Italian TV MOCKS Joe Biden In ‘Hilarious’ Sketch Of President’s On-Stage Gaffes

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28 Feb 202408:00

Summary

TLDRThe script highlights the widespread scrutiny of U.S. President Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities, showcasing how both American and international media, including a notable Italian TV show and a Saudi Arabian network, have satirized his public gaffes and speech difficulties. These comedic portrayals depict Biden struggling with memory, speech, and awareness, sparking reactions on social media that criticize his fitness for the presidency. Amidst the 2024 presidential campaign, these skits and comments reflect broader concerns and mockery, even as Donald Trump leverages them for political gain, highlighting a deeply polarized view of Biden's public persona and leadership.

Takeaways

  • 📝 Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities are frequently scrutinized by people, politicians, and media worldwide.
  • 📅 An Italian TV show's Saturday Night Live-style skit mocking Biden's public gaffes and cognitive slips has gone viral.
  • 🎥 The skit portrays Biden struggling with speech and memory, humorously suggesting cognitive decline.
  • 📰 The European branch of Warner Brothers Discovery aired the skit, reflecting international attention on Biden's public image.
  • 🤣 Critics and social media users have shared the clips as supposedly accurate representations of Biden's public demeanor.
  • 🚫 Responses to the skits on social media range from amusement to concern, highlighting Biden as a figure of global mockery.
  • 🎙️ A Saudi Arabian state-funded TV network also produced a skit highlighting Biden's gaffes, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • 🔥 The mockery occurs amid the 2024 presidential campaign, suggesting a potential repeat contest between Biden and Donald Trump.
  • 📺 Trump contributed to the narrative by posting a video mocking Biden, likening the White House to a senior living facility.
  • 📢 Biden's public speeches, including appearances on Jimmy Kimmel's Show and press conferences, are cited as evidence of his verbal stumbling.

Q & A

  • What is the main subject of criticism towards President Biden in the provided transcript?

    -The main subject of criticism towards President Biden is his age, cognitive abilities, and public speaking gaffes, including losing his train of thought, mumbling, and getting lost on stage.

  • What examples of media mockery towards President Biden are mentioned in the transcript?

    -The transcript mentions an Italian TV show's comedic skit interpreting Biden's behavior on stage, a Saudi Arabian state-funded TV network's skit poking fun at Biden's gaffes, and former President Trump's video portraying Biden in a senior living facility.

  • How is President Biden's public speaking ability portrayed in the transcript?

    -The transcript portrays President Biden as struggling with public speaking, stumbling over his words, forgetting names and quotes, and making verbal gaffes during press conferences and events.

  • What is the context surrounding the criticism towards President Biden?

    -The criticism towards President Biden's age and cognitive abilities is mentioned in the context of the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign, where he is expected to face Donald Trump once again.

  • How do the critics respond to the media mockery of President Biden?

    -The critics are portrayed as responding to the media mockery by claiming it is an accurate description of how President Biden behaves on the world stage, calling the US a "laughing stock" and a "national embarrassment."

  • What is the source of the Italian TV show's skit mentioned in the transcript?

    -The Italian TV show's skit was aired by the European branch of Warner Brothers Discovery.

  • What specific examples of President Biden's gaffes are mentioned in the transcript?

    -The transcript mentions examples such as Biden forgetting world leaders' names, accidentally pressing a "Fatal red button," struggling to find the podium, and stumbling over quotes during public events.

  • How does the transcript describe the tone and purpose of the media mockery towards President Biden?

    -The transcript portrays the media mockery as poking fun at President Biden's mental state and cognitive decline, with the purpose of criticizing and mocking his public speaking abilities and behavior on the world stage.

  • What is the significance of the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign mentioned in the transcript?

    -The upcoming 2024 presidential campaign is mentioned as the context in which the criticism and mockery towards President Biden's age and cognitive abilities is taking place, potentially impacting his chances of being re-elected.

  • How does the transcript present the reactions and responses from President Biden's critics and supporters?

    -The transcript primarily presents the reactions and responses from President Biden's critics, who claim the media mockery accurately depicts his behavior and cognitive decline. Responses from Biden's supporters are not explicitly mentioned.

Outlines

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🌍 Global Satire on Joe Biden

This paragraph discusses the global attention on Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities, highlighting satirical interpretations from media around the world. An Italian TV show's skit portraying Biden's onstage gaffes and supposed cognitive decline went viral, depicting him struggling with speech and memory. The skit, aired by Warner Brothers Discovery's European branch, is part of a broader trend where international media outlets mock Biden, including another skit showing him pressing a nuclear button accidentally. Critics and social media users have labeled these portrayals as accurate depictions of Biden's public demeanor, with some calling it an embarrassment and others finding humor in the satire. Additionally, a Saudi Arabian TV network also produced a skit mocking Biden and Vice President Harris, further emphasizing the global critique of Biden's public image.

