Making good executive decisions is above obama's pay grade.

Yum yum.... The smell of fresh thread...........

He's also clean and articulate.

nice move obama, lol more proof youll be losing in november.

Darth Biden

/geez were screwed if this guy gets into office.

Biden is the south end of a noth bound donkey.

Mr. Clean and Articulate chooses Mr. Bitter and Angry.

Glad to see he picked a vp who makes sure the tires on his egomobile are just as inflated. Could we have asked for a better ticket to go against?

i predict a gaffe within 48 hrs.

re: #6 pingjockey

Biden is the south end of a noth bound donkey.

He just makes an ass of himself when he opens his mouth.

Chia Pet sales are expected to skyrocket.

thank you barack.

re: #9 str8outtamonongahela

i predict a gaffe within 48 hrs.

Is that the over/under right now on the next Biden gaffe? 48 hours? I'm going under.

Obama's biggest problem with picking a running mate is that he can't choose himself. Thats what the cult of personality gets you!

A

re: #8 Dream

Glad to see he picked a vp who makes sure the tires on his egomobile are just as inflated. Could we have asked for a better ticket to go against?

I was actually hoping Obama would pick Ron Paul... Now that would have been a legendary ticket... Yea, I know RP is a republican.... But still.....

re: #13 LastRick

im sticking with 48.

Can we start the countdown now till when Obama throws Biden under the bus?

I wonder if the Raja, the guy who serve me coffee at Dunkin Donuts is worried...

As this man's public career gets edited into gaffe tapes and the numerous victims of his bloviating hatred and ignorance get to step forward the whining from the MSM and Obama camp will approach critical mass. There are simply to many good people who have been hurt by this man.

I was hoping he'd pick that arrogant windbag, Joe Biden...This is great news!

Re-post form dead thread.

Seattle PI's David Horsey, uber lib on Obama.
Obamessiah.

It's like the OJ campout! Just happens to be angry like OJ too!

Where's the guy from the Jimmy Kimmel show?

A hot air plagiarist with bad hair plugs subordinated to a vapid airhead with a saccharin smile. Sounds like the perfect ticket to me.

re: #17 Kenneth

Can we start the countdown now till when Obama throws Biden under the bus?

ROTFLMAO..... He picked him as VP... How much more under the bus can you get than that?

Last year Kos had this to say about Biden:

(Via Hot Air)

Really, if we live in a just world, this will be the end of Joe Biden's political career. On Barack Obama:

“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
"Articulate". "Mainstream". "Bright and clean".

It's clear his career has dragged on one election cycle too many.

If McCain selects Romney, Mitt will eat Biden alive in the VP debate.

riding high on their hatred of george bush, the democrats have produced these two guys lol. i do love politics sometimes.

biden has spent over 30 yrs. making enemies and making an ass of himself.

O/Joe Show

The Carnival Barker Announces;
They walk...they talk...they crrraaawlllll on their bellies like a reptile.
Step right up...step right up and see the show folks.

I'm almost as happy as Hill & Bill must be this morning about Obama's choice.

The Clinton convention speeches are going to be used by Frank Luntz as case studies of masterpieces in damning by faint praise.

You gotta love the McCain ad already out where Biden states Obama is not ready to serve and in another clip he would be honored to serve with McCain

Some interesting comments on CNN's Political Ticker blog in response to news last night that Hillary had been informed she wasn't the gal.

Karen August 22nd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Well, if that's true, the entire election is over for me. I either won't vote or will write her in.

One way Obama could've softened the blow to us Clinton supporters and gained some respect back from us was to send us the first message explaining why he didn't choose her.

He shouldn't be favoring just his supporters now anyway. That is the most divisive move he can make. It's really foolish of him.

beth August 22nd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Well thats it for me..I am abstaining from this election!

Obama the idiot August 22nd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

That OK Hillary. We love you and we will be behind you in 2012. I for one will not vote for Obama for any reason and will proudly cross over to Republican and vote MCCAIN!

re: #25 loppyd

Last year Kos had this to say about Biden:

(Via Hot Air)

Oh, that's priceless.

