Roughly 24 hours after Joe Biden's swine flu gaffe on Thursday's "Today" show, it's been announced that the often loose-lipped Vice President is being sent on an overseas trip to Eastern Europe.
Just a coincidence?
The Christian Science Monitor's The Vote Blog teased readers with the idea Friday in a piece comically titled "Biden Kicked Out of Country After Flu Remarks?":
Things have gotten so bad for the vice president following his disastrous Today Show appearance that he’s been exiled?
No. It’s just coincidental that the day after he strayed way off message on how to deal with the flu virus that his office announced he’s going on an overseas trip.
The veep is headed for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo beginning on May 18.
“During the visit, the Vice President will meet with the political leadership in all three countries, as well as U.S. officials and military personnel stationed in the region,” the vice president’s office announced.
Whatever the official explanation for this trip, it will be very interesting to see how many news outlets wonder if there's a connection between it and Biden's swine flu comments.
Stay tuned.
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Just wait til Biden arrives in Europe!
May 1, 2009 - 15:17 ET by jefflebowskithe often loose-lipped Vice President is being sent on an overseas trip to Eastern Europe where he is expected to say, "Hey, you people don't smell near as bad as Barack said."
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ya its a coincidence
May 1, 2009 - 15:18 ET by katainkentbut its a funny article. Biden will always be the gift that just keeps on giving.
I love to help the helpless but I'm not gonna help the clueless ~Dennis Miller
Did....
May 1, 2009 - 15:25 ET by Paul AtreidesDid Joe take Telly Prompter with him?
Paul...THAT'S his problem...Old Joe either...
May 1, 2009 - 15:43 ET by PrairieSkydoesn't use a prompter, or he has such bad diarrhea of the mouth that it does him no good at all...LOL!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Hopefully they're
May 1, 2009 - 15:27 ET by BlazerHopefully they're sending him to Romania so Vlad Dracul can suck some life into him.
"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."
Captionfest?
May 1, 2009 - 15:30 ET by motherbeltI know I deserve a time out, Barry, but jeez....this is WAY, WAY out!
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
motherbelt,
May 1, 2009 - 15:40 ET by R D HelmYeah, that pic would be perfect.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
Biden
May 1, 2009 - 15:35 ET by jessieHJessie R. Hamby BAD DOG! NO BUSCUIT! And they slam Sara Palin for no reason. Have I gone to a different, paralel world? Let's scare the crap out of washington............PALIN for PRESIDENT.
Well we know what Biden
May 1, 2009 - 15:36 ET by MidAmericaWell we know what Biden is being punished for but what did Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo do that they have to entertain him?
hhhmmmm..... maybe when Holder was in Europe begging the Europeans to take some of the GITMO detainees he did find some countries that would take Biden.
Bad idea
May 1, 2009 - 15:40 ET by slickwillie2001Does the Bamster think that the press will ignore Joe if he is in Europe? That would be a first. In fact as we have seen, history is a real problem for Joe, and a trip to Europe could be a bonanza for those that collect video clips of his fumbling. The foreign media is also much less likely to follow the democratics' talking points.
This should be great fun.
And we were told, Palin was not qualfied
May 1, 2009 - 15:40 ET by donsalimanI shake just to think that Obama is President,but I just lose it, thinking Biden is a step away from being President
donsaliman: Not to worry.
May 1, 2009 - 15:45 ET by QueenMumdonsaliman: Not to worry. The "Obamessiah" is immortal. (I hope God doesn't strike me down for that.)
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
1st .. I am surprised Obama isnt sending him to Mexico
May 1, 2009 - 15:42 ET by dark_ds1st .. I am surprised Obama isnt sending him to Mexico
2nd ... Is Biden flying on one of those Kooky airplanes?
3rd ..... isnt it hard to get to Europe on the bottom of a bus?
_______ Him and the Unicorn he rode in on
Wonder if O is going to
May 1, 2009 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerWonder if O is going to send Gabby Gibbs with him..seeing how O took over the WH Press Briefing for a bit...
If this administration wasn't so dangerously destructive to this country, it would be comical 24/7...a daily soap opera with comedians as the characters.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Hi bt...Gibbs may not be going, but...
May 1, 2009 - 18:22 ET by PrairieSkyI'll bet somebody will be charged with the job of following "Plugs" around, with a roll of duct tape for his mouth at the ready...LOL!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Well, it won't be me....I
May 1, 2009 - 18:28 ET by motherbeltWell, it won't be me....I don't have any to spare!!
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
bt: What do you mean O took
May 1, 2009 - 18:28 ET by QueenMumbt: What do you mean O took over the White House press briefing for a minute?
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
→ He made a cameo
May 1, 2009 - 18:36 ET by Cool ArrowObama showed up to let everybody know Souter's resignation was official.
