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Alrighty, folks! Grab your popcorn and prepare for some good ol’ conservative perspective on that Biden State of the Union speech. The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, took to the podium with the age issue looming large over his head. But did he crumble under the weight of it all? Nope! Instead, he whipped out a new card from his sleeve to disarm his critics, and boy was it a doozy.
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In a classic Biden move, the President reminded the crowd that former President Donald Trump is no spring chicken either. He slyly hinted that the Republican is lagging behind the times, making a sneaky dig that basically said, “Hey, I may be old, but at least I’m not a grumpy old man like the other guy.”
Biden then hit where it hurts, calling out the “American story of resentment, revenge, and retribution” that he claims some folks his age are hooked on. Ouch! Talk about throwing shade. He made it crystal clear that he’s all about the future and progress, while knocking those who are stuck in the past.
Now, let’s talk about Biden’s memory, or lack thereof. Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report dropped some shocking bombshells about ol’ Joe’s memory, making it pretty clear that his memory might not be as sharp as a tack. But come on, folks, who needs a President with a top-notch memory, amirite?
But wait, there’s more! The President’s age is being prodded and poked from all corners. And guess who’s joining the ageism party? None other than Republican Senator Katie Britt from Alabama. She delivered a scathing GOP response, painting Biden as a feeble leader who’s out of touch with reality. Ouch, again!
Now, let’s stir the pot a little with a dash of historical ageism. Before Biden, Ronald Reagan held the record for being the oldest President when he left the White House. And guess what? Trump would waltz right back in, even older than Reagan when he left. Talk about coming full circle.
But hold your horses, because the Republicans aren’t immune to the age bug either. Remember Reagan, Bob Dole, and John McCain? Yup, all the older gents gracing the Republican ticket. It seems like age is just a number, as long as it’s on the elephant’s side of the aisle.
And finally, we have Hillary Clinton, the queen of the would-be Presidents. She didn’t shy away from throwing some shade at both candidates’ chronological challenges. She basically said, “Hey, we’ve got two oldies vying for the throne, but one’s dangerous, while the other’s just a bit forgetful.”
So there you have it, folks! Biden’s age might be his Achilles’ heel, but he’s not shying away from the fight. With Trump on the horizon and both candidates pointing fingers at each other’s wrinkles, it’s shaping up to be quite the geriatric showdown for the ages!
