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The Power Behind Biden

The Power Behind Biden

Image Courtesy of DonkeyHotey

One thing is clear about Joe Biden.  The lights are on but nobody’s home.  Or maybe someone is home, but it is an elderly relative who needs a lot of help around the house and probably should have his car keys taken away.  Don’t get me wrong, I have a great deal of sympathy for Joe Biden and his issues caused by aging.  However, the leader of the free world should not be suffering so severely from cognitive issues.  I won’t beleaguer you here with pages and pages of transcripts showing nonsensical and scrambled thoughts in interviews, debates, and public speaking.  Rather, I went ahead and dug into the Biden administration to try to figure out who might really be in charge and wielding power behind Biden.  Essentially, we are looking for the Democrat version of Dick Cheney (you probably remember the leftist conspiracy theories about the “puppet master” during the Bush administration).  What goes around comes around, I suppose.  So here is my best attempt at figuring out who actually runs the Biden administration considering his diminished capacity. 

#1: Definitely not Kamala

This may come as a surprise, but we can definitively rule out Kamala Harris as being the one running the show behind the scenes.  Vice President Harris is notably disengaged from the administration and its problems.  It seems she is doing everything possible to distance herself from Biden, likely because he isn’t “woke” enough for the younger Democrats to whom Harris plays.  She doesn’t want to tarnish her image for the next election cycle by taking the wrong stance on, well, anything.  She is keeping her mouth shut and avoiding any soundbites that could hurt her in the primaries when the more woke crowd runs the show. Not only this, but there are rumors that Biden doesn’t even like Harris.  Apparently he was very upset when she insinuated he was a racial bigot during one of the early presidential debates, reportedly muttering, “well, that was some f—— bullshit” on commercial break. This insinuation also upset his wife and attack dog, Dr. Jill Biden, who reportedly shouted in a call afterwards that Kamala could “go f*#k herself.” Supposedly for this reason many influential people in Biden’s inner circle actively lobbied against her selection for the Vice Presidential slot.  Maybe if we could find out who convinced him to run with Harris, we’d know who really has Biden’s ear. Regardless, it is safe to say that Kamala Harris is not running the Biden administration considering how many close to the President seem to dislike her, along with her disengagement from the administration.

#2: Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff

Senate Republican Whip John Thune, speaking of Ron Klain, has said “We’ve gotten the impression from our members that have been in meetings down there that he’s kind of the guy behind the curtain.” Apparently Republicans throughout Congress secretly refer to Ron Klain as “Prime Minister Klain.” Klain has a lot of friends around Washington, and has been influential among powerful Democrats since the 1980’s. He worked as a lawyer on Capitol Hill, as a speechwriter for multiple frontrunner democrats running for president, and as Chief of Staff for two Vice Presidents – Gore and Biden.    His deep experience working with Biden, the trust that is there, along with the close physical proximity the Chief of Staff has to the President, makes Ron Klain our top pick for who is actually calling the shots in the Biden Administration.

#3: Susan Rice

Another D.C. insider, Susan Rice worked on the National Security Council for the Clinton Administration, then served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during Obama’s first term. During Obama’s second term she became his National Security Advisor, an extremely high-ranking role. In this position Obama trusted her with some of his biggest (and most radical) projects, including the Iran Nuclear Deal and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.  With this resume she is one of the most powerful Democrats in Washington.  She was almost chosen for the VP because she had a good relationship with Biden, but lost out due to her ties to the Clinton-Benghazi debacle.  President Biden ultimately named her to the role of Domestic Policy Council Director.  This raised eyebrows around D.C since Rice traditionally works in foreign policy.  The mismatch of her history to this role fuels speculation that the Democrats just wanted to get this influential woman into an un-controversial position close to Biden, from which she could quietly wield influence and power behind Biden.

#4: Barack Obama

You might have noticed a common thread between the previous two names.  Both worked in the Obama administration as high-level officials!  This feeds the theory that the Biden administration is really just Act III of the Obama era. Not only are many of Obama’s top people in power with Biden, but Biden himself always seemed to be extremely close to President Obama.  Given how tight they are, and all the former Obama staffers around the White House, it isn’t too much of a leap to think that Obama might be brokering a lot of power in his own shadow presidency.  The popularity of Obama on the left, and all his loyal supporters in Washington (including the media) would make it easy for Obama to wield power behind Biden.

Concluding thoughts

It is disturbing that an unelected shadow president is probably exercising ultimate power in Washington. It does not seem possible that Joe Biden is actually exerting much influence given his obvious and serious cognitive decline.  One wonders if top democrat donors and politicians knew during the election who would really be running the show? Or if it just happened spontaneously in the power vacuum?  What are your thoughts regarding the real power behind Biden – was it planned, or did the deep state just step up to fill the void?   

