Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson titled their book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again to reflect their central argument: that President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection in 2024, despite evident physical and cognitive decline, was a fundamental and catastrophic error akin to the theological concept of "original sin."
In Christian theology, original sin refers to the fall of Adam and Eve, an act of disobedience that tainted humanity with inevitable consequences. Similarly, the authors frame Biden’s choice to pursue a second term—coupled with efforts by his inner circle to conceal his deteriorating health—as the pivotal mistake that set off a chain of events leading to the Democrats’ defeat and Donald Trump’s return to power.
The title draws a parallel to Greek tragedy, where a protagonist’s attempt to avoid their fate seals it. Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden’s hubris, fueled by a belief that only he could defeat Trump, and the subsequent "gaslighting and denial" by his team, created a political tragedy. The term "original sin" encapsulates the initial, irreversible decision that, in their view, doomed the Democratic campaign, highlighting themes of accountability, deception, and the consequences of ignoring reality.
1993: 11/22 Little Rock
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa 2022: 9/20 OKC 2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
Politician wanting to retain power, particularly in light of a fairly successful first term, is not new nor is it original. It's a horse shit fucking explanation wherever you sourced it from, and was specifically designed to sell books so fuck that guy
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Makes total sense for Brandon to have announced at his inauguration that he was going to be a one term POTUS and even more sense to have announced it after the midterms in 2022 and been a lame duck for either 4 or 2 years. Sound political strategy.
The only folks to blame for the current shit show are repubs, COOTWH voters and non-voters. They own this disgrace. Not Brandon. Not Kamala. Not the dem party and certainly not dem voters.
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
And what do you think the goal is from the right on the issue?
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
Yes it’s long over! Am I upset at the democrat party and Biden for the way they screwed it up heck yeah but I’m done kicking the old man down , he should have stepped down a year earlier no doubt.
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson titled their book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again to reflect their central argument: that President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection in 2024, despite evident physical and cognitive decline, was a fundamental and catastrophic error akin to the theological concept of "original sin."
In Christian theology, original sin refers to the fall of Adam and Eve, an act of disobedience that tainted humanity with inevitable consequences. Similarly, the authors frame Biden’s choice to pursue a second term—coupled with efforts by his inner circle to conceal his deteriorating health—as the pivotal mistake that set off a chain of events leading to the Democrats’ defeat and Donald Trump’s return to power.
The title draws a parallel to Greek tragedy, where a protagonist’s attempt to avoid their fate seals it. Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden’s hubris, fueled by a belief that only he could defeat Trump, and the subsequent "gaslighting and denial" by his team, created a political tragedy. The term "original sin" encapsulates the initial, irreversible decision that, in their view, doomed the Democratic campaign, highlighting themes of accountability, deception, and the consequences of ignoring reality.
That’s an extraordinary reach. I know exactly what the original sin was. Dumb name.
Okay, blah, blah, blah Brandon is/was in serious mental decline. Question is, how do you square this “political crime of the century” with 73M+ voters and the repub party supporting someone as fucking unqualified, on so many levels, with all that we know to be facts, not once, but twice to be POTUS? As bad as Brandon’s debate performance was, “they’re eating the cats. They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” is/was far worse.
This is the double standard, moving of the goal posts and holding one side to higher standard that we reality based citizens speak of.
’Murica is in a serious decline but hey, only 1,341 days to go. Maybe.
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
And what do you think the goal is from the right on the issue?
The goal is to sell books. But as a reporter isn’t Tapper supposed to tell us what’s happening when it happens, not when he can sell a book?
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
And what do you think the goal is from the right on the issue?
It's obviously to smear a party that's already self-smearing; that said, his cognitive decline was hidden. It's pretty awful. Maybe worse than watergate. And I would have voted for him if the Dems had played Weekend at Bernie's with his corpse because of what was on the other side. But it was still despicable, not to mention outrageously poor strategy.
The GOP should hit this HARD in 2026. The Democratic Party is terrible. Sure, they're worse, but it's not their fault their devotees love it, and swing voters are susceptible to their message.
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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson titled their book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again to reflect their central argument: that President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection in 2024, despite evident physical and cognitive decline, was a fundamental and catastrophic error akin to the theological concept of "original sin."
In Christian theology, original sin refers to the fall of Adam and Eve, an act of disobedience that tainted humanity with inevitable consequences. Similarly, the authors frame Biden’s choice to pursue a second term—coupled with efforts by his inner circle to conceal his deteriorating health—as the pivotal mistake that set off a chain of events leading to the Democrats’ defeat and Donald Trump’s return to power.
The title draws a parallel to Greek tragedy, where a protagonist’s attempt to avoid their fate seals it. Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden’s hubris, fueled by a belief that only he could defeat Trump, and the subsequent "gaslighting and denial" by his team, created a political tragedy. The term "original sin" encapsulates the initial, irreversible decision that, in their view, doomed the Democratic campaign, highlighting themes of accountability, deception, and the consequences of ignoring reality.
That’s an extraordinary reach. I know exactly what the original sin was. Dumb name.
