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DallasNE

(7,959 posts)
45. Biden Is Playing Word Games Here
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 09:53 PM
Apr 2016

It reminds me of Bill Clinton, who said famously "it depends on what the meaning of 'is' is".

The document coming out of the Vatican will not use the word "endorse" while praising the policies Sanders is pushing. Shameful.

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From The Democratic, Vichy-Like Creator Of The Drug War. billhicks76 Apr 2016 #1
Biden has lost his fucking mind. Bernie is the empitome of Matt. 25:31-44. roguevalley Apr 2016 #12
Biden Is Playing Word Games Here DallasNE Apr 2016 #45
+1000000 MissDeeds Apr 2016 #48
Biden tomm2thumbs Apr 2016 #53
Happen to have my Bible right by my computer. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #55
That's him. Shows they're all scared:) n/t autorank Apr 2016 #56
K&R. nt UtahLib Apr 2016 #2
Kind of a strange thing to say Scootaloo Apr 2016 #3
Really. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #32
I suspect he would agree with Bernie and not Hillary on the Iraq war vote. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #92
Very strange thing to say Doctor_J Apr 2016 #58
Sometimes the ideas they want to fend off can be very informative, politicians. bemildred Apr 2016 #89
i'm sure the Pope elmac Apr 2016 #4
+1 Especially the harm to women and children. And Bill's Workfare & Crime Bills... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #23
He's got a lot of nerve.....after that crap bill. SammyWinstonJack Apr 2016 #43
Ahhhhhh, yes ... passed in 2005 ... before the 2008 economic massacre of the Middle Class ... Jopin Klobe Apr 2016 #68
That is why I am glad Bidden didn't run elmac Apr 2016 #69
Abuse Prevention treestar Apr 2016 #77
Would the Pope endorse Hillary's per speech income? Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #5
She gave the money to charity which in turn helps those less fortunate, yes, the Pope Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #52
Of course she did. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #61
She has never said that when asked durng a debate Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #74
Now Steve, I am surprised you do not already know this information but here are links Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #81
That's not the banks fees that are in question Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #82
What are you referring? Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #83
The article DOES NOT say ALL her speaking fees are donated to charity Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #84
Okay, where the link you are talking, as far as I can tell it is the Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #85
At this point it is easier to just drop it Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #86
Thank you, a few good book deals for both does wonders for one's net worth. Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #88
Per speech income? LeFleur1 Apr 2016 #54
Yes. Well. arikara Apr 2016 #59
The transcript of his speech is available online. He just released his tax return BTW. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #62
Sure dynamo99 Apr 2016 #63
Please state the rule the transcripts are to remain between just the rich and famous Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #73
Show me the Campaign Rule LeFleur1 Apr 2016 #90
IF she has nothing to hide, why is she fighting to keep them hidden? Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #91
i'd love to see something like this right now Enrique Apr 2016 #6
+ 1 no_hypocrisy Apr 2016 #8
Having read and heard both Bernie and the Pope, I say Biden is full of shit. dogman Apr 2016 #7
I like Biden Plucketeer Apr 2016 #21
And he has the sad that it's not him challenging Hillary. dogman Apr 2016 #22
He is both VP and spokesman for the pope? Matt_in_STL Apr 2016 #9
Biden should read this article and follow the writings & statements of Pope Francis more carefully. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #10
I trust Joe Biden on this Gothmog Apr 2016 #11
then you agree with him that Matt. 25:31-44 isn't the very basis of the faith he says he believes roguevalley Apr 2016 #15
of course you do.. head ... sand berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #30
Good grief. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #35
As Joe Biden knows very well, Pope Francis is very much a social democrat like Bernie. forest444 Apr 2016 #13
Sure joe sure. RATM435 Apr 2016 #14
Sorry Joe, I don't think you can speak for the Pope. What you think or doubt is besides the point. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #16
Biden is then part of the problem... Agony Apr 2016 #17
Holy crap Batman; greiner3 Apr 2016 #18
Well said Joe riversedge Apr 2016 #19
no shame none at all berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #31
Joe is just Biden his time. olddad56 Apr 2016 #20
That makes absolutely no sense nt LiberalElite Apr 2016 #24
envy is a Deadly Sin, Joe MisterP Apr 2016 #25
JB and Pope Francis are friends. Iliyah Apr 2016 #26
Isn't this is embarrassing to say, FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #37
First of all, you have no idea what you're fucking talking about.. Raster Apr 2016 #40
God don't like ugly farleftlib Apr 2016 #47
Another untrue statement from one candidate's camp. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #51
"JB and Pope Francis are friends." BeanMusical Apr 2016 #64
Oh noes. Were we expecting him to, or something? No, of course not. silvershadow Apr 2016 #27
Really. nt SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author matt819 Apr 2016 #28
They call him blow-dry Jo for a reason yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #29
Wow! Someone has gotten to Joe Biden! kadaholo Apr 2016 #33
Doubt that, but believe what you want if it makes you feel better Iliyah Apr 2016 #41
Surely you jest... kadaholo Apr 2016 #44
Interesting...nt Land of Enchantment Apr 2016 #50
joe is bankrupt SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #34
Half-truth. Not all of the policies, but azmom Apr 2016 #38
Sez Mr. MBNA. CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #39
+1000000 SammyWinstonJack Apr 2016 #46
Biden another typical DLC swarmy democrat. mudstump Apr 2016 #42
I can't imagine any pope would *actually endorse* any politician Rebkeh Apr 2016 #49
Correct me if I'm wrong..... brooklynite Apr 2016 #57
... BeanMusical Apr 2016 #66
thoroughly bizarre thing for him to say. Must be opposite day or bizarro world! NRaleighLiberal Apr 2016 #60
Thou shalt not lie, Mr. Biden. (nt) w4rma Apr 2016 #65
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that lie in your head? BeanMusical Apr 2016 #67
Under the bus goes the vice president Congruente Apr 2016 #70
Biden has been 'under the bus' since he voted for DOMA, helped seat Clarence Thomas and pushed Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #71
Wow...shoot'n from the hip Joe? SoapBox Apr 2016 #72
And another one falls on their sword for Hillary. (nt) w4rma Apr 2016 #75
Your title is as incorrect as teh story. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #76
Wow, Biden has spent months pushing the notion that Francis is an example to follow: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #78
The Senator from Mastercard says what? Raster Apr 2016 #80
I think Biden should stay out of the fight Marrah_G Apr 2016 #87
Bernie is now a laughing stock JoFerret Apr 2016 #93
That's Cardinal Biden to yuz guys. BunkieBandit Apr 2016 #94
I understand Biden trying to help Hillary hollowdweller Apr 2016 #95
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