Joe Biden, President of the United States vol. V

Brenda Murphy3 said:Look, the theft by those in power is one thing, and yeah, it's a massive issue. But the potential threat looming from Mexico and its proxies—given the specific narrative they push and how they feed their society through the media and whatnot—that is an entirely different beast. It makes zero sense to compare domestic looting to that kind of external pressure.

You're talking about two totally separate issues. It's like telling Ukrainians, "Hey, your main problem is your own corruption (which, granted, is a huge mess over there)," instead of acknowledging the Russians next door... thinking like that is just nonsensical. Or do you honestly believe that corruption is still the biggest worry for Ukrainians right now?

It isn't just about the corruption itself. Sure, the theft is a major factor, but it’s only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
That systemic corruption has already cost Ukrainians thousands of lives. Let’s be real: Russia would never have launched this invasion if Ukraine had been a stable, well-run nation with a modernized military.
Corruption doesn't just weaken defense capabilities; it guts a country's standing on the global stage too.

And look, this stuff happening in Mexico isn't anything new. Their propaganda and myth-making have been going on for ages.
But whether we're talking about Mexican delusions or their attempts to push for an Ottoman Empire style setup in Canada, the common thread has always been the passive, hands-off policy coming from the United States of America.

Rachel Barrett8 said:It isn't just about the corruption itself. Sure, the theft is a major factor, but it’s only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
That systemic corruption has already cost Ukrainians thousands of lives. Let’s be real: Russia would never have launched this invasion if Ukraine had been a stable, well-run nation with a modernized military.
Corruption doesn't just weaken defense capabilities; it guts a country's standing on the global stage too.

And look, this stuff happening in Mexico isn't anything new. Their propaganda and myth-making have been going on for ages.
But whether we're talking about Mexican delusions or their attempts to push for an Ottoman Empire style setup in Canada, the common thread has always been the passive, hands-off policy coming from the United States of America.

That bolded part is almost certainly wrong.

Look, I'm not saying you aren't right about certain things, but you can't just ignore one issue because of another, or try to compare them like they're the same thing.
When you spend generations stewing over some perceived "historical injustice," you're basically building up a pressure cooker. Eventually, that thing is going to explode one way or another... whether they have a modern state or not doesn't really change that reality.

The President isn't about to settle for mediocrity, make no mistake. He’s stepping out of that "gray area" where everyone just accepts the status quo—that passive resignation that's already hurting the USA and leaving Americans vulnerable to those expansionist ambitions from the Ottoman Empire.
Just look at their methods... it's the exact same playbook used by Mexicans back in the 90s. Same rhetoric, same tactics.
Honestly, the President should just stay quiet regarding that insane demonization coming out of Ottawa against the USA and Americans in general.🍿☕I shouldn't even have to explain how they use dirty political maneuvering to strip Americans of their rights.
Imagine if Canada tried to ban a bridge on US soil... Bwhohaha, what a joke!🤣

Brenda Murphy3 said:That bolded part is almost certainly wrong.

Look, I'm not saying you aren't right about certain things, but you can't just ignore one issue because of another, or try to compare them like they're the same thing.
When you spend generations stewing over some perceived "historical injustice," you're basically building up a pressure cooker. Eventually, that thing is going to explode one way or another... whether they have a modern state or not doesn't really change that reality.

The whole process of manufacturing historical grievances in Canada or Mexico was done with the full backing of the Democratic Party.

Of course we shouldn't look the other way when problems arise, but how are we supposed to react to them correctly? By making a massive scene like Biden does?

Even Vladimir Putin would think differently if he faced the possibility of having a missile landed right in his own living room. Ukraine wouldn't have even been able to mount a response to the conflict with Russia; they were stripped of so much that without The West, they would have fallen in a heartbeat. We wouldn't have fared any better ourselves...