1993: 11/22 Little Rock
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa 2022: 9/20 OKC 2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
Lol this is great. I think Jon is past his prime on some things but absolutely hits the nail on the head here. Really wish there was a new version of this show resonating these days:
Lol this is great. I think Jon is past his prime on some things but absolutely hits the nail on the head here. Really wish there was a new version of this show resonating these days:
Not interested in what? Understanding that Joe Biden was in severe decline and people tried to hide it despite him being unfit to be president? Seems pretty important...and I will say it seemed obvious to anyone that wasn't a Dem lemming.
And what do you think the goal is from the right on the issue?
I imagine the right is wondering why it wasn't reported earlier. 🤷♂️
1993: 11/22 Little Rock
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa 2022: 9/20 OKC 2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
Lol this is great. I think Jon is past his prime on some things but absolutely hits the nail on the head here. Really wish there was a new version of this show resonating these days:
I think he's still great and he was on fire on last night's episode. He skewers anyone who needs it and deserves it.
To each their own re: what we like - and this probably needs its own thread without driving this one into a ditch - but this is what I mean at least in regards to a newer version:
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson titled their book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again to reflect their central argument: that President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection in 2024, despite evident physical and cognitive decline, was a fundamental and catastrophic error akin to the theological concept of "original sin."
In Christian theology, original sin refers to the fall of Adam and Eve, an act of disobedience that tainted humanity with inevitable consequences. Similarly, the authors frame Biden’s choice to pursue a second term—coupled with efforts by his inner circle to conceal his deteriorating health—as the pivotal mistake that set off a chain of events leading to the Democrats’ defeat and Donald Trump’s return to power.
The title draws a parallel to Greek tragedy, where a protagonist’s attempt to avoid their fate seals it. Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden’s hubris, fueled by a belief that only he could defeat Trump, and the subsequent "gaslighting and denial" by his team, created a political tragedy. The term "original sin" encapsulates the initial, irreversible decision that, in their view, doomed the Democratic campaign, highlighting themes of accountability, deception, and the consequences of ignoring reality.
That’s an extraordinary reach. I know exactly what the original sin was. Dumb name.
Well I have no plans to read it so that’s as much as I’ll have to say.
Lol this is great. I think Jon is past his prime on some things but absolutely hits the nail on the head here. Really wish there was a new version of this show resonating these days:
I think he's still great and he was on fire on last night's episode. He skewers anyone who needs it and deserves it.
To each their own re: what we like - and this probably needs its own thread without driving this one into a ditch - but this is what I mean at least in regards to a newer version:
Lol this is great. I think Jon is past his prime on some things but absolutely hits the nail on the head here. Really wish there was a new version of this show resonating these days:
I think he's still great and he was on fire on last night's episode. He skewers anyone who needs it and deserves it.
To each their own re: what we like - and this probably needs its own thread without driving this one into a ditch - but this is what I mean at least in regards to a newer version:
This is paywall but the published date is January 2024, before he came back. How have the ratings done since he was back?
Best performance in 10 years and I'll say even when Stewart isn't hosting, they have their best rotating anchor staff in years. I liked Trevor Noah, but the return of Stewart, even once a week, and the changing of the lead anchor every week is refreshing. Kosta, Desi and Ronnie have been great at the desk. I prefer Klepper's specials and correspondent roles better.
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1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
life can be so unfair sometimes.
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1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
In Christian theology, original sin refers to the fall of Adam and Eve, an act of disobedience that tainted humanity with inevitable consequences. Similarly, the authors frame Biden’s choice to pursue a second term—coupled with efforts by his inner circle to conceal his deteriorating health—as the pivotal mistake that set off a chain of events leading to the Democrats’ defeat and Donald Trump’s return to power.
The title draws a parallel to Greek tragedy, where a protagonist’s attempt to avoid their fate seals it. Tapper and Thompson argue that Biden’s hubris, fueled by a belief that only he could defeat Trump, and the subsequent "gaslighting and denial" by his team, created a political tragedy. The term "original sin" encapsulates the initial, irreversible decision that, in their view, doomed the Democratic campaign, highlighting themes of accountability, deception, and the consequences of ignoring reality.
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
The only folks to blame for the current shit show are repubs, COOTWH voters and non-voters. They own this disgrace. Not Brandon. Not Kamala. Not the dem party and certainly not dem voters.
Own your fucking mess.
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1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
This is the double standard, moving of the goal posts and holding one side to higher standard that we reality based citizens speak of.
’Murica is in a serious decline but hey, only 1,341 days to go. Maybe.
Libtardaplorable©. And proud of it.
Brilliantati©
The GOP should hit this HARD in 2026. The Democratic Party is terrible. Sure, they're worse, but it's not their fault their devotees love it, and swing voters are susceptible to their message.
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1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
https://x.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1924792672805433459?t=7ETbKcsZVX8UYDvpo8SIMQ&s=19
1996; 9/28 New York
1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
2000: 10/17 Dallas
2003: 4/3 OKC
2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
2013: 11/16 OKC
2014: 10/8 Tulsa
2022: 9/20 OKC
2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
https://www.businessinsider.com/jon-stewart-daily-show-audience-is-now-small-old-ratings-2024-1
https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/comedy-central/shows/the-daily-show/releases/?view=111307-the-daily-show-scores-its-biggest-quarterly-share-in-ten-years-and-lands-1-spot-among-monday-late-night-viewers