It's hard to talk when you're teabagging - Anderson Cooper
Oh good Lord. The man just
May 1, 2009 - 18:45 ET by QueenMumOh good Lord. The man just can't resist sticking his face in front of a camera. I thought Clinton was bad. Obama makes Clinton look like an introvert. I wouldn't be surprised if Obama started to do his own daily pressers.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
LOL QM... Bingo to all
May 1, 2009 - 18:48 ET by bigtimerLOL QM...
Bingo to all your sentiments...he cannot stay out of the spotlight...I have never, ever, seen anything like it...
I beleive he really has the silly notion he can walk on water.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Not all fun and games, bt.
May 1, 2009 - 18:54 ET by QueenMumNot all fun and games, bt. Obama has already shown a proclivity for
using every resource at his disposal to "speak to the people". It's
scary. Shades of Kim Jong il.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
Queen
May 1, 2009 - 19:00 ET by bigtimerYep...and he reminds me of Chavez and his tactics too.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Re cameo
May 1, 2009 - 19:00 ET by slickwillie2001My theory is that he saw that the WHPC is losing interest in the daily Gibbs, and there was danger folks would stop showing up. By making a cameo appearance, he gives them hope that something newsworthy will happen that will keep them coming.
Does anyone want to go with him?
May 1, 2009 - 15:47 ET by slickwillie2001Hope Joe is not traveling on the Ron Brown frequent flyer program.
Boy, aren't Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo...
May 1, 2009 - 15:48 ET by PrairieSkyexcited??? Lucky them!!! They get to play host to this doofus for awhile...I bet they're just thrilled!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Can we get Keith Obermann
May 1, 2009 - 15:55 ET by BuffNBoneCan we get Keith Obermann to go along with him?
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
Buff...Great idea! What a pair...
May 1, 2009 - 16:04 ET by PrairieSkythey'd make..."Dumb and Dumber" and their "excellent European vacation"!!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Maybe Borat could give them
May 1, 2009 - 16:10 ET by BuffNBoneMaybe Borat could give them a tour of the homeland.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
Maybe...
May 1, 2009 - 16:36 ET by PrairieSkythe Euro's would keep 'em!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Hope he brushes up on the Austrian language.
May 1, 2009 - 18:05 ET by seveni guarantee he didn't take the subway to get there. he could catch the swine bug.
Just remember Biden is many times smarter than Obama. The only problem is Biden is truly more transparent.
If Biden is smarter than...
May 1, 2009 - 18:24 ET by PrairieSkyObama, then we really are screwed...
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Don't cha
May 1, 2009 - 19:37 ET by jacktheripperjust love having Plugs as VP???? never a dull moment
" The Future Is X Rated"
And After the Eastern European Trip:
May 1, 2009 - 19:41 ET by Chris NormanObama appoints Joe Biden as the new US ambassador to Antartica.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Eastern Europe? Isn't
May 1, 2009 - 22:51 ET by jdhawkEastern Europe? Isn't there a Russian space shuttle launching soon?
Lucky for Biden that Obama's not that smart
May 2, 2009 - 07:42 ET by ChrisMillsIf Obama was smart, he would have sent Biden to Mexico instead without a security contingent and a sign in his car window that said "kidnap me" in Spanish.
Worldwide gaffe tour.
May 2, 2009 - 09:17 ET by mizflame98Sending him overseas is not going to keep him from making a jack@ss of
himself in the media. Maybe they might have a chance if they send him
to the Mongolian Steppes, otherwise, expect more stupid things to come
from the mouth of the VPOTUS.
“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds”
Samuel Adams
Mizflame, I believe the
May 2, 2009 - 09:37 ET by celatorMizflame, I believe the Obama team is also sending Biden to Ascension Island to check out the bird santuaries there. He's still not sure why they haven't issued a return ticket from Ascension to Washington yet. Must be a clerical error ;+}
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Don't worry.
May 2, 2009 - 16:21 ET by mizflame98Ol Joe will still find a way to possibly tweet a few idiotic responses from there. They need to make sure he doesn't have a Blackberry with him.
“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds”
Samuel Adams
Poor Joe
May 2, 2009 - 11:21 ET by slickwillie2001Thw White House is scouring the obituary columns in foreign papers looking for anyone in government that has died, so they can send Joe away for a while. At a funeral it is unlikely that he would give a press conference or stray into any topic outside the ceremony.
Thus far all they have is the funeral of the Interior Minister of Swaziland, but that happened so fast that he got put in the ground before Joe could have gotten there. The White House is pleading with our ambassadors abroad to let them know immediately of any deaths, or anyone seriously ill.
Perhaps the flu outbreak will generate more assignments for Joe.
grab a shovel
May 2, 2009 - 15:55 ET by mizflame98The White House is begging the Swaziland authorities to dig up the interior minister just so Joe can go to the funeral do-over.
“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds”
Samuel Adams