Staff Reports
President Joe Biden once again showcased the unfortunate effects of age when he stumbled through a birthday celebration for someone who might have been lucky enough to escape his forgetting ways. In a moment that could only be described as cringe-worthy, Biden attempted to bring some festivity to the stage, only to embarrass himself by calling for someone to come up and sing happy birthday—while seemingly forgetting their name. Such moments seem to be common as the leader of the free world continues to grapple with what increasingly appears to be severe cognitive decline.
But it didn’t stop there. After what one can only imagine felt like an eternity of awkwardness, Biden faced the press. Rather than offering any sort of composure or humility, he unleashed a tirade of curses aimed squarely at the journalists. This begs the question—where are the pearl-clutching media executives expressing outrage? Is there not a double standard at play when it comes to how the left treats verbal assaults against the press? Donald Trump might have been vilified for far less, but it seems the rules change considerably when a Democrat is at the helm.
Joe Biden curses at reporters who question his age and mental fitness.
Not very presidential.pic.twitter.com/loOW2qeWhK
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 5, 2025
Biden’s tirade raises interesting questions about the nature of respect in politics. For years, Democrats have preached about the importance of civility, yet their own leader seems to demonstrate an alarming lack of respect toward journalists, a profession his party has long championed. The hypocrisy is glaring, especially considering Biden’s history of lecturing others about decency and decorum, even while honoring the late former President Jimmy Carter. Perhaps in Biden’s world, cursing journalists is just another day at the office.
Diving deeper into Biden’s troubles, it is crucial to examine the mindset of a man who believes that mingling with world leaders and accumulating decades of experience validates his policies. This mindset exemplifies the dangerous level of credentialism that infests Washington. In a city where politicians often equate the passage of time with expertise, Biden is the perfect showcase of a flawed system. His lengthy tenure in politics has not resulted in wisdom but has instead revealed a series of disastrous decisions. From the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan—a blunder that will haunt American history—to misguided approaches with foreign adversaries, Biden’s record seems more reminiscent of a student failing every exam than a seasoned leader.
The larger picture reveals a government that has become a haven for mediocrity. Biden’s presidency highlights just how broken the political system has become, where individuals can cling to power without ever delivering tangible benefits for the American people. The president often embodies everything wrong with a system that accepts failure as a standard. As he prepares to exit the political stage, there’s an undeniable sense of justice in the fact that his legacy will be marred by embarrassment rather than accomplishment. Ultimately, Biden’s presidency serves as a cautionary tale for the future—a stark reminder that in politics, mere years of service should never be mistaken for genuine competence or value.
