The guy who, on the day Obama announced him as his running mate, referred to his party's presidential nominee as "Barack America" and noted that his own wife, Jill, a college professor, was "drop-dead gorgeous" but who, problematically, possessed a doctorate.

The guy who has said he is running for president (not vice president) and who confused army brigades with battalions. Who referred to his Republican vice-presidential opponent as the lieutenant governor of Alaska.

Aides to Obama said that Biden's propensity to misspeak could pose problems, particularly in the vice-presidential debate on Oct. 2. They are watching his performance on the trail warily, but so far have not tried to rein him in.

In Fort Myers, Florida, last week, he referred to the "Biden administration," before quickly correcting himself to say the "Obama-Biden administration."

"Believe me, that wasn't a Freudian slip," he said, laughing and crossing himself. "Oh lordy day, I tell ya."

Good thing Palin or McCain didn't say those things. That would surely prove they are unfit to hold office. But I guess such things are expected from the left and are therefore acceptable

What a fucking moron. Goatman is right, had Palin said this the left would have had a shit fit.

Worst Vice Presidential pick ever. Which makes Obama look like an idiot too.

Didn't take too long.

Its too bad Lord and Savior Obama wasn't there to lay his hands on the cripple... they all could have walked off together...

Come on it was an honest mistake..Funny though. At least Biden laughed at it too.

Did Biden shove the guy into a wall?

I really like Sen Biden as he adds comic relief to this campaign.

Nice attempt at deflection Doc. No doubt Joe Biden has a small file of his tax returns over the last twenty years; he's the only member of Congress I'm aware of who has a negative net worth. I'm guessing he doesn't have a lot of limited partnerships or REIT's.

But he does have a problem with recognizing that people in wheelchairs can't exactly "stand up to be recognized."

Just a couple of weeks ago, speculation was rife that McCain would pull Palin off the ticket. I wonder what the odds are of Biden making it to November as Obama's #2?

i've renamed him benny hinn biden!

#8 | Posted by nanc at 2008-09-12 12:17 PM

you've referenced benny hinn.

enough said.

had palin said this

there wouldn't have been an issue

palin says things like
we should go to war with georgia

and we are fighting al qaeda in iraq

and I don't know what the bush doctrine is

way different then oops i didn't see you were in a wheel chair. i'm sorry god love you

please

keep trying
sarah says dumb things about policy
which she knows nothing about
just what they tell her to say

oops i mean war with russia

i gaffed i gaffed

sue me

" Goatman is right, had Palin said this the left would have had a shit fit.
#4 | Posted by JOE at "

YEAH!

Except it promoted no new War, showed no ignorance to his partys own platform and didn't cost the tax payer a dime!

Looks like an Air Ball! Try again!

Democrats are nothing but class this year.

Kliff--that was funny--lol
---------------

Now Obama today apparently asked his minions if McCain was "Country First"--Obama asked "Which Country?

So I am trying to find a link--I can't believe Obama would say this --it must be a misquote.

Biden should get together with Edwards since in the 2004 election he claimed that if elected people would get out of their wheelcharis and walk..

Now Obama today apparently asked his minions if McCain was "Country First"--Obama asked "Which Country?

shouldn't you know the answer to that before you blindly post something?

still waiting for your link murphazoid.

Maybe BO picked him cause he needs a faith healer... he sure needs something cause he's disappearing faster than riblets at a Democratic covention...

Voila--found it--Obama needs to the sthu--it is spiraling out of control--what a dunderhead.

Obama hits McCain on trade: Which country first?

Attacking McCain for his support of free trade (which Obama mostly supports as well), Obama tries out a new line:

"When American workers hear John McCain talking about putting country first, its fair to ask which country?" Obama asked a gathering of the International Association of Machinists, whom he addressed via satellite, according to the pool report.

He was talking about McCain's opposition to a requirement that the U.S. government by only American made motorcycles.

Too bad Lord God Barry wasn't there; he could probably have touched him and he would be walking, dancing, running even!!
Joe is a hoot, though. Even he knows he was a mistake choice on Barry's part.

Would Hillary consider joining the ticket? She wasn't even vetted on the first go-round.

#22 | Posted by OohRah

To quote "Blazing Saddles"...Up yours, nigger!

Biden was the old white guy approach versus change and hope pick.

Obama has a problem with women--he would not have picked Hillary--EVEN without Bill.

I'm a republican.. but I have to say that I enjoy Biden.. it was a mistake, actually a pretty funny mistake, and he handled it well.

No big deal.. doesn't mean Biden hates handicapped people..