Not My Prime Minister, Safe Spaces for Women, and Impeachment (Episode 11)

Not My Prime Minister, Safe Spaces for Women, and Impeachment (Episode 11)

Happy New Year! In this episode of the American Culture Podcast we talk about (1) the dumbing down of the American high school student via the Common Core; (2) British protesters who don’t understand what an election is; (3) Women who want men to respect their sanctuaries; and (4) My brief thoughts on the impeachment of Donald Trump.

One important program note that I want to mention – the American Culture Podcast is now being carried on both Spotify and on iHeartRadio, which is huge.  Those two platforms have really dived into the podcasting market to compete with Apple Podcasts and Google Play.  But the bottom line is that getting added to those sites greatly expands our reach, and also gives our listeners (and potential listeners) more options and more ways to find us.

Also, a reminder that even when I’m not recording podcast episodes, I am still active on the Facebook page (Facebook.com/AmericanCulturePodcast) and the Twitter account (@AmCulturePod).  So I hope you’ll follow us on our social media accounts to get much more of the type of content I share on the podcast. And I hope you’ll tell your Facebook and Twitter friends about us, so we can increase our online footprint and spread the word.

Caricature of Boris Johnson courtesy of DonkeyHotey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/48381979382/)

Fun with Boycotts and Democrat Masks Slipping (Episode 10)

Fun with Boycotts and Democrat Masks Slipping (Episode 10)

Caricature of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez courtesy of DonkeyHotey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/29369605768/)

Do you have a “boycott” list? A list of companies you refuse to do business with for ideological reasons? Have you noticed that the Democrats have gone full-blown socialist in recent weeks? Did you ever believe actor Jussie Smollett’s crazy story about being attacked by MAGA-hat-wearing Trump supporters in Chicago? Welcome to Episode 10 of the American Culture Podcast! On this episode of the podcast we have five current topics to discuss with you that are shaping American Culture. The topics include (1) Fun with Boycotts; (2) The Democrats’ masks are slipping; (3) Jussie Smollett may be going to prison; (4) An update on President Trump’s southern wall; and (5) are we about to finally get a collusion conclusion? I am so glad you have taken the time to join us!

The Shutdown, the Boy Scouts, and Justice Ginsburg is Missing (Episode 9)

The Shutdown, the Boy Scouts, and Justice Ginsburg is Missing (Episode 9)

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Welcome, to Episode 9 of the American Culture Podcast! In this episode we discuss five current topics that are shaping American Culture. The topics include (1) What’s really going on with the Federal Government shutdown, (2) The death, as we knew it, of the Boy Scouts of America, (3) More news on how poorly we understand the threat posed by increased marijuana use, (4) New California Governor Gavin Newsome can apparently spin straw into gold, and (5) Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s health.

I hope you enjoy this episode of the American Culture Podcast. If you’re interested in learning more about our show, we are on the web at AmericanCulturePodcast.com . We are on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanCulturePodcast/ and on Twitter at handle @AmCulturePod.  We now have nearly 13K followers on Twitter!! If you could give us a “like” or “follow” or “re-Tweet” or “share” on Facebook or Twitter, that would be awesome.

Ours is a new podcast, and you can really make a difference and help us grow our audience by subscribing to the American Culture Podcast on the Apple Podcast App, on Stitcher, on google play, or on whatever platform you found us. If you really want to be a superhero, you could go the extra mile and write us a 5-star review. I would be very grateful!

Kavanaugh Lessons, Fooled by Facebook, America Unplugged, and More (Episode 8)

Kavanaugh Lessons, Fooled by Facebook, America Unplugged, and More (Episode 8)

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What lessons should we draw from the ugly Supreme Court confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh? Do conservative voices have an equal right to be heard? Is America really as angry and divided as the media would have us believe? How much #winning has Donald Trump been up to lately? And when will the lawsuits against “Big Marijuana” start?  We talk about all that, and more, here on Episode 8 of the American Culture Podcast.

Today I have five current topics to discuss with you that are shaping American Culture. The topics include (1) Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice; (2) The campaign to rob conservatives of their voices online; (3) What I saw and learned on my recent travels all across America; (4) More #winning from President Trump; and (5) A disturbing new Marijuana study shows how dangerous it really is for kids. I am so glad you have taken the time to join us!

The Racist NY Times, DiFi’s Chi Spy, Everyone is a Nazi (Episode 7)

The Racist NY Times, DiFi’s Chi Spy, Everyone is a Nazi (Episode 7)

How racist is the New York Times? Have we finally come to the point where everyone is a Nazi? Was Dianne Feinstein a witting, or an unwitting, colluder with communist China for over 20 years? Has Donald Trump already won the dreaded trade war with Europe, without firing a shot? Is there any aspect of your life that Left does not want to control?  We talk about all that, and more, here on the American Culture Podcast.

