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In reply to the discussion: NO ONE HAD TO SAY A WORD. [View all]Brenda
(1,658 posts)50. Whoever the Twitter people are who are spreading this
idiotic idea. From looking at those pics the camera was square to both of them. The stills show Biden looking left and right but no stills show Chump doing that, which I'm sure he had to have done a couple of times but I didn't watch so I don't know.
There was no secret hidden lighting to show Biden looking "older" either.
It is epic trolling when these paranoid delusions pop up it seems just to get the Dems, especially people here all in an uproar.
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Agree Biden is a man of honor, etc. But trying to blame "this" on CNN, isn't helping.
Silent Type
Jun 2024
#2
I say President Obama or President Clinton. I think that is common. I do agree trump doesn't deserve it.
Silent Type
Jun 2024
#4
To be fair, Biden was referred to Vice President Biden at times during the 2020 debates.
Self Esteem
Jun 2024
#5
Not trying to school - but yeah, I think it's common to default to their previous title.
Self Esteem
Jun 2024
#9
How about Mr. Trump? They call President Obama that? I say president to make a point. He is no
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#47
The honorific title President attaches for life. All ex Presidents are referred to as 'President Obama' or
kelly1mm
Jun 2024
#30
Many on CNN and in the media do not refer to President Obama ...president. It is in newspapers as well,
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#48
I like "Former President and now convicted felon, Donald Trump." What's wrong with that?
CTyankee
Jun 2024
#43
Joe don't need a girdle. A bit of bronzer won't hurt. Most anchors wear a touch of it.
LeftInTX
Jun 2024
#55
I think most people from the British Isles look like Casper under the harsh lights.
LeftInTX
Jun 2024
#63
His mouth was probably open because he couldn't believe the rubbish he was hearing.
diane in sf
Jun 2024
#34
No. To me the camera was square-on to both of them. Biden wasn't looking at the camera when
Liberal In Texas
Jun 2024
#40