As The 2024 Election Approaches Will You Be Ready To Choose Biden?

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   Sharlee01posted 6 months ago

   
   
   This discussion focuses solely on President Biden's job performance without comparing it to Trump or any other past president. I'm interested in understanding whether the current president has had any impact on your life, be it positive or negative. Additionally, I'm curious to know if a president's performance holds significance for you. Therefore, there's no necessity to draw comparisons with Trump; question number 6 can address that with a simple yes or no response.
   
   As the 2024 presidential election looms ahead, citizens throughout America stand at a pivotal crossroads, tasked with assessing the current state of affairs and contemplating the future trajectory of the nation. With the Biden administration having almost completed its first term in office, it begs the question: what has been its impact, and what are the most pressing issues that will influence our voting decisions moving forward?
   
   In the midst of a diverse array of concerns facing the electorate, several key issues emerge as particularly concerning in today's political climate. Economic stability, immigration policies, climate change, racial justice, and international relations are among the topics that may vary in priority depending on individual circumstances and values. However, overarching themes have surfaced that resonate with voters across the ideological spectrum.
   
   In evaluating the Biden administration's performance over the past four years, voters are tasked with considering both the positive and negative impacts on their lives. Has this administration made any discernible impact on your daily life? For those feeling negatively affected, the question arises: will you entertain the idea of granting Biden a second chance? This dilemma encapsulates the essence of democracy, where citizens hold the power to hold elected leaders accountable for their actions.
   
   As the 2024 election approaches, it stands as a pivotal moment for American democracy, offering voters the chance to shape the nation's trajectory for years to come.  Amidst a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities, it is crucial for each of us to critically examine the issues at hand, reflect on our experiences under the current administration, and make informed choices that align with our vision for the future of our country.
   
   Now, a few questions.
   
   1. What are the top three issues that rank highest on your list of concerns?
   2. Have any of these issues significantly impacted your life?
   3. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most positive, how would you rate the Biden administration's handling of your top three concerns over the past four years?
   4. Will the considerations of these issues ultimately shape your voting decision?
   5. In making your decision, will you prioritize your vision for the country, or will your vote align primarily with a party you have long affiliated with?
   6. Could you vote for Biden due to feeling he is the only alternative to Trump?

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      tsmogposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Thanks, for the questions, as an undecided 'No Party Preference' voter today, those questions ‘prompt’ introspection, assessment, as well as ‘soul searching’. One element is my priorities today that are relevant. Frankly, with seriousness, answering #6 prompts assessing ‘Trump’ along those same issues that #1 asks in my mind.
      
      To do that, as I see it, means looking at the past, the present, and abstractly projecting the future with both candidates inclusive of leadership skills, communication ability, policy relevant to ‘myself’ with priorities, and on and on with specificity to the chosen ‘three issues’.
      
      However, no matter, there are, what, seven months ahead of us before resolutely casting ‘my’ vote. In other words, not only time to observe, but considering emotions, one or the other just may piss me off. Forgive the language.
      
      [Note: That also means the available time for undertaking this challenge per se.]
      
      The bottom line . . . I plan on doing this challenge per se, however it may wind up being an article, thus posting a link to it, which means ‘breaking the rules’ or the action of ‘self-promotion’. Oops! If I do . . . does that mean I lean left, said with jest Then, again, who knows what I will do . . .
      Again, thanks, for the inspiration!

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         Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

         I don't think you picked up the context of my thread. I thought I was very specific in what I hoped to learn. Just simply has the current president's agenda more or less affected your life... For as I said positive or negative, and would your view affect your vote in 2024?  Hence my first paragraph. My questions although blunt were on the subject, and did not ask one who they might vote for. I find it curious the questions themself pose a problem --- curious. 
         
         "Thanks, for the questions, as an undecided 'No Party Preference' voter today, those questions ‘prompt’ introspection, assessment, as well as ‘soul searching’. "
         
         Making a list of what has affected you personally needs soul searching. Am I to understand you need to soul search if the economy is affecting your life or if you find it is not or if any issue from your list would be a consideration and ultimately shape your voting decision?   I understand it is important to consider what could happen in the months ahead. This is very important, in my view. But, my subject was all about here and now, concerning pretty much has Biden's policies affected you good or bad... 
         
         I found the title "As The 2024 Election Approaches Will You Be Ready To Choose Biden?" to aptly encapsulate my subject. My intention was to spark a discussion on present sentiments/issues without delving into comparisons with past presidents.   I aimed to gauge your thoughts specifically on the current president's performance and how it has impacted your life, whether positively or negatively. By phrasing my question carefully, I hoped to elicit insights solely on the present moment, steering clear of any comparisons or biases. Query #6 was merely an avenue for satisfying my curiosity.
         
         I believe everyone has the right to keep their vote private if they choose. It seems like you're adamant about not discussing your views on current issues that could impact your life. That's perfectly fine as well. I sense that not many are willing to engage in this challenge. It prompts us to reflect on our stance and evaluate whether this administration has personally affected us or not.
         
         I also see Kathleen's view -  A discussion by definition has no rules, no limitations. What makes it interesting is to see where it leads to of its own volition.
         
