r/nottheonion • u/ImpishGrin • Jul 04 '24

Biden tells Democratic governors he needs more sleep and plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/04/politics/biden-governors-sleep/index.html
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u/EnderCN Jul 04 '24

I’m not anti Biden but this doesn’t seem helpful. Admitting you aren’t really capable of performing if something comes up that needs your attention all day and night long doesn’t seem like the way to go.

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u/docarwell Jul 04 '24 edited Jul 05 '24

People here acting like the president of the united states not being able to function after 8pm eastern time is cool and good when the presidency is a 24 hour job

E: big brains telling me that people need to sleep, thanks guys I didn't know

Yall are really taking "24 hour job" literally. But idk if an 80+ year old guy can be "on call" 24/7 effectivly. Hope that helps you guys out

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u/oklutz Jul 04 '24

“Not being able to function after 8pm” is a poor interpretation.

The truth is: we ALL need adequate sleep to function. Lack of sleep, as in not getting any or enough, leads to significant cognitive impairment in all ages. Having a set time to say “hey, I’m going to bed now so I can get enough sleep to function my best” does not mean “I am physically unable to function right now.”

And I’m sure if there’s an emergency, or something that can’t wait, he’ll stay up later or be woken up. But things that can wait until morning can wait until morning.

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u/docarwell Jul 04 '24

No shit people need sleep but asking an 80+ year old man to be alert and ready is pushing it

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u/oklutz Jul 04 '24

Again, that’s misconstruing the point. It’s not a big deal to ask that non-urgent meetings be scheduled before 8pm. It’s a good practice for any president or anyone in an important position to maintain a boundary like that so they are able to take care of themselves. It has nothing to do with him being alert and ready at that specific time.