Soon to happen Biden press conference, "Just let me say this, I join with Senator Obama on the Democrat ticket because he does not look ghetto & does not speak in Ebonics. Ah wait, I mean that he is clean & articulate. Yeah thats it, thats the ticket."

I don't care if he even decided to picked John McCain. Obama's platform of "blame America and I hate America" won't even win the race of dog catcher let alone the President of the United States.

He chose Joe Biden because his extensive military career.

NO BAMA NO BIDEN THUS NO! B.B.'S

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of talent within the Democrats if Joe Biden is the best Obama can do. It makes me wonder how many said no before they found Biden saying yes.

re: #23 Kawabunga

A hot air plagiarist with bad hair plugs subordinated to a vapid airhead with a saccharin smile. Sounds like the perfect ticket to me.

Yeah, but the Mens Hair Club is now solid for the ticket.

re: #32 loppyd

Some interesting comments on CNN's Political Ticker blog in response to news last night that Hillary had been informed she wasn't the gal.

I don't buy that she ever wanted it,don't think she could work with Obama.

Obama/biden

making good on their childhood dream to destroy America...

This is great. McCain just picked up a bunch of the Hildebeast voters.

re: #33 StinkHammer

The Koskidz are not happy today. They're trying to put a good spin on this but they are really pissed.

MORE!

Debra in Florida August 22nd, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Well, it's his election to lose……

Writing in Hillary Nov 5th !

Anonymous August 22nd, 2008 11:47 pm ET

I am very disappointed and disgusted. She would have been the smartest choice.

PUMA Hillary supporter August 22nd, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Thank god.. Hillary is better than obama, .. she doesnt need to be on that sinking obama ship! Now the PUMA movement will move forward and strong, we refuse to vote for a flip flopper like obama! Yes we can, nothing Obama and his supporters can do now.. without us clinton obama will loose big time and i love it..hehehe.. goooo puma..haha

Hector Ortiz August 22nd, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Obama Just Lost The Election
Hillary 2012!

Analysis: Biden pick shows lack of confidence

The candidate of change went with the status quo.

Excuse me while I LMAO.

I guess he feels the need to reach out to the under-represented demographic of arrogant douche bags

DATELINE CHICAGO - The Obama campaign announced early today that Delaware Senator Joe Biden (D) has been selected as Barack Obama's vice-presidential running mate.

British Labour party figure and former London mayor Neil Kinnock was reported to be disappointed at not being chosen. According to inside sources, Kinnock said "I was bloody ready."

re: #40 akak

I don't buy that she ever wanted it,don't think she could work with Obama.

She wants him to lose. Plain and simple.

re: #43 Killgore Trout

The Koskidz are not happy today. They're trying to put a good spin on this but they are really pissed.

I was curious about their reaction, but don't own the proper fumagation equipment to risk actually trodding their soil.

Frankly if I had to pick the running mate I couldn't have asked for a much better choice - Levin calls him the dumbest man in the U.S Senate and that is not a reach. Of course Joe would remind you that his I.Q. is higher than yours...

re: #43 Killgore Trout

lol yeah, you can feel the collective let-down. theyre all running back and forth with their hands in the air like the peanut characters they are..

...good.

OT, im really impressed with the patriotism of our olympic athletes. kobe bryant etc..

re: #48 loppyd

She wants him to lose. Plain and simple.

Yeah I could see her voting McCain, while publicly backing Obama waiting for next time round maybe.

re: #28 nyc redneck

Hey Red! 10 years longer in the Senate than McCain. Change!

re: #38 Dahveed

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of talent within the Democrats if Joe Biden is the best Obama can do. It makes me wonder how many said no before they found Biden saying yes.

obama and biden are such bad choices. the dems are really scraping the bottom of the barrel w/ these two.
wtf has happened to the dems?

BREAKING NEWS?!? Heck Charles, we were chomping on this two threads ago! LOL! The announcement was actually made at 1:00AM Eastern Time - text messages didn't go out until 3:00AM Eastern time!

At what point did the Obama campaign label Biden a racist?

During a conversation with an Indian-American political activist, Biden said: "In Delaware, the largest growth of population is Indian-Americans, moving from India. You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I’m not joking."

