IndyTom 0 Posted January 31, 2007 “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.” http://www.observer.com/20070205/20070205_...newsstory1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,254 Posted January 31, 2007 Wow, he speaks so well!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,505 Posted January 31, 2007 I'm not seeing how Biden is sticking his foot in his mouth. He's a longshot candidate criticizing his primary opponents ... so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peens 0 Posted January 31, 2007 I love it!! They Hyena's are starting to turn on one another Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted January 31, 2007 I'd have to get that in context, but outta context, OOPS! Too funny. I like Biden. I think he's probably the most qualified, most intelligent candidate out there. - Certainly on the Dem side of things. Yeah, he doesn't have 'star power'. I don't star power. I don't want some broad who only got where she was by marriage. I don't want some up and coming black guy just because he looks and talks well. I want an intelligent, experienced statesman - and Biden is as good as the Dems have right now. Dream ticket? McCain Biden. Both have qualities I don't particularly like, but they'd go a long way toward reuniting the country. And, it'd be nice to have intelligence, combat experience and competence back in the White House for a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boz/BoFan 0 Posted January 31, 2007 I'd have to get that in context, but outta context, OOPS! Too funny. I like Biden. I think he's probably the most qualified, most intelligent candidate out there. - Certainly on the Dem side of things. Yeah, he doesn't have 'star power'. I don't star power. I don't want some broad who only got where she was by marriage. I don't want some up and coming black guy just because he looks and talks well. I want an intelligent, experienced statesman - and Biden is as good as the Dems have right now. Dream ticket? McCain Biden. Both have qualities I don't particularly like, but they'd go a long way toward reuniting the country. And, it'd be nice to have intelligence, combat experience and competence back in the White House for a change. You talk as if people care what you think. Thats funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,505 Posted January 31, 2007 You talk as if people care what you think. Thats funny. I kind of do. At least, I read wiffle's posts, agree with him maybe two-thirds of the time, and when I don't it helps me solidify my own opinion. I'd prefer to hear what wiffle thinks about Biden to your latest vacant, snarky reply at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted January 31, 2007 You talk as if people care what you think. Thats funny. Grow up, contribute or leave, half-wit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boz/BoFan 0 Posted January 31, 2007 Grow up, contribute or leave, half-wit. Lighten up francis. Just some mid-afternoon ribbing. Wow. And you two righteous fages need to ease up on the hypocrisy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rude Rick 0 Posted January 31, 2007 Is this any worse then what cons say every day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,322 Posted February 1, 2007 What little chance Biden had disappeared. This guy looks like a damn fool every time he runs for president (which is the only time I pay attention to him). WTF is he saying or trying to say? If somebody is declairing to run for president, you'd think the candidate would have a well rehearsed speech to announce it. Even dubya can deliver something more coherant when he practices a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyTom 0 Posted February 1, 2007 Update: Biden apologizes for Obama remarks White House hopeful’s racially tinged comment stirs controversy By David Gregory Chief White House correspondent NBC News Updated: 7:59 p.m. ET Jan 31, 2007 Sen. Joseph Biden has launched his bid for the White House on the issue of Iraq, but Wednesday his campaign was sidetracked over race. Like everybody these days Biden declared online, but it was old media that got him in trouble: Personal comments he made about another White House hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, recorded by a reporter for the New York Observer. "I mean, you've got the first sort of mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a story-book, man," Biden said. Biden later called Obama and then spoke to reporters during a conference call saying Obama understood what he meant. "This is a guy who's come along in a way that's captured the imagination of the country in a way that no one else has. That was the point of everything I was saying," Biden said. But late Wednesday, Obama released a statement seizing on Biden's use of the word "articulate." "I didn't take Sen. Biden's comments personally, but obviously they were historically inaccurate," Obama said. "African-American presidential candidates like Jesse Jackson, Shirley Chisholm, Carol Moseley Braun and Al Sharpton gave a voice to many important issues through their campaigns, and no one would call them inarticulate." Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Wednesday night, "It was a gaffe. It was not an intentional racially pejorative statement. It could be interpreted that way, but that's not what he meant." Biden, who admits he has a tendency to bloviate, has made indelicate remarks before. Last year, speaking about Indian-Americans, he said, "You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. It's a point. I'm not joking!" Biden's first presidential run 20 years ago was undone after evidence emerged that he plagiarized a speech from a British politician Neil Kinnock. In the interview with the New York Observer, Biden also came out swinging against his rivals over the war. He said about John Edwards, who wants to remove troops from Iraq immediately, "OK, John, what about the chaos that will ensue? Do we have any interest, John, left in the region?" And about Sen. Hillary Clinton's plan to put a cap on U.S. forces now in Iraq: "Cap our troops, and withdraw support for the Iraqis. Now that's a real good idea. I'm not being a wise guy here, no, no. Think about it." Fearing the political damage of his comments Wednesday night, Biden released a statement saying, "I deeply regret any offense my remark in the New York Observer might have caused anyone. That was not my intent and I expressed that to Sen. Obama." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted February 1, 2007 “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.” http://www.observer.com/20070205/20070205_...newsstory1.html Are those Biden's origial words or did he steal them from somebody? [Focking dipshiat plageriest] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 1, 2007 If he was smart he would go back to using other people's speeches.................oh wait, smart doesn't figure into the equation when it comes to picking a Dem Presidential candidate. :cough:algore:cough:kerry:cough: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,059 Posted February 1, 2007 Biden's a blowhard, so I hate to defend him. However, he obviously meant this phrase in two separate parts: 1) Obama is the first mainstream black candidate. 2) Obama is bright, clean cut, and nice looking. The two were not meant to be connected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted February 1, 2007 Most guys go stupid in front of pretty women, Biden does it in front of a microphone. Even funnier, Chris Matthews (on the Today Show) was defending J. Jackson as one of the greatest speakers in history - he made no mention of Sharpton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 1, 2007 Biden's a blowhard, so I hate to defend him. However, he obviously meant this phrase in two separate parts: 1) Obama is the first mainstream black candidate. 2) Obama is bright, clean cut, and nice looking. The two were not meant to be connected. I disagree. That said, I believe Biden is correct. He just should have put the words "presidential candidate" after "main stream African American". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpbuckeye 3 Posted February 1, 2007 I am guessing that if a rep made this comment that they would be getting pressure to resign right now, and we would have 5-7 threads on the subject. the hypocrites on this bored never cease to amaze me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,254 Posted February 1, 2007 Most guys go stupid in front of pretty women, Biden does it in front of a microphone. Even funnier, Chris Matthews (on the Today Show) was defending J. Jackson as one of the greatest speakers in history - he made no mention of Sharpton. Yeah, Jackson....the man who just makes up words as he see's fit....sure, great orator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 1, 2007 Biden's a blowhard, so I hate to defend him. However, he obviously meant this phrase in two separate parts: 1) Obama is the first mainstream black candidate. 2) Obama is bright, clean cut, and nice looking. The two were not meant to be connected. Thank you Miss Cleo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted February 2, 2007 I am guessing that if a rep made this comment that they would be getting pressure to resign right now, and we would have 5-7 threads on the subject. the hypocrites on this bored never cease to amaze me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted February 2, 2007 “I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted February 2, 2007 Joe Biden comments on Barack Obama - clean black and nice audio with pic of Joe himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,824 Posted July 22, 2024 On 1/31/2007 at 10:00 PM, IGotWorms said: Biden's a blowhard, so I hate to defend him. However, he obviously meant this phrase in two separate parts: 1) Obama is the first mainstream black candidate. 2) Obama is bright, clean cut, and nice looking. The two were not meant to be connected. This guy was carrying Bidens water all the way back in 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 233 Posted July 22, 2024 Biden was talking about Big Mike, not Barack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
