Former President Joe Biden is causing disturbances on Amtrak, much to the chagrin of ordinary, everyday passengers. Despite his prior experience as a frequent traveler, it appears Biden has abandoned the basic etiquettes and rules of an Amtrak journey. A cardinal rule of Amtrak, holding your peace in the ‘quiet car’, seems no longer significant to Biden as he blithely carries on audible conversations, thereby perturbing fellow riders.
The consistent use of Amtrak by Biden is not out of necessity but rather an attempt to maintain the perception of being the average American. It’s a transparent charade that indeed becomes obvious when he forgets simple facts such as the menu options on the Acela train’s café car. Biden has caused minor inconveniences in his misplaced expectation of obtaining his favourite snack, ice cream, which is clearly not offered.
And it’s not just about his breach of train etiquette or his ignorance of the menu. What’s particularly irksome is his intentional evasion of clarity about his activities in Washington. Biden is spotted making frequent trips to D.C., approximately on a weekly basis. But the question arises: what could possibly be the motivation behind these consistent visits?
Journeys from his residence in Wilmington, Del., to a so-called temporary office in Washington, D.C., have become commonplace for Biden. Yet, transparency over his engagements remains absent. Despite the barrage of inquiries stemming from his ex-aides and the general public alike, Biden seems content with maintaining the shroud of mystique around his activities.
The secrecy is not only unnecessary but also raising suspicions. His ex-aides, who understand the workings of Washington and the White House, are rightfully baffled by Biden’s evasion. ‘It’s really a mystery,’ these ex-aides vociferously communicate to the media, with current Biden personnel steering clear of any questions related to his activities.
Biden’s team, of course, is quick to rebuff these queries with a trivial excuse. The statement that they are just helping Biden ‘set up library stuff’, is as vague as it is unconvincing. No word has come of any actual developments, increasing the skepticism around these so-called ‘secret’ meetings.
Interestingly, Biden’s lethargy extends beyond his train rides and his secretive activities in D.C. During his journeys, you wouldn’t find Biden engaging with locals or frequenting public establishments. His choice of avoidance is peculiar, especially for someone who once led the free world. His aloofness is indeed puzzling.
In line with his discreet linings, his unpredictability was also evident during his previous unsuccessful re-election bid. An absolute disaster, it saw him under-perform drastically in a debate against the incumbent President Trump. It’s glaringly obvious that his public activities are a stark contrast to his lackluster performance on the political stage.
Moreover, Biden’s ploy of portraying himself as an ‘ordinary Joe’ quickly waned and began to take a toll on the genuine Amtrak commuters. The irked passengers who voiced their discomfort to media outlets like the New York Post bare testament to this fact. It is evident that Biden’s presence tends to be more of a nuisance than a pleasant surprise.
D.C.’s Union Station, a brief trot away from his temporary office, continues to witness the continuous influx and exit of the ex-president. The mystery clearly isn’t about his whereabouts but more so about his activities and engagements while in D.C. The lack of transparency only amplifies the curiosity about his activities among his ex-aides and skeptics alike.
Unable to shake off the specter of his disastrous re-election bid, Biden seems to devote his time to bewildering train rides and enigmatic D.C. visits. Meanwhile, his actions, or the lack thereof, do nothing but raise eyebrows. Whether he is striving to project an ‘ordinary Joe’ image or attempt to reclaim some form of political credibility, his actions are far from reassuring.
Despite the ambiguities surrounding his activities, one fact is clear— his unconventional behavior and lack of transparency are a cause for concern. While he may argue that his actions as a private citizen are his own business, the fact that he once led the nation calls him to a higher standard of accountability. Unfortunately, it appears that this standard is being thoroughly ignored.
In conclusion, Biden’s attempts to blend in with everyday Americans by bending Amtrak rules and maintaining an air of mystery around his whereabouts paints a distressing picture. It’s more a testament not to his ‘average Joe’ persona, but to his own disregard for the implicit norms of a society he once pledged to lead, and still tries to influence.