I'm starting to wonder if Barack Obama and Joe Biden drank a little champagne to celebrate their partnership before speaking to the crowd Saturday in Springfield, Illinois.
First, Obama introduced his running mate as "The next president."
Then, Biden -- maybe over-compensating for his desire not to call the junior senator from Illinois "Osama" -- actually called him "Barack America!"
I kid you not, for the video embedded below the fold bears this out (photo courtesy AP):
Between the two of these geniuses, it's going to be a target-rich environment when they're not in front of teleprompters. This is why the RNC has just launched a new clock at its website counting down the minutes before Biden's next gaffe.
Go get 'em, boys!
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Laurel and Hardy
August 23, 2008 - 17:27 ET by kgAt least they aren't displaying man love like Edwards and Kerry
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
As Mark Penn wrote:
August 23, 2008 - 18:30 ET by matthewleonmartinBarack Obama woke us up at 3 a.m. with his famous text message. In the White House, it’s Joe Biden he’ll be waking up at 3 a.m.
Burn.
Text Message
August 24, 2008 - 04:35 ET by bajamaThe text message should have read "It's Joe Biden... LOL"
Not an accident!!!
August 24, 2008 - 01:49 ET by adamLet me just say a few things here...
The Obama campaign has said what they want to say knowing that they can
say it no more. The Obama camp can no longer use the race card
pre-emptively because of Joe Biden's remarks pertaining to 7-11 stores
and Obama himself. Obama supporters can no longer talk about the
"stolen" 2000 election because Obama did not win the popular vote.
Obama can no longer talk about McCain being a "Washington Insider".
Obama can no longer talk about McCain's 7 homes (although it was said
in Biden's speech today. Biden said "Ladies and gentlemen, your kitchen table is like mine. You sit there at
night before you put the kids, after you put the kids to bed and you
talk, you talk about what you need. You talk about how much you're
worried about being able to pay the bills. Well, ladies and gentlemen,
that's not a worry John McCain has to worry about. It's a pretty hard
experience. He'll have to figure out which of the seven kitchen tables
to sit at."
"Your kitchen table is like mine"???????????? How large was the home
that poor Joey Biden left today to accept his invitation? I only wish
that people supporting this choad would see that he has nothing to
worry about financially just as McCain or any other senator does. This
is purely politics, although, the statement was met with cheers as if
Biden had walked on stage wearing a burlap sack, cutoff gloves and a
half-eaten can of generic baked beans. If only the weak-minded would
open their eyes (and minds) and recognize that these are politicians
who are pretending that they are also upper-lower-middle-classers.
Let me add a bottom line here: Dick Morris has been quite an asset
for those of us who have been looking for an insider's view on the way
things have been. It's been a fear of mine, however, that Mr. Morris
will (and may have) provided a standing for which the democrats have
picked up and run with. Dick Morris has been instrumental in providing
details that, until he opened his mouth, were unknown to the likes of
the layperson. Mr. Morris has pointed out that in the 1992 election
Hillary was intentionally made the focal point. Even at the Republican
Convention Hillary was the focal point. Mr. Morris successfully
detracted from Bill Clinton by making someone else the focus of the
media and those involved. Does anyone else find it odd that before
Biden spoke the McCain campaign had an ad out dealing with the
subject? Obama is looking for a way to detract attention from himself
and he has most certainly found it. He chose a man who, not only made
racist comments about Indians and Obama himself, but has such a
tremendous bout of diarrhea of the mouth that the media and attention
will magnetize to him. While everyone is focusing on Biden, Obama will
slip into the shadows and receive nothing as far as critical attention
is concerned. It worked for Bill Clinton and it will work for Obama if
we're not careful. Obama named a man who is the antithesis of who
Obama claims to be. Again, he cannot attack McCain for being an
insider anymore. After all, McCain is not much older and Biden has
been in Washington longer. Obama seeks to be out of the spotlight now
that he has baked in it. Granted, Joe Biden is a loud-mouthed NoBama,
but if we all focus on that like Obama wants us to, we will have lost
focus on what's important. Anyone will tell you that the VP pick is
trivial in the grand scheme of things, let's not make it more than it
is. Keep the focus on Obama. Keep the focus where Obama doesn't want
it which is on him. I can promise that Biden will make remarks that
are intentionally crude, rude, outlandish and noteworthy, but listen
people, that is called strategy. The less focus on Biden and the more
focus on Obama is best.
Rub your eyes, clear your lungs of the smoke screen and let's get on
with what really matters - Obama is clueless and smoke and mirrors
cannot detract from the fact that our country deserves better.
Thanks for reading-
Adam
My thoughts exactly... when
August 24, 2008 - 09:33 ET by SnappyMy thoughts exactly... when I heard that it was Biden, I thought that here is a man who will take the attention off the Obamessiah, and right when it was getting interesting with Corsi and all. By the way, have we heard anything about his book since Biden hit the scene?
Man if he would have just
August 23, 2008 - 17:29 ET by BlazerMan if he would have just said "Black America" instead of "Barack America", I would have cracked open a bottle of the bubbly.