Dr. Raghavendra Vijayanagar, popularly known in the Indian-American community as "Dr. Vijay," said this isn't the first time a Senate Democrat has insulted Indian-Americans.

"In 2004, Sen. John Kerry referred to Sikhs as terrorists and Sen. Hillary Clinton jokingly referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a gas station owner," Dr. Vijay said. "A clear double-standard in the mainstream media will likely ensure Sen. Biden gets a pass over these comments that would get a Republican in deep trouble if he ever made a similar statement.”

Vote Democratic...We're Not Racist...You Are!

Please, pretty please, more Ayres and lobbyist erruptions!

re: #50 wright1

Levin calls [Biden] the dumbest man in the U.S Senate and that is not a reach. Of course Joe would remind you that his I.Q. is higher than yours...

However, Jonah Goldberg said this:

I have something of a weak spot for Biden. I think he's an honestly smart guy. I think he's a bleeding heart in many of the best — and worst — senses of the term.

But the kicker is this:

Yes, Biden could conceivably be effective as an attack dog. But Biden is such a gasbag he makes the Hindenburg look like a sack of rocks.

Ouch!

Jim Geraghty finds something Biden said that we can agree with:

Obama's Running Mate, in 2007: 'I think he can be ready, but right now I don’t believe he is.'
Man, the attack ads on Obama featuring quotes from his own running mate are just going to be brutal:

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “You were asked is he ready. You said ‘I think he can be ready, but right now I don’t believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training.’”

Sen. Biden: “I think that I stand by the statement.”
(ABC’s “This Week,” 8/19/07)

Picture the voice over: "If his own running mate has doubts about whether he's ready for the job... shouldn't you?"

I'm sure the MSM will play this up.

[Link: campaignspot.nationalreview.com...]

All this hype and build up for a worn out turd.

This will backfire like his "08 European Tour."

This was a scam to get peoples cell #s, and thus add to the solicitation database.

re: #49 StinkHammer

I was curious about their reaction, but don't own the proper fumagation equipment to risk actually trodding their soil.

Heh heh, it's not too bad going on there. Daily Kos is like a horror movie that's so bad it's funny. Anyway, there's plenty of talk on there like Reasons Joe Biden Sucks. They don't like him b/c he voted for the war, he was pro-surge, the MBNA stuff, Patriot Act, bankruptcy laws, the list goes on. Which is why I said in the other thread,

"Actually for that matter, if you roll out your VP choice and the other side cheers, you might have made the wrong choice. Just a guess."

re: #52 akak

Yeah I could see her voting McCain, while publicly backing Obama waiting for next time round maybe.

I'd bet my next car payment that she will pull the lever for McCain.

Excellent move by Obama, with this brilliant choice, he shores-up the "rich white clown vote".

You can't make this stuff up.

Can't wait for The Onion's take on this. It just writes itself.

Y'all need to go up and look at the new McCain ad. Mwahahaha!

So, Obama has decided to concede the "bitter" folk of the battleground states of the Mid-West by picking Delaware Biden of the bloviating "elites."

Obama Biden Loosin'

re: #54 nyc redneck

I think the Democrats have been taken over by liberals that see the world in the idealistic sense. Results rarely matter but lofty ideas like hope and change do.

Well you have to concede that Biden will wrap the Hair Club for Men demographic

But to be serious for a moment, the thinking here is that Biden will help pick up Pa. due to his roots there...

re: #47 Ceemack

DATELINE CHICAGO - The Obama campaign announced early today that Delaware Senator Joe Biden (D) has been selected as Barack Obama's vice-presidential running mate.

British Labour party figure and former London mayor Neil Kinnock was reported to be disappointed at not being chosen. According to inside sources, Kinnock said "I was bloody ready."

Aww - Neil Kinnock (now Lord) never ever was Mayor of London, gotta correct that disinformation.
Mayor of London was Ken Livingston.
Mind, in regard to being the biggest windbag on earth, that honour definitely goes to Neil Kinnock, he never used one word when four sentences would do as well ...
(He is Welsh, btw, but a second David Lloyd George he was not ...)

more disgruntled Hillary fans rants:

blue August 22nd, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Obama just lost my vote. The more I learn about him, the less I like him. This is a slap in the face to 18 million people.