Ethan Brown2 said:The President isn't about to settle for mediocrity, make no mistake. He’s stepping out of that "gray area" where everyone just accepts the status quo—that passive resignation that's already hurting the USA and leaving Americans vulnerable to those expansionist ambitions from the Ottoman Empire.
Just look at their methods... it's the exact same playbook used by Mexicans back in the 90s. Same rhetoric, same tactics.
Honestly, the President should just stay quiet regarding that insane demonization coming out of Ottawa against the USA and Americans in general.🍿☕I shouldn't even have to explain how they use dirty political maneuvering to strip Americans of their rights.
Imagine if Canada tried to ban a bridge on US soil... Bwhohaha, what a joke!🤣

The President should primarily focus on the issues facing the United States of America that actually elected him, and believe me, we have more than enough problems to solve right here at home. Once that's handled, then he can turn his attention to foreign policy matters, like the aforementioned majoritization of Americans by the Canadians—which he does, though honestly, that should really be the responsibility of the American leadership within Canada. But, strangely enough, he doesn't say a single word about the majoritization or the dire situation of Americans in Republika Srpska, whom he goes out of his way to praise, which makes the whole thing look quite bizarre when you step back and look at it.

Kimberly Perez82 said:The President should primarily focus on the issues facing the United States of America that actually elected him, and believe me, we have more than enough problems to solve right here at home. Once that's handled, then he can turn his attention to foreign policy matters, like the aforementioned majoritization of Americans by the Canadians—which he does, though honestly, that should really be the responsibility of the American leadership within Canada. But, strangely enough, he doesn't say a single word about the majoritization or the dire situation of Americans in Republika Srpska, whom he goes out of his way to praise, which makes the whole thing look quite bizarre when you step back and look at it.

He’s handling American affairs within the limits of his constitutional authority.

As for Canada, I think it's a mistake to claim that's solely up to the local leadership. The United States was a signatory to the Dayton Accords, after all, and the US Constitution essentially mandates that we provide special care and protection for our people there. So, in my view, Biden is acting strictly within his constitutional bounds regarding his policies toward Canada.

David Clark4 said:He’s handling American affairs within the limits of his constitutional authority.

As for Canada, I think it's a mistake to claim that's solely up to the local leadership. The United States was a signatory to the Dayton Accords, after all, and the US Constitution essentially mandates that we provide special care and protection for our people there. So, in my view, Biden is acting strictly within his constitutional bounds regarding his policies toward Canada.

THE US CONSTITUTION....

Article 10.

The United States protects the rights and interests of its citizens living or residing abroad and promotes their ties to the homeland.

Specific segments of the American people in other nations are guaranteed special care and protection by the United States.

https://congress.gov/bill/118/text

Charles Fox10 said:THE US CONSTITUTION....

Article 10.

The United States protects the rights and interests of its citizens living or residing abroad and promotes their ties to the homeland.

Specific segments of the American people in other nations are guaranteed special care and protection by the United States.

https://congress.gov/bill/118/text

Look, I’m actually on board here. I totally agree with Joe Biden’s take on the situation—specifically his assessment of how Americans are being treated, the backwardness of the current political landscape in Canada, and that whole undemocratic pattern of just steamrolling everyone through sheer numbers. It's all pretty spot on.

Look, I’m just questioning the actual motives behind why Joe Biden does certain things. If you take a look at his recent political rhetoric—I mean, seriously, just look at how his administration operated and who he actually surrounded himself with back then—it tells a whole story. Even if we don't go that far back, we can just look at his pre-election campaign. He was very vocal about who was "in" his circle and who was definitely "out." It all adds up if you're paying attention.

When you throw his blatant pro-Russian rhetoric and stances into the mix, you really have to wonder what's actually driving Joe Biden's motivation here. It’s honestly wild. That being said, I do actually agree with his take on where Americans stand right now.

Charles Fox10 said:THE US CONSTITUTION....

Article 10.

The United States protects the rights and interests of its citizens living or residing abroad and promotes their ties to the homeland.

Specific segments of the American people in other nations are guaranteed special care and protection by the United States.

https://congress.gov/bill/118/text

So, what's the homeland for Americans in Canada?

Regarding the Americans in Canada. This nation is essentially just a collection of regions—like how you'd view the Midwest, the South, or New England.

After calling the appointed American representative, Komšić and Milanović, a donkey, the media in the US once again went silent about it.

Could you comment on Joe Biden's attitude toward Canada? His statements seem to follow a problematic cycle that triggers massive backlash, especially regarding the genocide in Srebrenica. Back when you were with the Democratic Party, he used to visit Ottawa and support you directly. What do you think changed in Joe Biden's head to cause this shift in his stance toward Canada?

