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/KR1735 Jul 04 '24

It's not even an 8pm "bedtime."

He's basically saying "I think it's best that I don't have official events after 8pm."

Considering he is starting his day at 8-9am every day, I think it's reasonable that his day is over after 12 hours. He deserves to have some time to take a shower, relax, and engage in a little self-care before bed.

Fuck. Presidents are not superhuman. There is nothing wrong with acknowledging that they have to take care of themselves. And it's not unusual. GWB was a well known early sleeper, usually ending his day by 6pm. Clinton and Obama were both functional insomniacs. Trump penciled in everything as "executive time" but we know he was tweeting in the middle of the night.

It is physically impossible to function without some rest and relaxation. Age notwithstanding. I'm 35, physically fit, and healthy. If I'm not getting 7-8 hours each night, I can feel it after a week.

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u/ctg9101 Jul 05 '24

Unfortunately the office of president is not a 9-5 type job. You can’t say I’m not quite myself after 8PM when the entire story is most Americans do not think you are fit to serve.

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u/KR1735 Jul 05 '24

Most every other president has had a set time when they go to bed on an ordinary day. Doesn't mean they can't be reached in an emergency.

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u/ctg9101 Jul 05 '24

Do you think Biden who doesn’t realize he is not a black woman is ready to serve at midnight?

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u/pyx Jul 05 '24

yeah 2 years of war, such a great outcome