Ours is a new podcast, and you can really make a difference and help us grow our audience by subscribing to the American Culture Podcast on the Apple Podcast App, on Stitcher, on google play, or on whatever platform you found us. If you really want to be a superhero, you could go the extra mile and write us a 5-star review. I would be very grateful.

All content of the American Culture Podcast is copyright by Earl B. and AmericanCulturePodcast.com. The views and opinions of the host and any guests, as expressed on the podcast, are solely those of the speakers and not of any other person or organization.

Note: Feinstein Image courtesy of DonkeyHotey.  
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/12014969686/).

Virtuous Hillary, Plastic Straws, Road Trips, and More (Episode 6)

Virtuous Hillary, Plastic Straws, Road Trips, and More (Episode 6)

Are the members of the “Resistance” morally superior to Trump supporters? Will conservatives control the Supreme Court for the next 30 years? Is the electoral college unfair? Is recycling actually bad for the environment? And: Can you feel the call of the open road?

Welcome, to Episode 6 of the American Culture Podcast! In today’s episode we have five current topics to discuss with you that are shaping American Culture. The topics include Hillary Clinton’s Moral Superiority (NOT!); Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh; The Republican Party’s “unearned advantages” according to the New Yorker Magazine; How recycling may actually be hurting our oceans; and the Great American Road Trip. I am so glad you have taken the time to join us!

Note: Hillary Image courtesy of DonkeyHotey. 
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/17179732078).

Kids in Cages and Democrat Women Who Hate Women (Episode 5)

Kids in Cages and Democrat Women Who Hate Women (Episode 5)

Children at U.S. Border under Obama Administration.

Is Donald Trump a monster keeping children in cages? Is there anyone left out there who really wants a job that can’t find one? Which political party is REALLY waging a war on women? Is legalized marijuana a good idea? And is the State of California about to crack up?  On this episode of the American Culture Podcast we talk about five current news stories that are shaping American Culture. Topics include (1) Kids in Cages, (2) Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! (3) Democrat Women Who Hate Women, (4) Reefer Madness, (4) The California Crackup, and (5) A bonus item that I’m keeping as a surprise.  I am so glad you have taken the time to join us!

Kanye West and Donald Trump (Episode 4)

Kanye West and Donald Trump (Episode 4)

Image credit David Shankbone.

Could Kanye West and Kim Kardashian be the reason Donald Trump wins re-election in 2020?  Could Donald Trump be on the verge of winning the Nobel Peace Prize?  Should a hospital be allowed to hold your sick child hostage, and force you to stand by helplessly as they pull the plug and wait for your baby to die?  Is it time for you to re-think your relationship with big internet companies like Google, Facebook, and Yahoo?  And what do the Ku Klux Klan and today’s “antifa” protesters have in common?  We talk about all of it, on Episode 4 of the American Culture Podcast.

American Culture Podcast is Now Available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher!

American Culture Podcast is Now Available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher!

Major announcement!!  After slowly building our website and podcast over the past few months, we hit a major milestone today.  The American Culture Podcast is now available on Apple’s iTunes and on the Apple Podcasts App, on GooglePlay (for Android users), and on the Stitcher App (an excellent podcast player, and the one I use most).  This will greatly increase the visibility of the podcast and make it easier for our listeners to find and enjoy the show on their mobile devices.  Here are the details:

Apple users can find our show page in the online iTunes Store at the following link:  American Culture Podcast on iTunes .  From the iTunes store, the blue “View in iTunes” button will open up our show page inside the iTunes / Apple Podcasts App, and from inside the App you can SUBSCRIBE to our podcast, and also leave a review for the show.  I can’t stress enough how important 5-star reviews are to making the podcast easier for potential new listeners to find and therefore growing our audience.  If you can support the show with a strong review I will be very grateful.

Android users can now find our show on Google Play at the following link:  American Culture Podcast at play.google.com.   (Google Play doesn’t provide an effective way to “review” the podcast, so even if you prefer Android for your podcast listening, taking a moment to look us up on iTunes and write a strong review will be greatly appreciated).

Stitcher fans can find the podcast on the Stitcher website at the following link:  American Culture Podcast on Stitcher.  At the bottom of that web page you will find the link to give us a rating and a review for Stitcher.  The show also pops up pretty quickly on the Stitcher mobile app if you search for “American Culture Podcast.”

Update on 3/15/2018:

I just received the notification that the podcast is now available on the TuneIn platform.  We can be found on their mobile app via a simple search for “American Culture Podcast”, and we are on the TuneIn.com web platform at the following link:  American Culture Podcast at TuneIn.com.

I will be copying the above information to our soon-to-be-created “About” page here on the website, so that it will be preserved for future reference.  Other listening platforms (TuneIn, Spotify, Podbean, etc…) will also be added over time, and I’ll update the information on the “About” page as that happens.