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As woke as it has become, Harvard Medical School still gets it right every now and again. Their deductions on the stages of grief are both cogent and corroborated. We see the first three stages play out in President Joe Biden as he looks toward November.

Yes, Biden is an embellisher and a plagiarizer, and most of the time, displays a non-existent relationship with the truth, but with his polling numbers in the area of dismal and his own party’s potentates calling into question both his mental acuity and ability to win in November, we are seeing the first three stages of grief appear in his demeanor; the beginning of his acceptance that he is destined to be a one-term and failed president.

Citing Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, in her book On Death and Dying, Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C, writing in Harvard Health Publishing, enumerates the stages as denial, anger, bargaining depression, and, finally, acceptance.

Of significance at this point in time, where Joe Biden and his presidency are concerned, are denial, anger, and bargaining, all of which he displayed when speaking to Joe Scarborough on MSNBC’s jadedly pro-Leftist morning program Morning Joe.

Fisher writes – and please keep in mind that while Fisher is talking about these stages as they relate to the death of a human, I am applying them to the death of a political career:

“Denial refers to the period of grieving during which a person refuses to accept the reality of a situation. Denial is different than not understanding. It is a defense mechanism that helps us protect ourselves from the shock of the upsetting hardship. A period of denial can be normal and even helpful during the grieving process, as we work to process a difficult situation. Examples of denial include:

* refusing to accept or acknowledge the death

* refusing or avoiding the topic in conversation

* stating the loss is not true, or that the source of the news is unreliable

“Once a person comes to understand the information they received and accepts the reality of death, they often experience anger. Anger can be a natural response directed toward oneself, family members, doctors, God, or even the deceased. Anger is a normal part of the grieving process, though it may seem hurtful or offensive to loved ones. Often, anger is just a manifestation of grief and can present itself in various ways. For example:

* blaming a medical doctor for not preventing an illness

* blaming family members for a lack of care or support

* feeling anger toward God or a higher spiritual power

* feeling angry with oneself or blaming oneself for the death

* experiencing a short temper or loss of patience

“When we experience grief, we often feel hopeless and overwhelmed. It is common to be overcome by statements of "what if" and "if only," as we experience a loss of control over what is happening. During the bargaining stage of grief, a person attempts to negotiate or make compromises. We try to make agreements with ourselves, or a deal with a higher power, in exchange for feeling less sad or having a different outcome. Bargaining is often irrational. Examples of bargaining include:

* ‘If only I had brought her to the doctor sooner, this would have been cured’

* ‘If only I had been around more, I would have noticed something was wrong’

* ‘God, if you bring him back, I promise I will never lie again.’”

Biden’s Displays Of Denial, Anger & Bargaining

In Biden’s “impromptu segment” on Morning Joe – or what the Leftist media cabal would have us believe was an organic and spontaneous call-in to the program – Biden, just moments after sending a let