Newly re-purposed as the leading Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden stumbled out of the gate, not kissing the wrong people on the head, but in assessing China. Naïve – dangerously naïve – is the only word for it.
Biden just assessed Communist China this way: “China’s going to eat our lunch? Come on man,” adding “you know, they’re not bad folks, folks … guess what, they’re not competition for us.” Biden stunningly diminished – in one breath – the full economic, military and moral threats posed by China, then skipped on to other topics.
With slightly more circumspection – and focus on China’s economic and military ambitions, as well as moral depravity – let’s review the bidding. Here are the facts:
Communist China has threatened neighbors and international shipping by building and militarizing “artificial islands” in the South China Sea, is modernizing military forces at breakneck speed, tested space weapons to kill communications and early warning satellites, disavows freedoms of nationalist China, and has begun building infrastructure for military expansion globally.
Communist China has pursued global hacking by militarizing the world’s largest supercomputers, and in June 2015 hacked the US Office of Personnel Management under President Obama and stole 21.5 million personnel records on the most highly cleared people in the US government.
Communist China is the source of virtually all the fentanyl that comes into the United States, and kills young Americans daily across the country, and in ever larger numbers. Roughly 600 Chinese producers turn out most of the drug.
On the economic side, Communist China is the world’s second largest economy. Nevertheless, it ritually violates norms of the World Trade Organization, compels transfer of intellectual property and technology from many transacting business in the country, has been a historic currency manipulator, and violates human rights with impunity, even as it seeks credit for building out so-called “Belt and Road” infrastructure projects around the world. Even in these countries, new infrastructure often comes at the price of economic control over national interests.
For moral depravity, just a few examples will serve. Communist China’s one-child policy, based on 2008 data, was killing 13 million children a year, either through infanticide or late-term sex-selection abortions, on top of ten million abortions with pills. The goal was, often, to end the life of a little girl. Boys are viewed as more valuable.
To this add Communist China’s imprisonment of more than one million non-violent Muslims in the northwest, in prison-like camps for “reeducation” to be atheistic Communists. Religious freedom has no place in China, as Christians are also systematically persecuted.
Nor are dissidents or property crimes much tolerated. Communist China executes more than 2,400 of its own citizens annually, no appeal and no balanced trials – according to Amnesty International. That is, by the way, more than all the rest of the world combined.
So, for a moment, reflect on Joe Biden’s words: “Not bad folks …” Right, just trust them with your life – and our country, right? Maybe not. But then Mr. Biden’s judgement has never been particularly good – and maybe that is the real point.
Joe Biden celebrated the 1979 take-over of Iran by the Ayatollahs, who displaced a longtime American ally, saying it would improve human rights. He opposed the Reagan defense build-up in the 1980s, which collapsed the Soviet Union. Specifically, he opposed the B-1 and B-2 stealth technology and bombers, MX missile, and Reagan’s defense programs across the globe.
Notably Robert Gates, former CIA Director under George HW Bush, Secretary of Defense under George W Bush and Obama, wrote that Joe Biden has been “wrong on every major foreign policy and national security issue for the past four decades.” That about sums it up.
At least he is consistent, right? Biden wanted to break-up Iraq, opposed the military raid on bin Laden, and supported the misconceived nuclear deal that put planeloads of cash in the hands of Iran for promoting terrorism – and got nothing in return. He mocked Mitt Romney’s warnings about Russia as a foe, only to criticize Trump’s attempts to create dialogue with this nuclear adversary.
More broadly, Biden has remained weak on judgement for decades. He has never held a private sector job, never had executive leadership, and never made a payroll. As Senator and Vice President, American taxpayers disgorged 8.3 million dollars to support his lifestyle – this man of the people. Most Americans would have happily traded places for a tenth of that largess.
On judgement, Biden was caught for plagiarism in law school, an omen. In 1985, used a speech by Hubert Humphrey without credit and again in 1986. In 1987, without giving credit to Robert Kennedy, he did it again. Later in 1987, he adopted a speech by British Labor Leader Neil Kinnock, even making Kinnock’s family history his own – after which he dropped out of that presidential race.
So, let’s cut to the chase. Communist China is not led by “good folks,” and Mr. Biden is not a man of particularly good judgement. He is friendly, occasionally humorous, but often dangerously naïve. And speaking candidly, there is nothing funny about that.
