But the simple fact remains that if one believes Biden cannot campaign or debate successfully, then he cannot run the country presently. The Constitution contemplates a scenario in which someone would need to take the place of a president who is so diminished, and that someone is the vice president. Biden should step aside from both the campaign and the presidency, and allow Harris to take her best shot at saving the country from those who would destroy it.

A really good take on how Harris could provide an opportunity to draw a stark contrast between the Nazi…I mean, Republican party and a peaceful transition of power in a functional democracy.

Decent piece.

Agreed. Hence the “but” and the rest of my comment.

Lol

Wow. Elections really bring out the nation’s most disgusting, deplorable, degenerates.

Same, but my friend, our bridge is already on fire. So what do we do now?

…and who’s being the “self-destructive idealist” now?

This. Right. Here.

It’s fine if Biden doesn’t want to play by the new rules – admirable in fact – but we have to understand that this is the game we’re playing now. Either learn to play the game or take your ball and go home.

To us, it feels like you’re all being idealists and thinking that everyone thinks like you. News flash: they don’t. The average American will look at Biden and either decide not to vote or vote for the other guy.

I don’t care where you decide to group us, but please try to understand there are people trying to win this election and keep fascism from overtaking this country and those people might have a different approach that is worth considering.

In the eternal words of Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Biden’s debate performance was a punch in America’s face.

I agree that we need a NEW plan, but we cannot just stick to the old plan and old candidate, simply because somebody’s feelings might get hurt. We have not yet held either convention, so there is time to find and coalesce around a new candidate.

No one is saying this situation is ideal, but considering the recent SCOTUS rulings and geopolitical sentiments, we cannot just continue to ignore that something is undeniably wrong with Biden.

And what you’re doing isn’t helpful either. We can’t just ignore what is happening and continue to push forward with an obviously problematic candidate.

The Dollar Store dictator is dead even with the dementia patient – this is not acceptable. Any alternative candidate (for either party) would be a massive improvement, at this point. Stop denying it.

Because some of the checks were written while he was president.

SCOTUS can choke on a back of dicks.

Someone who can speak. Clearly and effectively, if possible.

I’m deeply understanding and sensitive to people with speech impediments. The debate (and, let’s be honest, any time he speaks without a prompter) was embarrassing and concerning. I’m voting D no matter what and I’m not looking for a great president, but we can’t afford to be nostalgic. Democracy can’t afford it.

Folks. It’s over. I’m a big fan of democracy and fully understand what we’re up against, but it’s time to take Biden out back and put him down with at least some semblance of honor.

AOC is earning my vote.

Don’t forget the corrupt SCOTUS justices!

Great! Now jail and/or execute the 6 corrupt justices. The problem just solved itself.

So wait…lemme get this right. They made it illegal to be homeless AND the government can come and take your belongings, just 'cause?

I’m sorry, what??

What do you want from Republicans - a party that hasn’t stopped trying to eat each others’ faces throughout the past 3+ years? You want a platform? Ideas?

Oh wait…that’s Project 2025 and they would rather we steer clear of discussing that.

In my opinion, most people are using “old” as a proxy for “not fit for duty.” It’s just that no one wants to say the President is not capable of performing his job.

If an employee showed up to your workplace as incoherent as Biden was at this debate, they would be sent home and may need to undergo a “fitness for duty” test to return. While I agree selecting an even older candidate would be difficult, you have to admit Bernie would absolutely skewer Trump on a debate stage and no one would ever have to worry about his mental competence, at least until November.

Again, I’m open to alternative candidates - I’ve only seen one mention of Whitmer, but…eh… Who else is there?