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Boon Mee · 05-09-2008, 05:55 AM

Let's start a Thread on Mad Joe Biden!

Aside from the usual we know about this second-rate hack, bet you didn't know he's already thrown in the towel!

"I will be unrelenting in my debate with governor, the governor of Alaska in terms of the positions she has taken. But I will not do what she is able to do so well, and many of it's not bad. I am not good at the one-line zingers that go at, you know, that's not my deal. So if that is going to be the measure of how these debates go, then I'm not going to do very well."

The Corner on National Review Online

Milkman · 05-09-2008, 10:26 AM

There isn't as much interest in Biden because he's more well-known. Again, the VP hype for him last about 2 days, IMO. Palin's hype will last 2-3 weeks, and then the campaign will get back to the fundamental and/or philosophical differences between Obama and McCain.

Still 2 months to go.

attaboy · 05-09-2008, 10:40 AM

Didn't Biden plagiarize that Englishman?

britmaveric · 05-09-2008, 10:48 AM

During 35 years in the Senate, the fast-talking, often long-winded Biden has earned a reputation for gaffes. Republicans count two since last week’s Democratic National Convention — when he referred to Obama as “Barack America” and put himself on the top of the ticket by saying he was “running for president.”

On Wednesday, Biden made another slip of the tongue. In promising to help Americans if elected, he said, “the Biden, excuse me, the Obama-Biden administration.” Amid laughter, he added, “Believe me, you all got it right: Obama-Biden.”

http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/200...ut-the-issues/

aging one · 05-09-2008, 11:12 AM

Wonder who of the two could tell ya who is the leader of Chile, or Venezuela. Or what the capital of Kenya is? Sure aint gonna be soccer mom.

blackgang · 05-09-2008, 11:37 AM

That Group pic with him and Barry was some piece of shit wasn't it, Obama trying to look official and Biden standing half a step back and trying to look fierce and mean,, silly assholes, both of em.

britmaveric · 05-09-2008, 11:39 AM

^ Biden thinks he's running for President not Obama - actually Obama introduced him as the next president of the yankland in his intro speech.

sabang · 05-09-2008, 11:52 AM

Joe Biden is a known quantity and widely respected in the Capitol.
I think he was the logical choice for Obama, although some might be disappointed that the choice lacks the 'excitement' factor of picking someone like a Sarah Palin.

britmaveric · 05-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Not sure he's respected as you think - egotistical jerk is what most describe him as.

blackgang · 05-09-2008, 12:10 PM

^^ Well maybe he is respected by foreigners but not so much by US citizens and the ones with the voting power..

durianfan · 05-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britmaveric

Not sure he's respected as you think - egotistical jerk is what most describe him as.

Exactly. Personally I hate him. He's an asshole who likes to insult the Republican party for no reason except that they're Republicans. He definitely weakens the ticket, in my opinion - dunno who I'm going to vote for now (although it probably doesn't really matter since I'm a CA resident). If Obama gets assassinated, I would not want this jerk in charge.

chinthee · 05-09-2008, 12:57 PM

^That's a good point and not one many of us considered except perhaps Jet.

What kind of idiot would be in charge if the President died. In McCain's case, I feel quite good about this lady.

britmaveric · 05-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Wonder how Hillary is feeling about now??

chinthee · 05-09-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durianfan

Exactly. Personally I hate him. He's an asshole who likes to insult the Republican party for no reason except that they're Republicans. He definitely weakens the ticket, in my opinion -

Yes, he's like a stupid version of Jimmy Carter. He insults the opposite side for no reason just like another member of this forum does.

chinthee · 05-09-2008, 01:05 PM

^A stupid version of Jimmy Carter? Yes, that's correct.

sabang · 05-09-2008, 01:13 PM

Weird- some of you feel more comfortable with an inexperienced small town Mayor/ small State Governor than one of the longest serving Senators, with extensive foreign policy experience. Sounds very Partisan from here.

chinthee · 05-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Sabang, Biden is not the Presidential candidate. Obama is. The chances of any VP becoming President are quite remote.

sabang · 05-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Doubtful, but if Mccain actually wins, lets not forget his age. It would not be so unlikely we could see our first female US Presidant.

