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In reply to the discussion: Hunter Biden blames his father's poor 2024 debate performance on sleeping pill [View all]Ms. Toad
(37,329 posts)19. I take ambien -
It has virtually no side effects for me. I don't get the sleepwalking/driving/etc. which many do. I don't have the "hangover" I get with other sleep aids.
But what I do get is an occasional inability to recall the correct words the next day, or string words together fluently. I wouldn't take it before a major stage appearance..
So - yes, he could have been still feeling it 20 hours later, and given the side effects that many have - it could have accounted for a lot of what we saw.
(I have no idea whether he actually took it or not - but I do have relevant experience as to side effects.)
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Hunter Biden blames his father's poor 2024 debate performance on sleeping pill [View all]
TheProle
20 hrs ago
OP
Definitely worn out. But gave him Ambien before debate, or he was still feeling it 20 hours later?
Silent Type
20 hrs ago
#3
He isn't. He's attacking Dems and giving the GOP meat while the GOP is melting down.
themaguffin
17 hrs ago
#37
He spent from Saturday to that Thursday morning at Camp David (same time zone as Atlanta debate)
muriel_volestrangler
20 hrs ago
#8
Yes. Also, Hunter's driving his father's 1960s Corvette the day after the plea agreement did not help.
John1956PA
19 hrs ago
#15
Watch the entire interview with Hunter--don't judge on headline or summary
crimycarny
19 hrs ago
#14
I empathize with his outrage but he's the wrong vessel for that, in my view.
BannonsLiver
19 hrs ago
#16
I agree with Hunter and furthermore, he has every right to say whatever tf he wants
ms liberty
18 hrs ago
#29