Vice-President-Elect Biden Appreciation...

[namkcuR]

I'm as excited about the election of Barack Obama as anyone, but I think we should also be excited about the election of who I think is going to be one hell of a VP...Vice-President-Elect Joseph Biden...let him not be overlooked! This is a thread where we can express appropriate appreciation

In this spirit...here is a 'matching' sig for him, via a very average photoshop job courtesy of yours truly

 

[redhotswami]

omg. laura is going to combust.

 

[U2democrat]

omg. laura is going to combust.

Did someone ask for Biden appreciation? I'm your girl!


Joe Anyone with an interest in politics should read his book Promises to Keep. I learned a lot about the workings of the senate, his life, there were times I laughed out loud, and there were times I teared up. He has lived an incredible life...and the best is yet to come

I just had to throw this one in again....

 

[phillyfan26]

My father absolutely despises Joe Biden.

I don't mind him, seems alright to me. I certainly think he was a smart choice as VP.

 

[redhotswami]

what doesn't he like about him?

 

[phillyfan26]

I believe his words were, "I can't stand him. He's the epitome of slimy politicians. One of those guys who just spins everything. I watch these debates, and everything he says is just spin. They do the fact-check afterwards and it's always, 'Well, technically what he said is true, but it's misleading.' He's one of those guys who does it constantly."

My father doesn't vote, by the way. He's never said why, but I think it's out of cynicism more than anything. I had to get it from somewhere, right?

 

[indra]

Some of you may know I pride myself on being able to work a Church (the Australian band, not any religions institution...well, it might be a religious institution for fans... ) reference or connection into into just about anything (yeah, yeah, I know it's pitiful, but everyone needs a hobby). So I just know you are waiting with baited breath to see if I can link the Church to the upcoming administration. Well...Yes I Can!!!!

Here it goes:

The lead singer of the Church is married to a woman from the US. She has family in West Virginia and Delaware (and they lived in Delaware for a few years too), and it turns out that her late uncle was active in Delaware politics and knew, at least casually, Joe Biden.

 

[coemgen]

Nice picture, U2democrat.

I think Joe Biden is going to be a ton of fun to watch during the next four years. He's kind of just a fun guy and I like his straight-forward approach. I think he's a perfect fit for Obama. I don't think he is like other more experienced politicians. You can tell he still has a heart and some personality.

 

[Sherry Darling]

Here ya go

YouTube - Joe Biden: St. Clair Shores, Michigan

 

[Carek1230]

I have a feeling Biden's going to be the butt of jokes just as Cheney has been.

 

[A_Wanderer]

By jokes do you mean searing contempt?

 

[Se7en]

I have a feeling Biden's going to be the butt of jokes just as Cheney has been.

doesn't that really depend on whether or not he shoots his hunting buddy in the face?

 

[Kieran McConville]

Cheney is the butt of something approaching incandescent hatred. As a matter of fact, I'd say he deserves it. He is and was the real power from day 1, in this administration.

The jokes are more appropriate to Bush. He's too much of a cipher to really hate.

 

[Zoomerang96]

Cheney is the butt of something approaching incandescent hatred.

agreed. the man had absolutely no redeeming qualities, and did quite literally nothing to try and prove otherwise.

YouTube - DICK Cheney "SO"

motherfucker.

 

[cobl04]

I believe his words were, "I can't stand him. He's the epitome of slimy politicians. One of those guys who just spins everything. I watch these debates, and everything he says is just spin. They do the fact-check afterwards and it's always, 'Well, technically what he said is true, but it's misleading.' He's one of those guys who does it constantly."

My father doesn't vote, by the way. He's never said why, but I think it's out of cynicism more than anything. I had to get it from somewhere, right?

It's one of the political arts, is it not?

 

[Diemen]

YouTube - Joe Biden in Primary Debate Hilarious

 

[indra]

^

That was great!

 

[U2democrat]

One of my professors is good friends with Biden and has worked with him for 20 years. Needless to say I am in awe when he tells Biden stories. He loves Joe Biden (and they're at opposite ends of the political spectrum).

 

[VintagePunk]

Awesome clip from the debates.

I just read a very good article about Biden - how he came to be selected as VP, his political and personal philosophies over his career, his record of bipartisanship, what he hopes to bring to the administration. Very interesting.

The Political Scene: Biden’s Brief: Reporting & Essays: The New Yorker

 

[U2democrat]

Biden is an exception to the "Nice guys finish last" rule. Unless you're Robert Bork.

 

[Diemen]

That was a great read, VP - thanks for the link.

 

[Strongbow]

Some of Joe Biden's best comments during the campaign:

YouTube - Even Joe Biden does not believe in Barack Obama!


YouTube - Biden on Obama's Lack of Experience

 

[phillyfan26]

Congratulations, STING. Good fine. We're impressed.