## Biden's Legacy and Cognitive Decline - Darrell [[Castle]] discusses the legacy of [[Joe Biden]] in the Castle Report, a document that examines the impact of Biden's presidency on the [[United States]]. - Castle suggests that Biden's legacy may be defined by several factors, including the cover-up of his declining mental ability, his debate with [[Donald Trump]], and his empowerment of the [[United States Department of Justice | Department of Justice]] to target his political opponents. - He also mentions Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, despite initially claiming he would not do so, and his policy of allowing millions of unvetted immigrants into the country. - Castle argues that Biden's cognitive decline was present during his election campaign and that his close advisors and the [[Democratic Party (United States) | Democratic Party]] knew about it, but chose to conceal it from the public. - He notes that Biden spent 40% of his time as president on vacation and conducted only 9 full cabinet meetings during his 4-year term, compared to 26 meetings held by Donald Trump during his presidency. - Castle questions who was actually running the country during Biden's presidency, suggesting that it was his staff making decisions that affected the nation and the world. - He attributes the lack of transparency about Biden's decline to the cooperation of the American media, which he claims actively covered up the issue and presented false explanations for Biden's behavior. - [[Castle]] cites a post-election expose by the Wall Street Journal, which revealed that the [[White House]] had carefully managed Biden's public appearances and shielded his cognitive decline from the public, using [[COVID-19 | Covid]] precautions as a pretext. - Overall, Castle argues that Biden's legacy is one of cognitive decline, lack of transparency, and poor leadership, and that the American people were misled about his abilities during his presidency. ## A Figurehead President and Media Complicity - The Journal reported that President Biden's staff handles most administrative duties to avoid unscripted moments that could expose his limitations, allowing Democrats to maintain an illusion of competence. - As a result, Biden has become a figurehead in his own administration, with no one truly in charge of the country, as evident in the federal government's failure to respond to the recent drone assault on the [[East Coast of the United States | East Coast]]. - The media has learned to recognize mental decline and match it with unpopular political decisions, as seen in their treatment of [[Donald Trump]]. ## The 2020 Election and the Rise of Harris - During his presidential campaign, Biden's mental inability was apparent, particularly in a debate against Trump, where it seemed he had no coaching or preparation. - Rumors suggest that [[Nancy Pelosi]] threatened to use the 25th amendment to remove Biden from the race unless he dropped out, which he did, and instead endorsed [[Kamala Harris]] as his replacement. - Harris, however, had her own shortcomings, including being less articulate than Biden and having no clear positions on vital issues, which made her an unappealing candidate to average Americans. - The Democrat Party's focus on issues like welcoming men in women's locker rooms and restrooms, and promoting abortion, failed to resonate with working-class Americans who were concerned about their jobs, crime, and the economy. - The open borders policy of both Biden and Harris was particularly damaging, as it led to an influx of uneducated and unskilled foreigners competing for resources with American citizens, and was associated with brutal crimes. - In contrast, [[Donald Trump]] sensed the concerns of average Americans and successfully campaigned on these issues, ultimately winning the presidency. ## Foreign Policy and Wars - The Biden Administration has been involved in funding two wars that do not serve the strategic interests of the [[United States]], specifically the [[Ukraine]] war and Israel's conflicts with neighboring countries. - The Ukraine war has received almost $200 billion in funding, with Ukrainian President [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy | Zelensky]] attempting to draw the United States into a war with [[Russia]], which could potentially escalate into [[World War III]]. - The United States has also provided tens of millions of dollars to [[Israel]] for its military actions in [[Gaza Strip | Gaza]], [[Lebanon]], [[Syria]], [[Iraq]], and [[Iran]], with Israel now having a non-hostile corridor to fly to Iran. - However, if Israel were to attack Iran, it would likely face opposition from [[Turkey]], with whom it shares a common border and has a strained relationship. - Approximately $40 billion has been spent in an effort to topple Syrian President [[Bashar al-Assad | Assad]] from power, with the United States backing groups of former [[Al-Qaeda | Al Qaeda]] and [[Islamic State | Isis]] fighters who have joined together to oppose Assad. - The fall of Assad in Syria has led to a confusing situation, with the U.S. and Turkey backing groups that they have previously listed as international terrorist organizations. ## Peak Woke and Government Delegitimization - On a positive note, 2024 may have marked "Peak Woke" in universities, media, and corporations, with the delegitimization of mass media and a trend towards decentralized sources of news. - The government, particularly under [[Joe Biden]], has become delegitimized, with many people no longer trusting or believing what the government or its spokespeople say. - Unidentified flying objects, often referred to as drones, have been spotted over the eastern [[United States]], including near high-security military bases, with the government's explanations being met with skepticism. - The government's inability to provide clear answers about these sightings has further contributed to its delegitimization, with many people accepting that they cannot trust or believe what the government says. ## A Leaderless Nation and Drone Invasions - Joe Biden's legacy is seen as one of dementia, leaving the country leaderless and without direction, particularly in regards to law enforcement agencies and the [[United States Department of Defense | Department of Defense]]. - The federal government appears to be impotent in responding to terrorist attacks and the drone invasion of military facilities, which is a cause for concern under current conditions. ## Sources - [website](https://www.castlereport.us/bidens-legacy/)