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Glamrock

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22. It's not really self hatred.

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 11:03 AM

Aug 2024

It’s just that the guy deserved another run. And recognizing that, my main instinct is to support. But my logical self saw we couldn’t win. And there’s the rub.

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I've been needing to get something off my chest with regards to old Uncle Joe [View all] Glamrock Aug 2024 OP

It's not been easy for sure. Hope22 Aug 2024 #1

Think of it as a chess board and it helps. Arne Aug 2024 #2

That was exactly why I wanted Joe to step down. Glamrock Aug 2024 #3

You didn't turn against him. You just accepted the reality Ocelot II Aug 2024 #10

There's no shame in accepting the reality of the political situation peggysue2 Aug 2024 #14

Even my Irish Catholic pro-life mother did not think that... ananda Aug 2024 #18

Just because there came a day I had to take my dad's car keys away...it didn't mean I stopped loving him. CincyDem Aug 2024 #41

That's a really good point and I appreciate you for it. Glamrock Aug 2024 #43

Fox started lying about him from day one. GreenWave Aug 2024 #102

My respect and admiration of Uncle Joe was full on support even tho I did not always agree Deuxcents Aug 2024 #4

We change as we age... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #5

+++ Tetrachloride Aug 2024 #6

It was messy and painful, and I didn't like the way so many Dems went public Ocelot II Aug 2024 #7

You said it better than I did. I still get mad when I think about it. -nt CrispyQ Aug 2024 #12

Yes, the media and all of the above. What enrages me... LisaM Aug 2024 #54

Claire McCaskill and Thom Hartmann, very disappointed with them!!!!! Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #59

They couldn't have found a less public way to do it? They being democratic congress members. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #8

Agree! I'm still mad at those that spoke against him. They could've handled it better...but chose not too PortTack Aug 2024 #24

For the Party that boasts about diplomacy, this was a big fail for them. Utter disrespect and callousness by the Skya Rhen Aug 2024 #67

Have you considered the possibility that the velvet glove/behind closed doors efforts TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #79

I considered that but everything was too orchestrated from the second the debate was over Skya Rhen Aug 2024 #100

I, too, am very angry with the public way Bennet betrayed Biden. Cassidy Aug 2024 #86

I also wrote to Bennet soldierant Aug 2024 #104

Thanks for this post Dave in VA Aug 2024 #9

Totally agree. Doodles Aug 2024 #60

I don't think he was forced out. I think he leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #11

Screw James Carville displacedvermoter Aug 2024 #21

I have never paid much attention to him. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #25

I think he saw the reality of trying to do TWO 24/7 jobs... CincyDem Aug 2024 #42

I do not have much respect for James Carville... Trueblue Texan Aug 2024 #47

Wasn't Carvilles nickname BattleRow Aug 2024 #62

I think he may very well have waited to step down vanlassie Aug 2024 #78

100 per cent to all of this! MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #13

Perfectly said. Bluestone Aug 2024 #15

Hello Bluestone 😊 SaveOurDemocracy Aug 2024 #28

Hi there! Beartracks Aug 2024 #48

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #96

On a little different topic but I'm 76 and leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #16

I don't see how anybody could sleep with the load of sin trump has on his conscience Walleye Aug 2024 #32

Maybe he's afraid to sleep. Sleep brings leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #36

Conscience you say? Oh, his Jiminy Cricket was murdered long ago. Bongo Prophet Aug 2024 #71

Jiminy was bumped off by BattleRow Aug 2024 #83

What conscience? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #87

Can I just say...I am sick of such posts...I mean no offense but honestly...Joe Biden is not your Uncle nor mine. Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #17

Yes he is. He is the best of us. Glamrock Aug 2024 #20

Thank you Glam JanLip Aug 2024 #29

Kinda rude... Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #46

I am sick of seeing such posts lauding Biden (who deserves it by the way) when I remember well what they said in Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #99

"Sick of such posts"? Really? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #53

Thanks for having my back, baby! Glamrock Aug 2024 #57

I love Biden. I worked on all his campaigns even during 1987. But I am sick of watching many who I know actually Demsrule86 Aug 2024 #97

Uncle/Auntie are terms of endearment that are used often in a symbolic way, not literal. Bongo Prophet Aug 2024 #73

I hope you stop hating yourself for your reaction good lord WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2024 #19

It's not really self hatred. Glamrock Aug 2024 #22

Yes. Joe Biden was the most effective president of my lifetime... johnnyplankton Aug 2024 #23

