MSNBC went live shortly before 1 AM EDT, with David Shuster anchoring, to announce that Senator Joe Biden is Barack Obama's pick for Vice President, and Shuster was joined via phone over the next hour by NBC News political director Chuck Todd, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Howard Fineman of Newsweek. One word I didn't hear in that hour or the next as MSNBC remained live until 3 AM (CNN and FNC went to re-runs at 2 AM): liberal. In MSNBC's 2 AM hour, Joan Walsh of Salon.com touted Biden as a “working class hero.”
Olbermann hailed the “very powerful combination” of Obama and Biden based on joining Obama's “vision” of restoring America's image in the world and Biden's selfless “fervor to do good” enabled by his “18,000 good ideas” to achieve Obama's noble goal.
At about 1:35 AM EDT Friday night/Saturday morning, Olbermann proposed:
The international experience comes from a fervor to do good and to come to a consensus and present America's best foot forward. I can't imagine that there's any, that there's any wedge on this subject that can be driven between these two men because the one is saying “I have a vision of what I want to have America look like internationally” and how he can restore the envy that we used to have, the positive envy we used to have. And the other man is saying, “listen, you want to do that, I've got 18,000 good ideas. Here's where they might fit in and you're welcome to all of them. All I want to do is see it happen.” That's a very powerful combination. If you've got a Vice President who looks like he can do something and doesn't want anything more than to see it done, that seems to be a pretty good starting point.
—Brent Baker is Vice President for Research and Publications at the Media Research Center
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Went to Wal-Mart at 1 AM to
August 23, 2008 - 03:37 ET by SchnikeysWent to Wal-Mart at 1 AM to get a gallon of milk and saw this plastered across the still-lit TV screen inside the closed bank from the cashier line while I was paying. The channel was actually CNN, but in big letters at the bottom of the screen were the words "OBAMA PICKS BIDEN" accompanied with enthusiastic-looking reporters talking with one another.
I hope Newsbusters is recording the duration (in minutes, hours, etc.) and tone of the coverage of this so they can compare it to the tone and amount of coverage that McCain receives when he announces his running mate pick.
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"My morality is your morality."
...and pigs fly, Keithamphetimine!
August 23, 2008 - 03:41 ET by AgentAmericanMSNBC must be isolated from the rest of the world. A cone of silence is surely placed around Olbermann's brain and Shuster's (insert vulgar naughty bit here). They are the only ones happy about Odumba's pick for VP.
Drill ANWAR
AP not happy with Biden
August 23, 2008 - 06:05 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsThey are the only ones happy about Odumba's pick for VP.
The AP sure isn't sharing much happiness.
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BIDEN'S UGLY RECORD
August 23, 2008 - 07:57 ET by reelman46BIDEN’S UGLY RECORD
http://www.ontheissu...
* Supports partial-birth abortion ban, but not undoing Roe. (Apr 2007)
* Accepts Catholic church view that life begins at conception. (Apr 2007)
* Nominees should agree on constitutional right to privacy. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
* Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
* Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
* Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
* Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
* Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
* Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
* Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
* Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
* Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
* Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
* Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
* Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
* Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
* Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
* Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
* Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
* Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
* Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
* Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
* Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
* Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
* Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
* Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
* Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
* Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
* Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
* Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
* More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
* Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
* Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
* Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
* Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
* Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
* Rated 91% by the NEA (Dec 2003)
* Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
* Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
* Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
* Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
* Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
* Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
* Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
* Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
* Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
* Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
* Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
* Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
* Voted YES on banning “soft money” contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
* Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
* Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
* Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
* Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
* Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
* Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
* Voted NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
* Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)
* Voted YES on adding 2 to 4 million children to SCHIP eligibility. (Nov 2007)
* Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
* Voted YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
* Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
* Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
* Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
* Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
* Voted NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
* Voted YES on including prescription drugs under Medicare. (Jun 2000)
* Voted NO on limiting self-employment health deduction. (Jul 1999)
* Voted YES on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998)
* Voted NO on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
* Voted YES on blocking medical savings acounts. (Apr 1996)
* Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
* Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities”. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
* Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
* Voted NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
* Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
* Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
* Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
* Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
* Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
* Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
* Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
* Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
* Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
* Voted YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
* Voted NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008)
* Voted NO on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008)
* Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
* Voted NO on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
* Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
* Voted NO on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
* Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
* Voted YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
* Voted NO on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
* Voted NO on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
* Rated 15% by NTU, indicating a “Big Spender” on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
* Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive (high) taxation. (Dec 2006)
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish)
So if someone agrees that
August 23, 2008 - 12:39 ET by RainsfordSo if someone agrees that life begins at conception, then votes to allow that life to be taken, doesn't that make them a self-professed murderer?
