President Joe Biden’s middle name is Robinette. It’s his grandmother’s maiden name. He shares his first and middle name with his late father. It’s a family name and it suits the soft, middle part of him. He’s sensitive, understands the wide range of family dynamics and is respectful of women.
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President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. delivered a strong State of the Union speech on Thursday night. He’s a compassionate speaker and can think on his feet without saying “um” or relying on idiotic sound bites. He shuns gimmicks and looks his opponents in the eye when he speaks. He’s brave, sincere and unflappable. He’s human, confident and a good president. I was pleased with his speech.
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I watched Katie Britt’s “response.” She’s the junior senator from Alabama. Her middle name is Elizabeth which means “God’s promise” and, if you watched, you already knows she sees herself as a savior. With her cross necklace dangling above her cleavage, Katie invited America into her bedroom kitchen for her “response” to the president’s address.
It wasn’t a response. Her pre-written cliche-driven speech only once mentioned the State of the Union. Zero insight.
But what a performance. She leaned into the camera and gasped for air while her chest flushed red with passion — all while warning us about immigration! I bet she can burp on command, too.
I would have been interested in what she had to say in response to the speech. But she didn’t. She didn’t work Biden’s speech. She worked the camera. While it’s a skill to know how to look into a camera, it means nothing if you can’t think for yourself, on your feet and respond to the newest information.
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After Britt’s speech, I decided to watch Jimmy Fallon. I thought a little late night TV would help me drift into sleep. It did not.
Fallon kicked off his monologue with ageist “jokes” against Biden. Within seconds, he mocked the president’s eyesight. I turned it off.
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Fallon’s middle name is Thomas which means “twin.” Last night he was Britt’s twin in that neither of them said anything new, insightful or honest.
I have no respect for politicians or entertainers who can’t be bothered to listen to the most current information and truthfully respond. Relying on stereotypes, ageism and someone else’s marketing isn’t progress.
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Fallon and Britt seem older to me than the president.
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Like the name “Robinette,” President Joe Biden is unique. He’s a visionary who deserves a second term.
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My middle name is Valerie which means “strength” and I need some to get me through this election season. Vote Blue. Anything else is for the birds.
Thanks for reading. -Connie
Constance Kuntz 