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pnwmom

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44. Ryan's Ayn Randism isn't going to sit well with the large majority of Catholics.
Sun Aug 12, 2012, 10:10 AM
Aug 2012

And Biden will be there to remind Catholics of that.

Joe Biden, Catholic, is the perfect anti-dote to Paul Ryan, fake Catholic and Ayn Rand lover. pnwmom Aug 2012 #1
The other way around, the Ryan pick is the perfect antidote to Obama's Catholic V-P. Coyotl Aug 2012 #39
Ryan's Ayn Randism isn't going to sit well with the large majority of Catholics. pnwmom Aug 2012 #44
except for the fact that the Church has been attacking Ryan's budget. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #65
Some people in the Chuyrch, yes. Not the same thing. Coyotl Aug 2012 #83
A committee representing the American Bishops. That does put "the Church" into the fray. pnwmom Aug 2012 #99
American Catholics don't pay much attention to the Pope, actually. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #110
Are you sure... Vestigial_Sister Aug 2012 #98
No. grantcart Aug 2012 #2
No, I think he should keep Biden. n/t Cobalt Violet Aug 2012 #3
... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #4
You say, AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #5
Moot point, but she's almost the same age as Obama shanen Aug 2012 #13
Not only is McCain alive, so is his mother, at 100. And her twin sister died last year muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #36
are you like 19 or something? progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #64
Gary Locke, popular two-term Governor of Washington, and currently Ambassador to China. pnwmom Aug 2012 #16
It's already done. Obama announced on Sat. longship Aug 2012 #6
Absolutely not! Petrushka Aug 2012 #7
No. This is ludicrous. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #8
NOOOOO! lillypaddle Aug 2012 #9
If that's how you feel, then shouold Joe Biden be the presidential nominee in 2016? shanen Aug 2012 #10
I prefer someone with 1st hand knowledge of pre-Reagan American. Cobalt Violet Aug 2012 #11
Do you want specific examples, or statistics? shanen Aug 2012 #15
Young people die everyday too. Cobalt Violet Aug 2012 #17
My father (at age 60) would disagree with you Hippo_Tron Aug 2012 #75
Four Presidents have died of natural causes while in office. The youngest was Warren Harding Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #47
the VP pick is only going to matter in states where it could change the outcome CreekDog Aug 2012 #138
It's not President Obama's job to select the 2016 nominee. bornskeptic Aug 2012 #22
Gore didn't lose. barbtries Aug 2012 #120
Nope Scootaloo Aug 2012 #12
No Kalidurga Aug 2012 #14
Hear, hear!!! Beacool Aug 2012 #74
Yes he should drop Biden and co-opt Green Party candidate Jill Stein for a Dem-Green unity ticket. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #18
An unknown who couldn't win her own state? lolz JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #20
As a lifelong Democrat, I say Fuck that idea all to hell! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #95
cool post bro! limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #96
This is why the Greens will never win a national election... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #117
They will never win an election because of a post I made on an anonymous web forum? limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #122
No.... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #124
So basically you think Jill Stein is incompetent ...? limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #128
Oh for shit's sake... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #129
cool bro! limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #131
Granholm or Biden? lolz JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #19
No, I love O'Biden davidpdx Aug 2012 #21
Biden SmittynMo Aug 2012 #23
You can't be serious? aaaaaa5a Aug 2012 #24
Paul Ryan is no Dan Quayle exboyfil Aug 2012 #59
Ah the Paul Ryan Fan Club checks in. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #66
I am not a fan of Ryan exboyfil Aug 2012 #68
"Ah the Paul Ryan Fan Club checks in." Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #97
Paul Ryan has been living in a Fox News echo chamber for the past ten years... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #119
I hope so exboyfil Aug 2012 #125
I think he went easy on her... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #126
Fuck Paul Ryan. JTFrog Aug 2012 #130
No. ellie Aug 2012 #25
No. Pab Sungenis Aug 2012 #26
No. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #27
NO... had Willard Been Bold Enough to Choose Iggy Aug 2012 #28
I don't think I would have switched even then LynneSin Aug 2012 #45
UNDERSTOOD, However Iggy Aug 2012 #49
Still wouldn't switch LynneSin Aug 2012 #61
The reason Gore "lost" was Bush V Gore. How is privatizing Medicare supposed to help in FL? Vincardog Aug 2012 #82
Slightly agree Iggy Aug 2012 #90
Gore did not lose in 2000. barbtries Aug 2012 #121
HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THIS BALONEY Iggy Aug 2012 #132
NO...nt CherokeeDem Aug 2012 #29
Seriously? Gman Aug 2012 #30
