Posted on 03/02/2022 8:45:59 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON — It is rare that a president can show he is living up to the mantle of "leader of the free world" — and even less common for him to do so against the backdrop of his main political rival praising an autocrat.
But that's what President Joe Biden did during his first State of the Union address, highlighting how he has led the Western world in defending Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
"Six days ago, Russia’s Vladimir Putin sought to shake the very foundations of the free world, thinking he could make it bend to his menacing ways. But he badly miscalculated," Biden said to a roaring, bipartisan standing ovation on the House floor Tuesday night.
And, just hours before the applause washed over Biden, Trump complained that Republicans, Democrats and the news media "misinterpret" his remarks about Ukraine — even as he again declined to directly criticize Putin.
Wherever Trump stands, it is not with Biden's anti-Putin legion. Biden is at the forefront of a global coalition that has isolated the Russian strongman, levied debilitating sanctions on him and rallied to provide aid and moral support to Ukrainian fighters.
It was savvy of Biden to start his speech with the section on Ukraine because even casual viewers would see images of Republicans and Democrats applauding as he led the American government in making a forceful statement of support.
But if there was any doubt about the larger role Biden sees himself in, he clarified by using the phrase "free world" three times.
"The free world is holding him accountable," Biden said. "When the history of this era is written, Putin’s war on Ukraine will have left Russia weaker and the rest of the world stronger."
And if the free world is stronger, so is its leader.
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You forgot the “projectile vomit” alert.
In the Third Circle of Hell, sinners stand up to their chins in NBC News.
biden leads the world, while being led down the sidewalk by his wife!
The “free world” of the uniparty — brought to you by the Karens of your kommunity.
PUT THAT MASK ON YOU DEPLORABLE SO AND SO.
and move those trucks. They’re noisy and smell bad.
so-called freedom convoy said the talking head, which was attached to a body that often worked out, how’s that working for you in the free world hombres? Excuse me, gotta move, a cartel is killing a coupla dozen people, no big deal.
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That is totally zot worthy. Trump has done nothing to indicate he loves Putin.
Crack is a terrible drug.
Fake news brought to you by Pfizer!
“Biden leads??“
Do they mean the same guy who couldn’t follow Secret Service directions to get back into the White House and ended up in the shrubs???
THAT Biden?
If you have freed yourself from the bonds of Comcrap, find a new cable company or just go cable free. These bastards need to be put out of business.
Biden wants to lead us into World War III...
Democrats and Liberals don’t hate Putin because of the invasion, they couldn’t care less about Ukrainians.
They hate Putin because he “stole” the election from Hillary.
Joe Biden couln’t find his own ass with both hands, a map, and a compass.
Leads the free world to what, Dairy Queen.
Seriously, what does Trump have to do with this? Hasn’t the media been telling us for over a year that Biden won by a gazillion votes and is President?
So now, Trump is?
That is a laugh out loud headline if there ever was one.
Biden enabled this entire fiasco and continues to do so.
Hey NBC, if the election hadn’t been stolen there’d be no Ukraine invasion.
That poster has been babbling on with Trump hate for a long time.
Off your meds, again, I see.
GO GET ‘EM, Plugs!
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