Not going to vote for him and the Obama Kid.. but Biden is OK.

Come on it was an honest mistake..Funny though. At least Biden laughed at it too.

Yup. Biden has developed some extremely strong gaffe recovery skills. Not his most shining moment, as he acknowledged.

You guys are too kind... no one's cutting any slack to our VP... and she's got a record to back it up... although I do agree that Joe knows how to pick em... he did choose McCain's

Make the parapalegic walk?! Who does he think he is Ernest Biden Angeley?

Stand Up!!!! Throw away those crutches!!! You are HEALED!!!!

This guy has the Obama Complex, next he'll try to part Lake Michigan

Frankly, the way the campaign's going, I think he'd rather just part company...

you repulicans are a joke. is this all you got? mccain can't even handle the ladies on the view. palin can't say anything other than talking points. this election is over. obama in a rout.

Be HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEALED, in the name of Osama!!

Hold your moose their buckey--Wait until the debates.

Obama couldn't even get into the FBI with his past associations. And the media is catching on.

And Biden did do a lol--pretty good recovery--he must have a million of these. And he has nothing against people in wheelchairs.

It is just a slip of the tounge. Just like Obama's lipstick thing. Or McCain with Sunnis, etc. People need to relax and allow people to be people.

Focus on the issues. Lets talk about taxes. How we fight the war on terror. What are we going to do to balance the budget. How we are going to get economy back on track, etc.

This stuff is just a distraction. I blame both campaigns and wish there were a way to stop it, but with the press being the press, it will be difficult if not impossible.

Lol. Funniest gaffe of the year so far.

Good recovery, to boot.

I think the funniest gaffe of the month (let's not get carried away) is this:

"I told the Congress 'thanks, but no thanks,' on that Bridge to Nowhere."

(Wait....um ...does it count as a "gaffe" if you keep repeating it in speech after speech as if you didn't know it was a lie already?)

Voila--found it--Obama needs to the sthu--it is spiraling out of control--what a dunderhead.

Obama hits McCain on trade: Which country first?

Attacking McCain for his support of free trade (which Obama mostly supports as well), Obama tries out a new line:

"When American workers hear John McCain talking about putting country first, its fair to ask which country?" Obama asked a gathering of the International Association of Machinists, whom he addressed via satellite, according to the pool report.

He was talking about McCain's opposition to a requirement that the U.S. government by only American made motorcycles.

www.politico.com

#24 | Posted by MURPHY at 2008-09-12 08:14 PM | Reply | Flag:

It's buy, sorry Republican fail...

"Its too bad Lord and Savior Obama wasn't there to lay his hands on the cripple..."

No, Obama slams them like his latest McCain attack ad. He slams McCain on not knowing how to use a computer and check his email.

Biden you are not God or is either your running mate!!! LOL.... I will see you both lose in '08!

Go McCain-Palin! Rock on!

From KBM's link......"The injuries he incurred as a Vietnam POW make it painful for McCain to type."

Which is it? Not that it matters, this playing victim crap is getting old. Wish you guys would act like adults.

Another non story.

So Biden told a guy in a wheelchair to stand up. Vote for McCain if it makes you feel better.

"He endured it, he wouldn't settle for less," said Lawrence, who rejoiced with McCain when he passed the Navy physical."

Yet McCain was 100% disabled when it was convenient (untaxed $$$).

Another non story.

Of course it is, bOoB. Biden is a democrat. They are expected to be crass.

No shit. What a non story. Pathetic.

" Biden is a democrat. They are expected to be crass.

#45 | Posted by "Non-partisan" goatman "

I guess none of you are disabled? I can tell you as someone that has had his ability to stand and walk impaired from war, it can be embarassing when someone assumes you can do normal leg functions.

And you can't.

This is so stupid. Can't we talk about how Obama called Palin a pig, or how he wants to teach kindergarteners comprehensive sex education so he can leer at them from an ad McCain approved?

"Of course it is, bOoB. Biden is a democrat. They are expected to be crass.

#45 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 11:56 PM"

What a stupid post, you think Biden knew the guy was in a wheelchair and still urged he to stand?

#45 | Posted by "Non-partisan" goatman "

The Department of Redundancy Department

"The Department of Redundancy Department"

Nothing non-partisan about you, phony.

Prozacboi-
It doesn't matter. Anything but substance.

rex- it was more embarrassing for biden. I don't even recall the wheelchaired persons name. But Biden had a gaffe there.

Alex, I don't blame Biden one bit for his gaffe. I like Biden.

