I normally post Malarkey on Tuesday or Thursday. With the events occurring in Afghanistan, I am adding one today.
AGAINistan.
There’s going to be no circumstance where you see people being lifted off the roof of a embassy in the—of the United States from Afghanistan….The likelihood there’s going to be the Taliban overrunning everything and owning the whole country is highly unlikely.”
-President Biden, 7/8/21
Mujahideen Mess Malarkey
Well, that escalated quickly. So where is everyone? The President is MIA, even by our diminished standards. The VP reportedly refuses to be the face of another mess. And the Press Secretary’s out-of-office reply is on.
Matt Mackowiak observed: “Everyone is on vacation except the Taliban.”
Any Time Now…
Clemson Tom tweeted: “Yo @POTUS I know you’re on vacation and enjoying those ‘chocolate-chocolate chip’ flavor ice cream but we’re gonna need you to circle back and handle this #Taliban issue. Sorry to bug you on vacation.”
CNN: “President Biden is expected to address the nation in the next few daysabout the crisis in Afghanistan, an administration official says.” Update: “Sullivan declines to confirm that POTUS will address the American people today, says we can expect to hear from him ‘soon.'” Jake Tapper’s not amused. Savannah Guthrie’s not having it, either.
When You’re Accustomed to Media Protection…
It seems WH JV squad didn’t anticipate that anyone would study this supposed proof-of-life photo like it was a friggin’ Highlights Magazine picture with a tricycle in the tree and toothbrush in the flower bed.
The White House website shows a press speech will begin. No doubt none of this is this administration’s fault. That mean tweet person caused it all. 🤔🧐🙄🙄🙄