The debate over President Joe Biden’s age and cognitive abilities has inspired his dwindling number of supporters to make some rather ridiculous arguments against those who are concerned about his ability to lead the country.
This op-ed from Salon, however, takes the proverbial cake.
In a recently-published piece, the author makes the dubious claim that those expressing concerns about Biden’s age and lack of mental acuity are guilty of ageism and ableism.
Yes, the publication actually put out this argument with a straight face.
The article highlighted how some of the news coverage centering on Biden’s age has alarmed disability advocates. The author points to a recent image published by The Economist showing the presidential seal on a walker. The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) slammed the image, arguing that “People with disabilities are not a punchline” and that…