Unfortunately Glamrock Aug 2024 #26

My feelings: Joe outsmarted them all. usonian Aug 2024 #27

Yes, it was a colossal historic head fake. Trump still doesn't know what to do. Walleye Aug 2024 #34

I read he's playing golf all day. nt leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #38

Cheating golf is substance-abuse for Trump. It's all he's got for fun. Walleye Aug 2024 #40

Hmmm...there's always BattleRow Aug 2024 #64

Ew. Gross. Maybe JD can introduce him to Ms.Couch Walleye Aug 2024 #70

Since Trump only loves himself BattleRow Aug 2024 #84

He's stll attacking Joe Biden usonian Aug 2024 #39

We didn't turn on Joe Biden. We turned with him. yardwork Aug 2024 #30

Outstanding post, Glamrock. From the heart. Much respect. LuckyCharms Aug 2024 #31

Again to the chess analogy, Arne Aug 2024 #33

Uncle Joe graciously gave up the BattleRow Aug 2024 #35

I feel the same. Joe is exactly the man he presents himself to be. Rare in a politician. Walleye Aug 2024 #37

Oh man. You made me realize! Glamrock Aug 2024 #45

I wasn't a fan of Joe until he got into the Presidency IbogaProject Aug 2024 #44

When Harris wins, it will be remembered as Biden's achievement AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #49

To me, Joe represented positivity and comfort. oasis Aug 2024 #50

I love Joe too, as obviously do so many. And I believe his rewards will be great, as are ours for his selfless act. somaticexperiencing Aug 2024 #51

And even now he and his people are working on removing the dams from the Salmon River Botany Aug 2024 #52

If that "fateful debate" is judged on content, Joe Biden WON Martin Eden Aug 2024 #55

I love Joe Biden ❤️ Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #56

Grassy ass! Glamrock Aug 2024 #58

Yes and yes flamingdem Aug 2024 #61

Let's correct something you said AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #63

Yeah it really is. Glamrock Aug 2024 #72

+1000. nt ecstatic Aug 2024 #92

Good post Marthe48 Aug 2024 #65

With literal tears in my eyes! aurora the great Aug 2024 #66

Ditto Delarage Aug 2024 #68

Thank you! Glamrock Aug 2024 #74

Well said -- Joe would have continued to have excellent impact overall. paulkienitz Aug 2024 #69

I know the feeling Tweedy Aug 2024 #75

Just like Jimmy Carter, Biden might end up more popular and revered AFTER his one-term 4lbs Aug 2024 #76

Biden got a LOT done, unlike another progressive hero of some....nt LexVegas Aug 2024 #77

It seemed that there were very vocal people Bettie Aug 2024 #80

Joe did not give up. He picked and trained a capable successor. His turnover was well carried out. keithbvadu2 Aug 2024 #81

Think about it this way, Joe yobrault1 Aug 2024 #82

That hurts GAJMac Aug 2024 #85

THE BEST Jean Genie Aug 2024 #88

I've loved him since the Robert Bork hearings wryter2000 Aug 2024 #89

Great post. Thank you. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #90

Ah, THAT Uncle Joe! DFW Aug 2024 #91

Beautiful post Wild blueberry Aug 2024 #93

I had a plan. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #94

No question that President Biden's accomplishments on behalf of the American people earned him a second term. lees1975 Aug 2024 #95

I also believe that President Biden could have beaten TFG LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #98

My feelings are akin to yours... PCIntern Aug 2024 #101

Give him a chance to write memoirs, play with grandchildren, enjoy time watching his legacy blossom under Kamala lostnfound Aug 2024 #103

I feel EXACTLY the same about Joe as you do, Glamrock, Greybnk48 Aug 2024 #105

the gnewz media was unwilling to forgive the debate. even tho hillary won all 3. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #106

I don't remember Vice President Biden markodochartaigh Aug 2024 #107

It feels wrong to be talking about this now. We need to focus on the election, not how bad or good we feel about Joe. DontBelieveEastisEas Aug 2024 #108

Uncle Joe is typically used to refer to Joseph Stalin. This was confusing at first... Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #109

My apologies Glamrock Aug 2024 #113

Well, I'm quite a bit older. And it was in all the world history books. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #114

No issues! Glamrock Aug 2024 #115

This emily333 Aug 2024 #110

This is a well-written essay and I feel almost the same as you do about Joe FakeNoose Aug 2024 #111

President Biden saved Democracy in the United States of America. Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #112

You and everyone else saw one-half of that debate. Ursus Rex Aug 2024 #116