Staff Reports
As the year winds down and nostalgia sets in, it’s that time again when every media outlet from CNN to your neighbor’s cat starts compiling their top 10 lists. You know, the quintessential “best of” wrap-ups that document everything from the funniest moments to the most bizarre events of the year. In a surprising twist that has left many scratching their heads, PolitiFact, the self-proclaimed arbiter of truth, has unveiled its annual prize for the “biggest lie of the year.” Spoiler alert—it’s not what you might think.
Instead of tackling the outrageous media claims labeling Donald Trump as the second coming of Hitler or the blatant cover-up of President Biden’s rapidly deteriorating faculties, PolitiFact has focused its spotlight on a claim made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who built his campaign on conspiracy theories. Yes, you read that right. While Progressives ran wild with their “fact-checking” from the sidelines, the biggest lie identified for 2023 is a curious mutation of a punchline about food. Talk about a colossal misjudgment of what’s absurd in today’s political circus!
As if the antics of the mainstream media weren’t enough to make one question their sanity, snippets of Joe Biden fumbling through speeches could furnish an entire comedy special. Remember the presidential debate when it became painfully clear that “Old Joe” was little more than a digital mannequin? The man struggled to string together simple sentences, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “sharp as a tack.” So much for that photogenic memory! And let’s not forget those cringe-worthy moments at events, including a live performance with Barack Obama that had more awkward pauses than a bad sitcom.
And here we have the cherry on top: PolitiFact’s attempt to claim that the biggest lie is somehow a mischaracterization of Biden’s intelligence. They parrot the refrain from Democrat cheerleaders claiming he’s sharper than ever, while the reality resembles more of an embarrassing moment from a soap opera. From forgetting people’s names to seemingly losing the ability to walk and talk at the same time, the notion of Biden being “remarkably grasped and detail-oriented” is painted as a farce, ensuring a laugh—or a cry—depending on your party affiliation.
Things get even juicier when we dive into the Democratic Party’s smartly orchestrated drama. Rumors have swirled—thanks to experts who conveniently downplayed every red flag—that the Democrats plan to jettison Biden and bring in a new candidate for the 2024 election. Yet, instead of wooing voters with the “next big thing,” they’re more concerned about the risk of trotting out Kamala Harris, whose campaign strategies could find a unique way to draw the same apathy Joe inspires. Can you say “two broken cogs in a very rusty machine”?
In what has become a running commentary on the state of the Democrat Party, one can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia for the future it presumes to offer. Just as the smoke and mirrors of “Bidenomics” and social equity begin to blacken before our eyes, it’s worth asking who the real “liars” are in this big top production. As the curtain closes on 2023, one thing remains clear: the biggest joke—unfortunately for us all—is continuing to try and convince America that everything is spectacular while those running it seem to be the punchline. Buckle up, folks; it’s going to be an amusing ride into 2024!