The JOE-BAMA
August 23, 2008 - 04:03 ET by winston smithThe JOE-BAMA Ticket!
McCain landslide?
More like: The Obama-Biden
August 23, 2008 - 04:48 ET by FairlightMore like: The Obama-Biden Laden ticket.
This is the same Biden who
August 23, 2008 - 04:04 ET by Troika37This is the same Biden who said Obama wasn't experienced enough to be President, right? The same one who voted FOR the war in Iraq?
Nice work, Barry.
OK, this is seriously freaky!
August 23, 2008 - 08:23 ET by motherbeltOK, this is seriously freaky!
I tried to do a Google search on "Biden: Obama not ready"
Here is the page that came up.
But every one of the links I clicked on came up empty!
Someone else please try....I am beginning to think I either have a serious case of Nanites, or there is a conspiracy here!
Mb,
August 23, 2008 - 09:39 ET by Indiana JoeI just tried the first two, and they opened fine for me. Of course, many of them are "Obama (not) ready" to pick running mate, or "Obama picks Biden" and stuff of that ilk.
You're right: the first one
August 23, 2008 - 09:53 ET by motherbeltYou're right: the first one goes to a bunch of new links about Obama picking Biden.
The next 3 go
HERE HERE and HERE
Maybe one of the NB staff could investigate this?
When you are a left-wing
August 23, 2008 - 04:08 ET by Rush FanWhen you are a left-wing nut like Olbermann on a left-wing network like MSNBC and the majority of your viewers are left of center you are expected to make bias comments such as: ”and how he can restore the envy that we used to have, the positive envy we used to have.”
I’m hoping that John McCain sheds the maverick side of his personality if only to choose Mitt Romney, who I believe is the best choice as his running mate.
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"If the Republicans can subtly portray Obama as an affirmative-action nominee, McCain could well be our next President.” ~ Jeremy Mayer, NY Daily News
KOS-NBC
August 23, 2008 - 07:29 ET by danybhoyRush Fan,
You are right about BathTubBoy & MSNBC being biased to the extreme lefties in this country. They would say Obama/Stalin would be a winning ticket as well. I will say any ticket without Hillary is stupid, but he'll pick some other schuck, & IF McCain does'nt goof up his VP pick, he should we able to thump the Chicago activist who can't produce a valid birth certificate.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Richardson rejected for VP because of name?
August 23, 2008 - 04:44 ET by Jack BauerApparently Bill Richardson was going to be the choice!
But Obama's arty-farty Design Team rejected him because his surname is ten letters long, and OBAMA/RICHARDSON wouldn't haven't fitted well on a bumper sticker.
So it came down to Biden and Kaine for one very simple reason. The number of letters in their names: FIVE.
The shortest first name was going to be the decider but then they realized that both Tim and Joe are THREE letters, and Joseph and Timothy are both SIX.
So in the end Obama said screw it and tossed a coin. Biden won.
Geez, Jackson, I didn't
August 23, 2008 - 05:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberGeez, Jackson, I didn't know picking your VP was so scientific!
How many letters in douche?
Obama is so far above us,
August 23, 2008 - 07:40 ET by Jack BauerObama is so far above us, he thinks of everything. Numerology, astrology, and other words ending with ology.
