The Great Cover-Up: How Biden’s Confusion Was Hidden in Plain Sight

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   Sharlee01posted 3 weeks ago

   
   
   Throughout Joe Biden’s presidency, many Americans felt that a broad coalition, including political allies, mainstream media outlets, and insiders within government, worked together to protect him and hide his confused state. Rather than directly acknowledging his visible lapses, hesitation, or verbal missteps, these groups often brushed them aside as harmless gaffes, moments taken out of context, or exaggerated attacks from his opponents. The reality, however, was that this protective shield was carefully crafted. For party leaders, Biden was the face of stability after a period of turbulence, and maintaining that image was essential for holding power. For the media, downplaying legitimate concerns about his sharpness often aligned with a broader goal of supporting narratives favorable to their side. Even within the White House, there was evidence of calculated management: fewer unscripted press conferences, pre-selected questions, and tightly controlled public appearances.
   
   The reasons behind this protective effort were clear. Acknowledging Biden’s decline would have undermined confidence in his leadership, risked weakening Democratic unity, and opened the door for political opponents to seize on vulnerabilities. For the press, admitting the obvious could have meant exposing years of biased coverage and a lack of scrutiny. For insiders, it was about preserving influence, ensuring policies advanced without disruption, and avoiding a destabilizing power struggle within their ranks.
   
   What stands out now, even after Biden’s cognitive struggles have been broadly exposed to the public, is that some continue to defend him. These defenders insist on minimizing the issue, suggesting that his confusion is exaggerated or irrelevant, even though the evidence has been impossible to ignore. Their persistence underscores the deep partisanship of our political climate, where loyalty to party and agenda often outweighs honesty with the American people.
   
   In the end, this opinion piece argues that Biden was shielded not out of compassion but out of political necessity. Yet the long-term cost of this strategy is serious: a loss of transparency, erosion of trust in both media and political leadership, and a lingering sense among citizens that they were not given the full truth about their president’s condition.

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      Willowarborposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      And of course, you would apply the same exact scrutiny and criticisms to the current regime? 
      
      Like when no one around Trump speaks up when he repeatedly says that there's no inflation, energy and grocery  prices have gone down and  gas is $2 a gallon . 
      
      Are these "protective"  efforts??  I mean that's assuming that she is declining mentally... The other scenario is that they are just protecting a known liar...

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         Sharlee01posted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

         Diversion --- This is the subject: The Great Cover-Up: How Biden’s Confusion Was Hidden in Plain Sight. Get back to me when you want to converse on the subject. LOL
         
         I have no intention of ever, I mean ever, discussing President Trump with you. But you just waste your time... No problem here.

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            Willowarborposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

            So folks don't care what is hidden about trump? Got it..

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            Readmikenowposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

            Shar,
            
            I think it's a shame that TDS sufferers don't seem to be able to help themselves.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 weeks ago

   Whoopi Goldberg lashes out at Democrats, says they should have 'kept their mouths shut' about Biden
   Joy Behar blamed sexism during the segment, said the US would 'never elect a woman'
   
   "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Democrats on Wednesday while discussing an excerpt from former Vice President Kamala Harris' new book and insisted they should have "kept their mouths shut" about former President Joe Biden's decline. 
   
   "If the Democrats had KEPT THEIR MOUTHS SHUT and looked like, hold on, hear what I’m saying, if they had kept their mouths shut and took care of this in-house, as opposed to making it a public spectacle, I think people would have had a better feel about it," Goldberg said.
   
   Harris described Biden's decision to run again as "reckless" in the excerpt published by The Atlantic this week.
   
   "People love to go back and say what we should have done. We should have run a better campaign. We should have run a better campaign. People wanted to hear what they heard. They got what they wanted. I don’t understand why we've got to re-litigate it. It happened, and now we’re all sitting in it, and it’s everybody’s fault," Goldberg continued.
   
   Co-host Joy Behar jumped in and blamed sexism, arguing that the country would "never elect a woman."
   
   Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she disagreed with Goldberg.
   
   "I don’t believe the political parties should have a say in who is a nominee and who is elected," Griffin said. "There's no primary when there is a sitting president. And 75% of voters said they thought that Biden may be fine when in office but was too old for another term. That's voters' only way to say ‘I have an issue.’"
   
   Co-host Sunny Hostin agreed with Harris' argument that the stakes were too high regarding Biden's decision to run again.
   
   "Look at what we are dealing with now as a country," Hostin said. "The stakes were too high."
   
   Harris also criticized Biden's communications and White House team in the excerpt, alleging they didn’t help her rebut negative narratives.
   
   "They had a huge comms team; they had Karine Jean-Pierre briefing in the press room every day. But getting anything positive said about my work, or any defense against untrue attacks, was almost impossible," Harris wrote in her new book."
   
   Article  https://www.foxnews.com/media/whoopi-go … bout-biden

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      Readmikenowposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      Shar,
      
      I think the democrats tried to keep biden out of the public eye as much as possible.  As president, he HAD to meet with world leaders.  The ones where he would just wander off.  He HAD to give speeches to the nations, the ones where he got confused and had no idea what he was saying.  He also HAD to debate President Donald Trump, the one where he seemed in serious cognitive decline.
      
