Vice President Kamala Harris, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., stand and applaud as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Speaking in highly personal terms while demanding massive structural changes, the president marked his first 100 days in office by proposing a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education to help rebuild an economy devastated by the virus and compete with rising global competitors.His speech represented both an audacious vision and a considerable gamble.
While the ceremonial setting of the Capitol was the same as usual, the visual images were unlike any previous presidential address. Members of Congress wore masks and were seated apart because of pandemic restrictions. Outside the grounds were still surrounded by fencing after insurrectionists in January protesting Biden’s election stormed to the doors of the House chamber where he gave his address.
This year’s scene at the front of the House chamber also had a historic look: For the first time, a female vice president, Kamala Harris, was seated behind the chief executive. And she was next to another woman, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“Big government” is a loaded conservative euphemism for funding domestic social programs. If you’re trying to be objective, you hacks need to work harder.
Yet another reason U.S. media is hard-wired for Republican talking points: In any other advanced country, this 'vision' would be called 'things that government does every day.'
Ew. If he's gonna spend trillions on infrastructure can we please make it like Amsterdam?
What a fucked up place Brazil has become
More like a full throated case for robbing the rich to fuck the poor.
The Top 1% of earners currently pay the same amount as the Bottom 90% combined. How much more specifically do they need to pay to make up their fair share? I’m not looking for comments about tax shelters, etc..I want to know what % you think is fair?
His wish list will see a lot of push back. Way over the top spending for what?
I’m no libertarian but the words “big government” make me nauseous.
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Must redefine infrastructure for 21st century, not 19th century.
Effectively copied Trump. He even uses America First.
It's time. Healthcare is a joke and our infrastructure is crumbling.They say we are the richest nation in the world. Time to stop settling for benign neglect and require more from our leaders.
Unfortunately, these are badly needed things. Republicans have taken care of big business. Now, someone needs to step up and take care of our infrastructure...and after the rise of the trump cult and white supremacy, it’s OBVIOUS we need to focus on better education!
It's not expensive you jackasses. A few rich guys could scratch the whole damn check.
And an open border?
The dis-unity president sounded like he was plagiarizing an Obama speech. Americans should listen to their Africans who know the crazy Biden.
Expensive? We can easily afford it.
God bless America, our President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Biden's head & heart r in the right place. Unfortunately, half the country has neither.
Libertarians coping so hard rn
He is right, it’s a test on whether Democracy works or authoritarian regimes work better! While we quibble with eachother, other despotic regimes like China arw forrging ahead! We must prove to the world that Democracy is the future
A big government isn't a good idea.
One of the best Speeches ever. All problems could be solved if not for Republican obstruction
It'll pay for itself and bring America into the forefront of the world with innovative technology created by American jobs and American products. Forward and onward!
You get what you pay for.
He's got the right ideas. Let's go!
While we fight among ourselves, China (a despotic regime) is forging ahead to dominate the future! If we don’t invest in our future like Biden is proposing, I guarantee you we’ll be a second class Nation in our lifetime! Don’t let Repubs scare you or distract you!