Texpat · 05-09-2008, 01:29 PM

Biden has flubbed more in the first two weeks of being the VP candidate than GWB does in a year.

And he isn't even in the seat. The critics were howling when Bush said Austria (vs Australia) or some other mix-up.

But Biden gets a pass because ...

I really think partisanship makes the US government half as strong, efficient, productive as it could be. Some would argue deeply opposing views offer transparency. But at what cost?

pai nai ma · 05-09-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texpat

Biden has flubbed more in the first two weeks of being the VP candidate than GWB does in a year.

what flagrant hyperbole -- jaysus!

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chinthee Sundance is my bff Last Online: 08-12-2009 09:23 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,028	^That's a good point and not one many of us considered except perhaps Jet. What kind of idiot would be in charge if the President died. In McCain's case, I feel quite good about this lady. Last edited by chinthee : 05-09-2008 at 01:03 PM.

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sabang Go ask Alice Last Online: Yesterday 02:22 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where the streets have no name Posts: 12,557	Doubtful, but if Mccain actually wins, lets not forget his age. It would not be so unlikely we could see our first female US Presidant. Last edited by sabang : 05-09-2008 at 01:31 PM.

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05-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 17,075	There isn't as much interest in Biden because he's more well-known. Again, the VP hype for him last about 2 days, IMO. Palin's hype will last 2-3 weeks, and then the campaign will get back to the fundamental and/or philosophical differences between Obama and McCain. Still 2 months to go.

05-09-2008, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
attaboy Elite Member Last Online: Today 07:58 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,142	Didn't Biden plagiarize that Englishman?

05-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
aging one Elite Member Last Online: Today 05:50 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,704	Wonder who of the two could tell ya who is the leader of Chile, or Venezuela. Or what the capital of Kenya is? Sure aint gonna be soccer mom.

05-09-2008, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
blackgang Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:37 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phetchabun city Posts: 15,406	That Group pic with him and Barry was some piece of shit wasn't it, Obama trying to look official and Biden standing half a step back and trying to look fierce and mean,, silly assholes, both of em.

05-09-2008, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
britmaveric nid aur yw popeth melyn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 4,139	^ Biden thinks he's running for President not Obama - actually Obama introduced him as the next president of the yankland in his intro speech.

05-09-2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
sabang Go ask Alice Last Online: Yesterday 02:22 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where the streets have no name Posts: 12,557	Joe Biden is a known quantity and widely respected in the Capitol. I think he was the logical choice for Obama, although some might be disappointed that the choice lacks the 'excitement' factor of picking someone like a Sarah Palin.

05-09-2008, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
britmaveric nid aur yw popeth melyn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 4,139	Not sure he's respected as you think - egotistical jerk is what most describe him as.

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blackgang Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:37 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phetchabun city Posts: 15,406	^^ Well maybe he is respected by foreigners but not so much by US citizens and the ones with the voting power..

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britmaveric nid aur yw popeth melyn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 4,139	Wonder how Hillary is feeling about now??

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chinthee Sundance is my bff Last Online: 08-12-2009 09:23 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,028	^A stupid version of Jimmy Carter? Yes, that's correct.

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05-09-2008, 01:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
sabang Go ask Alice Last Online: Yesterday 02:22 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where the streets have no name Posts: 12,557	Weird- some of you feel more comfortable with an inexperienced small town Mayor/ small State Governor than one of the longest serving Senators, with extensive foreign policy experience. Sounds very Partisan from here.

05-09-2008, 01:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
chinthee Sundance is my bff Last Online: 08-12-2009 09:23 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,028	Sabang, Biden is not the Presidential candidate. Obama is. The chances of any VP becoming President are quite remote.

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Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 02-02-2010 11:30 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,492	Biden has flubbed more in the first two weeks of being the VP candidate than GWB does in a year. And he isn't even in the seat. The critics were howling when Bush said Austria (vs Australia) or some other mix-up. But Biden gets a pass because ... I really think partisanship makes the US government half as strong, efficient, productive as it could be. Some would argue deeply opposing views offer transparency. But at what cost?