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He recalled President Ronald Reagan’s famous line: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help.” “But we really are,” Biden said, “

This is why we love Biden. We love Joe Biden - not as a slogan or an advertisement. We love Biden because he is good. We have needed goodness, simple goodness for a long time. There was much in today’s letter to spur further examination, reflection and anticipation, but the words about Biden’s help to Puerto Rico,

‘Here at home, President Biden has rushed help to Puerto Rico.’ (Letter)

Those were the words that spoke to my heart. President Biden is a good person. He is a true public servant.

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There is much more to Joe Biden than simply being a good person. But his basic goodness does seem to animate everything he does. "Rushing to help Puerto Rico" is (arguably - but I'll stick to my guns on this one) the most important action recently taken by his administration. Nothing heals better than competent action backed up by adequate resources.

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I think Obama and Carter have very strong moral compasses too. They both lacked Joe's 40+ years experience within the federal government. One thing that has surprised me is all his zingers. I wish he had said, 'Bazinga" after that one.

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Reagan’s little falsehood fueled the right-wing anti-government sentiment in our country and gave further impetus to the conservative movement; it resulted in what the GOP is today. To them, the only legitimate function of the federal government is protecting its plutocrat donors. When they’re in power, they try to make sure the government is NOT here to help (unless it’s to come to the aid of the swells).

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Right on, Fern!

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🦉🐞🕊️🤸🏼🎹🎷🥁🟥⬜🟦🍎🥗🌻🌞❤️

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We’ll said, Fern!

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Thank you, KD.

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