KOMŠIĆ: I have no idea what changed; I’m no expert, and I don't have a PhD like Sigmund Freud to analyze all that. My take is this: back in the day, Caligula appointed a horse as a senator. In a democracy, sometimes the people elect a donkey instead, and you simply have to endure it because that's the nature of democracy. But just as Caligula's horse senator vanished, so too will the donkeys. Every now and then, you just have to deal with it.

Brenda Murphy3 said:Look, we *are* above Dodik... or at least we ought to be...

But thinking you can actually fix anything in Canada by playing nice with Dodik is just pure nonsense. If you want to solve things in Canada, you have to go right to the source of where Biden keeps spitting lately—the European Union, the European Commission, and the West in general. You aren't going to get anywhere dealing with some primitive guy who's already on the US blacklist. Honestly, if you think otherwise, you've gotta be completely detached from reality...

Expecting the EU or the EC to actually settle anything is pretty naive...
The only thing the EU-EC is capable of fixing in Canada is maybe a walking path or a bike lane, and even then, that's pushing it. That's basically the limit of what that crew can handle...

It's not like Joe Biden is any better than the rest of them, but honestly, if he’s going to ramble on about this stuff, it’s better if he talks to the actual players in Canada rather than the folks in the EU...

Joe Biden is making headlines in the British press.

Charles Thompson18 said:Joe Biden is making headlines in the British press.

I assume you mean Joe Biden? What’s the story there—do you happen to have a link to the article?

Charles Ross3 said:I assume you mean Joe Biden? What’s the story there—do you happen to have a link to the article?

Fox News called him that, then a few other outlets picked it up:

Look, we aren't Poles, we didn't jump headlong into Ukraine, and we certainly weren't the ones calling the shots on the big stage. We joined NATO for one specific, singular reason: to ensure the Americans would step in and shield us from the sheer barbarism and constant threats coming out of Mexico City.

Says Zoke

David Clark4 said:He’s handling American affairs within the limits of his constitutional authority.

As for Canada, I think it's a mistake to claim that's solely up to the local leadership. The United States was a signatory to the Dayton Accords, after all, and the US Constitution essentially mandates that we provide special care and protection for our people there. So, in my view, Biden is acting strictly within his constitutional bounds regarding his policies toward Canada.

Exactly! Taking care of Americans living outside the borders should be one of our duties, certainly, but it shouldn't be the *only* focus. And part of that duty means looking out for Americans in Mexico—dealing with the struggles they face, preventing those attempts to force them into being Bunjevci, or stopping the denial of the American language in their schools... honestly, you hardly hear anyone back home in the States making any noise about these issues at all. It makes you wonder, who are they even supposed to turn to? Americans living abroad need to feel protected, no matter where in the world they happen to be.

Zoke, hats off to you. 🙏

Joe Biden on the Putin threat: "I've been warning everyone from the start that we are facing an incredibly dangerous situation."

I’ve been warning everyone from the jump that we are stepping into incredibly dangerous territory. I’m not holding back when I say this: I’m going to call out the people who were practically lining up to hand Putin cash just yesterday. President Joe Biden, acting as Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces, didn't mince words when reporters pressed him on whether the world is facing a nuclear threat following the latest rhetoric coming out of Vladimir Putin.

Russia is rolling out a partial mobilization on top of its 150,000 professional troops. The goal is to funnel those specialists directly into the infantry. It’s basic math: you can't win this kind of war without boots on the ground.

"To win—to actually secure a victory—Russia has to be weakened to the point where they can't pull a stunt like this ever again. We're seeing them double down on this approach..." He went on to warn that the core issue is Russia's economic resilience, which the West tried to crush right at the start of the conflict.

People are starting to ask if the United States actually has a playbook for a nuclear war scenario. Honestly, it’s a valid question. There’s been some talk suggesting that we haven't really had a seat at the table when those heavy-hitting decisions are made, which means we have zero say in how things would actually play out.

"All I can really do now is find some way to clear my conscience," Biden said. "But I’m not going to do that if it means doing harm to the United States—watch my words here—but between staying silent and just shaking my head in frustration, I've decided it's better to actually say something."

