if the support now being shown Ukraine had been shown in the late 30’s, WW2 could have been avoided – and tens of millions of innocent lives spared.
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Well said
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Both good and bad!
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❤️
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That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in the news. I posted my Presidents’ Day thing on Facebook and was sadly reminded that people react more often than they respond. OH well live and keep learning the same thing over and over 🤪
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Me too
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Joe Cool…. POTUS had his glasses on. 😎
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yes-
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Solidarity is what’s needed, more now than ever.
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yes, that’s it. stand together
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✊
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And this was a wonderful surprise!
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it really was –
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😀
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And starring in the latest action movie….
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yep!
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