I'm voting for John McCain. Although I don't agree with him on some things, at least I know where he stands on the issues. Who knows what Obama stands for these days, because he's flipped on every issue since he clinched the nomination.

Anonymous August 22nd, 2008 11:55 pm ET

Us Clinton supporters have every reason to be pissed now. This is a real slap in the face. Someone just emailed and said that she was NEVER even considered for the position. IT is now MCCain or I just sit at home.. Obama has sealed his loss.

p

aul August 22nd, 2008 11:56 pm ET

i guess mccain just got my vote. Obama should have picked Hillary.

Grace - Las Vegas August 22nd, 2008 11:58 pm ET

Good luck winning without Hillary in November, Obama. But that's ok , this way, it will be easier for her to win in 2012. After Obama falls flat on his face. We love you Hillary.

Willie Randolph's been fired?

re: #71 loppyd
Hey {loppyd} where did you get those quotes?!

I love it! This makes the pounding in my head easier to take! Ha ha....Joe Biden....ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

McCain landslide....

ha ha ha ha ha

re: #46 ironbill

I guess he feels the need to reach out to the under-represented demographic of arrogant douche bags

Arrogant douche bags? Underrepresented?

I would have thought that was a prerequisite for being a Democrat these days.

So McCain may pick Romney (G-d willing) and has a good chance to pick up Michigan. Obama picks Biden and keeps Delaware.

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

re: #43 Killgore Trout

The Koskidz are not happy today. They're trying to put a good spin on this but they are really pissed.

And the McCain camp must be partying. Woo-hoo!

=^D

re: #73 realwest

Good morning RW...hope all is well for you today.

We should have a contest to find the Biden quote that's most embarrassing to Obama. My entry is number 59 above. Here's another one, from October 2001:

At the Tuesday-morning meeting with committee staffers, Biden launches into a stream-of-consciousness monologue about what his committee should be doing, before he finally admits the obvious: “I’m groping here.” Then he hits on an idea: America needs to show the Arab world that we’re not bent on its destruction. “Seems to me this would be a good time to send, no strings attached, a check for $200 million to Iran,” Biden declares. He surveys the table with raised eyebrows, a How do ya like that? look on his face.

[Link: hotair.com...]

I'm sure all the Hillary write-in votes will draw down Obama's votes, not to mention the McKinney votes. I'm feeling better about this election today.

Looking at this pair, I was reminded of the SNL skit about the conversation between the Earl of Sandwich and the Earl of Douchebag.

I'm not sure what to make of this VP selection by the Messiah. I think Biden will give him a boost in the polls to my dismay. The second presidential debate will field questions from the audience and the internet. I think we lizards should send lots of email questions asking Obama, in light of Russia's freezing of relations with NATO, why hasn't Obama, in his 199 days as [my sorry state's senator], failed to hold a single hearing of his senate subcommittee? How can we elect someone as president when he failed to undertake this sort of fundimental task expected of a senator?

I think McCain has to now hit a homerun with his VP choice. Romney, I agree has some strong business credentials and his experience as a governor has weight. However, he came off looking like an arrogant putz toward the end of the primary and McCain should be concerned about this. You recall there was one instance where his comments made at a hotel luncheon made one of the hotel's staff (a legal immigrant) cry. I believe Romney blamed pharmaceutical companies as the primary reason why the health insurance system in this country is horrid. One othe factor is that as someone who comes in and buys up and flips companies, he has had to layoff lots of people. In this job market, that might play into the Messiah's hands. That is not a good image McCain wants to be connected with. I'd like to see a more moderate traditional republican. Tom Ridge is not bad although wasn;t he caught up in some scandal where he had department outings to Hawaii? Liberman I think would get McCain Florida. I think the country is sick of extremist politicans both left and right, this is the chance for a more pragmatic candidate to change things, IMHO.

As I said before, the Christian right has to get over the abortion litmus test. They are still going to have influence with the courts, but I think the days of using religion in the general election are waning. Its just not a pressing issue on most voters minds. A recent poll indicated that a majority of people want less religious influence in politics and government.