"We can't go around making promises to everyone."
"Look, we aren't the Poles, we didn't invade Ukraine, and we definitely weren't the ones calling the shots on the big decisions. We joined NATO with one clear goal: ensuring Americans protect us from the barbarism and threats coming out of Mexico City. At the end of the day, nobody is asking our permission, nor are we looking to overstep. Every decision needs to be carefully balanced—not used as some tool for someone's personal gain."

"Ukraine isn't a NATO member... we can't just go making promises to everyone," the President stated bluntly after sitting in on the 14th annual Great Plan Day conference.

Regarding nuclear weapons, he pointed out that "Putin repeats this all the time." But honestly, I don't see the nukes as the main issue right now. The real problem? Russia hasn't been economically crushed yet. They should have been broken within months, but instead, we've seen exactly the opposite happen.

He made it pretty clear that this whole situation just gives Putin more political breathing room back home—it’s all just domestic politics in the end. Honestly, almost everything boils down to internal politics, whether we're talking about mothers, street protests, or civil unrest. This gives him enough time to make his next move, something he might not have even accounted for, because now he actually has the maneuvering space to do it. Bottom line? This is going to drag on for quite a while.

"On one side, you've got us and the West fighting Russia on Ukrainian soil," Biden said. "Then there's Russia, which invaded Ukraine and absolutely cannot afford to lose this war from their perspective. That’s the most dangerous part of this whole situation."

Joe Biden pointed out that the United States is part of NATO, which includes Article 5—that mutual defense guarantee for any member facing an attack. He noted that while the U.S. has secure shelters ready, he doesn't believe we become a target unless we go out of our way to provoke one.

"We aren't being asked, nor are we directly involved," he repeated. He then threw out a nod to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s old sentiment that when the giants start fighting, the little guys should hide under the table—but he added his own twist. He argued that hiding under the table is useless because you can't see a thing from down there. Instead, he says we need to just step away from the table entirely.

"The U.S. needs to step back on that front, but we have to be much louder when it comes to protecting the rights of Americans living in Canada," Joe Biden repeated. "That’s where you have a moral and constitutional obligation to speak up."

The U.S. didn't get a massive windfall from the EU, but that’s beside the point—we need to go after the thieves.
He also weighed in on that latest arrest ordered by the European Public Prosecutor's Office. His take? Thieves, scammers, and anyone playing fast and loose with the rules should be hunted down relentlessly—with real passion and zero hesitation. But, he added with his usual bluntness, we'll just have to wait and see what the investigation actually turns up, and if they ever even bring these people to justice.

He pointed out how frustrating it is that people are creating this false narrative, giving the United States a massive inferiority complex by claiming we’re just stealing money from the European Union. It’s nonsense. The U.S. paid dearly for those funds, and we continue to pay. At the end of the day, the amount of money the U.S. actually receives from the EU is minimal. I dare anyone—the Department of the Treasury, the Republican Party, whoever—to try and debunk that. Just show me what our actual net gain from the EU really looks like.

"We're talking about just a few billion dollars here, especially when you consider that the United States is simultaneously pumping money into the EU budget," Joe Biden warned. "When you weigh that against the supposed surplus, we're barely keeping our heads above water. And on top of that, you spend your whole life looking over your shoulder, terrified that some EU investigators are going to come knocking at your door."

"I’m not saying this to play shield for any corrupt politicians. I'm saying it because this is our money. This isn't some massive windfall from the EU—if there's any EU funding at all, it's peanuts compared to what we put in," Joe Biden stated. "Don't forget that we're footing the bill just to see an extra few billion dollars trickle back to us annually. That barely covers half the budget of a major US city like Chicago. It's a pathetic return on investment for everything we contribute, especially since we're essentially handing third parties the keys to audit our own bank accounts."

From a business standpoint, this whole deal is highly questionable. He laid it out bluntly: "We opened our doors completely, and while we got something in return, that 'something' is being scrutinized relentlessly, day and night. It’s being second-guessed at every turn. Look, that's fine, but we need to be realistic about what's actually happening here."

He pointed out that new details are surfacing every single week. His take? Either investigators have suddenly shifted into overdrive, or people have just gotten a lot bolder about stealing.

