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Old 05-12-2021, 04:25 PM
 
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See the post above yours. It is obvious to most people whose first language is English that he’s been told not to answer questions. I’d like to know who is telling him he “isn’t supposed to”.
Sure he could have used a more detailed explanation but I've heard this administration many times and he didn't. His speech patterns are not formal normally so it would be normal for him to say-- can't take your questions....and then hightail out of there
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:26 PM
 
Location: Ca expat loving Idaho
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"I'm not supposed to answer questions. I'm supposed to leave."

You all act like Presidential schedules are some novel thing....
You can blame it on his schedule ( it was nap time after all) but how do you explain him always saying “ he’s going to be in trouble if he talks”? Who’s behind the curtain ready to spank him for actually talking? Is it a wonder leaders of other countries are laughing their heads off at America today?
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:27 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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When is the biased media going to conclude they backed a complete loser and turn on him?
Never!!!

They'll make every excuse that they can think of to cover up for his gross incompetence. That's why you'll never hear them ask any serious questions like: Sir, since you're a strong advocate for gun control are you against drug addicts possessing firearms? If so will you be directing the justice department and the Honorable AG Merrick Garland to investigate your son Hunter who deliberately lied on Federal Form 4473 in order to illegally purchase a handgun? Which by the way is a federal crime punishable by 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:28 PM
 
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Oh noes! he told the press he wasnt there to answer their questions!

THE HORROR!

LOL. Really?

Who do you suppose told him that he wasn't supposed to answer questions?
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:28 PM
 
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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It is absurd that this fool is the President.
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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When does Harris get to become president? I actually like her a lot better than Biden. I can't wait to see what she accomplishes.
Actually she's worse as she knows what she wants to accomplish.
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:32 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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It is absurd that this fool is the President.
Even more absurd is that people actually voted for him.
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:32 PM
 
Location: Central NJ and PA
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Sure he could have used a more detailed explanation but I've heard this administration many times and he didn't. His speech patterns are not formal normally so it would be normal for him to say-- can't take your questions....and then hightail out of there
Then he would have made a very simple statement like “I’m not taking questions”. No one says “I’m not supposed to” unless they’ve been told not to do it. Sort of related... do you have kids? If so, you’re familiar with exactly what “I’m not supposed to” means.
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Old 05-12-2021, 04:49 PM
 
Location: East Lansing, MI
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Example 1) "Sorry, the tight schedule I'm on doesn't allow time for answering questions."

Example 2) "Folks, I'm on tight schedule, so if you have questions, talk fast!"

Example 3) "I'm not supposed to answer questions. I'm supposed to leave."


See how that's different!

So your issue is with presentation, not substance?

Oh, boy....
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Old 05-12-2021, 05:07 PM
 
Location: Orange County, CA
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Haha ok that's kind of cringe-worthy. But I watched the video and it was actually not as bad as it reads. No he was not on a tight schedule, and no he didn't say it in fear. He was trying to be folksy and jokingly saying he shouldn't take more questions but he couldn't resist.

I understand if people thought his word choice was strange. I just don't want to do to Biden what the Democrats did to Trump. We have to stick to common sense and stay authentic.
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