
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:08 PM
drray23 (6,940 posts)
Joe Biden just gave an incredible speech
He simultaneously defined what is America, the idea behind it and how Trump is the antithesis of all of that.
I dont think its hyperbolic to say this speech will go down in history. It was not just a mere campaign speech, it was a defining moment.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
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drray23 | Aug 2019 | OP |
nolabear | Aug 2019 | #1 | |
BigmanPigman | Aug 2019 | #35 | |
aaaaaa5a | Aug 2019 | #2 | |
Demsrule86 | Aug 2019 | #3 | |
hlthe2b | Aug 2019 | #4 | |
TZ617 | Aug 2019 | #7 | |
hlthe2b | Aug 2019 | #14 | |
CountAllVotes | Aug 2019 | #53 | |
NCLefty | Aug 2019 | #59 | |
mia | Aug 2019 | #5 | |
OKNancy | Aug 2019 | #6 | |
rocktivity | Aug 2019 | #39 | |
handmade34 | Aug 2019 | #8 | |
oasis | Aug 2019 | #9 | |
SunSeeker | Aug 2019 | #16 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #10 | |
Hekate | Aug 2019 | #11 | |
mobeau69 | Aug 2019 | #12 | |
Perseus | Aug 2019 | #13 | |
peggysue2 | Aug 2019 | #15 | |
onetexan | Aug 2019 | #58 | |
mia | Aug 2019 | #17 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #55 | |
world wide wally | Aug 2019 | #18 | |
honest.abe | Aug 2019 | #19 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #20 | |
Thekaspervote | Aug 2019 | #21 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #22 | |
Chemisse | Aug 2019 | #40 | |
Blue_true | Aug 2019 | #51 | |
slumcamper | Aug 2019 | #23 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #24 | |
ginnyinWI | Aug 2019 | #25 | |
Duppers | Aug 2019 | #46 | |
leftieNanner | Aug 2019 | #47 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #66 | |
samnsara | Aug 2019 | #26 | |
OnDoutside | Aug 2019 | #27 | |
drray23 | Aug 2019 | #28 | |
OnDoutside | Aug 2019 | #30 | |
redstateblues | Aug 2019 | #48 | |
OnDoutside | Aug 2019 | #57 | |
H2O Man | Aug 2019 | #29 | |
ProudProgressiveNow | Aug 2019 | #31 | |
BlueIdaho | Aug 2019 | #32 | |
The Genealogist | Aug 2019 | #33 | |
KPN | Aug 2019 | #34 | |
Duppers | Aug 2019 | #45 | |
KPN | Aug 2019 | #49 | |
NoMoreRepugs | Aug 2019 | #36 | |
quickesst | Aug 2019 | #37 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #67 | |
quickesst | Aug 2019 | #68 | |
FakeNoose | Aug 2019 | #38 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #41 | |
Sugarcoated | Aug 2019 | #43 | |
Sugarcoated | Aug 2019 | #42 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #71 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #44 | |
Tender hopper | Aug 2019 | #50 | |
gopiscrap | Aug 2019 | #63 | |
dlk | Aug 2019 | #52 | |
tishaLA | Aug 2019 | #54 | |
Gothmog | Aug 2019 | #56 | |
NCLefty | Aug 2019 | #60 | |
bucolic_frolic | Aug 2019 | #61 | |
bucolic_frolic | Aug 2019 | #62 | |
peggysue2 | Aug 2019 | #64 | |
Cha | Aug 2019 | #70 | |
Princetonian | Aug 2019 | #65 | |
MustLoveBeagles | Aug 2019 | #69 |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:09 PM
nolabear (40,691 posts)
1. I hope they replay it over and over. It was perfect.
I DO have some pride left!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to nolabear (Reply #1)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:31 PM
BigmanPigman (48,412 posts)
35. It is posted under the Videos Forum.
I had to watch it again!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:10 PM
aaaaaa5a (4,665 posts)
2. He is going to make a great President. NT
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to aaaaaa5a (Reply #2)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:11 PM
Demsrule86 (65,362 posts)
3. He was a great VP and will be a great president.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:12 PM
hlthe2b (95,555 posts)
4. If anyone gets a youtube or other video archived link, please DO post!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #4)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:16 PM
TZ617 (8 posts)
7. Link to speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to TZ617 (Reply #7)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:22 PM
hlthe2b (95,555 posts)
14. Thank YOU!!!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to TZ617 (Reply #7)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:49 PM
CountAllVotes (20,282 posts)
53. Thanks!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to TZ617 (Reply #7)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 03:52 AM
NCLefty (3,678 posts)
59. 22k views... 416 likes... :/
Needs more sharing. :p
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:15 PM
mia (8,172 posts)
5. "speech will go down in history. It was not just a mere campaign speech, it was a defining moment."