While I am pleased that he didn’t get the Kavanaugh treatment over his ‘funny uncle’ misdeeds, I feel irritated that this very wealthy politician used his power under Pres. Obama to maneuver Ukraine companies to make his son extremely wealthy. How do we get people to talk about this problem. He is not only a creepy, misogynistic miscreant, he is also corrupt and a liar. Voters need to pay attention.
It is pretty humorous to watch Biden run for president. He has never had a real job and his kids are thieves. I do wonder who he gets to tie his shoes!
How can anyone think he would be a formidable opponent of Trump?
Yes, he is naive. Has been for quite awhile.
“Sleepy Joe” should stick to sniffing hair. He does not have a clue about China. President Trump does. If this is the best and “brightest” the Dems have, well, that is just sad.
Right on! Anyone who votes for this guy is naive as he is. And that’s being kind.
Trump 2020
The left has not produced a candidate I would ever consider, were I a Democrat. In this next voting cycle, Millennial’s, aged 18 to 35, are expected to become the largest voting block, exceeding the baby boomers who have held this position for a generation. The DNC and candidate-hired strategists have decided to market themselves to the Millennials, considering the baby boomers a lost effort (with the exception of those they can try to terrorize by blaming conservative legislators of ‘cutting’ their Social Security or Medicare) But the “New Left” has taken to making comments and aligning themselves with anything that promises FREE (fill in your favorite social programs here), poisoning the planet, their student debt is someone else’s fault and therefore not the millenial’s responsibility, their low wages are someone else’s fault, the wealthy are to blame for every misgiving and Donald Trump is the great Satan incarnate. To grown-ups, the New Left are a bunch of crazies proned to make promises they’ll never be able to keep, are by definition short-sighted, are politically correct at all cost and will bankrupt the country. But to the Millennials,what they are saying is music to their ears. Its what they want to hear.
Anyone recently read Goldings “Lord of the Flies”? If not, re-read it, cause this is the direction I fear we are going as a nation.
Dear Robert B. Charles,
Thank you for your concise, in depth and more than informative report on Joe BiteMe. I now have an even greater wealth of evidence than before.
Have you heard that AOC is now known to many as A. Occasional Cortex? I find it to be very fitting.
I pray to God that He will again support us and defeat the Godless Democrats. In Christ and Sincerely, Dorien de Lusignan
More proof pervert Joe Biden shouldn’t be president of anything.
China, and the Democrats, are enemies of the USA. I am old enough to remember when the Democrats WERE a viable political party, even so much as representing a cross section of the American population. Hasn’t been that way for quite a while now. I am a registered Democrat, but I’ll never vote that way again. Now, having said that, I’ll never be a Republican, either……
Joe is irrelevant! Doesn’t know what day it is or what town he is in!!! Boy, I hope he is the lib’s choice
Biden is a national embarrassment. He could start a war with his careless, often inept comments. Remember, Joe, always put your brain into gear before driving your mouth.
Biden has now made himself into another has been, his go along to get along thoughts being spoken out loud now make him another baseless DNC Jackass that cannot make a offer to the US that has any merit…..The DNC had better shed the commies and anti Americans in their party or face oblivion……The RNC had better finish replacing the obstructive RINO’s as well, we need to get into the 21st Century and reorganize the way we elect representation, taxation, term limits and management size of gov….We need and want a user friendly cost effective government…
The problem with America at this time is ignorance. Biden and Sanders are the most popular democrat candidates this is because the people who will vote for these individuals are uninformed. I have wasted time on trying to talk, inform, and provide avenues of information so the socialists (Democrats) can make informed decisions to no avail. It’s a difficult path with college professors who have never worked in the real world that requires results influencing our young. Professional politicians, professors, never suffer any consequences for their failures the consequences are suffered by students and citizens. Never forget an informed individual is the greatest enemy of any socialist (Democrat).
One thing we Americans truly need to understand is many of the Democrats and most of the News Media are not idiots! They are intelligent people with an agenda. They are united and determined to accomplish their goals. They employ a strategy of lies and misinformation to accomplish this agenda and mislead American voters. They are all on the same page and if we as Americans don’t wake up and smell the roses, we will wake up one day to find the Republic no longer exists and in its place will be a Socialist Government. Socialism has never worked throughout the history of the world. It is my belief that the truth will eventually be discovered and the treasonist behavior of some of the top leaders in this country will be addressed (note Democrats and Republicans). But, we the American citizens need to clamor and demand that our Country be returned to its people as written in the Constitution of the United States.
I hope he’s learning Chinese…if he gets his way he’s going to need it.