      They could actually only hide so much.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 weeks ago

   Key Criticisms of Biden in 107 Days: They knew, and hid it, lied at every turn. Now we have Harris attempting to dig her way out of the mud. 
   
   Decision to Run for Reelection: Harris describes Biden's choice to seek a second term as "reckless," attributing it to ego rather than national interest. She contends that the decision should not have been left to an individual's personal judgment.
   AP News
   
   Age and Health Concerns: Acknowledging Biden's competence and compassion, Harris notes that his age and declining health were evident during the campaign. She suggests that these factors impacted his performance and the overall campaign dynamics.
   Financial Times
   
   Internal Party Dynamics: Harris criticizes the Democratic Party's handling of the situation, suggesting that the decision to back Biden without a more thorough evaluation was a form of "recklessness." She implies that personal loyalty may have overshadowed strategic considerations.
   AP News
   
   Media and Staff Relations: Harris expresses frustration with Biden's staff, accusing them of undermining her and fueling negative perceptions. She claims that her successes were often downplayed or ignored, and that she was not adequately defended against media attacks.
   The Washington Post
   
   These excerpts suggest that Harris is openly addressing tensions and disagreements within the Democratic Party and her relationship with Biden. The full impact of these revelations will become clearer upon the release of the complete memoir.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 weeks ago

   Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden to Step Aside
   
   "Following a press conference in July 2024, multiple Democratic lawmakers called for President Biden to withdraw from the race. Representatives Jim Himes, Eric Sorensen, Scott Peters, Brittany Pettersen, and Mike Levin were among those who issued statements urging the president to step aside. They joined 15 other congressional Democrats who had made similar calls earlier that week."   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/biden … hatgpt.com

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   Willowarborposted 2 weeks ago

   Anyone calling for droopy to step aside???
   
   
   
   
   

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      Readmikenowposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      Are you kidding me?
      
      President Donald Trump recently held a meeting and took questions from reporters for 3 hours.
      
      Guess what?  Someone with a stroke or other mental issues like biden would not be able to do such a thing.

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         Willowarborposted 12 days agoin reply to this

         Here is a great example of a thread that we see such great and deep concern over every step and every breath taken by Biden but ignoring Mr.  droopy face... hypocrisy?  Feel free to look back at all the concern and statements... And let me know why they are being applied to Dear leader..

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            Readmikenowposted 12 days agoin reply to this

            This is just more desperation to try and hide the cognitive decline of biden. 
            
            This guy is in such bad shape nobody will pay him to give speeches.  This is the first US president to not cash in by making speeches after his presidency.  biden is now and has been for years in cognitive decline.
            
            President Donald Trump has held more press conferences, had more public cabinet meeting at this point in his presidency than biden did his entire term.
            
            Try all you want.  The world knows the cognitive state of biden.
            
            Joe Biden ‘having trouble booking gigs’ with $300K per speech asking price
            
            WASHINGTON — It’s not just Biden family artwork that’s struggling to sell these days.
            
            Former President Joe Biden’s attempt to bill $300,000 per speaking appearance is finding few takers, The Post has learned — as some of his own former aides say it’s time for the 82-year-old to leave the spotlight for good after reminiscing about “colored kids” Tuesday in his first public address since leaving office.
            
            A source familiar with Biden’s faltering speaking career said that the 46th president’s standard pitch is $300,000 — 25% below Barack Obama’s $400,000 asking price upon leaving office in 2017.
            
            It’s unclear how negotiable Biden’s rate is.
            
            If travel is required, a private jet and expenses for five staffers also are expected for Biden, who has been repped since early February by the Creative Artists Agency.
            
            https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/j … ing-price/

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               Willowarborposted 12 days agoin reply to this

               No.  The point is the hypocrisy.

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               Sharlee01posted 12 days agoin reply to this

               I mean, how could anyone live down the fact that they supported a man who was clearly struggling cognitively, even while campaigning? It was so obvious, yet those around him covered it up. Meanwhile, Trump is doing a fantastic job. I just finished watching Kash Patel’s congressional testimony, and he is remarkable. His crime statistics are historic, and you can see how passionate he is about his work. And boy, did he give them hell. I was laughing so hard my husband asked what I was laughing at! You know how the Democrats try to speak over anyone they are questioning? Not with him; he literally shut them down. 
               
               Trump has more energy than most half his age --- I bet even after this strenuous week of travel, he will be playing golf on Saturday.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 weeks ago

   Hey folks, I hope you can look past the bait my thread has attracted and join in a genuine conversation about the topic. I can’t control every attempt to bait or provoke here, but I can invite others to share their perspectives. Do we let those who seek to disrupt take over every forum, diverting and turning threads into Trump-bashing threads? Or do we keep the discussion focused on the subject?

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      Ken Burgessposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      It's in the past....
      
      Yep, they lied and covered, for power and political gain.
      
      Bigger problems to deal with ...like all the damage his administration did...  a global war... a culture-political war within....
      
      Getting people to recognize the bigger picture...
      https://youtu.be/pFgYuwPA4xw?si=8xL9uxQVrVmhf7i3

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      Readmikenowposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      Shar,
      
      Let's face it.
      
      The left is incapable of having an honest debate.  They lose. Their views and beliefs are too out of touch with everyday Americans.  They have to play games.  It is all they have.

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