         So, in the end, I thank you for taking the time to post, and as always I respect your thoughts.

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            tsmogposted 6 months agoin reply to this

            Thanks for the comprehensive explanation of intent for the OP while I appreciate it as well. Forgive me if my contribution did not fit your expectations.
            
            Let me share the experience . . .
            
            As I saw it, arriving to the OP, I thought I understood intent. Well probably did, though I have quirks. I had the emotional anticipation to read #6 to reply yea or nay.
            
            I read the body of the work (Impressive) . . . the context. In essence, once upon arrival of the questions that context was in essence the setting leading to the climax, which is question #6. Not only did it prepare me for assessing the complexities and nuances of Biden and his administration inclusive of ideology with my limited knowledge (Today) , but it in an odd way allowed the freedom of expression.
            
            I approached each question without reading the next or at least not giving attention to them. Poor academia in some circles. Next, is my 'gut' answers to them.
            
            1. What are the top three issues that rank highest on your list of concerns?
            
            Today, it is . . .
            
            ** Social security and medicare
            ** Democracy
            ** Health care inclusive of mental health
            [Note: No particular order]
            
            2. Have any of these issues significantly impacted your life?
            
            ** Social security and medicare = yes
            ** Democracy, directly = no, indirectly = yes, prompting concern
            ** Health care inclusive of mental health = yes
            
            3. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most positive, how would you rate the Biden administration's handling of your top three concerns over the past four years?
            
            ** Unable to answer as I simply don't know. In other words research would be necessary for myself.
            
            4. Will the considerations of these issues ultimately shape your voting decision?
            
            ** Unsure while I'm stuck on 'ultimately'.
            
            5. In making your decision, will you prioritize your vision for the country, or will your vote align primarily with a party you have long affiliated with?
            
            ** By decision is the presumption of my cast vote.
            ** "will you prioritize your vision for the country" A thought exercise as I see it. I have never given thought/time to what I envision for our nation . . . today, while projecting into the future. I know enough about the past to be satisfied that it is the foundation for how and why we are today as a nation, yet learning is continuum. [Edit: Change is inevitable]
            ** The second portion of the question is I am a 'No Party Preference' with liberal and conservative values with an understanding of 'Classical Liberalism' at the base of my political ideology. Therefore, I have no particular party alignment.
            
            6. Could you vote for Biden due to feeling he is the only alternative to Trump?
            
            ** Could I vote for Biden without the qualifier? = yes
            ** Feeling equates to emotion, not reasoning. I know there are other alternatives. One alternative is to not vote.
            ** Trump is not only a proper noun, it is a symbolic representation of a faction of the Republican Party with its ideology (MAGA) that I perceive is unconventional to tradition.
            
            That faction, as most, is a complex machine. As a one time machinist the joke of the day is we are not making usable parts, we are making metal chips and the waste product is the usable product. Perhaps, a paradox?
            ** Thus, for me, a need to at least look into what that faction's representation of those three chosen issues are and then do a compare/contrast with Biden in all fairness. That answer is with keeping to the context, though unsure if that was the intent.
            
            Phew! That was fun, fun, fun . . . thanks!
            
            With humor, 67% of the questions had a definitive answer. Is 70% required for a passing grade?

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               Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

               Tim,  Firstly, I want to thank you for revisiting my original post. Incorporating #6 proved to be quite a challenge for me. I felt it posed a difficult question for all, as it delves into the heart of what truly determines the suitability of a presidential candidate.  It's evident to me that a significant portion of Americans hold strong aversions toward Trump, making the question particularly impactful. Guess I was looking for a stinger.
               
               I was pleased to see your responses and your prioritization of concerns. It felt like a glimpse beneath the surface, revealing you as a refreshingly independent thinker who may not conform to the typical molds prevalent among citizens today. Your openness about how all three issues have personally affected you struck a chord with me. You put honesty over fluff.
               
               Regarding the third question, I must confess my lack of knowledge regarding the current administration's actions (or lack thereof) concerning Social Security and healthcare. Investigating these matters would undoubtedly require considerable research.
               
               I'm grateful that you not only took the time to engage and indulge me but also provided thoughtful answers that brought a smile to my face. Your top three concerns certainly offer ample food for thought, addressing critical issues that unfortunately don't receive the attention they deserve in many discussions. 
               
               Hey, so far you got the highest grade out of all that took the test. I give you a 100% due to coming back and taking the test. LOL

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                  tsmogposted 6 months agoin reply to this

                  Thanks Sharlee! Appreciated. 100%, I'll take any day of the week.
                  
                  As stated in the first reply, I may still write an article using the OP as the inspiration. I have time on my side. With my three choices for issues I went with my perspective that we look at things with five different choices of a lense. Those are for me:
                  
                  A space probe millions of miles away
                  A telescope
                  A personal camera, using a typical 35mm lens or a smartphone
                  A magnifying glass
                  A microscope
                  
                  I used for this thought exercise the personal camera lens. I would have given a different answer if the question was 'What are the top three issues facing your community, town/city, county, state, and nation'. For instance, living in San Diego County, of course, immigration would be in those top three. For my city one would be homelessness.
                  
