While I appreciate George Stephanopoulos performing a rare act of journalism from the left, I think this and more should have been included as part of the aired interview:
The host asked the president a straightforward question: “ I think a lot of-- a lot of Americans, and a l-- even a lot of veterans who served in Afghanistan agree with you on the big, strategic picture. They believe we had to get out,” Stephanopoulos began. “But I wonder how you respond to an Army Special Forces officer, Javier McKay (PH). He did seven tours. He was shot twice. He agrees with you. He says, ‘We have to cut our losses in Afghanistan.’ But he adds, ‘I just wish we could've left with honor.’”
Biden responded nonsensically.
“Look, that's like askin' my deceased son Beau, who spent six months in Kosovo and a year in Iraq as a Navy captain and then major-- I mean, as an Army major. And, you know, I'm sure h-- he had regrets comin' out of Afganista-- I mean, out of Iraq," Biden replied.
“He had regrets to what's-- how-- how it's going. But the idea-- what's the alternative? The alternative is why are we staying in Afghanistan? Why are we there?" he continued. "Don't you think that the one-- you know who's most disappointed in us getting out? Russia and China. They'd love us to continue to have to—”
There are many problems with his response, including that he can’t seem to remember the details of his son military career.
This part of the interview has not been broadcast and many are now calling on ABC to release the full, unedited video.
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That wasn't the only problematic part of the interview, of course. Even The Washington Post is correcting several of his claims.
He is clearly not up to the task, nor is Harris. Pelosi is next in line, and while she is a little bit more cogent, the Presidency will probably kill her. Maybe have Harris resign for medical reasons and get someone more qualified to take her place? Then let Joe depart?
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
