Let's make the presidential race an actual foot race. If I have to keep seeing two senile old fucks in the news who no one wants, at least make them do something funny, like running.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Biden has done nothing senile that I have seen. He did fall off his bike once.

[–] theforkofdamocles@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep, though to be fair, his bike had toe clips/cages which are notoriously hard to get out of if you’re not used to them. I wonder if that was his main bike, or if he switches sometimes and forgot because of the photo op. Plenty of young people fall because of toe clips and that’s probably why they’re mostly passé.

[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago

I did it once when I was about 21/22 in the middle of a (deserted) road. Embarrassing but I reassured myself that it wasn't dumb.

[+] Fazoo@lemmy.ml -7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

He routinely mixes stuff up or falls into nonsense talk. Just watch any video of unscripted content and he's making senile mistakes. Old guy is old. Hardly shocking.

Hopefully once the boomers get to old we'll finally be able to move on.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Haven't seen too many presidents. They all get punchy. Doesn't help that Biden has a speech impediment and speakes greater than 6th grade english.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Which are fine hits towards Trump, but does nothing to alleviate the issue of senile seniors in government. Speaking coherently > Reading/Speaking at a basic level.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Age is a funny thing. Just as all young peoole are not the same, older folks experience age in different ways. The body always breaks down, usually weaker spots first, but mental acuity is a different story. There are those that don't lose mental sharpness and those that do and severely. In presidents go, it gets down to the decisions they make, not extemporaneous speaking. That's not to say if they screw up from a teleprompter it's worrisome.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I mentioned unscripted, aka real moments that actually show how sharp their minds are. He's still in the game, sure. After 40 years, I'd expect him to keep himself on the path, but noticing danger and pitfalls is another story.

Last election he argued with and made enemies among auto workers. This election, he's buddying up. He's done good and he's done bad, some promises unkept or even unmentioned since.

He's better than Trump, sure, but that's a low bar to set. Especially for someone who won't live to see the potential consequences of their actions.

[–] Cockmaster6000@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Biden: "I've got hairy legs and kids touch them"

Libs: "Bro that's just his stutter"

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I'm glad they got his creepy grandpa vibes in check. That was not a good look following ol' "grab 'em by the pussy".

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago

Except I am not talking about the election. My point is regarding Trump trying to evade charges by claiming to be senile. Let's face it there is so much stuff that a lot is going to stick.