There are two types of people when it comes to promises: promise makers and promise keepers. Promise makers are individuals who frequently make promises but fail to follow through on them. Promise makers tend to prioritize their own status over the actual substance of their promises. They make proclamations that sound good in the moment, but under scrutiny, are found to be empty.
‘We’re gonna cure cancer’ if I’m elected – Joe Biden
In contrast, promise keepers are those who are committed to following through on their commitments, even when it may be difficult or inconvenient. They prioritize integrity and the delivery of tangible results over empty promises or superficial displays of authority. Ultimately, it’s the promise keepers who make the most meaningful impact on the world, while the promise makers are left making promises they can’t keep.
“This is the first chance we’ve had in a generation, in my view, to deal and cut another slice off institutional racism, toward getting to the place where it changes.” – Joe Biden
After 47 years in politics this is his first chance?
You would think Joe Biden would have had several chances over his long career, especially as the side kick to the first African/American President. What has Joe Biden actually done – what is his legacy? All evidence points to a career politician whose highest achievement was getting picked as VP and enriching his family.
A long Career in Politics Should Not be Applauded
The incentive for government workers is often just to maintain the status quo and perpetuate the grift, which can lead to a loss of integrity or a willingness to compromise one’s values over time. This may be due to the pressures of political campaigns, the influence of special interest groups, or other factors that create ethical dilemmas for politicians. Spending a long time in politics can exacerbate these issues, which is why the churn of elected officials should be the norm. Politicians should aim to make a positive impact during their time in office, but they should not view politics as a lifelong career path.
Integrity is a key factor in a politician’s ability to follow through on their commitments and make a positive impact. But then you’ve got those people who can’t follow through on anything, and they’re always looking around like, ‘Uh, what do I do now?’ It’s like they’re lost in a sea of broken promises and abandoned commitments – unable to find the exit.. And you know what they say: necessity is the mother of invention. But in Joe Biden’s case, I think it’s more like the mother of plagiarism. ‘Oh, that guy’s got a good idea? I’ll just take it and make it my own!’ It’s like they’re playing a game of follow-the-leader, except they never actually catch up to the leader.
There have been several instances where Joe Biden has been accused of using language similar to that of other politicians. Here are some notable examples:
1987: During his first campaign for president, Biden was accused of plagiarizing a speech by British politician Neil Kinnock. Biden had used Kinnock’s words and ideas without giving proper attribution, which led to accusations of plagiarism. Biden eventually withdrew from the race due to these accusations and other issues.
2008: During his vice-presidential campaign, Biden was accused of lifting passages from a speech by Massachusetts Senator Deval Patrick. Biden acknowledged the similarities but denied any intentional plagiarism, and the matter was eventually dropped.
2019: During his campaign for president, Biden was accused of plagiarizing portions of his climate plan from other sources. The campaign acknowledged the mistake and updated the plan to include proper citations.
It’s worth noting that using similar language or ideas from other sources is not necessarily uncommon in politics. However, these incidents have been controversial and have led to accusations of dishonesty and lack of integrity.
You might remember a little incident early in Joe Biden political career, where he got caught telling a bit of a fib. He was on camera talking about his education, and he made this big speech about how he graduated at the top of his class, got a full scholarship, and had three degrees.
But then, wouldn’t you know it, some darn fact-checkers came along and said, ‘Actually, that’s not quite true.’ This, when the media didn’t actually run cover for democrats. It turned out, Joe wasn’t top of his class, he didn’t have a full scholarship, and he only had one degree. You know what they say: honesty is the best policy. But in this case, I think Joe might have missed that memo. I mean, come on man. How could someone think they could get away with such a load of malarkey?