This is a best-case scenario for McCain. Absolutely brilliant misstep by The One.

The choice for McCain just became easier. There is a black hole in the Dem ticket on Economic experience. Romney is the guy. Plus while some have said Romney appears too slick, Biden's smarminess factor makes Romney seem pleasing.

re: #71 loppyd

more disgruntled Hillary fans rants:

...

A Sarah Palin VP for McCain would really energize the Hillary fans.

re: #85 ContraJihadi

...

A Sarah Palin VP for McCain would really energize the Hillary fans.

Quoted for truth!

re: #85 ContraJihadi

50 updings! =)

We need more of these...keep talking Joe.

For all the hype and anticipation that was generated about this pick in the media I find the timing and time of the release to be utterly underwhelming and nigh on inexplicable. Once again it looks like the O is playing to a foreign audience, and dissing America and Americans.

Looks like the stereo gaffe machine is on the air.

Biden's also a change candidate. After all, he changed his hairline pretty significantly.

re: #79 LesLein

...Then he hits on an idea: America needs to show the Arab world that we’re not bent on its destruction. “Seems to me this would be a good time to send, no strings attached, a check for $200 million to Iran,” Biden declares. He surveys the table with raised eyebrows, a How do ya like that? look on his face.

Well, right off the bat Joe, Iran is NOT an Arab country. They're Persians. For years now, the Iranian regime has been sponsoring terrorism against several Arab neighbors. So if you're trying to bribe favor with the Arab world, sending $200 million to their arch enemies the Persians is a pretty stupid way to start.

If John McCain selects Gov. Palin as his Veep it will lock down a huge number of PUMAs for his side.

Obama Bin Biden said:
"I have three degrees." Had a double major= one degree.
"I was tops in my class." He was about 75th out of 86.
"I went to college on a full scholarship." Half truth.
He likes to plagiarize, given an F in a law course because of it.
Threatened to impeach Bush, if he attacked Iran. One week later Iranian gun boats taunted US ships in hopes of provoking
gun fire. (a dangerous man)
As posted on LGF before. He is the gift that keeps on giving. He just can't help himself. A perfect choice.

OBSAMA BI(DE)N... (complete the cryptic clue)

Mwahahahahha!

re: #56 jorline

At what point did the Obama campaign label Biden a racist?

Vote Democratic...We're Not Racist...You Are!

The Dems probably really believe they need someone like Biden to win over those racist Americans to vote for Obama.

re: #25 loppyd

Here's another golden quote about Biden from that same Kos thread:

Why was this guy running anyway (0+ / 0-)
Don't forget: This is the guy who fucked up the Clarence Thomas hearing allowing a perjurer on to the Court.

The nerve of this guy to run again after stealing lines from Neil Kinnock 20 years ago.

And he has nothing useful to add or say.

I'm enjoying this...oh, the irony!

re: #92 Quilly Mammoth

If John McCain selects Gov. Palin as his Veep it will lock down a huge number of PUMAs for his side.

Palin is the ideal candidate. Savvy on energy issues and from an oil rich state that isn't Texas. A hunter and fisherwoman and NRA life member she appeals to us outdoorsy gun clinging types. A woman who has managed to combine family and career who as you say will appeal to the PUMAS. What's not to like?

Forget Mitt Headroom...

DRAFT SARAH PALIN DRAFT SARAH PALIN DRAFT SARAH PALIN

re: #84 wright1

The choice for McCain just became easier. There is a black hole in the Dem ticket on Economic experience. Romney is the guy. Plus while some have said Romney appears too slick, Biden's smarminess factor makes Romney seem pleasing.

Romney would do, but McCain now doesn't have to play safe. My pick would still be Paul Ryan, a young rising star in the Republican party with strong economic credentials. Sarah Palin may be too light weight, but in this context, why not? McCain now has the chance to put together a ticket that's more original, forward looking and "fresh" than the stale/bitter/corrupt/racist Obama/Biden combo.

Or Giuliani. Forgot about him...

