Not One Word

[NanceGreggs]

After hearing President Biden's absolutely incredible speech last night, I was struck not only by the words spoken, but the words left unsaid.

Not one word was spoken about his remarkable achievements in terms of what he has accomplished, but in terms of what we can accomplish as his fellow citizens.

Not one word was spoken about personal grievances, being treated unfairly by the "fake news", or not being worshipped and adored as he deserves.

Not one word was uttered about being "everyone's favourite presdent", being smarter than anyone who challenges him, or being the only man who can fix everything that is wrong with the country.

At a time of unprecedented political turmoil and division, not one word stated was aimed at stoking unrest or encouraging violence - but instead called for tolerance and understanding.

After listening to Trump's speeches for years, it was especially refreshing to hear not a single word about ME! ME! ME!, witch-hunts, and toilets that require twelve flushes.

[True Blue American]

1. President Biden does not have a boastful bone in his body!

He does not need that. He lets his accomplishments speak for themselves. And it is just the beginning.

[rubbersole]

2. The media coverage will speak volumes about agendas.

Negative coverage is pretty much anti-democracy. Biden is heading right into the maga hornets nest. The major networks wouldn't carry the most important presidential speech in a decade. Let's see what they say today. My optimism is stronger than it's been in years. Thank you Joe Biden.

[Jarqui]

12. I'm very disturbed by the lack of media coverage of this speech and

the shift to the right at CNN

CNN used to provide real journalism.
So did ABC, NBC & CBS

They're a key reason why we are in this fight.
They've deviated away from good journalism.
These conspiracy theories and the nonsense from these people are getting way too much attention from them.

The media is very important to a democracy. The great arbiter.

A key part of the reason we are in this position, fighting for democracy, is because of the media failing in its role as arbiter.

It feels like we are before a very biased judge and the fix is in.

There is NO good excuse for not broadcasting that speech last night.
At the very least, the arbiter lets both side speak. We've heard too much from Trump and his lies. And they tune out the President giving the speech of his life - which many Americans will now never hear.

This is not good.

[Kittycatkat]

32. Trump and Trumpers HATE CNN. If libs stop watching they will go under.

They will have to make a choice, support democracy or bankruptcy.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

3. Nothing about the incredible takeover of the Revolutionary War airports, either.

[Ray Bruns]

11. And when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.

[rubbersole]

24. "Forget it, he's on a roll."🤪

[DeeDeeNY]

4. Another thing he didn't say -

He didn’t say the press is the enemy of the people.

[Walleye]

5. The MAGAs, description it is the most divisive hateful speech ever me.Don't know what they listen to

[malaise]

6. I love the ReTHUG response so far

The Sound of silence😀😀😀

[agingdem]

9. but they did say something...

OMG the satanic lighting!...

[malaise]

10. Bwaaaaaah

😀😀😀😀

[emulatorloo]

20. Dark Brandon arises!

Why do they think red white and blue is “satanic?”

[agingdem]

22. red, white, and blue is satanic when Biden speaks

but patriotic when Trump humps the American flag..go figure

[emulatorloo]

25. ...

[mopinko]

21. there was a tweet in another thread that said they were squealing

in a pitch heard only by dolphins and dogs.

[gademocrat7]

7. Spot on, NanceGreggs

President Biden delivered a powerful speech with grace, dignity and humility.

[underpants]

8. Absolutely

He drew a line for them - Are you MAGA or a Republican?

[StrkSrviver]

13. Sounds

Like the fuck your feelings crowd had their feelings fucked!

[2naSalit]

14. It was presidential speech...

Delivered by a true president worthy of his office.

[NanceGreggs]

15. "Worthy of his office" ...

How incredibly well put!

[2naSalit]

17. Thanks...

Just responding to another incredibly well written commentary! Usually I have nothing more to add to your OPs other than to recommend them.

[enigmania]

16. awesome and inspiring

One of the best speeches I've listened to, and I'll be 65 in December!

[Atticus]

18. With Joe, there is "there" there. nt

[MyOwnPeace]

19. But, but.........

you gotta' flush 12 times when the folders are marked 'Top Secret!'

[kentuck]

23. Some people will fall for anything...

I can't believe they are still buying Trump's bullshit. They may as write "SUCKER" on their foreheads.

[Cha]

26. Thank You, Nance!

[spanone]

27. ...K&R...

[crickets]

28. Well said. President Biden spoke to us about ourselves,

about those among us who have forgotten what being a citizen in this country means, the danger that represents, and what we must do to pull together and face down that danger. It was a magnificent speech.

[niyad]

29. Spot on, as always.

[yonder]

30. Out of the park again Nance and with your typical wonderful style.

[housecat]

31. Haven't been surprised at much for five years, but the networks not airing the speech is fucked up

[Stuart G]

33. BIDEN is PURE " CKASS " .... Trump is "Trash up a rat's ass" (oee of my best, & I just made it up)

[Blue Owl]

34. K&R

[Jarqui]

35. Very disturbing Tweet by Olbermann

Link to tweet

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff
Seems clear to me that the C-suites of some news outlets (CNN comes to mind) are responding to the very real threat of a coup by positioning themselves so they're able to work with whoever is in the White House, no matter how they got there.

Link to tweet

Keith Olbermann
@KeithOlbermann
Replying to
@resnikoff and @mmfa
Yes. Understand that there have been meetings within the parent companies of CNN, MSNBC and others that are in essence: "in the event of full blown fascism here, what steps should we take now to ensure we can protect our profits?"

And ABS, CBS & NBC wouldn't broadcast Biden's speech.

We're in deep trouble.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

36. I shouldn't be surprised, but I am. 0

And to say I'm disappointed is a massive understatement. It's beyond disgusting.