I heard it as puppet, but Putin's puppet or Putin's puppy, both are hard to say. He had to stop for a bit because the crowd was chanting "Four more years" and wouldn't stop. I was afraid the press were going to say he froze up and couldn't talk. He obviously didn't, but they can fix that with AI.
This was so great! Biden really inspired me and gave me hope today. I woke up in despair, researching how to emigrate somewhere else, but I ended my day with beautiful, newfound hope.
Jessie, I have felt despair like you and have also done research as to where I can move to but this speech was AMAZING and I also feel refreshed and hopeful thanks to Joe & everything he’s done for us all.
I have thought about this. If Trump gets back in office, there will be no place to go. I understand there’s a considerable level of bat shit craziness in Canada. Trump will withdraw us from NATO so no NATO country will want any US refugees. Someone I know is planning to move to Panama. That might be an option, maybe, but it’s a small country. How many refugees will they be able to take?
Damn, I didn’t mean to click send, and there is no edit button anymore. Where could we go in Asia? Too many countries in South America are corrupted and run by drug lords. And I mean come on, Africa? Too many problems in most of those countries. Australia? That would be all right, but they have a very delicate environment and limit immigration.
Nope, the only answer is to fight like hell for President Biden to win reelection by an absolutely ginormous landslide, and to turn both houses of Congress, bright screaming, neon blue. State governments too.
No, that’s not right. What I got was “share link to comment”, hide and delete. I would swear that one time it was report, hide, delete. I haven’t seen the edit option in at least a week now.
You can edit only on desktop (open a browser from your search engine on any device). App doesn’t support it. I’ve deleted the apps from my devices because I was spending too much time doomscrolling. And now I can edit my posts without having to go back and forth between app and browser. It’s working some in terms of doomscrolling, but I’m here writing this stupid long comment.
With respect to leaving—a few observations:
I left the US in January 2018 for Guatemala. Mostly financial, because I was downsized in 2012 and couldn’t find work. Then to Mexico in 2021, and back to the states (Oregon) last year when my financial situation improved.
Living in the 3rd world is hard, even if you speak the language—I speak Spanish. Panama is more developed, but it’s not 1st world. Neither is Mexico. Leaving solves nothing. You simply watch the train wreck from afar. The only way to participate is via Democrats Abroad. Which is a great organization, but you’re mainly educating Americans that they can indeed vote from abroad. No postcards, no canvassing—mostly phone banking.
And, as another commenter said, if the fascists win, there won’t be anywhere to go. This will affect the entire world. Borders don’t actually exist.
I have a close friend who moved there several years ago and lives near Boqueta and is really pleased with his decision. All his neighbors, both ex-pat and indigenous are very friendly and the cost of living is lower than the US and fruit and vegetables are plentiful.
I was looking into Costa Rica myself since my cousin is married to a Costa Rican & I’m retired & speak Spanish so might be easier for me to move there.
Jessie, I have been feeling the same way. I've even asked my family members, where we could go, if the worst happens. But President Biden changed all that for me. He was absolutely incredible 👏 now I feel bad for being so skeptical of how things were going 😢
The man is in this fight. He is in it to the end. He will prevail. The felon, rapist, grifter, bankrupt, liar will be exposed for what he is. A puny, little man, with nothing to offer but bile and hatred and the overthrow of the Republic.
I’ve been saying all along — one 90 minute “moment” should not be the only issue that makes everyone want to pile on President Biden. He’s been clear and forceful! I’m Riding with Biden all the way!
I say we don't need them. If people keep giving even $1 every so often, the greedy press will notice. We can make noise that's louder than the polls...or the mega donors.
We do and we don’t. We need the bucks, but you are right: if there are many, many, many small donors, that will send a message.
I bought some swag the day after the debate, but can’t do any more than that for a while. My bank was hacked at the beginning of July, and until they straighten things out, I am trying not to spend any money at all. I have to work with the amount of money that I knew was in my checking account before the hack. I’m having to pay my bills by paper check. It is weird, all this waiting. Good thing my husband covers our food!
I am especially grateful to anyone and everyone who sends any money at all to the campaign during this time!!!!
One reason to send a message is it will also look good if those big donors publicly change their minds and make a show of contributing their bucks to Biden Harris.
