08 November 2020

Bad loser

It is quintessentially part of the British way of life, particularly in sport and politics, to be a good loser and to accept defeat graciously. That has obviously not commuted well across the Atlantic. It has been embarrassing in the extreme to watch the departing President Trump in all his glory, fists flailing and throwing his toys out of the pram, declaring the vote for Republicans has been stolen. I wonder if that was the case when he was elected?

Biden looks to be a breath of fresh air but he is no spring chicken. What is it about America that they can't pick two decent YOUNG candidates out of a population of 331 million?  Biden is 77 and will be 81 when his office comes up for re-election. At that age he should be taking life in the slow lane, drinking cocoa by the fireside and pursuing hobbies, not responsible for the nuclear button and 331 million Americans (not to mention the rest of the world).

5 comments:

Linda said...

I cannot agree with you more!

I never expected Trump to be a good sport. Spoiled and surrounded by yes men, he's not used to listening to anyone saying no. Just ask the 22 women who have accused him of abuse.

Ah well, Joe is not perfect and he is too old but ....and it is a big but.....he is way better than the alternative. Plus, we have Kamala.

ADDY said...

Indeed, Linda. Kamala is great news too. Let us hope the world improves from now on.

hyperCRYPTICal said...

I agree too Addy.
Biden and his age - I think maybe he has just opened the door for Kamala to enter at a later date... a lady in waiting...
Anna :o]

Yorkshire Pudding said...

I wonder how The Big Baby felt when breakthrough vaccine news was announced on Monday. I bet he piddled in his nappy (diaper).

Flowerpot said...

I agree, Addy. I also agree with the others about Kamala.... be interesting to see what happens but I'm glad I'm not living there ar the moment...