Though OBAMA/DOUCHE08 does have a certain ring.
Scatology
August 23, 2008 - 08:16 ET by NorthCoasterDon't forget Scatology.
Are we allowed to make fun
August 23, 2008 - 04:43 ET by Jack BauerAre we allowed to make fun of Biden?
Did I mention he's got an ordinary name and he's white?
Or is that Racism By Proxy, whereby an attack on Biden is the same as an attack on Obama because he's black?
Things Biden and Obama share:
#1. They both have white grandmothers.
As well as they both are:
August 23, 2008 - 06:19 ET by USA4freedomAs well as they both are: ARE TICK U LIT.. AND CLEAN. (I think)
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
USA -- and haven't they
August 23, 2008 - 08:02 ET by Jack BauerUSA -- and haven't they both plagiarized speeches by other politicians?
Biden -- Neil Kinnock
Obama - Devall Patrick
So now we have three things they share!
We have these idiots to run
August 23, 2008 - 13:51 ET by USA4freedomWe have these idiots to run against and here we have Mc Cain...ugh..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Yes! It's Biden! GOP Triumph Guaranteed!
August 23, 2008 - 04:44 ET by Captain KirockObama could not have picked a better candidate to lose with than Joe Biden.
Let's start a countdown: How many days till Joe insults a minority demographic?
I say 21.
Biden's been ordered to
August 23, 2008 - 06:30 ET by motherbeltBiden's been ordered to report for surgery Monday morning to have his mouth fitted with a 5-second delay and a remote shut-off implant.
But, motherbelt, will that
August 23, 2008 - 13:47 ET by CJK51But, motherbelt, will that have some negative reaction to his doll hair implants? :-)
It's been interesting to see Shelly O out of the spotlight for so long, but how can Barry keep a media whore so in love with his own voice like Biden out for any amount of time?
Obama-Biden Laden 'a Very
August 23, 2008 - 04:46 ET by FairlightWasn't it the brilliant foreign policy expert Joe Biden
August 23, 2008 - 05:23 ET by DaMavwho wanted to divide Iraq into 3 countries not long ago? This harebrained scheme would have created a true catastrophe as the US tried to mediate internal borders amongst the three major groups.
Obama bin Biden...Osama bin Laden...heh heh
August 23, 2008 - 05:33 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasObama bin Biden...Osama bin Laden...heh heh...it's all yours.
The answer to terrorism IS war. Next Please!
So, in the end, Obama
August 23, 2008 - 05:44 ET by motherbeltSo, in the end, Obama picked the guy who's been around the longest.
So much for "change."
Oh. my. God. The two of them won't be able to fit their heads in the same room.
Well, I've said before, Biden will be worth it, just for the entertainment value.
Oh, and watch for Biden's "shoot from the lip" style to be renamed "refreshing candor."
If he's smart, he'll just shut up and let Olbermann just keep putting words in his mouth.
Here's that word again
August 23, 2008 - 05:59 ET by ricklailI heard a pundit on Gretha say that Biden brought "gravitas" to the ticket. To me that is saying that Obama doesn't have it. I am so sick of that word I could scream. To me Obama is gravy toss.
"Refeshing candor?" Did that come from Matthews of Olberman?
If pro is the opposite of con what is the opposite of progress? Congress!
Refreshing Candor
August 23, 2008 - 06:11 ET by Gat New YorkBiden is the king of Monday Morning Quarterbacking. He switched positions on Iraq ONLY after the fact and then tried to claim that he was always for that position - that he thought of it before anyone else (and everyone that dsagreed with him was dumb).
NB should track his statememts on the Iraq War, what he said, how he stated it, and when he made them - partcularly on issues like the surge or that we will need to divide Iraq in 3 because the civil war cannot be won.
Gat, check out OntheIssues.
