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Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 01:40 AM Feb 2024

Lawrence O'Donnell on what they don't tell you about the Dump Biden 'fantasy' - The Last Word - MSNBC



Pundits suggest replacing President Biden as the Democratic nominee because they don’t understand the job of the presidency or how conventions work. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell gives a history lesson in governing in the age of television. - Aired on 02/21/2024.
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Lawrence O'Donnell on what they don't tell you about the Dump Biden 'fantasy' - The Last Word - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 OP
Especially good tonight Deuxcents Feb 2024 #1
I completely agree! He really hit his initial explanation out of the park! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #2
I've got it on, too..I missed the first half of his show and I knew you'd post it! Deuxcents Feb 2024 #3
Awww, thanks! I tend to post what I watch, which always includes Lawrence O'Donnell and Stephen Colbert... Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #4
As Lawrence pointed out, Biden is polling 4 points ahead of Trump, 49 to 45. Polls show Trump beats Newsom and Harris. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #5
I couldn't agree more and Lawrence spelled it out so clearly Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #6
Truth. Biden's experienced judgment is impeccable. Making decisions is what the job is. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #7
You're completely right and President Biden is still cleaning up TFG's mess. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #8
so true et tu Feb 2024 #14
sing it lawrence. mopinko Feb 2024 #9
He put together a solid case for sticking with Biden, unfortunately it's those of us who agree with him who were listening Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #10
it's blowin up on the xitter. mopinko Feb 2024 #11
it's blowin up on the xitter. mopinko Feb 2024 #12
Someone put some serious Reporters into the Press Corps; not these flaky babbly horse race rubes. MagaSmash Feb 2024 #13
A master class on the self inflicted derelictions of corporate media, & the reality of presidency, history, funding, ancianita Feb 2024 #15
Lawrence O'Donnell is always terrific, but last night he really did hit it out of the park! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #16
He did! ancianita Feb 2024 #17
LOL! I wish that I'd thought of saying that today when I was trying to convince my friends! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #18
Let's get those elevator pitches ready! One liners have impact! ancianita Feb 2024 #19
Of the two of them, one doesn't follow politics at all, has no interest Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #20
Understandable. Any group that's experienced social prejudice is rightly cautious, and often show indifference if ancianita Feb 2024 #21
He's doing well, has a successful business and a long time relationship, he's a talented guy, but I take your point Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #22

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
2. I completely agree! He really hit his initial explanation out of the park!
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 02:23 AM
Feb 2024

I'm listening to the repeat right now, and what he says is something that everyone should hear - his experience counts!

Deuxcents

(16,877 posts)
3. I've got it on, too..I missed the first half of his show and I knew you'd post it!
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 02:26 AM
Feb 2024

I’m getting to rely on your good nature and sure do appreciate you 🫶

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
4. Awww, thanks! I tend to post what I watch, which always includes Lawrence O'Donnell and Stephen Colbert...
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 02:30 AM
Feb 2024

SunSeeker

(52,210 posts)
5. As Lawrence pointed out, Biden is polling 4 points ahead of Trump, 49 to 45. Polls show Trump beats Newsom and Harris.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 02:53 AM
Feb 2024

Biden is our strongest candidate against Trump. He MUST be our nominee. It's as simple as that. So shut the fuck up, Ezra Klein.

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
6. I couldn't agree more and Lawrence spelled it out so clearly
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 03:12 AM
Feb 2024

If he'd said he was a one-term president, he would have been a "lame duck" from the beginning. And it's way too late to replace him now, it's an election year - besides, we're in the middle of serious crises, both supporting Ukraine and dealing with the dangerous Israel/Hamas war. President Biden has not only met with the leaders involved, but he understands the issues. After 36 years in the Senate he was chosen as Obama's VP for his foreign policy experience. He is clearly our most experienced POTUS in history and I'm sick to death of the comments about his age. TFG is almost the same age and he forgets who he's supposedly running against, not to mention all that comes out of his mouth are lies. We're extremely fortunate to have a president with Biden's knowledge and experience in these perilous times.

SunSeeker

(52,210 posts)
7. Truth. Biden's experienced judgment is impeccable. Making decisions is what the job is.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 03:25 AM
Feb 2024

There is no potential Democratic candidate that has better governing skills, experience, and judgment than Biden.

Trump has completely horrible, conflicted, incompetent judgment. Trump is utterly unqualified and demonstrated he was unqualified literally every day he was president.

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
8. You're completely right and President Biden is still cleaning up TFG's mess.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 03:41 AM
Feb 2024

How many thousands died of Covid before Biden got the vaccine available across the country? TFG told them to "drink bleach!" TFG stole classified documents - did he share them with the Russians, jeopardizing national security? Not to mention, TFG alienated our allies in favor of the brutal dictators he "loves." Besides dealing with the pandemic, one of Biden's first priorities was to mend fences with our long-term allies. TFG condemns NATO. And I don't even want to imagine what he'd do regarding the crises we're facing today, We need Joe Biden and his experience more than ever right now.

mopinko

(70,745 posts)
9. sing it lawrence.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 06:07 AM
Feb 2024

i follow a few bw on xitter. they r so pissed about this crap.
so.am.i.

eta- and we here in chgo dont want a fucking brokered convention.

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
10. He put together a solid case for sticking with Biden, unfortunately it's those of us who agree with him who were listening
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 06:12 AM
Feb 2024

mopinko

(70,745 posts)
11. it's blowin up on the xitter.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 06:52 AM
Feb 2024

even the msnbc haters r cheering.
1 i follow said- now he shd interview biden. he’s the only 1 i trust to do it.
i concur.

mopinko

(70,745 posts)
12. it's blowin up on the xitter.
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 06:52 AM
Feb 2024

even the msnbc haters r cheering.
1 i follow said- now he shd interview biden. he’s the only 1 i trust to do it.
i concur.

ancianita

(36,544 posts)
15. A master class on the self inflicted derelictions of corporate media, & the reality of presidency, history, funding,
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 11:00 AM
Feb 2024

and Biden himself. Lawrence's 28 minute class was worth every minute. He killed it. Thanks for this!


Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
16. Lawrence O'Donnell is always terrific, but last night he really did hit it out of the park!
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 07:21 PM
Feb 2024

And I found what he said quite useful today when speaking with a couple of friends who can't stand TFG, but aren't enthusiastic about Joe Biden, either.

ancianita

(36,544 posts)
17. He did!
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 09:52 PM
Feb 2024

I simply tell Biden doubters I'd rather go for the guy with 81 christian years than the guy with 91 criminal counts.



Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
20. Of the two of them, one doesn't follow politics at all, has no interest
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 10:12 PM
Feb 2024

And you'd think he'd care since he's a gay man.

ancianita

(36,544 posts)
21. Understandable. Any group that's experienced social prejudice is rightly cautious, and often show indifference if
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 11:14 PM
Feb 2024

they can't trust that their freedoms are protected in a 'free' country. In a high tension election year, it can be exhausting to be part of a targeted group, imo.

Rhiannon12866

(209,709 posts)
22. He's doing well, has a successful business and a long time relationship, he's a talented guy, but I take your point
Thu Feb 22, 2024, 11:22 PM
Feb 2024
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