Reflecting on the notorious political transgressions of the past, it’s impossible not to recall the Watergate scandal which enveloped the 70s. Central figures comprised of President Richard Nixon, investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and other key contributors such as the ‘plumbers’, Ron Ziegler, press secretary, Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Every day, news outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times thrived on the ever-unfolding narrative, echoing demands for the president’s impeachment.
This vigorous quest for accountability starkly contrasted with the recent blatant disregard of Joe Biden’s cognitive frailty and his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis. It created a grim sketch of a bureaucracy seeking to guard its secrets, rather than ensuring transparency. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s attending physician who assured the nation of Biden’s fitness for a second term, was one among many who remained silent on crucial health indicators, showing signs of either gross incompetence or subterfuge.
Biden’s PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels were not openly addressed – a crucial metric in determining the possibility of prostate cancer in men. The reticence of Biden’s physician regarding this could be interpreted as either flagrant unprofessionalism or worse, a deliberate act of concealment. This shroud of secrecy not only involved the medical professional at hand but also implicated Biden’s spouse, Jill, who must have been aware of both his physical limitations and mental degradation.
A concerning lack of concern from media outlets now presents itself. The same vehicles that harped on the alleged nefarious deeds of Donald Trump show an almost dismissive attitude towards these significant Biden revelations. The very essence of a free press – to hold those in power to account – seems to be forgotten as these findings are brushed under the proverbial rug. This narrative of double standards paints a stark picture of the entrenched bias of some media outlets.
The gravitas of this situation far surpasses that of the Watergate scandal. The issue at hand isn’t just about clandestine activities of a select group of individuals. It questions the very ability of a president to lead, the safeguarding of the nation’s highest office. The health and decision-making capabilities of the president directly impact the nation, and if there is remote control from behind the curtain, it’s fundamentally imperative to know.
There were Democrats in the ranks who vociferously upheld Biden and may now be re-evaluating their position, insinuating how dire Biden’s condition could be. Yet these are the same individuals who refuse to say mea culpa, showing a reluctance to root out those responsible within their ranks and prevent a repeat of such collusion. Instead, they wish for the controversy to be forgotten, to ‘move on’.
Accountability bears an important discussion in these scenarios. The intention isn’t to wield the sword of vengeance, but to ensure a repetition of such compromising situations is avoided in the future. Every individual – consciously or unconsciously – involved in this concealment needs to be held responsible for their actions or more accurately put, their noticeable inaction.
It’s noteworthy how the mental health discussions surrounding Biden were meticulously avoided. Despite persistent grilling, Biden asserted being frequently examined, but steadfastly abstained from divulging the test results. Compare this to former President Trump’s stance, who willingly made his health records public, including a notably low PSA level of .10.
It’s absolutely vital that the Republicans take lead in revealing these appalling secrets before it’s too late. Before the United States of America moves on from this episode, unearthing these cover-ups should stand paramount. Ensuring the health of the nation and its leadership should always be the priority, but that seems to have been notably absent in the current narrative.