August 23, 2008 - 06:59 ET by Par for the CourseJoe Biden on the Issues
Some examples from the section - Joe Biden on War & Peace:
Perfect
August 23, 2008 - 07:23 ET by Gat New YorkThis needs to find its way into commercials to run during the Dem Convention.
The guy has an obnoxious habit of treating people like village idiots when they do not agree with him even though he held the same view 5 minutes ago. Conversely he should be treated like a village idiot for holding the views you listed.
This guy is just plain
August 23, 2008 - 08:05 ET by motherbeltThis guy is just plain obnoxious! If Obama wanted to usher in "a new kind of politics" this ain't the way to do it!
If Obama thinks people saw him as arrogant before, wait until they get a hefty dose of him AND Biden. It will be the "arrogance squared" ticket!
Also, notice how this was a "brilliant move" by Obama, to shore up his weak points, but George Bush was just showing how pathetic he was by picking a strong VP candidate.
BTW....Biden is only 5 years younger than McCain.
I agree MB - Biden is one of THE most obnoxious politicians
August 23, 2008 - 08:12 ET by Dee Bunkwhen the media were predicting him, I thought they had to be wrong. This shows how completely bogus Obama's claim of "Change" is. I can't believe how nasty Biden was to Roberts and Alito.
I didn't know that he was only 5 years younger than McCain. That's great because it will take the age thing off the table.
He fits
August 23, 2008 - 08:27 ET by NorthCoasterright in with Obama then. Barak's comments about "ignorant people" who don't know that inflating your tires fully gives better gas mileage, "angry people" clutching bibles and guns etc.....
This should be like watching a ping pong match to see who scores the most inane remarks. They both act like they have all the answers all of the time. I know that it takes a huge Ego to drive a potential presidential candidate, but really.......
What I especially liked in
August 23, 2008 - 20:01 ET by Cape Conservativethe most recent McCain ad was the arrogant, head held high, nose in the air, smug look on the face of Barack Obama when Biden said in the Democrat debate that he stood by his earlier statement that BO wasn't fit to be president! They should run that one every hour on the hour!
I guess this goes to show you that vetting a vice president requires more than a former president's daughter or a former Justice Dept. staff who made such an illustrious decision as to send Elian Gonsales back to Cuba!
What a disaster...and I couldn't be happier! Can't wait to hear Rush on Monday!!
CC... What a
August 23, 2008 - 20:10 ET by bigtimerCC...
What a disaster...and I couldn't be happier! Can't wait to hear Rush on Monday!!
You and me both!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Rush has probably
August 23, 2008 - 20:41 ET by Cape Conservativefilled a couple of legal pads with notes already - and can't wait to get on the air! I'm sure he's going to have a "full house" listening in!
Gravy toss? OHG, its luck I
August 23, 2008 - 06:14 ET by USA4freedomGravy toss?
OHG, its luck I was between sips of coffee.
I like that one, you might see me use it later..lol
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
ricktail
August 23, 2008 - 16:36 ET by MrShyBtw, thanks for the post you left at my Shy forum :)
Yeah, don't you know? O-Force One is too "nuanced" to be full of "gravitas".
But he "hope"s to "change" his ticket with the Biden VP pick.
There's four words right there that you, I, and I think much of the country are sick of to the point of screaming.
:p
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
MB, this should be fun to watch...
August 23, 2008 - 07:13 ET by ThalpyMB, this should be fun to watch. Biden can't and won't keep his mouth shut --so much the better. It's just a shame that we have come to this.
Is it possible that Obama
August 23, 2008 - 05:59 ET by motherbeltIs it possible that Obama held off the announcement until late Friday night so that the Sunday talk shows will be all about this instead of THIS ?
Mother
August 23, 2008 - 06:18 ET by ricklailYou maybe right. I thought about there being no Rush, Sean, Boortz or other conservative talk shows on to give their opinions. Who is going to report on the Obama/Acorn connection except maybe Fox and the talking heads on the radio. Sure not going to hear it from the MSM.