Nothing non-partisan about you, phony.

Poor null. I really got under his skin.

Nope, not partisian. Guess what? If I make a joke about a rabbi, a priest, and a minister, I'm not religious either.

Phony. Whatever. It is amusing to see you so bothered by my lack of partisianship, though.

Question: Do my stances on abortion, prayer in schools, the ecology, alternative energy development, the war in Iraq make me a left partisian? My ideologies on these issues perfectly tote the Democrat line.

Poor null. Must've caught the binary bob disease. Can't realize that people can espouse ideologies of both parties. Must really suck beint trapped in that binary world, null. My condolences.

"Nope, not partisian."

Sure. And I have friends who call me a rightwinger. lol.

Sure. And I have friends who call me a rightwinger

All right null -- you seem to have this pathological need to call me partisian. Since I have voted democrat far more than I have voted republican in my life you may call me a left wing partisian. Whatever blows air up your skirt, dude. If you don't like that call me a right wing partisian. If neither does it for you, dream up something. I really don't care. But I admit I'm finding your insatiable need to slap a label me more than a little bit bizarre.

I've never seen such an odd need to slap labels on people. Have you been like this your entire life?

Sure. And I have friends who call me a rightwinger.

I know how you feel. Most of the people on my rig are convinced I'm a far left bleeding heart liberal. They are just as wrong as you are. I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

" Have you been like this your entire life?"

Have you been a fraud your entire life? You trash liberals 99 percent of the time and yet claim to be non-partisan. I don't give a fuck what your coworkers say. Your posts are the only valid evidence. If it talks like a rightwinger, and posts like a rightwinger, it's a rightwinger.

Have you been a fraud your entire life?

Nope, never have been, never will be. I'm an honest person.

it's a rightwinger.

As I said, whatever label blows air up your skirt -- go for it dude. You seem very distressed over this.

I don't give a fuck what your coworkers say.

Of course you don't. You have your mind made up and no fact will change that. Like da bOoB you live alone in your self righteousness and can't figure out why every one else is wrong.

Poor nully.

So what is it you want me to be again? Right wing? OK. Just to stop the throbbing veins in your temples, I'll play your game and pretend to be. But only if you promise not to look up my voting records and call me a liar when you see 75% of all votes I've cast have been for democrats.

Deal?

" know how you feel. Most of the people on my rig are convinced I'm a far left bleeding heart liberal. They are just as wrong as you are. I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

#60 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:31 AM"

What a hypocrite!!!! How manys times did you used the term lefty, in what you thought was a clever insulting wat today on the lose your house/vote thread? WOW!!!!

You get the last word, Goatman. You would go nuts if you didn't, as you prove every day here, and I wouldn't want you to go insane.

p.s. I don't give a fuck about your voting records. The only that counts on this blog is the content of your posts.

I previewed this twice and wat was spelled what but still comes out as wat. Wats up with that?

Prozacboi- Wow. Nice find. You win.

" How manys times did you used the term lefty"

No shit. Day in, day out, Mr. "Non-partisan" spends his time attacking "lefties".

I mean way. Time for sleep I guess.

Nullifidian

Goatman never makes a committment. He is a liberal if he needs to be, and has been one all his life. He is a conservative if he needs to be, and has been one all his life. He never makes a stand--never makes a statement. You think he is saying he is non partisan. There is absolutely no such animal. There is no such thing as an undecided voter. There are only people who don't know shit about politics or the issues, and shouldn't vote at all.
Goatman is a right wing partisan hack---as anyone who has read more than two of his posts can see---but he hasn't the integrity to admit it.

How manys times did you used the term lefty, in what you thought was a clever insulting wat today on the lose your house/vote thread?

don't know. Want me to go count them for you?

I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

#60 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:31 AM"

How manys times did you used the term lefty, in what you thought was a clever insulting wat today on the lose your house/vote thread?

don't know. Want me to go count them for you?

#70 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

Hypocrite.

"
How manys times did you used the term lefty, in what you thought was a clever insulting wat today on the lose your house/vote thread?

don't know. Want me to go count them for you?

#70 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:51 AM"

Ummm no, it's called a rhetorical question.

The only that counts on this blog is the content of your posts.

I never thought you to be an asshole, null, but if (as you say) the only thing that counts is the contents of your posts, I reckon you are, then.

I still don't believe it, though. I'll bet you are nice guy in spite of your hateful posts. But in your eyes I'm a fraud, so take that as you will.

Let's hear your indignation, lefties.

Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 06:03 PM | Reply

I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

#60 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:31 AM"

Hypocrite.

Maybe one of you lefties can help me here.
...

Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 05:19 PM | Reply

I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

#60 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:31 AM"

He is a liberal if he needs to be, and has been one all his life. He is a conservative if he needs to be,

'Needs" have nothing to do with it. I have always been consistent on my viewpoints on various issues -- some lean to the left some the right.

Do you have something of substance to contribute, bOoB?

He is a conservative if he needs to be, and has been one all his life

???

You've known me for a little over a year. I am 53 YO. How can you make this statement? oops. I forget. You don't need facts. Just a youtube.com video. Carry on, bOoB. Sorry to come down on your fantasy world.

There is no such thing as an undecided voter

???

Do you ever get anything right, bOoB? I am a voter. i am currently undecided for whom I will vote in November. That makes me an undecided voter.

I see that you, like nully, have this pathological need to assign labels. I don't get it, but yours is a very sick mind and I won't even pretend that I want to know how it works to be honest.

Were these evil corporate meanies able to outsmart your democrats in congress? If I was a lefty, I'd be a bit embarrassed to admit that.

Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 06:42 PM | Reply

call me a liar when you see 75% of all votes I've cast have been for democrats.
...

#62 | Posted by goatman

" this pathological need to assign labels"
Posted by goatman

"Let's hear your indignation, lefties."
Posted by goatman

Let's hear your indignation, lefties.

Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 06:03 PM | Reply

I don't know what it is with you people who have to slap political or party labels on others.

#60 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-13 12:31 AM"

Hypocrite.

I want to address a specific portion of the political spectrum and not the other and that makes me a hypocrite?

Whatever, nully.

I've never seen you flounder like this, null. Are you OK tonight?

But of course as a lefty you sieze on the rare exception and try to convince the rest of the world to conform to it.

Typical lefty . . .

#35 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 11:00 AM

But then I probably feel that way because I am not a lefty.

#44 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 11:18 AM

Bush told a blind guy to take of his glasses during a press conference.

Shit happens.

You're lookin bad here, goat.

But of course as a lefty you sieze on the rare exception and try to convince the rest of the world to conform to it.

Typical lefty . . .

#35 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 11:00 AM

But then I probably feel that way because I am not a lefty.

#44 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-12 11:18 AM

???

You're lookin bad here, goat.

Really? I'm shattered.

You're lookin bad here, goat.

It isn't the first time and it won't be the last either, I'm sure.

"You're lookin bad here, goat."

It's only a flesh wound, Alex!

Sincerely,
Goatman

Just pointing it out, goatman.

You tried to kick bobs ass for labeling people with political parties/ideologies...and you've been doing the same thing all day.

That's all.

Stick to kicking bobs butt with facts. That works best.

Ya gotta love the righties and there "If mcCain has said this, the left would be all over it".....all while they're here 'all over it'.

Which is it righties?

Just pointing it out, goatman.

Isn't the DR lucky to have you around to do that? They would not have known otherwise.

Nice to see you lose with class, goatman.

This will be good stuff for the rig. Whenever DRers get on this "you are a righty" tear, I show it to the people on the rig and they get the biggest kick out of it. This thread will be a classic that begs to be shared with them.

Actually one of them (my boss actually) is probably reading it from home right now. Back in a sec. Gotta check email to see.

Do they like reading this blog when you call them dumbass hicks, goat?

Not exact words, but you've said similar.

Nice to see you lose with class, goatman.

???

Nice to see you appoint yourself referee and judge, Alex. That really takes a lot of chutzpah

Do they like reading this blog when you call them dumbass hicks, goat

I know of only one for sure who reads this blog. He doesn't mind. Hell, they take pride in being hicks.

And yes, I've called them hicks or the equavalent, but I don't think I've ever called them dumb in a general sense. There are a couple of stupid ones, of course, but on the whole, they are a pretty bright bunch of people. Drilling for oil is a lot more complicated than turning a bit in circles. you'd be surprised. I was.

Actually one of them (my boss actually) is probably reading it from home right now....

Well, in that case -- Goatman deserves a big $$$$$ raise! lol

Well, in that case -- Goatman deserves a big $$$$$ raise! lol

Indeed!

I'm still waiting for the guy to stand. WTF????

Good grief. Reading through these posts, I relaize that this country will always have leaders like Bush and McCain. America is becoming dominated by simple-minded yahoos who treat politics like a favorite sports team.

When was the last time any ISSUE was discussed in the media?

Hey McCain supporters: McCain will tax your health benefits, and Obama proposes LOWERING your taxes. Rememeber that?

