The Panderer and Chief - Biden at Howard

It is with sadness that I post this episode, but at the same time I am glad that we had the opportunity to record it. The world was recently robbed of Kelly, but he left his mark not only on this show and his family, but the world. He was a personality, a friend, and everyone's cheerleader. I am going to miss Kelly a lot. 

Speaker McCarthy is an amazing story as Speaker of the House, but his recent debt ceiling win cements his spot in the history books. However, that doesn't mean that he is speaker.....oh no it doesn't. 

Truthfully, this speech isn't that bad - at least after we edited out 1/2 or more of it. And, some of the information and points that are made in the speech will drive political discourse for at least the next couple of years. 

We get to hear a new story from the President that is actually interesting, but the rest of the speech contains so much pandering that it is demeaning.  It seems like this would hurt him, so why does it seem to endear him? 

Politics is about compromise, it isn't about hypocrisy. However, modern politics, on both sides of the aisle, is seemingly more about hypocrisy than ideology. 

In this speech one track down one of those moments. 

Lina Khan the "Khan" Artist is at it again. In this speech she talk about the "problems" that data creates, but her only solution seems to be an internet that only serves the rich. In other words - she doesn't understand the value that data can supply. 

Trump announces his campaign - no - that isn't it. Trump announces that he isn't guilty - no - that isn't it either. Trump attacks everyone else and makes a campaign speech with a side of indictment. Honestly, kind of an impressive ego. 

Congressional Hearings are usually boring. They are like scripted shows with members looking to deliver messages, and representatives of the Administration just trying to make it out without making a large gaffe. However, sometimes there are intelligent exchanges that deserve not only our attention, but also a more in depth exploration. This is one of those exchanges. 

Secretary Pete Buttigieg always seems to be a little behind the action - and this time he is called out by a reporter. It is amazing to witness - and sad at the same time. 

There are too many Congressman to keep up with all of the crazy things that they say or do, but sometimes it is worth highlighting some of the absurdities that can come out of this group. 

Sometimes the media is biased, and sometimes they are just oblivious. While this might be a case of oblivious - they missed the relevant weirdness in this speech. Biden was quick, he was fake, and he was gaffe prone. 

However, he also accomplished his goals.