Yes!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:15 PM
OKNancy (41,832 posts)
6. I was almost Kennedyesque
Damn fine speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to OKNancy (Reply #6)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:05 PM
rocktivity (44,373 posts)
39. Perhaps his speechwriter was
Obamaesque
![]() rocktivity ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:16 PM
handmade34 (22,183 posts)
8. He will be a great President
and help heal all the hurt and harm done to us under the Trump Administration
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:17 PM
oasis (48,718 posts)
9. "truth over lies".
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to oasis (Reply #9)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:39 PM
SunSeeker (48,736 posts)
16. I stood up and cheered at my TV!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:17 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
10. This was a powerful indictment, coming from a former vice president of the United States.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:18 PM
Hekate (81,771 posts)
11. Pitch-perfect
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:18 PM
mobeau69 (9,653 posts)
12. I don't think asshole liked it.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:19 PM
Perseus (4,341 posts)
13. Anyone have the transcript, I prefer to read it than to watch the video
If anyone has, please post it. I tried to look for it but could not find it.
Thank you ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:24 PM
peggysue2 (9,589 posts)
15. Listened to the speech
Those who were unable to catch it should be on the lookout for a replay because it was firm, clear and uplifting in its tone and content. It also received a rousing ovation. Between this and the Anderson Cooper interview, Joe Biden is on fire.
This is his moment and purpose, a fight for the soul of the country. It was a clarion call. We can do this! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to peggysue2 (Reply #15)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 03:24 AM
onetexan (11,637 posts)
58. I w defly watch it
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:43 PM
mia (8,172 posts)
17. Just switched my candidate preference
to Joe!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to mia (Reply #17)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:27 PM
Cha (282,418 posts)
55. Mahalo, mia!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:46 PM
world wide wally (21,242 posts)
18. He will bring a soul back to America
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:46 PM
honest.abe (7,127 posts)
19. +1!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:47 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
20. Where our president has more in common with George Wallace than he does with George Washington"
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:54 PM
Thekaspervote (28,653 posts)
21. Thank you Mr. Biden... great speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 02:58 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
22. Biden had fun calling trump low energy
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Gothmog (Reply #22)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:08 PM
Chemisse (30,514 posts)
40. Oh snap!!!
I must watch this speech!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Gothmog (Reply #22)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:24 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
51. It was better than that.
"Low energy, vacant-eyed". Absolutely devastating.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:07 PM
slumcamper (1,509 posts)
23. He SURE DID.
Joe was certainly NOT sleepy, and he minced no words.
"...we have a president with a toxic tongue who has publicly embrace the rhetoric of racism and hate." And he drew a clear and direct analogy between Hitler and the toxic-tongued one. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:33 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
24. This was a truly great speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:35 PM
ginnyinWI (17,276 posts)
25. Cspan has the whole 26 minutes.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to ginnyinWI (Reply #25)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:38 PM
Duppers (25,875 posts)
46. Thank you!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to ginnyinWI (Reply #25)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 07:39 PM
leftieNanner (13,343 posts)
47. Thanks for posting this Ginny
The other links I found weren't working.
What a speech!!! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to ginnyinWI (Reply #25)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 07:07 PM
Cha (282,418 posts)
66. Mahalo, Ginny!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:37 PM
samnsara (16,822 posts)
26. thats the joe I have been waiting for...
...wow...just WOW!
Welcome home, Sir! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:40 PM
OnDoutside (19,664 posts)
27. Jason Johnson embarrassed himself on Deadline White House earlier, completely mealy mouthed
towards Biden's speech. "It wasn't enough for me". In truth, he's been taking Biden down since Biden declared, it would never be enough for Jason. Nicolle Wallace was quite taken aback by his attack.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to OnDoutside (Reply #27)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:43 PM
drray23 (6,940 posts)
28. he is a frequent guest of joyce reed .
He is always laying into Biden. It will be interesting to see if he keeps at it or keeps being asked on the air now that for the past week or so, Reed has been softening if not outright stopping her criticism of Joe Biden.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Reply #28)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:59 PM
OnDoutside (19,664 posts)
30. Yeah it will be interesting what Nicolle has to say to him after this. Whoop, he's bigging up
Booker now, like he did earlier.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to OnDoutside (Reply #27)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 07:45 PM
redstateblues (10,554 posts)
48. he is one of the chief Biden bashers- the bullshit slam because it's not about the future
He immediately went to Mr. 1% Cory Booker's upcoming speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to redstateblues (Reply #48)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 01:24 AM
OnDoutside (19,664 posts)
57. I've always liked Jason so that is why I've been disappointed with
his attitude of late. I've no problem with him being pro Booker or whoever, but to be attacking another democrat like that, only gives succour to the GOP.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 03:47 PM
H2O Man (70,598 posts)
29. Recommended.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:10 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (6,047 posts)
31. KR NT
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:26 PM
BlueIdaho (12,950 posts)