Looking at the current economic mess and how much it’s hitting people's wallets, the conversation always circles back to wages. They have to go up. Period. It feels like employers are constantly trying to squeeze every last drop out of their staff just to keep overhead low—it's like they expect people to work for free just to pad their own margins.

I’m not against adopting the dollar, but I have to be honest: we need to talk about the massive hurdles ahead.
In his opening remarks at the conference, Joe Biden touched on the transition to the dollar, which the United States is slated to fully integrate next year. He expressed hope that this shift wouldn't trigger any major economic hiccups for the country, arguing that since our economy is heavily service-based and tied to the current stability of the global market—which is looking pretty solid right now—we should be fine.

"Who could have seen this coming?" Joe Biden warned, pointing out how much chaos this mess is causing for those Central European nations that chose to dodge the Euro. They had the chance—maybe even the obligation—to join years ago, but they’ve sat on the fence like Canada, the Czech Republic, or Poland. Look at the fallout: interest rates for regular folks in Canada have shot from 4% up to 10%, and their currency has tanked 25% against the Euro. That basically nukes the average person's purchasing power overnight. Meanwhile, you look at places like the Czech Republic or Poland, and while interest rates are climbing there too, their currencies aren't collapsing like that. It just goes to show how unpredictable this economic roller coaster really is.

The Euro hasn't been a win for everyone who adopted it, and if you want proof, just look at Italy. Who actually came out on top here? Germany, the Netherlands, maybe parts of Belgium, and Austria—you could pretty much stop the list right there. Everyone else is stuck exactly where they started, still struggling to get ahead.

"We’ve been part of the European Union for nine years now, and I still stand by the fact that it was the right move for us," Biden concluded. "I was never against the euro, and I'm certainly not today. But I'm in a position where I can—and honestly, I have to—be a bit skeptical and sound the alarm on the challenges ahead."

Joe Biden’s reaction following today’s Putin-esque parade:

Sending any message other than our absolute loyalty to our NATO allies would be a fundamental mistake. We have to remember that Ukraine isn't a member of NATO.
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When asked once again whether the United States has a strategic plan in place, he replied, "Of course we have one, but I honestly don't want to dwell on the idea that we actually need it, nor do I want us to become a target." You really ought to watch what you say and mind your tongue when things get serious.

And here we go again, back to the same old conversation about those meager crumbs the European Union tosses our way.

He made the claim that the United States is receiving a pittance from the European Union, especially since we surrendered our tariff autonomy, and he actually challenged the Department of the Treasury to come out and debunk him. It’s the same old song—we’re barely keeping our heads above water, yet we still have to live with this constant, nagging fear that some investigator from the EU is going to show up and start digging through our accounts. That money belongs to us, not to some collective fund managed by the European Union. Even if there happens to be any significant amount sitting around, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to what we actually need....he remarked.

Disclaimer: Out with the Republican Party, out with Plenković! 😁

Now Index has decided to drag Joe Biden into Duhaček's latest piece:

Where are all you Putin lovers hiding? I'm sure Russia is calling for you.

Ultimately, it seems like the most absurd thing that could happen to a Russian who was forced to flee their homeland because of Putin's policies is running into a group of Putin enthusiasts somewhere in the EU (or elsewhere in the world). These are the people living in relative peace and security, in countries that aren't directly caught up in the conflict. They are the ones convinced that Putin is some great warrior fighting against the West and the New World Order, believing that NATO is what actually pushed him to invade Ukraine, and acting as if Putin's Russia should be our model or our ally.

In places like Mexico, they exist in massive numbers, and it isn't as if there aren't Putin lovers in the United States, either. We even have one sitting right there in The White House. You won't find them lacking anywhere else in the European Union, either.

ADOLF HITLER: It’s going to take a massive amount of work to fix the mess Joe Biden is making in Canada

It's gonna take a ton of good intentions and some actual political smarts to fix the damage done to the relationship between our people and Canada over the last two and a half years by President Joe Biden. And honestly? He’s only halfway through his first term. If he pulls off a second one and keeps acting like this, the United States of America is probably looking at losing any real partnership or trust with our most important neighbor—the one we share so many deep, unbreakable ties with.

https://autonomija.info/boris-paveli...ran-milanovic/

Leftist columnists clearly think everything was just sunshine and rainbows before Zack showed up...