Just thought of something else. The U of IL is going to release the papers of the Annenberg Challenge-the Obama-Ayers stuff. Most of the media is already in Denver or going there so who is going to start going through this stuff?
If pro is the opposite of con what is the opposite of progress? Congress!
thanks for the link, mb
August 23, 2008 - 20:19 ET by Cape ConservativeSometimes I wonder if our country can survive the total corruption that IS the DEMOCRAT Party!
I will bet my last nickel there will be NO mention of the ILLEGAL activities of the Obama campaign and ACORN / CSI whatever!
Hillary
August 23, 2008 - 06:02 ET by Gat New YorkWhat is important to know is that Hillary's camp made sure to say that she was not even vetted for VP, which means "no votes for you" Obama from Hillary's most ardent supporters.
Obama............
August 23, 2008 - 06:06 ET by zoro7957.....could have picked the tooth fairy as a running mate, and the msm would still declare it a "very powerful combination."
Joe-Bama-YO-Mama
August 23, 2008 - 06:06 ET by kilrodJoe-Bama-Yo-Mama
LOL-ROFLMAO, Whuppin myself---!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Kilrod, you know illegals will not vote for this ticket...
August 23, 2008 - 06:19 ET by goldenthroatBecause they'll have bumpers stickers that say "NotJoeBama"!
"I think we're all bozos on this bus!" - Firesign Theatre
Obama has picked Olive Oil
August 23, 2008 - 06:24 ET by USA4freedomObama has picked Olive Oil as VP!
MSM: Obama and Olive Oil is a very powerful combination!!!!!!!!
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
So for all of you Democratic
August 23, 2008 - 06:29 ET by USA4freedomSo for all of you Democratic idiots that gave Obama your cell number looking to get a heads up on the VP, I bet some how you will be getting calls to donate.
Talk about the old bait and switch..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Yuppers GT
August 23, 2008 - 06:59 ET by kilrodYuppers Gold-T(grins), you need to trademark/copright that slogan(if you could) "NotJoeBama/08" or "NoJoeBo/08" or "NoJoey-B/08" or "NoTacosForYouJoey-B/08" , i gotta quit it, i'm about to laugh myself to death, but whatta way to go(GRINS)
kilrod
or "NoBloNoJoeBama/08"
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Hey, kilrod...
August 23, 2008 - 08:16 ET by goldenthroatYour sense of humor is as warped as mine! It comes from watching too many Marx Brothers movies and Three Stooges episodes!
"I think we're all bozos on this bus!" - Firesign Theatre
Curly & Mo, who gets to be--
August 23, 2008 - 09:27 ET by kilrodYeah-boy Gold-T, We got Curly & Mo, who gets to be Larry, is it Hil or Bil or Harry or Nancy, oh wait i bet it starts with an M??????
(GRINS) kilrod
p.s. i wonder if they got that dog yet??!!??!! nerk nerk nerk!!
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Kilrod, As Curly would say...
August 23, 2008 - 10:07 ET by goldenthroat"I'm a victim of soicumstance! Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk!"
And Mo would say
August 23, 2008 - 10:47 ET by kilrodAnd Mo would say,"i'm the result of neuterism hyuk hyuk hyuk" and Larry "slap slap, Mo get your thumb outta your posterior, pueople will think your stoopid, you idiot, slap slap"
(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
No Joe-Barry/08
August 23, 2008 - 09:23 ET by ChasvsSounds lke a new Ben & Jerry flavor to me!
Smug and Plugs
August 23, 2008 - 06:38 ET by 10ksnookerThe match made at the assembly line.
Biden voted to authorize the Iraq war, oops.
Dumb and Dumber
August 23, 2008 - 06:46 ET by ChasvsSure makes for an easy slogan doesn't it?
Love that Biden is on tape affirming his statement that Barack isn't ready to be President!