Sadly, Biden and most of the Democrats don’t really understand how the world works. I remember Obama basically saying that if we would be nice to the Taliban and ISIS, they would be nice to us… or something like that.
He’s a bloomin idiot
Joe Biden is a threat to the SAFETY of the U.S.A. and ALL of it’s people. His history is clear evidence of this fact. Fortunately I think he will drop out or lose BIG in 2020 if he is nominated.
He’s a creepy idiot. I will never vote democrat
Joe is a liar. Joe Biden is the definition of “Establishment”. A long life lived in government. Joe is trying to lead voters down the same path as the “fake news media”. I trust Joe about as far as I could throw a horse. Biden is Obama revisited! Vote Trump 2020!
Sounds like Biden is PRAISING dictators and thugs to me. Gosh, I thought Democrats hyperventilated over doing that . . .
His son’s Hunter billion dollar deal with the Chinese may have something to do with Joe’s attitude regarding the Chinese.
China is evil as described but compared to Biden and his ilk they are pretty good folks.
He’s a globalist! Period! He would say something nice and good about Nazi Germany!!!
Biden is another insane liberal.
Spot on. Amen.
Biden is the Punching Bag, taking all the flak so the real candidate gets a easy ride to the election.
Trump’s love of Putin is another similar problem.
Biden reminds me of the way Trump kisses North Korea’s Kim.
Follow the money and find out how many investments he has in China. Also many other Dems.
Excellent assessment of Biden. Thank you for this valuable insight. By the way, judgment has only one E.
Unbelievable rhetoric
What planet is this jerk from? The lights are on but he’s not home.
And there’s uncle joe he’s a movin mighty slow at dysfunction, democrat dysfunction ( sung to the tune of petticoat junction).
Nice summation of a man who has never “worked” in the private sector but yet has made a few million dollars off the taxpayers. His comments stem from ignorance and stupidity and he doesn’t even qualify for the DEMOCRAT nomination! He might be humorous at times but this is certainly not funny at all. If Biden is the “best” the dems have, than this is really a sad situation for the U.S.
Biden is a totally worthless career politician! I would hope voters would see through him, but they were blind enough to reelect his mentor, another totally worthless career politician!
He’s down playing China, Why? Biden got his son Hunter, who has NO business experience, a billion dollar funding from China to back a business. Pay attention to the NEWS ( not the cooked media) this story is just starting to come out. Hunter Biden has ties to the Pro Russian Ukrainian government. Biden is as crooked as a snake crossing a hot road!!!!
Maybe Biden is being paid by China to say good things about them.
If Mr. Biden is the democrats best choice then President Trump is assured of anther 4 years.
“Smokin joe”and”butthead barry”are two of many in the democ ratic that are good at slick talking and poor at supporting AMERICA.To them its all for”us”and screw AMERICA.
Drunk ol
uncle Joe...what a gimp. Hussein odumba is a traitor and a mooslim terrorist, but at least he knew to keep Biden quiet so the stupid didnt show. No way the DNC handlers can keep a muzzle on that idiot if he is the demon-crat candidate for president. No matter though, I just don`t see anyone beating President Trump.When I was a teen, I read books by Pearl S. Buck, THE GOOD EARTH. Her father was a missionary in China. Pearl was born and bred there. One day, I saw her on a talk show and I remember one line she said. “The Chinese make good friends, but they are frightful enemies.” She should know better than we do. America, please listen to someone who knows more than we do. God bless America. May America never fall or fail.
Strange that their shared hatred of Christians does not prevent a communist country from jailing muslims.
Biden is so out of touch with reality, and he’s the Democratic leader? I heard him speak at a commencement 19 years ago and he rambled on for almost a half-hour about what I don’t know, when he was finished speaking we just looked at each other and asked what did he say? Can’t wait for the debates!?
Biden is an idiot with the brain of an worms
Thank you! That was very informative. I never particularly was impressed with him and wouldn’t vote for him even in the primaries IG I were a dem.
Seems quite plausible that Gropin’ Joe’s wacko assessment of China is a definite sign that he is in the intermediate stages of some type of dementia. Add Crazy Nancy, AOC, Omar and Tlaib to that list, and we have major problems in River City. Do the “Progressives” (once called “Democrats”) really think they can run Trump out of office with such a coterie of circus clowns and carney geeks who show no common sense? Evidently so, and I hope they keep producing more of them to ensure that Trump will win in 2020! I thought the typical American voter was smart enough to know history, facts and use logic when placing their future on such idiots. I was wrong!
Thanks for the remainders