Oh, jeez, another senator. I sure hope McCain doesn't pick one for a running mate. All they do is talk and write laws they have no intention of living by themselves and never suffer the consequences of their decisions. They're my last choice for an executive post. McCain is better than most of them, but that's not saying much.

re: #97 Colonel Panik

Palin is the ideal candidate. Savvy on energy issues and from an oil rich state that isn't Texas. A hunter and fisherwoman and NRA life member she appeals to us outdoorsy gun clinging types. ...

Good points. She would really put the 'drill here, drill now' issue front and center.

re: #23 Kawabunga

A hot air plagiarist with bad hair plugs subordinated to a vapid airhead with a saccharin smile. Sounds like the perfect ticket to me.

re: #93 perdiem

Obama Bin Biden said:
"I have three degrees." Had a double major= one degree.
"I was tops in my class." He was about 75th out of 86.
"I went to college on a full scholarship." Half truth.
He likes to plagiarize, given an F in a law course because of it.
Threatened to impeach Bush, if he attacked Iran. One week later Iranian gun boats taunted US ships in hopes of provoking
gun fire. (a dangerous man)
As posted on LGF before. He is the gift that keeps on giving. He just can't help himself. A perfect choice.

Biden will be explaining how the plagiarism stuff is overblown in his upcoming autobiography, The Audacity of Hope.

re: #82 Areopagitica

I believe Romney blamed pharmaceutical companies as the primary reason why the health insurance system in this country is horrid.

I don't believe that is correct. Anyway, I clearly recall in one debate Romney stating that the pharmo companies are the ones who make the investments to develop the drugs which we rely on to improve our health. My wife and I were shocked to actually hear a politician get this one right, so it stuck very clearly. We have a son with a condition that awaits new and effective therapies. We don't appreciate the vilification of the brilliant private sector which strives to help him. If it makes them rich, then I rejoice.

re: #103 gmsc

wake in November

re: #102 ploome hineni

what does the VP do anyway?

According to what I've seen on TV, the US Vice President's only duties are:

1. Take over for the President, should the President be killed or otherwise become unable to perform his duties.

2. Cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate.

3. Protect the space-time continuum.

West Wing - the Comedy

Feb. 1 More Money! - Hilarity ensues when Michelle finds out that they're now making less money than before Obama was elected, and has to settle for a second rate piano teacher for the kids. Guest star: Tony Rezko.

Feb. 8 Clean and Articulate - Hilarity ensues when Biden refers to the president of Iran as the Ayatollah of RockandRollah. Then they join together to criticize America. Guest star: Jeremiah Wright

Feb. 15 Too many Gasbags - Hilarity ensues when Obama cripples the American economy with global warming legislation. Includes hit song "Not the Depression I knew". Guest star: Al Gore

Feb. 22 Series canceled

Obama has insisted that one of his strengths is being a good judge of character and yet he continually displays an inability to demonstrate this "gift" of his.
I had the pleasure of hearing this windbag in person...even more arrogant than he appears on the TV if that was possible. An A-One Arsehole.

This election just got a whole lot more entertaining! Joe will be a gaffe-o-matic machine.

Now if McCain would pick someone really interesting like, oh, Ron Paul, it'll be a laugh a minute!

TW

OBAMA / BI(nla)DEN :)

The other day, Obami said he wanted a VP candidate who was angry NOW. So, let's see...he's angry, his wife is angry, his ex-preacher is angry, and now he has an angry VP pick. That should be a hit in flyover country come November. Great pick, Barack Hubris-Obama! I would love to have the concession stand for umbrellas in Denver this coming week. When "she who must be obeyed" comes zooming in with her flying monkeys, it's not going to be a pretty sight!

Of all the people in the Democratic Party and he picks Joe Biden! Joe is this temper tantrum, ego-centric twit. It is possible that rather than help The Obama out with this choice all Joe will do is emphasize all the weaknesses that Barry has. This is a good example of how Barry makes decisions. The damage he could do when required to make an actually important decision is way to scarey to think about.

Obama picked a typical white person

That sound you hear is thousands of PUMA's crying out in desperation.

Ha ha,this is about to get good...pass the popcorn please.

re: #70 yma o hyd
Yeah...couldn't remember for sure if Kinnock had ever been mayor or not, and it being Saturday morning I was too bloody lazy to check. Thanks for the correction.