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📺 Media Critique Amidst Political Campaign

This paragraph focuses on the continued mockery of Joe Biden, especially in the context of the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign. It mentions Donald Trump's trolling through a video ad that satirizes Biden's public speaking and mental acuity. The ad is described as portraying a senior living facility called 'White House Senior Living,' humorously suggesting that Biden belongs there. Furthermore, Biden's recent public appearances, including on Jimmy Kimmel's show and a press conference, are cited as examples of his struggle with speech. The paragraph reflects on the harshness of political discourse, suggesting that politics has become excessively bitter, as evidenced by Biden's own acknowledgment of the divisive climate and his misquoting during a speech at a White House event.

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Keywords

💡Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities refer to an individual's mental capacities, such as memory, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. In the video, concerns about President Biden's cognitive abilities are frequently raised, with claims that he displays signs of cognitive decline, such as losing his train of thought while speaking or forgetting names and details.

💡Mockery

Mockery refers to the act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something in an insulting or contemptuous manner. The video highlights various instances where international media outlets, particularly an Italian TV show, have created satirical skits and sketches mocking President Biden's behavior and speech patterns, portraying him as forgetful, incoherent, and struggling with his mental faculties.

💡Gaffes

Gaffes are unintentional acts or remarks that may cause embarrassment or create a negative impression. The video frequently mentions President Biden's on-stage gaffes and public blunders, referring to instances where he stumbles over his words, mumbles, or makes seemingly nonsensical statements during speeches or press conferences.

💡Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline refers to a gradual deterioration in an individual's cognitive abilities, such as memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The video suggests that President Biden is being accused of experiencing cognitive decline, as evidenced by his frequent verbal stumbles, forgetfulness, and apparent confusion during public appearances.

💡Presidential Campaign

A presidential campaign refers to the organized efforts by candidates and their teams to secure the presidency through various activities, such as rallies, debates, and media appearances. The video mentions that the mockery of President Biden comes amidst the 2024 presidential campaign, suggesting that his perceived cognitive issues may be a factor in the upcoming election.

💡Trolling

Trolling refers to the act of deliberately provoking or antagonizing others, often through inflammatory or offensive comments or actions. The video showcases an instance where former President Donald Trump posted a video mocking Biden, referred to as "Donald Trump trolling fashion," suggesting that he intentionally poked fun at Biden's behavior for political gain.

💡Bitter Politics

Bitter politics refers to a highly polarized and acrimonious political climate, where opposing sides engage in personal attacks, demonization, and a lack of civility. The video concludes with President Biden expressing concern over politics becoming too bitter, likely referring to the divisive nature of the discourse surrounding his cognitive abilities and the personal attacks he faces.

💡World Stage

The world stage refers to the global arena or international platform where world leaders and influential figures interact and shape global affairs. The video suggests that President Biden's perceived cognitive issues are not only being mocked domestically but also on the world stage, with international media outlets ridiculing his behavior and speech patterns.

💡Embarrassment

Embarrassment refers to a feeling of self-consciousness, awkwardness, or humiliation, often caused by a perceived failure or inappropriate behavior. The video implies that President Biden's verbal gaffes and apparent confusion during public appearances have become a source of embarrassment for the United States on the global stage, with some claiming that the nation has become a "laughingstock of the world."

💡Stumbling Over Words

Stumbling over words refers to the act of struggling to articulate or pronounce words correctly, often resulting in verbal stumbles, mispronunciations, or hesitations. The video repeatedly highlights instances where President Biden stumbles over his words during speeches, press conferences, and interviews, which is portrayed as evidence of his alleged cognitive decline.

Highlights

Politicians and public figures frequently discuss Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities.

International media and TV shows also mock Joe Biden's public speaking and behavior.

An Italian TV show's sketch parodying Joe Biden went viral, highlighting perceived gaffes and cognitive slips.

The sketch humorously depicts Biden forgetting his name and making onstage errors.

Social media users share clips to critique Biden's mental state and public speaking.

Another sketch from the same Italian show portrays Biden struggling with names and accidentally pressing a catastrophic button.

Critics use these sketches to argue that Biden's behavior is an embarrassment on the world stage.

A Saudi Arabian state-funded TV network created a skit mocking Biden and Kamala Harris, highlighting Biden's gaffes.

