Christopher Bouzy
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"But Biden's age" is a dog whistle for "but that Black woman could be president." Biden and Trump are nearly the same age, and both are known for making gaffes, but journalists and pundits would have you believe Biden is considerably older than Trump and more at risk of not being able to do the job.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Christopher Bouzy
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So why all the focus on Biden's age and not Trump? Because Biden has a Black female vice president, and the idea of VP Harris ascending to the highest office is a bridge too far for many in the media. They would rather have another Trump presidency than have VP Harris become POTUS.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Christopher Bouzy
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They know the age argument is a hard sell with Trump in the race, so they have started to cast doubt on VP Harris. I have read op-eds and watched commentary on how VP Harris is unqualified or not ready for the job, and my response to that is, shut the fuck up. No, really, shut the fuck up.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Christopher Bouzy
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VP Harris spent 10+ years in prosecutorial roles, 4 years as a Senator, and 3+ years as Vice President. But some of these unserious nincompoops would have you believe someone with VP Harris' experience is less qualified to be President than a real estate developer / reality TV personality.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Christopher Bouzy
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Should anything happen to President Biden, VP Harris would be one of the most qualified people in U.S. history to ascend to the highest office. We have systems in place to ensure a smooth transition, and America will continue on. Eight U.S. presidents died while in office; we are not new to this.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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So the next time someone tries to suggest Biden is too old and/or VP Harris isn't qualified, tell the unserious nincompoop to fuck off because they are more worried about a Black woman in the Oval Office than the fate of our country.
09:26 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Casey Wagner
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When shit-hits-the-fan I mean a military response in short order. He's been very lucky that hasn't happened so far. And he's done a good job. But he will likely not make it through the term, and it's better to have Harris run as Pres now because the GOP will try and interfere with the transfer later
In response to 💜 Callie 💜.
10:31 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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David James
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In response to Casey Wagner.
As far as I can recall he very recently had to react to an incident, and did so fast & effectively. I see no problems with his leadership and he is kind of surrounded by very highly competent people.
12:56 PM - Feb 27, 2024
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Casey Wagner
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In response to David James.
Yeah, he's handled everything quite well.
And he likely will again.
But his placement would mean Mike Johnson was much closer in succession if he dies from age or the stress of the job, than if it was Kamala as Pres and another VP.
The fallout from RBG should have taught people.
01:10 PM - Feb 27, 2024
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My Flying Car 2020
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In response to Casey Wagner.
They're currently trying to interfere with the current Biden term and will try again with a 2nd Biden term. They'll always be plotting. Many of them still think the South will rise again. We could 'what if' all day.

If he passes, Kamala will take office. The militia will support the Constitution.
10:47 AM - Feb 27, 2024 (Edited)
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💜 Callie 💜
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In response to My Flying Car 2020.
Exactly! This fall back/stand down nonsense, out of fears of what white supremacists might do is exhausting. There’s not a day in 🇺🇸, where Black folks & other marginalized people wake up and don’t realize someone or something is out to destroy our existence. WE don’t have the privilege of choice.
11:44 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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💜 Callie 💜
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In response to Casey Wagner.
I think Drumpf broke the presidency with his dictator “I alone can fix it” rhetoric. The POTUS is surrounded by a team of competent and knowledgeable individuals. There is also a strong line of succession. Our focus s/b, and is, on thwarting anti-democratic forces that will destroy the country.
10:38 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Casey Wagner
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In response to 💜 Callie 💜.
Horrifying that Mike Johnson is number 3 though. Yikes.
10:49 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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Casey Wagner
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In response to Casey Wagner.
It's late at this time to change, but the Democrats probably made Joe stay on (he DID say he planned on one term) because they don't like changing up. It could have been Harris and someone else. Cory Booker would have been a great choice. Or someone else.
10:33 AM - Feb 27, 2024
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dmark
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In response to Casey Wagner.
Nobody “made” Biden stay for a second term.
12:39 PM - Feb 27, 2024
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