Oh, bless Biden. At least his mistake didn't involve policy, like linking Iraq to Al Qaeda.

At least his mistake didn't involve policy, like linking Iraq to Al Qaeda.

#100 | Posted by Scrumplet
* * * *

Right. And when McCain couldn't remember how many homes his family owns, that didn't become news on the DR because it didn't involve policy. And his 30 year-old divorce is never mentioned because it didn't involve policy. And his moose-hunting VP isn't torn down every day for her husband, her daughter, her career choice--because it doesn't involve policy.

Biden is a stupid idiot. He always has been. So whether he keeps talking about the "Biden Administration", or he borrows text without attribution from someone else, or he exhorts the lame to walk, it's just comedy. Even the Dems in the primary only gave him 1% of the vote. And his laugh-a-minute-I'm-a-retard routine--for me--never gets old.

i think it's highlarious!

however, do we want a comedian as the second person in power? if so, let's get chevy chase or someone who's very good at it - timing and all...

Remember folks. Biden is one heartbeat from the Presidency if Obama is elected. Scary stuff, eh?

I am sure biden has a Jesus complex. next he will try to turn water into wine.

let's get chevy chase or someone who's very good at it - timing and all...

#102 | Posted by nanc at 2008-09-13 12:04 PM |

chevy chase? gee i dunno, he's pretty busy lately doing.....ummmm...well maybe... never mind.

you're about 60 aren't you hon?

had palin said this
there wouldn't have been an issue
palin says things like
we should go to war with georgia
and we are fighting al qaeda in iraq
and I don't know what the bush doctrine is

Well Hillbilly,

Sarah never said we should go to war with Georgia, she said that if Georgia was a member of NATO we would by treaty be called on to help defend them.

We ARE fighting Al-Qaeda in Iraq, they are a major group in the insurgency.

In regards to the Bush Doctrine she was only asking for clarification as to which Bush Doctrine, i.e. Domestic, Energy, Foreign Policy.

The Department of Redundancy Department

#51 | POSTED BY GOATMAN

He's no fun, he fell right over!

/thank you dear friends...

Biden's the kind of guy who thinking he's pushing the button that dispenses a hershey bar accidently hits the red button to release nuclear weapons to start World War III.

God DAMN, you're a funny dude, FW.

In a sad, pathetic kind of way.

Biden is the kind of guy who when told that he was two hours late for the comittee meeting of which he was the chairman, ran down the hall and into the women's bathroom, slipped on the floor and hit his head on a kotex machine.

Biden's a "stupid idiot?" I don't think the GOP has much room to talk. W, Palin, etc. are dumber than shit.

W, Palin, etc. are dumber than shit.

I haven't seen any evidence that Palin is fit to hold the office of VP, but nor have I seen any evidence that she is "dumber than shit". Pretty much like Obama

The idea of Biden telling a paraplegic to stand up brings to mind the John Goodman character from "The Big Lebowski".
When confronted by the venal old man in a wheelchair he proclaims, "he's faking. I know it with every fiber in my body". He then throws the old man to the floor where he squirms around crying in pain. Leaving Goodman looking embarrassed and stupid.

I like John Goodman's line here:

Walter Sobchak: You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

The Dude: Then you know he's got emotional problems, man.

Walter Sobchak: You mean... beyond pacifism?

Alright, Goat, I concede, nobody is dumber than actual shit. I think Obama's on the upper echelon of intelligence, Palin, though, ummm. Maybe she actually is smart in some ways, but I've got huge issues with her "values."

As for Lebowski... Goodman's finest role?

Walter Sobchak: I told those fucks down at the league office a thousand times that I don't roll on Shabbos!
Donny: What's Shabbos?
Walter Sobchak: Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit
[shouts]
Walter Sobchak: don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!
The Dude: Walter...
Walter Sobchak: Shomer fucking shabbos.

just goes to show ya they are saying anything and everything to get elected. both sides not just dems. we are all doomed!

Joe should know only Saint Sarah can get the lame to rise. Well, at least the circus seems to be in town in his pants whenever Mcsame thinks of her.

JOE BIDEN: THE DAN QUAYLE OF THE 2008 ELECTION.

"JOE BIDEN: THE DAN QUAYLE OF THE 2008 ELECTION."

Perhaps you're missing out on some (fairly) recent history: Quayle batted .500 on elections in which he was running as the VP candidate. This includes, of course, his first go 'round when his "team" won.

Thanks for the (most likely unintentional) good omen, publictrough.