Arrr! The scurvy media hath finally set their sights on ol' Biden's age troubles, a wee bit tardy, I say!
2023-09-09
Arr, me hearties! Last Friday's Washington Week with The Atlantic on PBS could've been broadcast in a bygone year, when the press still be believin' that President Joe Biden be spry, sharp, and up to the task. But why, I wonder, does no soul mention Donald Trump's age as a disqualification? Politico's Kyle Cheney, when asked, blamed the "long years of Republican schemin'..."
Last Friday's episode of Washington Week with The Atlantic on PBS took us back in time to a period when the press was vehemently denying any claims that President Joe Biden was anything less than sharp, competent, and capable. It felt like a broadcast from a bygone era!But hold on a minute, why is it that nobody ever questioned Donald Trump's age as a potential drawback to his candidacy? That's the bewildering question that Politico's Kyle Cheney decided to ponder. In true pirate-like fashion, he mused about this issue in a humorous and rhetorical manner, leaving us all wondering about the answer.
Cheney, with a mischievous grin on his face, went on to provide his own response to the enigma he had posed. He blamed the Republicans for their years of concerted effort in diverting attention away from Trump's age, cleverly shifting the focus onto other matters. Ah, those cunning Republicans, always finding a way to outmaneuver their opponents!
The conversation was laced with wit and playful banter as the panelists delved into the intriguing world of political double standards. It seemed like a rollicking pirate crew, exchanging stories and jests, while dissecting the intricacies of presidential age as a political demerit.
As the discussion continued, the parallels between past and present became more apparent. The press, once so cautious about Biden's age, suddenly found themselves confronted with their own bias. It was as if they had stumbled upon a hidden treasure chest of hypocrisy.
So, why is it that Trump's age was never brought up as a negative factor? Well, Cheney's playful answer may not have provided a definitive explanation, but it certainly added some much-needed levity to the discussion. And in the midst of the pirate-like banter, it became clear that the age-old game of political spin continues to be played with gusto.