I used to think that the most absurd collected quote book was The Quotable Kofi Annan, which the UN put out in 2003. It contained gems such as, βTo make sure that the intergovernmental machinery has the support it deserves, we must also make sure that the United Nations Secretariat is much more nimble and responsive to changing needs.β With profundity like that, we know that we are in the presence of no ordinary mind.
But I underestimated the potential of Kamala Harris, whose prodigious propensity for word-salading has gone galactic, as this new clip demonstrates:
Kamala Harris is every boss youβve ever had who got promoted way above their ability level. pic.twitter.com/fRkkvPomTj
β Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 15, 2022
John posted a video clip of Kamala Harris doing her thing yesterday in βThese people are crazy.β Like John, I was mystified by Harrisβs description of her attire in addition to her recitation of personal pronouns. Searching (so far unsuccessfully) for the White House text of President Bidenβs unblinking remarks to the NOBLE group yesterday, I came across the text of Harrisβs remarks here.
Harris was observing the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and speaking at a roundtable with βdisability advocates.β I take it from the context that her self-description was for those who literally could not see. Even in this context, however, Harris managed to direct her focus to the sacrament of abortion:
And so Iβve asked these leaders to come in so that we can discuss these issues and pay attention to the fact that the Dobbs decision and the act of the United States Supreme Court to take away a constitutional right, that had been recognized, from the people of America will impact a lot of people and differently in some situations. And we need to be responsive to these issues and also lift up the voices of all people who will be impacted and the way that they will be impacted.
Etc., etc., ad nauseam. Harrisβs remarks made me wonder how the βdisability advocatesβ feel about the abortion of babies because of their disabilities.
Kamala Harris hosted some kind of event earlier today. Several mask-wearing (why?) women participated. As is now common in gatherings of liberals, they began the meeting by introducing themselves and stating their pronouns. And, weirdly, by describing themselvesβtheir hair color, the dresses they were wearing, whatever. This might possibly make sense if it were a meeting of blind people, otherwise not. Utterly bizarre.
Here is Kamala:
VP: "I am Kamala Harris, my pronouns are she and her, and I am a woman sitting at the table wearing a blue suit." pic.twitter.com/gtBXTyHB4j
β Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 26, 2022
More:
Why are they doing this lmfao. pic.twitter.com/VOSB5MAGZv
β Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 26, 2022
This is literally the weirdest thing I have ever seen. pic.twitter.com/0DZQOdHUPd
β Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 26, 2022
On the bright side, they seemed to understand that they are women. Nowadays, that is not to be taken for granted.
This weird ceremony started in academia, like so much idiocy, and has percolated out from there. Most people are entirely unaware that this kind of lunacy takes place. The Democrats want to keep it that way, so we need to get videos like these in front of the largest possible number of voters between now and November.
SCOTT adds: The White House has posted the text of Harrisβs remarks here. She was speaking at a roundtable with disability advocates. I take it that the descriptions of attire were for those who could not see. Putting the personal pronoun shtick to one side, the weirdness of her remarks can really be seen in her observance of the abortion sacrament in this context.
This Granite State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, is one of the more remarkable sets of survey data I have ever seen. UNH surveyed New Hampshire Democrats who are likely to vote in the 2024 presidential primary. The result? Joe Biden finished second with 16%, a shockingly low total for a sitting president less than halfway through his term.
Pete Buttigieg came out on top with 17%. After Biden, the familiar cast of characters followed: Elizabeth Warren at 10%, Gavin Newsom at 10%, Amy Klobuchar at 9%, Bernie Sanders at 8%. And, oh yesβKamala Harris at 6%. That last number may be even worse for the Democratsβ 2024 prospects than Bidenβs 16%.
The pollster also asked for respondentsβ second choices. Biden finished 12th at 2%. Harris was the second choice of only 4% of New Hampshire Democrats.
Iβve been saying for a long time that Joe Biden will not be on the 2024 ballot. (This is one of the reasons why polls showing Donald Trump beating him donβt give me a lot of comfort.) This New Hampshire poll certainly reaffirms that conclusion, along with confirming the deep unpopularity of Kamala Harris. It also reflects the weakness of the Democratic Partyβs bench: anyone who thinks Pete Buttigieg is a serious presidential contender was probably on the Evan McMullin bus last time around.
So the field is wide open for a younger, more charismatic Democrat to emerge the way Bill Clinton did in 1992. Happily for us Republicans, there doesnβt seem to be a Democrat in the wings who fits that description.