The best argument is that he should have somebody for a 2016 run CabCurious Aug 2012 #114
Dumb alcibiades_mystery Aug 2012 #31
You don't change horses in midstream nt Progressive dog Aug 2012 #32
Isn't that what Dubya said in 2004? shanen Aug 2012 #91
What does that have to do with the price of tea in China? Progressive dog Aug 2012 #105
HELL NO! Sedona Aug 2012 #33
No. No no no. nt bemildred Aug 2012 #34
Let's see, now -- Hearts are trumps, and you've got the 5 of Clubs... klook Aug 2012 #35
Where in the hell does this bullshit come from? liberal N proud Aug 2012 #37
Yes! They are a TEAM! immoderate Aug 2012 #103
Oh God NO! Changing would look as if he made a mistake, and he didn't. Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #38
If I had started a thread like this, it would be closed by now. Shame on you and your Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #40
No. Now let's get back to the real world. RBInMaine Aug 2012 #41
Are you ill? Joe Biden is Obama's attack dog and the absolute best choice to go against Ryan. LynneSin Aug 2012 #42
This post has been alerted on. The jury is still out! ohiosmith Aug 2012 #43
Results: 5/1 to let the post stand. ohiosmith Aug 2012 #46
Personally I think Biden is perfect for facing off with Ryan. Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #48
absolutely No. Biden will chew Ryan's pimpled ass off. Whisp Aug 2012 #50
lawsy GallopingGhost Aug 2012 #106
Getting too close to the election for this crapola treestar Aug 2012 #51
NO riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #52
Gee, I say no, absolutely not djean111 Aug 2012 #53
You have age issues Faygo Kid Aug 2012 #54
Hit it Eduard Aviation Pro Aug 2012 #55
NOPE NOLALady Aug 2012 #56
what a load of bullshit. mopinko Aug 2012 #57
Absolutely not! Strega Ribiera Aug 2012 #58
I was wondering when the first dumb post responding to Ryan would come up ? if we need a new VP. WI_DEM Aug 2012 #60
NO now, but YES after the President is re-elected. ProgressiveEconomist Aug 2012 #62
What' the what??? progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #63
No, Obama picked the right person in 2008. Jennicut Aug 2012 #67
No. Joe Biden is experienced, brimming with charisma, Arkana Aug 2012 #69
Oh come on... charisma isn't the only word for it :) CabCurious Aug 2012 #115
Why would Hillary even consider being VP? Beacool Aug 2012 #70
I love Joe and I bet marlakay Aug 2012 #71
I have a question about Biden Missycim Aug 2012 #72
no counterpunch is necessary to that kind of desperation move. fishwax Aug 2012 #73
No. What a ridiculous idea. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #76
"NO" period. nt snappyturtle Aug 2012 #77
Oh horsepucky! Biden is O's wingman and does a hell of a lot. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #78
He should pick Paul Ryan. It would totally neutralize Romney's pick. Buzz Clik Aug 2012 #79
Yes. The Obama/Biden ticket is embarrassingly better than Romney/Ryan. Things should be more even. gkhouston Aug 2012 #80
Yes, but you can't imagine an even better ticket? shanen Aug 2012 #92
Who are you imagining as a replacement? Not only would they need to be better than Biden, gkhouston Aug 2012 #93
Why in the world would Obama let Romney's VP announcement drive Obama's campaign? magical thyme Aug 2012 #81
Ummmmmmmm, let me think about it for a minute..... rateyes Aug 2012 #84
Strange request Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #85
who but scared rightwingers want Biden off the ticket ? Dustin DeWinde Aug 2012 #86
Rightwingers are NOT afraid of Biden shanen Aug 2012 #94
I am 53 and most of time i am one of the most efficient and productive workers at the job-site nolabels Aug 2012 #123
Not this shit again. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #87
Oh, fer fuck sakes. Not this shit again. madinmaryland Aug 2012 #88
Hells to the no! Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2012 #89
No. nt DesertRat Aug 2012 #100
Joe will snack on Eddie Munster's shorts PlanetBev Aug 2012 #101
Paul Krugman or Robert Reich Peregrine Aug 2012 #102
No but should start to think of 2016 race julian09 Aug 2012 #104
NO - HELL NO! We have the best VP right now. End of discussion. jillan Aug 2012 #107
I was going for the HELL NO!!! myself Inuca Aug 2012 #112
No Puzzler Aug 2012 #108
Of course not. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #109
What a dumb idea. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2012 #111
I would have said YES several months ago, but not now. CabCurious Aug 2012 #113
No. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #116
Hell no. barbtries Aug 2012 #118
Lol, you better change that light bulb you got there jberryhill Aug 2012 #127
Heck no, Joe Biden is perfect nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #133
No. Biden's great both as VP and on the campaign trail. Mayberry Machiavelli Aug 2012 #134
So why did FDR swap his VP? Vote Nixon/Goldwater in 2012! shanen Aug 2012 #135
There were reasons that don't apply to Biden, that's why they were switched and why Biden wasn't CreekDog Aug 2012 #139
In a word, no DFW Aug 2012 #136
Pres Obama already asked Biden and Biden accepted - many many months ago. Tx4obama Aug 2012 #137
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