                  Hence the complexities of governing while being a citizen or constituent that is being governed. That along with interconnections of those varying levels of governing. Like I said, it is a machine as I see it likened to the automobile with intricate systems of parts. Yet, some say, it is an organism likened to the human body. Maybe it is both?

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                     Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

                     I believe it's crucial to approach any aspect impacting our lives with a broad lens. Given the myriad challenges we face, it's easy to overlook potential threats. Some issues may never seem significant initially but could suddenly escalate in importance. For instance, I've been intermittently monitoring reports on tuberculosis (TB) over the past few years. Your mention of residing in San Diego County reminded me of recent articles discussing a rise in TB cases there. While it may not be grabbing headlines yet, I anticipate the media will soon shed light on this growing concern. Thus far, TB is being played down by the CDC, as well as the media.  Immigration is on my top three list, as you might have guessed.
                     
                     SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Reported cases of tuberculosis (TB) have increased in San Diego County over the last year, according to local public health officials. According to the county communications office Wednesday, there was a 17% increase in active TB cases from 2022 to 2023.Mar 6, 2024   https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-new … 20DIEGO%20(FOX%205%2FKUSI,cases%20from%202022%20to%202023.
                     
                     Tuberculosis is on the rise in New York City. The city Health Department confirmed 684 cases of the infectious disease in 2023, up 28 percent from the prior year, according to data released Friday. That's the highest number of TB cases the city has seen since 2011.Mar 25, 2024
                     https://www.politico.com/newsletters/we … ce%202011.

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      Miebakagh57posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      The discourse, and questions are all interesting.                                   However, I'm an outsider. And I'm interested in the thread and the responses being generated.                                      More so, voting for biden, as a second chance is equate to denying Trump the same.

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   Kathleen Cochranposted 6 months ago

   A discussion by definition has no rules, no limitations. What makes it interesting is to see where it leads to of its own volition

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   Ken Burgessposted 6 months ago

   Joe Biden must be re-elected, he still has work to do to make America mirror California more closely.
   
   How California's Rules Become America's Rules
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmmWACAfGaY

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      Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Ken,  Thanks for sharing this clip. It really shines a light on what this administration is aiming for... if you can even call it that. It's refreshing to see people standing up for their rights and actually some winning for once. Clearly, unions are pulling the strings behind this movement, trying to make life harder for Gig workers, and ultimately cancel them. Plus this regulation has failed in Cal, so it makes sense that the liberals would want to try it on a bigger scale. No really, this is purely how they think. Take a failed regulation and try to make it Federal law. and when they can't get it passed they just move on to another ridiculous cause or half-ass solution that makes no sense, and yes, fails. This form of mindset truely escapes me. 
      
      Biden's unwavering support for unions is probably one of the only things he's consistently honest about.
      
      But let's not kid ourselves, this is just another ploy to strip away personal freedoms under the guise of regulation. Thank goodness there are folks out there pushing back against this nonsense. And if Biden dares to try and make it federal law, you can bet there'll be a massive backlash. But hey, maybe he'll surprise us and attempt it.  He is very prone to shooting himself in the foot. With November nearing, it would be a wonderful plus for Republicans.  I guess he can withstand shooting himself in the foot now--  he's got those special shoes to keep him from tripping over.

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   Valeantposted 6 months ago

   1. Democracy, Women's Rights, Voting Rights
   
   2. Democracy affects us all and those who try and steal an election must be held to account.  I am happy to see the Democrats have the backbone to impeach a president when he violates his oath and the DOJ under Democrats prosecute those who so brazenly tried to get millions of votes tossed because they lost.  I will always stand with a group that is denied equal rights such as women now with Roe being repealed.  Voting rights has not directly affected me, but I see how it's being weaponized by the right to make voting difficult for minorities and those in larger cities.
   
   3. Ten.  Biden aligns with all of my views on these issues.
   
   4. They will absolutely shape them.  Number one, democracy, will be the main reason why I cast my vote in 2024, as it was in 2020 and 2022.
   
   5. In 2016, I was going to support Kasich over Clinton if he was the GOP nominee.  So, I am not wedded to a party.  In 2024, it's going to be about fitness for the office, and one candidate has shown, as many of those that worked under him have stated, that he is totally unfit.
   
   6. Yes.  At least Biden will surround himself with capable people.  Trump's narcissism makes him believe he has all the answers, when it's been shown time and again, as well as many that worked for him have stated, that he's an idiot.

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      Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      I must thank you for taking the time to participate. Hopefully more here at Hps will do the same.

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      Ken Burgessposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      We've been waiting for over 3 years, hasn't happened yet.
      
      Did he promise to do so if he gets re-elected?

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         Valeantposted 6 months agoin reply to this

         What are you doing replying to me?  Don't you have a hard and fast policy to avoid my posts?  Especially when just offering biased opinions that cannot be proven.

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   Kathleen Cochranposted 6 months ago

   "I must thank you for taking the time to participate. Hopefully more here at Hps will do the same."
   
   I wouldn't count on it. Most participants here in the HP discussions don't appreciated being manipulated.

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