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Biden’s prime-time speech: Trumpism threatens democracy
Associated Press ^ | September 1, 2022 | ZEKE MILLER and CHRIS MEGERIAN

Posted on 09/01/2022 1:24:50 PM PDT by John W

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sound an alarm Thursday night about what he views as “extremist” threats to American democracy from the restive forces of Trumpism, aiming to reframe the November elections as part of an unceasing battle for the “soul of the nation.”

Nearly two years after he defeated Donald Trump, it’s a reprise of Biden’s 2020 campaign theme, casting the midterm election stakes in as dire terms as those that sent him to the Oval Office. His prime-time speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia will lay out what he sees as the risks from those he has dubbed “ultra-MAGA Republicans” to the nation’s system of government, its standing abroad and its citizens’ way of life.

The explicit effort by Biden to marginalize Trump and and his “Make America Great Again” adherents marks a sharp turn for the president, who preached his desire to bring about national unity in his Inaugural address. White House officials said it reflects his mounting concern about Trump conservatives’ ideological proposals and 2020 election denialism.

Biden, who had largely avoided even referring to “the former guy” by name during his first year in office, has grown increasingly vocal in calling out Trump personally. Now, emboldened by his party’s recent legislative wins and wary of Trump’s return to the headlines, Biden is sharpening his attacks.

At a Democratic fundraiser last week, Biden likened the “MAGA philosophy” to “semi-fascism.”

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To: John W

The RATS are trying to foment violence. Don’t take the bait.


21 posted on 09/01/2022 1:39:45 PM PDT by teletech (you)
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To: John W

I will not be tuned into this Buffoon, Biden’s speech this evening!!! It is simply a waste of time!!! The poor man, Democrat, Joe Biden, belongs in a “Looney Tune, Nut House...not the USA White House”!!!

Wake up, Americans...Joe Biden and his Democrats are destroying the USA Nation Republic with each passing day!!!

I am actually glad I am in the “Over The Hill Gang”!!! Sad days for the good ole USA are coming, very soon!!!


22 posted on 09/01/2022 1:39:48 PM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX (Defeat both the Republican (e) & Democrat (e) political parties....Forever!!!)
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To: John W

Re-runs of Oak Island Mystery are better entertainment—and more factual.


23 posted on 09/01/2022 1:44:13 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: teletech

Concur; we have to unite to win at the ballot box; no violence of any kind can be tolerated. I am curious as to whether, since this is a campaign speech by Senile Joe, the networks are offering Rs prime time for a response or if this is yet another “gift in kind” from the servile media.


24 posted on 09/01/2022 1:44:46 PM PDT by laconic (l)
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To: caww

I might watch for a few minutes, in hope of seeing the old fool stroke out at the podium and get carried off on a stretcher.

I can dream, can’t I?


25 posted on 09/01/2022 1:44:49 PM PDT by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: John W

Good thing we are not a democracy AP. We are a representative republic - in case you missed that in your education.


26 posted on 09/01/2022 1:47:06 PM PDT by week 71
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To: John W

So Biden is going to declare war on half the country?


27 posted on 09/01/2022 1:52:19 PM PDT by Little Ray (Civilization runs on a narrow margin. What sustains it is not magic, but hard work. )
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To: miserare

The White House doctors are preparing the donepezil and memantine injections for later this evening. Aderall will keep him from falling asleep during the speech.


28 posted on 09/01/2022 1:53:27 PM PDT by packagingguy
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To: miserare
I might watch for a few minutes, in hope of seeing the old fool stroke out at the podium and get carried off on a stretcher. I can dream, can’t I?

And I'll tune in at the end to hear the hour or so Q&A with reporters.

29 posted on 09/01/2022 1:53:50 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: John W
His prime-time speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia will lay out what he sees as the risks from those he has dubbed “ultra-MAGA Republicans” to the nation’s system of government, its standing abroad and its citizens’ way of life.

Jews. They be trouble.

Even got the dementia angle covered:

And the Deplorables were fruitful...

Exodus 1

7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.
8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.
9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.

30 posted on 09/01/2022 1:54:09 PM PDT by Ezekiel (🆘️𓊹 𓌃 "Come fly with US". Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with Mars ♂️)
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To: Lazamataz

So when are the great military leaders and special forces going to come in to save us from this madman. Yea, right, never.


31 posted on 09/01/2022 1:55:31 PM PDT by vivenne (")
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To: John W

Obama is quite a cowardly pansy, pulling the strings on CWII from the safety and in anonymity from Marthas Vineyard.


32 posted on 09/01/2022 1:55:39 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: John W

On the up side, War Room tomorrow should be interesting. PINO Joe will provide a lot of material.


33 posted on 09/01/2022 1:56:00 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Sometimes when you get to where you're supposed to be, it's too soon.)
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To: John W
...the restive forces of Trumpism...

Wreckers and saboteurs, Comrades! They must be crushed!

They do love their little isms, don't they? Still, stupid can also be dangerous.

34 posted on 09/01/2022 1:56:45 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: laconic

Yes, I wondered this too. His can’t be legal.


35 posted on 09/01/2022 1:56:59 PM PDT by vivenne (")
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To: Col Frank Slade
Trump should announce a 2024 run in the middle of the speech.

That is a great idea.

36 posted on 09/01/2022 1:57:26 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: skeeter

You mean Caliph Baraq hasn’t evacuated due to rising seal levels? /sarc


37 posted on 09/01/2022 1:57:28 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: Little Ray

Yes, but will try to say it’s just that smaller group of MAGA people. That way he can sicc the rest of the country on MAGA and make them pariahs.


38 posted on 09/01/2022 1:58:39 PM PDT by vivenne (")
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To: John W

This is the same stuff Hitler said about the Jews. Arm up brothers and sisters.


39 posted on 09/01/2022 1:58:39 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: iontheball
Biden, the Soul of the Nation? The Babylon Bee can’t outdo these clowns

No, you don't get it. Sole not soul.

40 posted on 09/01/2022 1:58:48 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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