I watched the debate between US President Joe Biden and
former US President, Donald Trump.

And yes. It did not get off to a good start. President
Joe Biden appeared frail and his voice was weak and raspy.
He got off to a slow start.

Donald Trump seemed self-assured and confident. Though more
subdued and not as aggressive as the last time. His advisers
must have got through to him as to what's more appealing.

I was sorry to see that there was no fact-checking done.
The hosts of the debate did not interfere with what was
being stated.

Donald Trump did not accept
responsibility for January 6th when he told the mob to fight
like hell or they wouldn't have a country.

Trump did not give a clear answer whether he would stand
by the election results this November.

Trump went back and forth in his denials about where he stands
on freedom in America, and the right of women to make
decisions about their own body. Despite the fact that he'd
selected 3 members of the supreme court with the
intention they would undo the protection of Roe vs Wade.

He denied calling veterans "suckers" and "losers," despite a
staffer confirming he'd said it. Who's since been fired.

And the list went on. He blamed immigration for many things.
He blamed NATO and American ally agreements for not
contributing enough.

This was a man who seemed unstable, unpredictable, all over the
place. It's up to Americans to decide - who do they want -
a man like him or someone who's going to listen to advice
and has a proven track record..

Showmanship or Substance?

America's choice..

I forgot to add - should the Democratic Party have
a chat with the President and persuade him to retire
prior to the election? And if he agrees, who would
they nominate as his replacement to run against Trump?

Any suggestions?

It would be great if Hillary Clinton could be
persuaded to run again!

Why not?

If Trump can do it, so can Hillary.

Just think about what Trump achieved here.

He allowed Biden to choose where the debate would be held - the most anti-Trump network in the US.

He allowed Biden to choose the moderators - two of the most anti-Trump talking-heads on the most anti-Trump network in the US. (Although I do have to say they weren't anywhere nearly as biased As I expected).

He allowed Biden to choose the rules of the debate.

He allowed Biden to choose the timing of the debate.

Biden took a week off from being president so that he could go into seclusion to prepare while Trump continued travelling the country campaigning.

Biden was able to choose where he stood on the podium and the order of the closing remarks.

He allowed Biden to get away with no drug testing.

It was basically Daniel walking into the lion's den after the lion had been given a submachine gun.

And still Daniel/Trump prevailed spectacularly.

A monumental achievement.

And Trump will still lose because elections are no longer free and fair in Biden's USA.

Sad really, a country in decline with two old slugs thrashing about like a snake in its last throws of life. That was the debate.

I watched those two old fools debate each other today. Trump should be locked up in jail. Biden, well, he should be locked up in an asylum! Putin, Jinping and that crazy man in North Korea must be rubbing their hands with glee, watching that pair of idiots going head to head.

A conversation between Putin and Jinping watching it all unfold on telly;

"Vlad"..."Yes Xi"...."See what democracy gives you!"..."Hummm, two old farts like that pair"..."Yes Vlad, democracy, its a waste of time!"......."I'll agree with that one Xi, a waste of time, not wanted in Russia"...."and not in China comrade, Vlad what if we end like that pair?"..."No problem comrade, we get a gun and shoot ourselves!"...."hummm me think so comrade, the only solution!"