In the ever-entertaining saga of American politics, some phenomena are just too amusing to overlook. This time, the spotlight lands on President Joe Biden, who apparently might be moonlighting as a ghost from Christmas past. His recent appearance to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion seemed to be more tongue-twisting than soul-stirring, raising eyebrows and tickling ribs across the nation.
The President’s speech was intended to rally support around issues such as DEI and LGBTQ rights. However, for many viewers, the message got lost amidst the confusion of acronyms and rhetoric that seemed to turn complex social topics into a politician’s equivalent of shadow puppetry. It was like watching a plot twist in a soap opera unfold, only for the characters to forget their lines halfway through. As the audience clapped, some might have been wondering if they were applauding the speech or just admiring the President’s determination to keep going on a path that seemed as clear as mud.
Biden’s critics were quick to sharpen their pencils and unleash the irony at the idea of Donald Trump and the Republicans being accused of making these societal issues, according to them, appear ‘scary’ and ‘sinister.’ It sounded like the kind of plot you’d see in a summer blockbuster, where the villain is less real than a CGI monster. The President’s call to action about keeping faith and rising above seemed more like a motivational poster than a convincing strategy.
For some spectators, perhaps the most entertaining part of the night was when the President delivered what might have been meant as a patriotic punchline, but instead resembled a geography quiz from another dimension. The unintended creation of a new country left the audience chuckling in a mix of amusement and disbelief. It seems that someone might need to update the books on American states, or, conversely, pitch this concept to a writer of dystopian fiction.
While some were contentedly laughing their socks off, others were left scratching their heads, wondering about the decision-makers who continue to book these appearances. Is Jill Biden secretly masterminding a plot twist, keeping her husband in the limelight, giving everyone a good head-scratching show each time he climbs onto the stage? Certainly, those political theater seats are worth every penny to watch what Charlie charmingly referred to as the ghosts haunting this political Christmas.
All in all, there’s never a dull moment in American politics. If ever the United States needed a break from the mundane, they need look no further than their own political landscape, where speeches can be more entertaining (and bewildering) than a blockbuster film on a Friday night. Since the President is unlikely to retire his ghostly political antics anytime soon, we can all sit back, enjoy the show, and perhaps wonder what new states or realities might be conjured up next.
