Quote:President Joe Biden used his United Nations General Assembly speech on Wednesday to primarily condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine, ignoring America’s interests on the global stage.

The president began by reminding the world that the war in Ukraine was “a war chosen by one man, to be very blunt” in an attempt to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin directly.

“Let us speak plainly,” he continued. “A permanent member of the United States Security Council invaded its neighbor, attempted to erase the sovereign state from the map.”

Hearkening back to the purpose of the United Nations, Biden condemned Russia for violating the charter by trying to eliminate Ukraine’s right to exist.

“Wherever you are, wherever you live, whatever you believe, that should make your blood run cold,” he said.

Biden urged the nations of the world to unite behind Ukraine, repeating his promise to assist them.

“We will stand in solidarity with Ukraine, stand against Russia’s aggression, period,” he said.

Biden’s remarks took place after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of conscription measures in Russia to bolster the war in Ukraine. Putin also accused NATO and the West of participating in “nuclear blackmail,” threatening to respond if threatened.

In response, Biden criticized Russia for their “irresponsible nuclear threats to use nuclear weapons.”
He also called for reducing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, warning that China was working on an “unprecedented nuclear buildup.”

“A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” he said.

The president revisited his belief that the world is at an inflection point, where Americans must redouble their efforts to promote democracy across the world to combat dictatorships.

“The United States is determined to defend and strengthen democracy at home and around the world,” he said.

Biden also included in his speech frequently repeated themes of the United States acting globally to combat climate change, global hunger, and sharing vaccines to fight coronavirus.

The president only made a few passing references to China, reassuring their leaders that “we do not seek conflict. We do not seek a cold war” at the United States remained committed to the “one China policy.”

Quote:Joe Biden spoke to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, but the most disturbing part of his day happened afterward. The president took that stage at an event sponsored by The Global Fund, which does work regarding AIDS and other diseases, and things went off the rails. In this case, quite literally.

A video is circulating showing Biden appearing to be completely dazed and confused, fumbling around the stage as his handlers attempt to talk him down. Meanwhile, another man is speaking, trying to thank him for being there while the president appears to have no idea where he is.

To be sure, Biden has done this before. After all, this is the same guy who had to be led away by the Easter Bunny at the White House last Spring. For my money, this is the worst episode yet, though. He legitimately doesn’t seem to understand where he’s at and where he’s supposed to go.

And while some might say this could happen to anybody, I’d contend that stretches credibility. Normal people do not meander around a stage, staring in random directions while someone else is addressing them. Normal people do not have to be guided down by handlers, which is what looks like is happening as he points, seeming to ask where he’s supposed to be. In short, it is not difficult to walk off a stage. That Biden continually makes it so hard is evidence of his senility.

Cue the “fact-checkers” to claim that he was really just “greeting” people, but no one who watches that video with a fair mind would come away thinking that’s what happened. He’s confused, and it’s obvious he’s confused. That he gets confused while someone else is addressing him makes it all the worse as a visual exercise.

This isn’t just a few seconds of a brain fart, either. He shuffles around in different directions for half a minute before the video ends. Perhaps he finally found his way after that?

Things like this take on a special significance when Biden is overseas, appearing on the national stage. The nation’s adversaries see this stuff and they do not fear this man. In fact, if Iran’s recent behavior is any indication, they fully believe they can take advantage of him. There are real consequences to having a president who doesn’t appear to actually be functioning as the president. Hopefully, voters figure that out if Biden is crazy enough to run for re-election.