Joe Biden’s announcement today that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer is truly heartbreaking. He does not deserve this, especially after already enduring so much tragedy in his life. From the loss of his first wife and daughter to the death of his beloved son Beau, Biden has faced more personal pain than most people could imagine. Through it all, he has shown remarkable resilience and has never let his hardships harden his heart or diminish his compassion for others.
Biden’s presidency has been defined by that same empathy and care for all Americans, especially after inheriting Trump’s economic dumpster fire and a nation devastated by COVID. He pulled the country out of crisis with bold action, creating millions of jobs, driving down unemployment, and helping families get back on their feet. His policies, from lowering insulin costs to expanding child tax credits, were rooted in the belief that government should help people, not divide them.
This stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump, whose time in office was marked by cruelty, division, and a lack of basic empathy. While Trump separated families at the border and mocked public health measures during the pandemic, Biden grieved with families, denounced hate, and worked to reunite and heal the country. Yet, instead of focusing on these achievements, critics like CNN’s Jake Tapper have chosen to profit from sensational claims about Biden’s cognitive abilities, ignoring the real record. If Biden accomplished so much-pulling the nation out of economic and public health disaster, and legislating with heart-then the attacks on his fitness miss the point entirely. Biden’s legacy will be that of a deeply compassionate and effective leader, the opposite of Trump’s cruelty, and no book can rewrite that truth.
I fully agree with the tributes to Biden. But as someone who harbors a prostate cancer that differs from Biden's only in that it has spread locally rather than metasized, I reject the meme that the diagnosis is heartbreaking. I fully intend to live to 100 and don't expect my cancer to affect that.
I happened across some (very good quality) movies of Kaiser Wilhelm II from before WWI. His short left arm was (to me) rather obvious, and having long had the impression that it was the result of polio, I looked him up on Wikipedia. I had been mistaken; the arm was injured during his very difficult delivery. Wikipedia also has this: Modern medical assessments have concluded Wilhelm's hypoxic state at birth, due to the breech delivery and the heavy dosage of chloroform, left him with minimal to mild brain damage, which manifested itself in his subsequent hyperactive and erratic behaviour, limited attention span and impaired social abilities. That would certainly explain a lot. ---Alan
One of the commentators opines that the best national anthem of all is that of the former East Germany (German Democratic Republic)and it certainly is very good! [Click]
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From The Other 98%, 5 days ago…
ReplyDeleteJoe Biden’s announcement today that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer is truly heartbreaking. He does not deserve this, especially after already enduring so much tragedy in his life. From the loss of his first wife and daughter to the death of his beloved son Beau, Biden has faced more personal pain than most people could imagine. Through it all, he has shown remarkable resilience and has never let his hardships harden his heart or diminish his compassion for others.
Biden’s presidency has been defined by that same empathy and care for all Americans, especially after inheriting Trump’s economic dumpster fire and a nation devastated by COVID. He pulled the country out of crisis with bold action, creating millions of jobs, driving down unemployment, and helping families get back on their feet. His policies, from lowering insulin costs to expanding child tax credits, were rooted in the belief that government should help people, not divide them.
This stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump, whose time in office was marked by cruelty, division, and a lack of basic empathy. While Trump separated families at the border and mocked public health measures during the pandemic, Biden grieved with families, denounced hate, and worked to reunite and heal the country. Yet, instead of focusing on these achievements, critics like CNN’s Jake Tapper have chosen to profit from sensational claims about Biden’s cognitive abilities, ignoring the real record. If Biden accomplished so much-pulling the nation out of economic and public health disaster, and legislating with heart-then the attacks on his fitness miss the point entirely. Biden’s legacy will be that of a deeply compassionate and effective leader, the opposite of Trump’s cruelty, and no book can rewrite that truth.
Damn straight!
DeleteI fully agree with the tributes to Biden. But as someone who harbors a prostate cancer that differs from Biden's only in that it has spread locally rather than metasized, I reject the meme that the diagnosis is heartbreaking. I fully intend to live to 100 and don't expect my cancer to affect that.
DeleteWe are enroute to NH to watch Younger*Grandson play soccer in the rain.
ReplyDeleteI just saw the best bumper sticker I have ever seen on the rear bumper of a moving vehicle:
AVOID DEATH
Pretty photo.
ReplyDeleteI happened across some (very good quality) movies of Kaiser Wilhelm II from before WWI. His short left arm was (to me) rather obvious, and having long had the impression that it was the result of polio, I looked him up on Wikipedia. I had been mistaken; the arm was injured during his very difficult delivery. Wikipedia also has this: Modern medical assessments have concluded Wilhelm's hypoxic state at birth, due to the breech delivery and the heavy dosage of chloroform, left him with minimal to mild brain damage, which manifested itself in his subsequent hyperactive and erratic behaviour, limited attention span and impaired social abilities. That would certainly explain a lot.
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The Story Of La Marseillaise & How It Became France's National Anthem
ReplyDeleteLa Marseillaise, sung by Mireille Mathieu. American English subtitles. [Click]
---Alan
One of the commentators opines that the best national anthem of all is that of the former East Germany (German Democratic Republic)and it certainly is very good! [Click]
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