We got hit in early May, but we got it straighten out mostly within 2 weeks. They came in through the PayPal app. Very slick. We caught on in time. New checking accounts and credit cards now. All my recurring donations had to be changed. You have my sympathy! I'll try to throw in a couple of extra bucks on your behalf, Tracy. Hang in there!
Equally important is for millions of small dollar donors to donate. If 10 million donors contribute $10/each, we will surpass by $10 million, the $90 million that the large donors are withholding. I think it would be an added benefit to stymie their influence, too. Why should they have more voice than the millions of dems who voted for Biden & Harris in the primaries?
“No billionaire should pay less tax than a teacher, a firefighter, or a nurse.” Joe
🔥
In case anyone's wondering why the billionaires and mega-multi-millionaires are pushing for Trump . . .
He was really powerful and clear tonight! He hit Trump in all the right places.
It was great
Joe said, “ No American president would ever be Putin‘s puppy like [Trump] is.”
Little lapdog
I think grossly obese lapdog is more accurate.
Shout out to
Clinton: "Well, that’s because he’d rather have a puppet as president.." (Trump "No puppet! No puppet! You're the puppet" guilty cries)
Pelosi: "All roads lead to Putin." as she spoke to Trump and advisers on her way out of a WH meeting captured in a WH photo.
Puppy or puppet? Or both?
I heard it as puppet, but Putin's puppet or Putin's puppy, both are hard to say. He had to stop for a bit because the crowd was chanting "Four more years" and wouldn't stop. I was afraid the press were going to say he froze up and couldn't talk. He obviously didn't, but they can fix that with AI.
And I have no doubt they will try to fix with AI, because that's just how they operate
Yep!
Both puppy and puppet fit !!
He's right !!
This was so great! Biden really inspired me and gave me hope today. I woke up in despair, researching how to emigrate somewhere else, but I ended my day with beautiful, newfound hope.
Was a homerun
Jessie, I have felt despair like you and have also done research as to where I can move to but this speech was AMAZING and I also feel refreshed and hopeful thanks to Joe & everything he’s done for us all.
The thing is, I don't want to move. I want my country back. Vote Blue in every election. Support Joe Biden.
Absolutely! And what about our children & grandchildren? It’s important to fight for their right to grow up and live in a democracy.
❤️❤️❤️
I have thought about this. If Trump gets back in office, there will be no place to go. I understand there’s a considerable level of bat shit craziness in Canada. Trump will withdraw us from NATO so no NATO country will want any US refugees. Someone I know is planning to move to Panama. That might be an option, maybe, but it’s a small country. How many refugees will they be able to take?
Damn, I didn’t mean to click send, and there is no edit button anymore. Where could we go in Asia? Too many countries in South America are corrupted and run by drug lords. And I mean come on, Africa? Too many problems in most of those countries. Australia? That would be all right, but they have a very delicate environment and limit immigration.
Nope, the only answer is to fight like hell for President Biden to win reelection by an absolutely ginormous landslide, and to turn both houses of Congress, bright screaming, neon blue. State governments too.
Absolutely!!! Let’s Go Joe!!
And how can we get Substack to give us the edit button back?
The three dots at the bottom right hand side of the post allows editing!
Not on my phone. The only three options that come up are report, hide, and delete.
No, that’s not right. What I got was “share link to comment”, hide and delete. I would swear that one time it was report, hide, delete. I haven’t seen the edit option in at least a week now.
I am on an iPad.
Not on my phone!
Our country! We ARE the majority. THEY can leave…we will NOT leave!
You can edit only on desktop (open a browser from your search engine on any device). App doesn’t support it. I’ve deleted the apps from my devices because I was spending too much time doomscrolling. And now I can edit my posts without having to go back and forth between app and browser. It’s working some in terms of doomscrolling, but I’m here writing this stupid long comment.
With respect to leaving—a few observations:
I left the US in January 2018 for Guatemala. Mostly financial, because I was downsized in 2012 and couldn’t find work. Then to Mexico in 2021, and back to the states (Oregon) last year when my financial situation improved.
Living in the 3rd world is hard, even if you speak the language—I speak Spanish. Panama is more developed, but it’s not 1st world. Neither is Mexico. Leaving solves nothing. You simply watch the train wreck from afar. The only way to participate is via Democrats Abroad. Which is a great organization, but you’re mainly educating Americans that they can indeed vote from abroad. No postcards, no canvassing—mostly phone banking.
