Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is gearing up for an event that promises to be a supreme display of self-congratulation and forced accolades at the upcoming Democrat National Convention. This moment is being hailed as a crowning achievement, marking her as the quintessential example of the “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiative that Democrats have championed so passionately. Is there any room left in Chicago for a few skeptics amidst the celebration? Of course, just as the winds pick up, pro-Hamas protesters have vowed to make their voices heard, managing to steal some of the Democrat thunder.
As Harris prepares to take the stage, the air is thick with tension. Amid the media’s feverish attempts to rebrand her as a dignified and formidable figure, social media is flooded with memes suggesting that her famous verbal gaffes might be linked to more than just a lack of clarity. It seems she’s gotten herself a reputation for delivering speeches that have left wide audiences wondering if she might have poured a little too much fun into her pre-event libations.
Kamala is a Drunk and they’re Trying To Hide It… pic.twitter.com/cdfQiV1Nj0
— 𝕰𝖒𝕲 (@Emilio2763) August 18, 2024
What a spectacle this would be! Critics might argue that if Harris weren’t a woman of color, the jabbering would be met with less scrutiny. However, amid the jubilation, one can’t help but notice how the left instinctively leaps to the defenses of any mishap with charges of racism, sexism, and borderline conspiracy theories about how Republicans only attack her because of her identity. The Daily Mail even reported that Donald Trump campaign officials are weighing in on the subject, claiming Harris appears to be intoxicated while delivering her lines. Given the Democrats’ infamous love affair with debauchery—just look at Nancy Pelosi or Hillary Clinton—it does evoke a chuckle.
If Democrats have a legacy of showcasing women who enjoy a celebratory drink or two, it begs the question: why shouldn’t Kamala be proud of her ‘commitment’ to their tradition? Despite the merry mocking of her verbal slip-ups—even her “word salads” have made it to the meme hall of fame—Republicans are raring to pounce, earning points for their wit but perhaps not much else. Harris’s many stumbles while making her case have only fueled the fire, leading many pundits to speculate whether her “happy” laughter has more to do with the bottle than with genuine mirth.
Evidence abounds that indicates Kamala has a rather cozy relationship with her favorite cocktails. This might allude to the rather audacious performances she displays, such as when she bursts into laughter at the most inappropriate of times—one viral moment included her asking whether someone “just fell out of a coconut tree” during a speech about uplifting minorities. Then there’s the brilliance garnered from the simple observation regarding inflation: “Prices have gone up.” Insightful, indeed! But does it leave one wondering if she imbibed some Dutch courage before attempting to convey her thoughts?
The prize-worthy performances don’t end there. Harris made noteworthy comments about the ongoing pandemic, declaring, “It is time for us to do what we have been doing.” As if repeating the mantra a bit louder would somehow change actual policy. Then there’s her astute analysis on the conflict in Ukraine: identifying the misdeeds of Russia with clarity, although it’s hard to envision a world leader being taken seriously when such statements are delivered with a giggle.
For Harris to combat these ongoing rumors, she could deliver a clear and compelling acceptance speech at the convention that dazzles the audience. However, considering her track record of verbal blunders, it seems more likely that audiences will be crossing their fingers in hopes of coherent articulation rather than anticipating a profound message. The verdict remains to be seen whether the nation will witness a star-studded performance or yet another opportunity for the laughing stock of an administration to showcase how absurd things have become under the modern Democratic Party.