If he would have said "Osama" instead, I would have run out to get a good cigar to go with it.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
biden, bidette
August 23, 2008 - 17:37 ET by tejanodiabloso will bidette follow in what the nutcase left thought was cheney's position ???
never look a gift skunk in the tail ..
Obama bin biden
August 23, 2008 - 19:36 ET by Tjexciteone fine slip
Oh that clock is
August 23, 2008 - 17:42 ET by bigtimerOh that clock is funny....and we have the convention coming up in two days...hehehee...
....so who is more important here....who works for who
Barrack America...or the next POTUS?
Those two are going to have to get their ducks in a row.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
What I would say if McCain cared about my opinon.
August 23, 2008 - 17:58 ET by taterMcCain...these fools are giving you the election. Just pick Romney as VP, don't do anything stupid, and enjoy the rest of this crazy campaign season...and you will be a shoo in.
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"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
Gaffe?
August 23, 2008 - 17:57 ET by VonuI think the chances are good he will have an Imus moment.
"I think the chances are
August 23, 2008 - 18:12 ET by Blazer"I think the chances are good he will have an Imus moment."
He almost had one right here, the expression on Al Sharptons face says is priceless.
http://www.youtube.c...
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Gaffe?
August 23, 2008 - 23:09 ET by BlondeWell, all of these gaffes deserve a real gaff (as in flying gaff.....and I selected a picture of one for all of my gentlemen fishing friends here, LOL).
Since we didn't have a Sports Open Thread today, and all that. :)
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde thats one hot
August 23, 2008 - 23:30 ET by BlazerBlonde thats one hot pic,....... .of the gaff of course. I need to get me one of those.Right now I have a cheap Gander MT. one.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Blaze
August 23, 2008 - 23:36 ET by BlondeI wanted you gentlemen to have a true visual every time Biden or Bambi made a "gaffe".
LOL....glad you enjoyed it. It's a little small, though (the gaff, you perv!), if you're trying to stab a decent sized marlin.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde,
August 23, 2008 - 23:49 ET by RESTLESS 1I only have three things to say about the gaff pic:
Thank you, thank you, thank you. :)
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
de nada, R1
August 23, 2008 - 23:52 ET by BlondeSometimes I can't help it. Like that.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Super Zero
August 23, 2008 - 18:08 ET by BarkerBarack America by day, Citizen of the World by night, Dynamic Doofus all the time.
Funnnny
August 23, 2008 - 19:19 ET by doug1950That is hilarious. Perhaps Obama can change his first name to Cap'n.
Photoshop waiting to be created
August 23, 2008 - 19:51 ET by nkviking75For those with the skills, there's a great Photoshop just waiting to be created. Make sure you use Barack's personal presidential seal for the shield.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Right On
August 23, 2008 - 21:28 ET by BarkerThings move fast in the blogosphere. Here's one for ya.
Yeah, I know, great minds and everything.....;^)
Ha! Thanks.
August 23, 2008 - 21:40 ET by Chris NormanThe sandals and robe were good, but the super hero uniform works too.
McNotObama '08
Almost There...
August 23, 2008 - 18:25 ET by dmntd1I almost went today. I live near Springfield, and thought it might be nice to see the presumptive DNC Candidate for Commander in Chief.
Got to my friend's house, and realized everyone else had already drank the kool-aid, and decided not to go. Besides, I knew there wasn't enough money in my bank account at the time to cover my bills AND bail for agg-assault.
I listened to the first five minutes of his speech on the radio, and realized it was quite fortuitous that I didn't show up in person. I was yelling and screaming at the radio for most of the first five minutes and finally changed to a music station playing the Pussycat Dolls wishing for breasts when they grow up. Much much more intelligent and honest that Obama for the five minutes I heard.
He mentioned all of the special interest groups that controlled most of Washington, that got all of the midwest factories shut down. Didn't mention how many were probably impacted by the enviro-weanie special interest groups that realized it was easier to build in Mexico and transport by rail, than deal with the lawsuits by the trial-lawyers special interest groups trying to shut them down.
Then he said we were in a recession. Wow, didn't realize... oh... wait.... My work booms when times are hard, and slows when times are good. My work has been such an incomprehensible rollercoaster since the MSM first claimed we were in a recession almost a year ago, I can't find my head some days!
Really, I am glad I didn't go stand for 4 hours with those brainwashed, sycophantic, obamatons. My camera would have had the close up of a colon at some point, while I was having a closeup taken by a mugshot-camera!!!!!
Fascism is a religious conception in which man is seen in his imminent relationship with a superior law and with an objective will that transcends the particular individual - Mussolini
A Blond leading a Blond????
August 23, 2008 - 18:31 ET by poxomaThe One didn't know the job title of the other (president or vp); and the other didn't know the name of the One (America or Obama?). It's gonna be lots of fun watching another episode of "A blond leading a blond" all the way to loser-land.