Donald Trump poked fun at Biden with a 'White House Senior Living' video, emphasizing Biden's age and public image.

Joe Biden's public speaking issues are highlighted in various appearances, including on Jimmy Kimmel's Show.

Biden's difficulty in conveying messages clearly is showcased in a press conference and a White House event.

The mockery of Biden's public persona intensifies as the 2024 presidential campaign approaches, suggesting a rematch with Donald Trump.

The global attention and critique of Biden's cognitive abilities and public mishaps underscore political and media scrutiny.

The widespread distribution of these comedic interpretations on social media influences public perception of Biden's competence.

Biden's attempts to quote historical figures and articulate policies are highlighted as examples of his speaking challenges.

Transcripts

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we see it every day every day people

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politicians and public figures call out

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Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities

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and when it comes to the media it isn't

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just American networks or TV stations

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who mock the 81-year-old

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commander-in-chief for his onstage gaffs

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on public blunders this week this

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Saturday night lifestyle skit from an

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Italian TV show has gone viral for their

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comedic interpretation of Joe Biden

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taking to the stage outside the White

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House

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President it's okay are you okay

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president okay

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okay

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welcome president Mr President are you

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okay yeah okay it's okay yeah very

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very much feel good you are

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welcome no what's your

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name my name is Joe

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no no Mr President not turn no no you

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have hello my name

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is she that the clip was circulated on

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social media to poke fun at President

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Biden's mental state he's notoriously

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being accused of having cognitive

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decline losing his train of thought

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while speaking mumbling over his words

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and getting lost on stage the same

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Italian show which was aired by the

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European branch of Warner Brothers

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Discovery has also poked fun at the US

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president in another clip this week this

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one shows the fake president struggling

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to find the podium forgetting world

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leaders names and then accidentally

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pressing the Fatal red

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button

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president good evening Mr no President

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Biden

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president here we are President pres uh

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president Biden que here yes yes good

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evening

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went to the

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Dallas long shot from Dallas

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course those critical of Joe Biden

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responded to the clips on X pointing out

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what they say is an accurate description

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of how the president behaves on the

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world stage one person wrote we are now

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the laughing stock of the

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world another wrote wait that's not

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actually Biden I'm positive I've seen

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this press conference

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before and National

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embarrassment finally sad that it has

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come to this but the skit is

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hilarious in April 2022 a Saudi Arabian

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state funded TV network called NBC went

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viral after they made a skit about Joe

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Biden's various gaffs while also poking

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fun at vice president KLA

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Harris thank you very

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much today we're going to talk about the

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Crist in

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Spain yeah we're got to talk about the

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Crist in

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Africa yeah Russia yeah Russia and I

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want to talk about the president of

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Russia Putin yeah Putin Putin now all of

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this mockery comes in the midst of the

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2024 presidential campaign which will

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take place in November and it is looking

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like it will be a repeat showdown

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between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in

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true Donald Trump trolling fashion he

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posted this video in January to poke fun

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at Joe Biden calling it a White House

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Senior Living ad where residents feel

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like presidents

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at White House Senior Living our

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residents feel right at home our vibrant

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facility offers delightful activities

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and outings round thee clock

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Professional Care and exquisite

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housemade meals well I've been eating

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everything is put in front of me I've

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been eating all all Italian foods

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basically and ice cream and ice cream

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chocolate chip ice cream White House

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Senior Living where residents feel like

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presidents President Joe Biden and

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continues to be heavily criticized for

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the way in which he speaks in public

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just this week he was a guest on Jimmy

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Kimmel's Show when he stumbled over his

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words told you all there was going to be

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an American president said Putin Putin

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come do whatever you want in to to Nato

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if they don't if the other guys on our

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team don't pay up every single cent They

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promise to pay for I mean what are we

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talking about here and again in a press

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conference this week

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now also we need to uh we we need to in

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terms of supplemental we need to deal

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with the Israeli portion and then again

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while attempting to read a quote at a

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White House black tie event and you know

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uh stand here in front of this portrait

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of the man behind me here he uh he said

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and I want to make sure I get the quote

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exactly right he

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said the better Angel he said we must

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address the council and adjust the

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better angels of our nature and we do

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and we do well to remember what else he

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said he said we're not enemies but we're

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friends it's the middle the in the part

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of the Civil War he said we're not

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enemies but we're friend we must not be

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enemies

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folks and I've been around I know I

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don't look it I've been around a long

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while and uh I mean this sincerely we've

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gotten politics has gotten too

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[Music]

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bitter