Now we've got the ticket that can and will be beaten in November!
Hey Obama! We don't need your stinkin CHANGE!
Chas
August 23, 2008 - 07:03 ET by ricklailShouldn't it be Dumber and Dumb? I think Obama is dumber than a hack saw blade. Biden is only dumb as a rock.
If pro is the opposite of con what is the opposite of progress? Congress!
Dumber and Dumbest!
August 23, 2008 - 09:19 ET by ChasvsEither way you play it, the Democrats have picked the TWO Dumbest Liberals they could possibly run for P & VP.
good thing is Biden has a long track record of stupid comments and consistently being on the WRONG side of an important issue!
If the MSM would do their damn job and assess these two FAIRLY, there wouldn't be a snowball's chance in HELL that these bozo's would get elected!
But of course, that's not going to happen and the twisted logic of why Joe Biden is GOOD for the ticket is already being puked in the MSM.
Hey Barack, we don't need your Stinkin CHANGE!
hey
August 23, 2008 - 06:52 ET by mister josephno Southerner on the Democratic ticket = lost election!
has a Democrat been elected in the 20th century with no Southerner on the ticket?
I think only Wilson was.
August 23, 2008 - 12:59 ET by SRPwrdI think only Wilson was. Every other Dem prez from the 20th century had a Southerner on at least their first term win.
from
August 23, 2008 - 07:06 ET by Insane Chipmunkfrom http://johnsebben.co... (click for video enhancement)
#1 Lib Picks #3 Lib to Be His Number Two
Senator Barack Obama, the Senate's most liberal voter for 2007 has picked Senator Joe Biden, the Senate's third-most liberal voter as his running mate just in time for the Democratic National Lovefest in Denver on Monday.
Biden brings his vote for the Iraq war, his vote for NAFTA, continued support for the PATRIOT Act, continued sanctions on Cuba, and other parts of his record as the sixth longest serving Senator to the ticket of Change.
Senator Biden, who has always wanted to be Vice President is known for being a very loyal man, and is predicted to stand by Senator Obama to the fullest degree. He is expected to bring in the
Indian vote, a demographic lacking in support for the Obama campaign
The #2 most Liberal Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island was sleeping in and not available for comment.
Hard to imagine a better
August 23, 2008 - 07:09 ET by Ruths husband BenHard to imagine a better choice (for our side). Now if McCain would only make an intelligent choice.
“it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct.” - Justice Antonin Scalia
What do you say, Ben
August 23, 2008 - 20:46 ET by Cape Conservativewill you go along with Sarah Palin? I think it would be a magic ticket!
This Sen. McCain's election to loose
August 23, 2008 - 08:05 ET by Iowa BoyRegardless what the MSM says, Obama-Biden is a more liberal ticket than even McGovern-Shriver in '72. If Sen. McCain is smart and chooses a conservative to balance his ticket, he'll win this thing. Probabaly with 55% of the vote. If he chooses Sec. Ridge or Sen Leiberman, not so much.
I'm still hoping for Gov. Romney or Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. But after what I witnessed at my caucus in January, the evangelicals won't vote for Mr. Romney strictly because he's a Mormon. (Idiots) Gov. Palin has the conservative credibility, the brains, and the talent to take over should the unthinkable occur. Also, she's HOT!
"Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." Official Motto of the State of Iowa
IB - I still think McCain is highly disadvantaged
August 23, 2008 - 08:28 ET by Dee Bunkbecause of the huge fundraising difference and the extreme media bias. Plus, Obama is cute and young and so many people vote on looks and personality and don't even know the issues.
I like Romney and Palin as choices. The only thing that could make me not vote for McCain is if he picked a pro-abortion candidate. Even then, I couldn't just automatically say no way because our national security is at risk. If he does pick a pro-choice candidate, I hope it's Lieberman because then it will be clear that it isn't a Republican ticket.
My wish is that McCain picks
August 23, 2008 - 20:31 ET by Cape Conservativea CONSERVATIVE female as his running mate. If Governor Palin is his choice, I'm okay with it! Her credentials are FAR SUPERIOR to those of the Democrat vice presidential candidate!
dee bunk - she is also cute and young!!!
Cape
August 23, 2008 - 20:37 ET by Free StinkerCape,
There may be no bigger fan of Governor Palin around here than I, but I'm not so sure I want her (nor Jindal, Kasich, Watts, Steele, or Romney) on the ticket with McCain.
Problem is, if the ticket wins, McCain is still the one setting policy.
"They're both doofuses!" --Mark Levin (speaking of Obama and McCain)
I just want him to
August 23, 2008 - 20:49 ET by Cape Conservativeselect a CONSERVATIVE!!! And I think she might be the answer...and, as sitting vice president, we might just have a female president in 4 years if McCain serves only one term. Wouldn't that send HRC into spasms?!?!
Cape
August 23, 2008 - 20:55 ET by Free StinkerCape, funny you should mention that! :-)
Mark Levin was saying that's the only reason he can see for voting for McCain, to position a solid Conservative for 2012 or 2016.
(I'm still on the fence for that idea)
EDIT: and I would love to see a Hillary - Palin debate . . . Sarah would demolish Hillary. ;-)
"They're both doofuses!" --Mark Levin (speaking of Obama and McCain)
Hey Dee...
August 23, 2008 - 21:05 ET by RukusGov. Sarah Palin is the best choice. Pro-Life and a good conservative. L'man would kill his chance. I agree with you 100%!
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
Interesting...
August 23, 2008 - 08:10 ET by misterbee241I think it very interesting that Obama announced his VP selection in the dead of night.
To me, that says it all.
Death comes like a thief in
August 23, 2008 - 14:01 ET by USA4freedomDeath comes like a thief in the night..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
the knave and the naive??
August 23, 2008 - 10:05 ET byBiden calls Obama naive
"You can not support the Troops if you do not support their Mission"
Ted Baxter: He's alive!!!!
August 23, 2008 - 12:12 ET by ThalpyTed Baxter: He's alive!!!! If all of this weren't so life threatening, the laughs would never stop.
Biden
August 23, 2008 - 12:29 ET by sherlock1How about "Barry-O & Uncle Joe - '08"
BTW - you all realize that the "n" in "Biden" is silent, right?
Think about it.
I don't know if I should
August 23, 2008 - 13:02 ET by SRPwrdI don't know if I should "Bide" my time, or "Stal" for more time. I should ask my Uncle Joe....
OBORTION'S VEEP
August 23, 2008 - 13:17 ET by ZuccoZoidJoe Biden - "change we can believe in" -- so much for that slogan!
Obortion could've picked OJ Simpson and the MSM would suddenly gush over that wisdom.
Biden brings "experience" to "balance out the ticket" - why would a "messiah" need "balance" - ? I thought Obortion's teleprompter rhetoric was enough. Especially in those dumb "red states".....
Hey, has anyone else noticed
August 23, 2008 - 14:03 ET by CJK51Hey, has anyone else noticed the usual cast of whining liberals have not contributed to this post of 50-plus comments? Could it be even they cannot believe what an awful choice this is by their lord and savior?
I think they are re-making
August 23, 2008 - 14:04 ET by USA4freedomI think they are re-making their bumper stickers to read:
No Change... No Hope..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Did anyone else catch
August 23, 2008 - 20:35 ET by Cape Conservativethe Chosen One mentioning how wonderful it was that Biden had raised his family and NEVER moved to Washington? WOW! What a great resume builder that one is...exactly how long is his commute from Delaware?????? Guess that's why he didn't pick Pelosi or someone else on the left coast...they moved to Washington!
Hussein & Robinette
August 23, 2008 - 14:24 ET by upcountrywaternow that's the ticket
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