Well, folks, it finally happened. President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address from the Oval Office, and let’s just say it was as poignant as a Hallmark movie marathon. With only days left in the White House, President Joe Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening.
In a move that would make even the most seasoned thespians blush, Biden warned of an impending ‘oligarchy’ in America, taking a page right out of Dwight Eisenhower’s playbook. Remember Eisenhower’s caution about the military-industrial complex? Well, Biden’s got a new boogeyman: the ‘tech-industrial complex.’ Because nothing says ‘I’m in touch with the common man’ like railing against the very platforms that helped secure your election.
He didn’t stop there. Oh no. Our soon-to-be-former Commander-in-Chief took aim at the likes of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, accusing them of spreading misinformation and consolidating power. This, from the man whose administration had a cozy relationship with Big Tech, censoring dissenting voices faster than you can say ‘Hunter’s laptop.’
But wait, there’s more. Biden touted his administration’s ‘achievements’ in economic recovery, job creation, and environmental reforms. Let’s unpack that, shall we? Inflation may have dipped below 3%, but it’s still a far cry from the 2% target. And those job numbers? Well, when you shut down the economy and then reopen it, of course, there’s going to be job growth. It’s like taking credit for the sun rising in the morning.
As for environmental reforms, Biden’s green agenda has been about as effective as a solar panel in a snowstorm. Sure, he rejoined the Paris Agreement and pushed for electric vehicles, but at what cost? Skyrocketing energy prices and increased dependence on foreign minerals. Brilliant strategy, Mr. President.
In a final act of political theater, Biden proposed a series of democratic reforms, including tax hikes and judicial term limits. Because nothing says ‘unity’ like pushing through divisive policies on your way out the door. It’s akin to setting the house on fire and then handing over the keys.
He also couldn’t resist taking a swipe at social media platforms for abandoning fact-checking. This, coming from the leader of a party that has been caught peddling its own share of ‘misinformation.’ Pot, meet kettle.
In a moment of unintentional irony, Biden reflected on his 50 years of public service, urging Americans to ‘keep the faith’ and be ‘guardians of the flame.’ A touching sentiment, if only his policies hadn’t been dousing that very flame with regulatory overreach and economic mismanagement.
As he concluded his address, Biden wished the incoming administration ‘luck,’ a sentiment that was probably more sincere than he intended. After all, they’re going to need it to clean up the mess he’s leaving behind.
So, as we bid adieu to President Biden, let’s remember his tenure for what it truly was: a masterclass in political doublespeak, policy blunders, and a farewell address that was more crocodile tears than genuine remorse. Good riddance.
