My attention went in and out of Biden's address. There were definitely a lot of bits I agree with, especially about why they need to just get the fuck out and end this farce.
Although the expected, trying to take responsibility while passing the buck.
I actually think his Trump's comments make Trump look good. Basically admitting Trump negotiated a ceasefire and planned to get out before that ended. Yet Biden stayed after that ceasefire. Biden indirectly admitting staying after the ceasefire led to this mess.
Trying to imply Trump was bad for negotiating with the Taliban, yet talking about trying to get the Afghan Govt to negotiate with them. Then talking about how diplomacy is the key.
It seems quite weak with the optics of this and they trying to be tough by saying, "we will speak up about "bad things".
Trying to have it both ways, It's his decision, he had no choice. Trump. Blah blah.
His central comments about why they need to end the war were spot on. Trying to pretend this disastrous with draw