Staff Reports
President Joe Biden recently found himself in the political crosshairs while delivering an address at the LBJ Presidential Library in Texas. The event, which was supposed to be about civil rights, quickly derailed into a series of bizarre rants targeting the U.S. Supreme Court, a court that just happens to be filled with justices appointed during more productive times. The timing of this tirade, following Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, raises questions about whether he has anything left to lose or if he’s simply trying to distract from his administration’s ongoing failures.
As the president rambled on about civil rights—pinning all his hopes on Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy—he pivoted with all the grace of a toddler on roller skates. According to his version of events, the weighty decisions surrounding civil rights legislation hinge entirely on the Court’s actions, which he maligned in a fit of contradiction. While claiming respect for the institution of the Court, he laid the groundwork for proposed reforms that would effectively put the judiciary on a short leash—term limits and ethics legislation, anyone? Nothing screams respect like a good old-fashioned power grab, right?
Democrat mantra… Always have someone to blame for everything you screw up.
Joe Biden Sputters His Way Through Speech as He Continues to Attack SCOTUS https://t.co/WMswldY24g
— divide_by_zero 🇺🇸 (@Dee_Bee_Zee_) July 29, 2024
Biden’s disdain for the court was evident as he veered wildly through topics including the outrageous 2013 Shelby County v. Holder ruling, while also dredging up his favorite punching bag: abortion rights. The Dobbs v. Jackson case, which overturned Roe v. Wade, featured prominently in Biden’s rants, but some might wonder if these grievances are more about political performance than actual concern for civil rights. The president even managed a good dose of fearmongering when referencing the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, suggesting that it signals an impending apocalypse for civil rights. This kind of hyperbole is becoming second nature to Democrats, leaving the facts to fend for themselves amid the noise.
In a particularly brazen move, Biden accused a “MAGA movement” of harming civil rights as if he were auditioning for a drama series rather than maintaining the dignity of the presidency. This isn’t just hyperbole; it’s a downright box office disaster for anyone attempting to maintain a coherent narrative. Puzzled observers might ask why Biden would rail against an “extreme Court” while simultaneously claiming to uphold the Constitution. If anyone’s “weaponizing” justice, it’s certainly not the conservatives he likes to lambast but rather his own party bent on using the judicial system as a politicized tool.
When it came to addressing Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Biden was once again caught in a muddle, dismissing Johnson’s stance as “dead on arrival.” The irony of that statement was almost too much to bear considering Biden’s own struggles to stay coherent during his 30-minute address. As he tried to articulate his thoughts, it became clear that the president was wandering off-script, with a few self-inflicted moments that made his aides breathe into paper bags. It’s almost as if he were caught in a game of verbal Twister, attempting to manage his thoughts but only tangling further into a web of confusion.
The closing moments of Biden’s speech devolved into a sobering reflection on not fully realizing the ideals of America. One can only hope that in subsequent appearances, he manages to put together a more coherent line of thought while bringing a little more energy—after all, it shouldn’t take a miracle for a sitting president to deliver a speech without visibly teetering on the edge of coherence. As the president exited stage right, he looked far from the vigorous leader some claim he is. Perhaps those in his inner circle might want to reconsider the narrative they’ve been peddling about his well-being. There’s a glaring disconnect between Biden’s words and reality, and the American public is left wondering just who in the world is really in charge.
