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[–] snooggums@midwest.social 47 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Hey Biden, stop treating Trump like an opposing candidate and treat him like the insurrectionist that he is.

[–] Shiggles@sh.itjust.works 30 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I understand the sentiment, but it’s not really Biden’s job to do that. The justice system has utterly failed us, but having the president decide who is and isn’t an insurrectionist probably isn’t a great idea.

[–] snooggums@midwest.social 10 points 6 months ago

It is his job to promote himself as a candidate and point out his opponents flaws, like being an insurrectionist who can't stay awake at his own criminal trials.

[–] Bipta@kbin.social 0 points 6 months ago

If the justice system has failed and the insurrectionist is on the verge of winning, the risk is not making some sort of change.

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

He is challenging Trump to a debate that he won't accept. He's doing exactly as he should while the justice system isn't doing its job.

[–] lewdian69@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

"President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27..."

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] lewdian69@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Darn. He is such a loser! I was hoping for him to show up and get humiliated (even if it would not be reported as such)

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

If you honestly think Trump will be there, you are delusional. He will back out and play victim. If he actually debates Biden I'll send you a video of me kicking myself in the balls.

[–] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

This is how I would start every answer:

"I will address the problem according to the will of the people. I will abide by the votes cast and counted. I will protect people's voices and their rights. Democracy is my highest concern and we should do everything to protect it against people who would rather storm the capitol and kill their own elected officials."

Or something.