At the New York Times, the headline on the smallish front-page article brought a dash of downplaying humor to the story: "Biden Unwraps His Bid for ’08 With an Oops!"
But that was better than nothing - which was exactly how much coverage the Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times devoted to the story on their front pages.
Now, you might cut the Globe some slack since Beantown was focused on the Turner Broadcasting System marketing stunt for a Cartoon Network television show that littered the city with small battery-powered light screens, igniting fears of terrorism and shutting down much of the city for the day. Even so, the Globe editors found room on the front page for a variety of other stories including one on a pol caught in a sick leave scandal.
In any case, what's the LA Times excuse? Not a word about Biden on the front page, but plenty of inches for such vital matters as Las Vegas side bets on whether Prince will rip his pants during the Superbowl half-time show.
Again, let's play WIARHSI?: What if a Republican Had Said It? Think the LA Times and Globe might have found a front-page inch or two? Would the New York Times have sloughed things off with an "oops!", or would we have been treated to something along the lines "Candidate Accused of Racism: Echoes of Republican Record of Racial Insensitivity"
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Biden is a throw away candida
February 1, 2007 - 07:01 ET by Mica the MagnificentBiden is a throw away candidate for the MSM. They will come down on him to show they are 'fair and balanced' and can eat their own. Hillary and Barack? Kissy kissy.
Hey! So what? What's the big deal? So I made fun of past black presidential candidates. It's not as if I left out the 'ic' in democratic! - Rough draft of Biden's response
How adorable. All Keller ca
February 1, 2007 - 07:35 ET by FairlightHow adorable. All Keller can muster is: "Biden Does Oopsy". I guess losing another billion is also an oopsy.
Not sure if this is the right
February 1, 2007 - 07:44 ET by rightsideNot sure if this is the right place to put this, but thought it warranted attention.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/2007/01/the_troops_also_need_to_suppor.html
It seems to be causing quite a stir in the blogosphere.
Some of the comments are priceless!
Who are the UNCLEAN and INARTICULATE BLACKS?
February 1, 2007 - 08:24 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasDear Senator Biden,
You believe Obama is a clean, good-looking and articulate black (you said African-American but I will forgo using that liberal bigot word which automatically forces an assigned heritage to a black person without his or her consent....a form of verbal slavery) so tell me....
Who are the UNCLEAN, UNATTRACTIVE and INARTICULATE BLACKS? Hello? Speak up Joe Joe...
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
Come on now folks.. (maccac
February 1, 2007 - 08:34 ET by rimskyCome on now folks.. (maccaca), I mean, this was just an offhand (maccaca) remark (maccaca) that the Senator (maccaca) uttered (maccaca) with no ill (maccaca) intent. So, (maccaca) let's give him a (maccaca) break, (maccaca) ok?
I don't buy it rimsky. Bein
February 1, 2007 - 08:43 ET by Steve SternI don't buy it rimsky. Being from Delaware, I have had to put up with this idiot for far too long. He has made so many, what has been called, misstatements in his career that I believe what he says is who he is. a condescening, arrogant ass or he is just plain stupid. Either way, I don't want him to be our President.
I don't buy it rimsky. Bein
February 1, 2007 - 08:44 ET by Steve SternI don't buy it rimsky. Being from Delaware, I have had to put up with this idiot for far too long. He has made so many, what has been called, misstatements in his career that I believe what he says is who he is. a condescending, arrogant ass. Or he is just plain stupid. Either way, I don't want him to be our President.
Hey, I'm not buying it either
February 1, 2007 - 08:46 ET by rimskyHey, I'm not buying it either.. I'm just saying, where's all the Maccaca type coverage from the MSM? He should be fried for this, like they fried Allen.
lol- Biden the bigot on parade, speaks his mind
February 1, 2007 - 09:14 ET by SportPoliticslol- Biden the bigot on parade, speaks his mind. Sorry he wasted it on a "half black" and not a full " African". Probably a mental calculation he already mulled over.
I think the pro-segregation Black Congressional Caucus should hold a public meeting with Joey, so we can all see him learn about the other people he can't belong to.
steve -- Biden seems to be on
February 1, 2007 - 09:04 ET by Jack Bauersteve -- Biden seems to be one of those people who literally cannot stop talking, ever.
He's sees a silence in a conversation and he feels compelled to fill it with anything that pops into his head.
I reckon he has some sort of syndrome -- akin to Tourettes, or something.
I bet there a psychological term out there somewhere.
