Staff Reports
Joe Biden recently took the opportunity, while resting on vacation in St. Croix, to deliver a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter. However, instead of simply honoring Carter’s legacy, Biden managed to divert the focus towards himself, as is his usual pattern. While attempting to pay tribute, he inserted some personal anecdotes, including his feelings about his son Beau’s battle with cancer, which strayed from the solemnity of the occasion. It’s a classic move—turning even a moment meant for reflection into a backdrop for his own narrative.
At the moment of addressing reporters, Biden’s performance took another turn. When asked whether Donald Trump could learn anything from Carter’s presidency, Biden seized the moment to deliver a peculiar jab, smiling as he proclaimed “decency, decency, decency.” It’s an odd stance considering that Biden himself has often veered far from civility, making disparaging comments about millions of Americans who don’t share his views. Hypocrisy anyone?
DISGRACE: Biden uses Carter's death to attack President Trump, saying he could learn something from Carter's "decency"
He repeats it 3 times:
"Decency. Decency. Decency."
— @amuse (@amuse) December 30, 2024
Biden’s comments neglected to consider the context of Carter’s presidency, which was marred by economic woes and international crises. While he did have some post-presidential successes, during his time in office, Carter could hardly be cited as a model of effective leadership. The contrast between Trump’s tenure—characterized by economic prosperity and global strength—and Biden’s current struggles with inflation and a chaotic border situation couldn’t be starker. The American people had unprecedented opportunity under Trump, while Biden’s administration has been riddled with challenges that many are struggling to survive.
What’s more amusing is Biden’s leap into calling out Trump for “decency.” This is rich coming from a man frequently in the news for his own lack of respectful behavior, from crude comments to employing divisive rhetoric. The irony is unmistakable as he lectured about character while having previously called supporters of his opponent “garbage” and “extremists.” His penchant for name-calling and dismissive remarks raises questions about who exactly is the arbiter of decency in this scenario.
In a rather unexpected turn, it seems Biden’s tribute to Carter highlighted a critical truth: he may have unintentionally established himself as a contender for the title of the worst president in American history. When he emerges from his vacation, he will face the realities of a nation grappling with his policies, a legacy possibly overshadowing that of Jimmy Carter himself. In the end, perhaps Biden’s greatest contribution during his reflective remarks was to remind everyone that being a decent leader requires more than just a smile and a few carefully crafted words.