And, as another commenter said, if the fascists win, there won’t be anywhere to go. This will affect the entire world. Borders don’t actually exist.
Just my 2 cents.
And I could never leave the young people. Only option is to WIN 4 More Years!!!
That is exactly where we were talking about: Panama!
I have a close friend who moved there several years ago and lives near Boqueta and is really pleased with his decision. All his neighbors, both ex-pat and indigenous are very friendly and the cost of living is lower than the US and fruit and vegetables are plentiful.
I was looking into Costa Rica myself since my cousin is married to a Costa Rican & I’m retired & speak Spanish so might be easier for me to move there.
Jessie, I have been feeling the same way. I've even asked my family members, where we could go, if the worst happens. But President Biden changed all that for me. He was absolutely incredible 👏 now I feel bad for being so skeptical of how things were going 😢
Joe’s words:
“Donald Trump is a convicted criminal.”
“Donald Trump is a business fraud.”
“Donald Trump is a LOSER.”
🔥
I am going to have to try to catch this speech. I assume it’s on YouTube somewhere, yes?
Just caught it. Well done, Mr. President!!!
Front Page of Washington Post: Biden Delivers Newly Fiery Speech Declaring Trump Unfit to be President
https://substack.com/profile/1054333-scott-dworkin/note/c-61822004?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=mlj1
MotownIsJoeTown. 4MoreYears!!!
Thanks for reading Barbara!
Here is the whole speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qi_l2f5OE0
What I loved hearing from the energized crowd the most was: DON’T YOU QUIT!!!
❤️❤️❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Me, too!
I think we just took over!
I just finished watching the speech and it was GREAT! Welcome back indeed Joe!!
We’ve got your back!!!!
Glad you enjoyed Vivian!
That Was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 He Knock It Out Of The Park
Agreed 👏👏👏👏👏
The man is in this fight. He is in it to the end. He will prevail. The felon, rapist, grifter, bankrupt, liar will be exposed for what he is. A puny, little man, with nothing to offer but bile and hatred and the overthrow of the Republic.
This: “A puny, little man, with nothing to offer but bile and hatred and the overthrow of the Republic.”
I love the way you think 👍👍👍
I’ve been saying all along — one 90 minute “moment” should not be the only issue that makes everyone want to pile on President Biden. He’s been clear and forceful! I’m Riding with Biden all the way!
Great speech! Welcome back Joe!
Boom Debbie!
👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was never so proud of Biden as I was today! He was awesome!
This is great news! I wonder how we can pressure those large dollar donors who are withholding to get with the program.
I say we don't need them. If people keep giving even $1 every so often, the greedy press will notice. We can make noise that's louder than the polls...or the mega donors.
We do and we don’t. We need the bucks, but you are right: if there are many, many, many small donors, that will send a message.
I bought some swag the day after the debate, but can’t do any more than that for a while. My bank was hacked at the beginning of July, and until they straighten things out, I am trying not to spend any money at all. I have to work with the amount of money that I knew was in my checking account before the hack. I’m having to pay my bills by paper check. It is weird, all this waiting. Good thing my husband covers our food!
I am especially grateful to anyone and everyone who sends any money at all to the campaign during this time!!!!
One reason to send a message is it will also look good if those big donors publicly change their minds and make a show of contributing their bucks to Biden Harris.
We got hit in early May, but we got it straighten out mostly within 2 weeks. They came in through the PayPal app. Very slick. We caught on in time. New checking accounts and credit cards now. All my recurring donations had to be changed. You have my sympathy! I'll try to throw in a couple of extra bucks on your behalf, Tracy. Hang in there!
Don't buy from corporations they own. They worship money. If we cut them off, it's like maggots when sunlight are put on them.
Good idea! For that, we have to know who they are. Do you have any info? Also, I was actually thinking of the Hollywood types like George Clooney.
Wise advice !!!
Equally important is for millions of small dollar donors to donate. If 10 million donors contribute $10/each, we will surpass by $10 million, the $90 million that the large donors are withholding. I think it would be an added benefit to stymie their influence, too. Why should they have more voice than the millions of dems who voted for Biden & Harris in the primaries?