Strong Speech by Biden (KO)

[champt10]

Watching Olbermann, that was a very strong speech by Joe Biden, where it actually seemed like he shared the intense anger that many of us feel. I have always liked Joe Biden, but now DU, let me have it since so many of you seem to hate him.

[Dinger]

1. That Was Breathtaking. Biden Was Awesome!

Took my breath away! WOW!

[tridim]

2. My jaw was on the floor! That's exactly what needs to happen every day..

Until we're completely out of Iraq.

Bravo Biden! Never thought I'd say that. ;)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Biden often delivers stirring speeches.

But then he turns around and votes with the corporations. Joe "MBNA" Biden is all talk and hair plugs.

[champt10]

5. I may not agree with him on everything...

but on the war, I really trust and respect his positions.

[tridim]

6. No way he'll cave after that speech

It was pure anger and passion, impossible to fake.

Did you see the speech?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. I saw the speech. It was great.

I've also seen other great performances by Biden that resulted in... not much of anything. I hope he follows through this time, but I'm skeptical.

[champt10]

9. I wouldnt be skeptical...

especially with him at the head of the Foreign relations committee, which means a lot of power.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Meh.

Biden is like Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown. I wouldn't be too eager to kick it if I were you. I've watched Biden's career for a long time, and I've seen that while he knows how to deliver a real stemwinder of a speech, and while he might sincerely believe his own words while he is speaking them, nothing ever happens. Joe loves the sound of his own voice and the sight of a camera pointed in his direction, but I'd prefer less talk and more action.

[champt10]

13. THe Problem I have...

Is that people do not understand that it is hard to actually do action in the senate because of the lack of 60 votes, much less even a majority.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. But Joe was a bloviator when the Dems were in the majority.

He's always been a publicity hound since 'way back; he's been a Senator since 1973. Nothing new going on here. And, BTW, I'm quite old, been around politics since the '60s, and I DO understand about needing 60 votes. That's not a valid excuse; Joe is a corporatist at heart, always has been.

[tridim]

17. But it IS happening!

I don't understand why some people here can't see that. This is NOT the same congress we had in 2005.

[Southsideirish]

8. Absolutely - it never fails. One giant step forward - 4 tiny rabbit steps

backward.

[Annces]

4. I like Biden

Though neither he nor Senator Kennedy will get to bask in the glory of being President.

[undeterred]

11. He does screw up a lot

but there are a lot of good moments when he says the right thing. It makes you wish you could edit out the bad moments because his good moments are actually pretty fantastic.

[Nutmegger]

12. Joe "MBNA" Biden?

Well a broken clock...

[bullwinkle428]

14. Wow, I've never been prouder of Biden! I still think he's a bit too

much of a corporatist for my taste, but I appreciate his raw emotion in expressing how so many of us feel...

[texpatriot2004]

15. Biden was great. Spot on. nm

[Horse with no Name]

18. I don't care for Biden at all

But that speech was phenomenal.