But for the moment -- let's call it Biden's Syndrome by Proxy.
Hey, Guy. You can answer yo
February 1, 2007 - 08:38 ET by Steve SternHey, Guy. You can answer your own question. Read his comment. He said Obama was the first African-American that was clean, articulate, attractive, yada, yada, yada. Therefore, in his mind, all African-Americans that came before Obama was flawed in one way or another.
Biden announced his candidacy on Comedy Central, where all the other clowns perform. Fitting.
I noticed Stewart magically had immediate room for Biden...
February 1, 2007 - 08:42 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasHow interesting that magically they were able to make room for Biden on The Daily Show hours after making his "clean" black remark. Yeah, I pretty aware of the answer...I would like a specific list of names though...heh heh...I won't hold my breath.
I think RUSH needs to nic name Biden, "Clean Black Joe".
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
LMAO, Guy! That would be r
February 1, 2007 - 08:58 ET by motherbeltLMAO, Guy! That would be rich!
This is almost a non-starter. Is anyone even remotely surprised that this is being ignored?
Look folks, it's all very sim
February 1, 2007 - 09:10 ET by Prester JohnLook folks, it's all very simple. The fact that Biden is a Democrat means his heart is in the right place and that it's just not possible that he is a racist. Any "misstatements" are exactly that and even if he is a racist and makes a racist remark it's not to be taken seriously because again, he is a Democrat. And because he is a Democrat and must remain in his position of power of influence in his party and government, such comments must be glossed over and never mentioned again.
Now on the other hand we all know that only conservatives are racists and that if one of them makes a remark with even the slightest tinge of linguistic inappropriateness or criticism of a person of color, warranted or not, it is to be seized upon as confirmation that he, his party, and his party's supporters are in fact racist. As such, his comments must be parsed and repeated every night for at least two weeks on the evening news (four weeks if it is election season) or until such time that that person loses his power and influence in either the government or his party.
Clear?
Let Newt or any of the curren
February 1, 2007 - 09:34 ET by truth_missileLet Newt or any of the current crop of Republican candidates say the same thing and let's see if Cinderella comes sweeping up behind. There is no more clearly defined example of media bias and racism than how Democrats are treated for outright racist comments as opposed to Republicans. We are playing on their(MSM) turf with their referees and will never get a fair call.
Right
February 1, 2007 - 09:57 ET by iveseenitallRight, truth missile. How can any thinking person be other than cynical when it comes to the obvious double standards of the MSM. It's what modern liberalism is all about--ignorance combined with blatant hypocrisy and insincerity. I thought racism was what they are against? Not when it comes to "Democrat" racism. That's just "oops". Sickening modern liberals. ( BTW, this is exactly why we will not see reasoned debate on issues in the next election cycle as Newt wants. Liberals are insincere; they only want power.)
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
You want another instance?
February 1, 2007 - 10:56 ET by truth_missileYou want another instance? Today my paper is adorned with glowing full page tributes to Molly Ivins. Will Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh receive such rich garlands of praise on their passing? Hell no and you know it. Personally I think America is better place today without the vengeful hatred spewed by this bitter woman.
Hey! Molly Ivins will be miss
February 1, 2007 - 11:10 ET by Eric TurnerHey! Molly Ivins will be missed!
...in heaven.
Molly Ivins
February 1, 2007 - 11:16 ET by misterbillMolly Ivins-- May she rest in peace. As a columnist, I could not stand her. She preached hatred quite a bit. She was contrary and not just liberal. She was anti-conservative. I stopped reading any column by her , years ago.
However, she has left this earth and her reckoning is with powers far beyond earthly things. Let us hope that she shares in eternal happiness.
Here you will find the largest list of UNCLEAN BLACKS...
February 1, 2007 - 09:56 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasAccording to "Clean Black Joe" Obama is the first "clean" black to enter the Presidential race. Apparently everyone before him was an UNCLEAN black. Here is an essential and very useful website called The Political Graveyard that provides an exhaustive list of UNCLEAN BLACKS in politics, not to mention many other politicians categorized in various ways such as, religious affiliation, race and ethnicity, causes of death and so on. Thanks "Clean Black Joe" for helping us to identify the UNCLEAN BLACKS. Phew...
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
Macaca! Macaca! Macaca! M
February 1, 2007 - 12:05 ET by fosstenMacaca! Macaca!
Macaca! Macaca!
Macaca! Macaca!
Macaca! Macaca!
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