Posted on 07/29/2021 8:02:31 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
One of Joe Biden’s handlers should really reign him in. He made a series of remarks today that ranged from head-scratching to anger-inducing. At one point, Fox News’ Peter Doocy pinned him down on his previous statements on vaccinations and masks, noting that the president is now saying the opposite. That led to a flailing claim that he didn’t say what he said while insisting the science on masks has changed when it simply hasn’t.
But one comment involving the vaccines may be Biden’s most ill-advised yet. After being asked about businesses and local communities mandating vaccines, the president opened the door for federally ordered, mandatory vaccinations, not just for government employees, but for all Americans. He noted that he’s not sure if he can do it, though.
NOW – Biden on #COVID19 vaccines: "It's still a question if the federal government can mandate the whole country, I don't know that yet." pic.twitter.com/JIuDwxJz24
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) July 29, 2021
That certainly sounds like this isn’t just an idle thought exercise but that Biden is actively looking to mandate vaccines and would do so if he could. He claims that the DOJ has green-lit “local communities” to mandate vaccinations, a contention that is highly suspect. Just because the DOJ says something does not make it legal, and I do not believe a city can mandate vaccinations anymore than the federal government can. But that will be something tested in the courts if the issue gets pushed.
What’s so dumb about this is that even if Biden wants to do this, there is no reason to throw the idea out there right now. Throwing that bomb into an already tenuous political situation will do nothing to encourage vaccinations. Rather, it’s going to cause more division and backlash. Besides, there’s absolutely no way to enforce a vaccine mandate dictated from the federal level so why even suggest it when it’s only going to hurt the cause more?
The answer is likely partisan politics. Democrats seem to care much more about looking down their noses at the unvaccinated than actually convincing them to change course. When Biden called people who are unvaccinated stupid the other day, that wasn’t a brilliant bit of persuasion. In fact, it only caused people to recoil. But the opportunity to sneer at those dirty unvaccinated masses was too good to pass up. By bringing up a federal mandate here, Biden gets to play bogeyman for people he hates. In the end, he knows he’s just pushing buttons.
In short, I think this is a bluff, and that while the media will squee at the idea, Biden isn’t going to try to act on it. If he did, I’m not sure what would happen, and I say that in as reserved a fashion as possible. There’s a sizable part of the country that would likely not oblige and things could get ugly. If that’s a path Democrats want to go down, they will regret it.
The answer is still no.
Luckily there is a way out for those who are anti vaxxers. They just have to test weekly. They are free. No big deal.
I will not take the Mark.
Don't give them any ideas.
We don't need Joe Biden to "reign" over us.
They really should "rein" him in.
RE: They just have to test weekly.
Ironically, that’s one way to get the virus. Imagine being tested by people who are testing thousands of unvaccinated people every week... what are the chances?
Really?
Why am I paying, as a taxpayer for all these "Free" fake PCR test for hypocondriacts.
i don’t give a crap if they believe they can
they will be met with forceful resistance if they try to
all you flipping fearpers and vax pushers
recognize you are on the same side as Biden
We’re finding out who are the hardcore enemies of freedom on FR. Boosters of tyranny as well.
And the Southern Border’s still open. Biden cannot do this.
I used to teach the U.S. Constitution to jr. high students for at least a quarter of a century. I made those poor kids go through it line by line so I have a pretty good idea of what’s in it. No where does it give the Federal government or the President the power to require the American people be vaccinated or what kind of clothing to cover their bodies with, unless they are in the military or work for FedGov.
At some point, the American people are going to say ‘No!’ and mean it. The French, British, Italian, are already in the streets saying Non!, No!, No! and ¡No! Then what are they going to do?
I’ve gotten my shots and have a scrap of cardstock to prove it, but I’m not planning on showing it to anyone from the government. It’s not their business.
Ok. True. They are paid through taxes instead of the wallet. Still this is no big deal for the anti vaxxers. They keep their jobs.
“...until they become unvaccinated.”
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Absolutely brilliant.
i take offense at anti-vaxxer. i am fully vaxxed with fda approved vaccines. No hesitation for myself or my children.
this is not an fda approved vaccine and should be voluntary.
Good point. Easier just to get the shot. I got the shingles shot last Wednesday. Second shot in two months. I’m thrilled that it’s available. That is one thing I do not ever want. I’ve seen people suffer big time with shingles.
All you vexationated yearning to breathe free..
Nope, not even a little bit. It’s going to take a while to get to me.
Pointing out that you can keep your job as a government worker by simply testing is not being on the side of Biden. It’s giving you an out. Are you ever happy?
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