Biden meant to say, " The
August 23, 2008 - 18:41 ET by Chris NormanBiden meant to say, "The next President of the United States of Obama, Barak America"!
McNotObama '08
Hell I thought we only had
August 23, 2008 - 18:52 ET by USA4freedomHell I thought we only had to name a state after him..
How about Obamaware or maybe Obamaifornia.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
A state? A measly state? The
August 23, 2008 - 20:36 ET by Chris NormanA state? A measly state? The meaning of The Obama is much too big for a cruddy state!
McNotObama '08
Obamaware?
August 23, 2008 - 20:42 ET by nkviking75"Obamaware" sounds like a line of dishes.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
He can call neighborhood
August 23, 2008 - 20:52 ET by Chris NormanHe can call neighborhood cell meetings "Obamaware Parties".
McNotObama '08
Obama Voters
August 23, 2008 - 21:02 ET by Free StinkerAnd we can call those that he fools into voting for him Obama-Unaware.
"They're both doofuses!" --Mark Levin (speaking of Obama and McCain)
I have been calling them
August 23, 2008 - 21:08 ET by Chris NormanI have been calling them "Obamatrons" - "Obama-is-Hope. Obama-is-Change. Obama-is-Hope. Obama-is-Change..."
McNotObama '08
Very nice
August 23, 2008 - 21:09 ET by doug1950You can get a whole place setting with each fill up at the pump.
My vote is for
August 23, 2008 - 21:24 ET by BuffNBoneMy vote is for Obama-noise.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
Well, that didn't take long...
August 23, 2008 - 19:25 ET by thebobbo...sniff...sniff...did someone just take a Mondale?
Biden - thankfully - has got to be one of the lamest choices that Obama could have come up with. Yet it is somehow not surprising that he did. Now the Dems have an empty-suited, inexperienced, and ill-equipped "presumptive" nominee for president, along with an empty-suited, brings-nothing-to-the-table, 30+ year veteran of the Senate as his running mate. Yes, my friends, change is definitely in the air.
As milquetoasty as he may be, if McCain and his camp can't make mincemeat out of this combo, then there is truly no justice in the world. And this nation will suffer all the more for it.
Is anybody other than me tired of paying the price of having the choice between either the dregs of the barrel or the stuff just above the dregs of the barrel in this election? 300 million people in this country, and this is what it boils down to. I may just write-in for Sanjaya.
Unbelievable
August 23, 2008 - 19:25 ET by doug1950Caught a few minutes of these two nitwits and thought I was watching a rerun of the Cosby Kids with Mushmouth and whole gang. They both were stumbling around their words. Ive never been more proud. If nothing else there is going to be some world class entertainment between now and November. The late night comedians ought to be in hog heaven after seeing this display today.
The late night comedians
August 23, 2008 - 19:40 ET by bigtimerThe late night comedians ought to be in hog heaven after seeing this display today.
Hog Heaven indeed...if they don't ar least use Obama introducing Biden as the next President...then there is no hope.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Talk about your easy wins.
August 23, 2008 - 19:48 ET by wiwfTalk about your easy wins. Dems are gearing for failure!
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Barack America, throws his mighty shield!
August 23, 2008 - 19:54 ET by nwahsI wonder if Captain America will throw his half brother living in poverty, a $20 bill?
Barack America. I'm sure Chris Mathews is waiting with baited breath for him to show up in tights - parody or not.
Barry Ho & Plugs Bidet
August 23, 2008 - 20:15 ET by cest moiThis could be more fun than Kerry - Edwards.
Every time I see or hear Biden
August 23, 2008 - 21:06 ET by JnobleI immediatly hear Mark Levin's long running description of him in that high-pitched annoyed voice of his "The dumbest man in the Senate! That's right, I said the dumbest!"
Gotta love Mark!
:-)
The best thing you can say
August 24, 2008 - 00:14 ET by thebobboThe best thing you can say about that speech is that it doesn't sound like he plagiarized it.
He's so proud to call Obama his friend that he can't even remember his name.
America-Biden 08' !!!
August 24, 2008 - 07:32 ET by PopularTechHow can they lose? Who would vote against America?
...oh that's right their own party.
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I'm not allowed to watch
August 24, 2008 - 12:59 ET by soulpileI'm not allowed to watch Biden speak anymore in my house. Seems that I can't stand listening to the utter lies and bullpucky so much that no one else can hear what he's saying.
Barak Americ-? Ha! Just like Biden's the next POTUS. I hope these fools keep talking and more people actually listen to what they say. I really don't understand how anyone can buy into anything that Biden said in his speech.
Strung Out
August 24, 2008 - 14:04 ET by BarkerBiden reminds me of ventriliquist Jeff Dunham's dummy - Walter.
Biden, though, would be mildly entertaining, if only his ideals and his rhetoric weren't so damn dangerous.
IT all makes perfect sense...
August 25, 2008 - 07:38 ET by c5thenYou see after Obama is elected in November, he will abdicate to Biden and be proclaimed Emperor of North America upon which time he will be offially known as Barackus Americanus.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.