The Biden-Transcript Controversy: Age and Election Competence
The question of whether Joe Biden's advancing age has made him incapable of effectively stopping Donald Trump from returning to the presidency is a complex issue. While cognitive decline and physical weaknesses have raised concerns, political fitness is not solely measured by mental and physical capability but also by public perception and today's headlines often dictate election outcomes.
Decline and Public Perception
Joe Biden's advancing cognitive decline has hindered his ability to effectively address issues, particularly since the rise of his staunchly supportive and sometimes dissonant base. This group has been advocating for aggressive, sometimes violent, actions against Trump, and now they are calling for a complete change in the narrative. They want to portray Biden as the best president ever, despite evidence to the contrary, similar to the absurd claim that he invented water.
The Democratic montage has become less about genuine democratic principles and more about pushing a candidate off a cliff, regardless of their fitness to serve. This dismissal is evident in the record-breaking 81 million votes for Biden, which, despite the number, did not translate into public approval or competence.
Appearance Matters: The Fatal Flaws
The issue is not about physical incapability but about public perception. A candidate must not only have the ability to function but also the ability to be perceived as capable. Joe Biden's decrease in physical fitness, his slow and weak speech, and his frequent memory glitches and stuttering have made him less appealing to the public. These traits contribute to his unelectability, overshadowing any functional ability.
Politicians are not elected based on their ability alone. Political stations are gained and kept through popularity and public appeasement. Biden's decrepitude and associated traits make him less sellable, and this is reflected in the widespread dislike he has garnered.
Physical and Mental Decline
Age 80 in itself is not an insurmountable barrier to running for the Presidency. However, repeated signs of mental decay raise serious concerns. Biden's cognitive decline has raised questions about his fitness to lead. Physically, he appears frail and moves poorly, lacking the energy and strength expected of a leader.
The question remains: Is it more concerning to have an 81-year-old president or a potentially dangerous political figure such as Trump? The reality is that both scenarios present significant challenges, but which is less appealing is a subjective matter for the American electorate.
Conclusion
The debate over Biden's age highlights the importance of public perception in election outcomes. Competence is crucial, but so is the image a candidate presents to the public. As Biden faces challenges in both areas, the question arises: Is he fit enough to lead the country into the future?