32. Give 'em Hell Joe!
A great speech that drew a bright line between American Values and the racist screed of those GOP traitors.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:26 PM
The Genealogist (4,723 posts)
33. This is what America needs to hear
Joe Biden stands in such stark contrast to that man squatting in the WH.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:30 PM
KPN (14,536 posts)
34. Missed it but i'll Look forward to seeing it
later. I’m sure it will be rebroadcast or I’ll find it on line.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to KPN (Reply #34)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:37 PM
Duppers (25,875 posts)
45. Ginny posted C-span link above.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Duppers (Reply #45)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:04 PM
KPN (14,536 posts)
49. Cool. Thx. I'll check it out.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 04:48 PM
NoMoreRepugs (7,732 posts)
36. VP Biden just put some rocket fuel in his tank. I think this will resonate well with
suburban moms and the young educated voters. Deplorables are who they are - they will call VP Biden sleepy and a socialist and dangerous for America, that's okay - they are only 30 some percent of the electorate. Turnout is going to be key and inspiration helps to turn people out.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:03 PM
quickesst (6,226 posts)
37. Joe Biden may not be....
....the only one who can beat Trump, but I believe he is the only one who can bury him. The speech was incredible.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to quickesst (Reply #37)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 09:25 PM
Cha (282,418 posts)
67. And, we all know
that's what needs to happen.
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cha (Reply #67)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:01 PM
quickesst (6,226 posts)
68. absolutely Cha!
Why go for a 10-round split decision when you can guarantee a first round knockout.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 05:03 PM
FakeNoose (27,702 posts)
38. I've had my TV off all day because I didn't want to see Chump
Now I've missed Uncle Joe's greatest speech. Rats!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:28 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
41. Biden on President Trump's comments toward him Wednesday: "He should get a life."
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Gothmog (Reply #41)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:30 PM
Sugarcoated (7,479 posts)
43. Perfect
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:30 PM
Sugarcoated (7,479 posts)
42. Loved it!
Speech was kick ass!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Sugarcoated (Reply #42)
Mon Aug 12, 2019, 05:41 AM
Cha (282,418 posts)
71. Don't want to forget
it, either!
Aloha, Sugarcoated! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 06:31 PM
Cha (282,418 posts)
44. Good to read from this
Biden support who hasn't heard it yet!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:23 PM
Tender hopper (59 posts)
50. So very good
Might be the best speech I've heard from anyone still alive.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Tender hopper (Reply #50)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 04:49 PM
gopiscrap (22,871 posts)
63. welcome to DU
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:43 PM
dlk (10,073 posts)
52. Although the Speech was Fine, the Campaign Poster was Inappropriate
In my opinion, when there is this much innocent blood sacrificed, a campaign poster is seriously out of place.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 09:52 PM
tishaLA (14,093 posts)
54. It was truly presidential
and not in the disgraced, vile tRumpian way, either.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:58 PM
Gothmog (124,448 posts)
56. This was a great speech
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 04:04 AM
NCLefty (3,678 posts)
60. This was really good. He was very sharp. No 'old man' issues here. :p
Just the right amount of anger/oomph too. Enough to snap you to attention at the important parts but not so much that you tune it all out.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 09:10 AM
bucolic_frolic (35,376 posts)
61. It was a speech of stature and moral authority
well-earned by his decades at the highest levels of public life. Everyone's griped about Trump as narcissist, egotistical, amoral, corrupt. But this was different. This speech, without using any of that verbage, linked Trump's deeds and motivations to a readily understandable portrayal of Trump's lack of soul and lack of gravitas, without ever saying the words! Biden made us feel like we were peering into the abyss of Trump's inner morass.
It was not the most eloquent speech, or the most high-minded, it wasn't Biden puffing his stature or pushing himself over the rest of the field, it almost had an element of humility, it was like saying, "I'm Joe Biden, you know who I am, and look at this creep that's running the country! We have to do something about this really quick!!" Artful. Much, much brainpower went into this, and most of it was Biden's, he's been consistent on portions of this theme most of this year. A man who can craft this perspective, and shepherd his speechwriters to mold and polish it, has a good mind and a solid understanding of the country and the presidency. I'm not all in for Biden, but he moved mountains this day. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to bucolic_frolic (Reply #61)
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 09:59 AM
bucolic_frolic (35,376 posts)
62. And after this speech
it really doesn't matter if Biden is the nominee or not. This speech set the tone of the campaign, a blueprint for all to follow. The miscreant in the White House is so obvious, the subject almost writes itself. The difficult part is staying on message. It would be a mistake to portray Trump for what he is and then move on to policies and solutions for taxes and all the rest. You have to do both.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:49 AM
peggysue2 (9,589 posts)
64. Kick!
Think we need to review Joe Biden's words on Wednesday while the giant gaffe meme tries to take precedence.
These are Joe Biden's words, straight from the heart. We are engaged in a battle for the soul of America. A defining moment. For everyone. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to peggysue2 (Reply #64)
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 07:03 AM
Cha (282,418 posts)
70. I'll raise you a
high kick, Peggysue!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 04:24 PM
Princetonian (1,501 posts)
65. Joe was the best thing I've heard said since our ongoing National Nightmare began in 2019.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to drray23 (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:20 PM
MustLoveBeagles (10,697 posts)
69. Kicking
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |