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dameatball

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127. We talk about Trump's "distractions" every day, so why did Biden just hand him a freebie?
Thu Mar 22, 2018, 12:23 PM
Mar 2018
im the opposite.. it think this is one reason why he SHOULD run! samnsara Mar 2018 #1
Why? EffieBlack Mar 2018 #7
I agree... We need someone fired up TBA Mar 2018 #62
Yes, I like Joe even more after hearing him say this. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2018 #234
Hmmm, it suggested to me that he feels free to NOT Hortensis Mar 2018 #248
In this corner weighing 218 pounds and wearing depends ... Bradshaw3 Mar 2018 #235
Agree ananda Mar 2018 #101
Look at it this way-- MissKat Mar 2018 #134
So he could look as stupid as Trump? No. Not helpful. n//t pnwmom Mar 2018 #140
He was talking about high school. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #185
Two seventy year olds boasting about high school. This was nuts. n/t pnwmom Mar 2018 #189
Trump took it in the present day...and was all rattled...very funny. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #202
I agree he's a good guy, but like many extraverts, he's gaffe-prone. pnwmom Mar 2018 #205
You know PatSeg Mar 2018 #143
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #162
No, it is not. We have a buffon in the WH. We need to bring dignity, class an maturity to the lunamagica Mar 2018 #152
You sure you want to be doing that? Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #166
Come on now. There's no comparison and I know you know that. ucrdem Mar 2018 #168
Biden says he can beat up trump Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #221
No. He says he would have. shanny Mar 2018 #230
Stop backing up trump's game. Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #242
False equivalence much? John Fante Mar 2018 #176
Full of fantasy, much. Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #223
There you go equivocating Biden's comments to Trump's. John Fante Mar 2018 #233
See Inigo Montoya. Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #243
We have gone too far with this .... MicaelS Mar 2018 #180
That's what got trump elected. Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #224
Joe has long had a history of talking "off the cuff" impulsively, but... hlthe2b Mar 2018 #2
The Deplorables have said they like that treestar Mar 2018 #63
I'd bet $1M they have a double standard going.... BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #115
Name a candidate and I'll give a lot reasons why they shouldn't run njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #3
Great point! PunksMom Mar 2018 #57
Perfect perspective! Rorey Mar 2018 #80
Great point, not arguing with Effie but this is a great point. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #102
I like your way of thinking njmoneybadger, Look for the good for a change.. Old Vet Mar 2018 #126
One brags about assaulting women - one brags about defending women Siwsan Mar 2018 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #9
Only if he uses a time machine, since he was talking about what he'd have done in high school Siwsan Mar 2018 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #21
Yes, I get your point Siwsan Mar 2018 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #92
Joe can be effusive Siwsan Mar 2018 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #98
But, then, some people see it as a plus Siwsan Mar 2018 #105
Funny how that works EffieBlack Mar 2018 #114
I'm actually getting dizzy, here Siwsan Mar 2018 #125
Its not fair, but reality often isn't. phleshdef Mar 2018 #129
Exactly. One benefit: we now know not to let debate frames get twisted by dirty donnie. ancianita Mar 2018 #131
Actually, in 2008 AND in 2016, Biden was the one whose karynnj Mar 2018 #146
No one talked about HRCs flaws until after she lost?!?! OMG. Just no. bettyellen Mar 2018 #229
That is not what I said karynnj Mar 2018 #236
quote: It was only when she lost that people came out of the woodwork to speak of her flaws. LOL bettyellen Mar 2018 #237
The magnitude of criticism changed after she lost karynnj Mar 2018 #240
I get it- but her emails worked on Dems too. Duped. bettyellen Mar 2018 #241
Your kidding yourself if you've never seen John Fante Mar 2018 #178
Not lately EffieBlack Mar 2018 #239
One thing to consider is he is "feeling out" what this does to the voters, the same way Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #104
Disagree. MicaelS Mar 2018 #195
I completely agree. Macho posturing. Tipperary Mar 2018 #72
That's It Exactly Me. Mar 2018 #73
You don't know that -- Let Biden be Biden. whathehell Mar 2018 #87
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #91
Yes he certainly is.. whathehell Mar 2018 #96
OMG, yup just talking the shit that red state voters can relate to njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #33
Bull EffieBlack Mar 2018 #46
It is what it is, not what we would like it be njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #64
C'mon, he is talking about youthful indiscretion njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #78
First Biden is NOT going to physically fight Trump and did not even say he wanted to do that karynnj Mar 2018 #135
Politics is talking shit some of the time. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #186
Nope. This is exactly why I would like to see him run. phleshdef Mar 2018 #5
It's an old sexist notion janterry Mar 2018 #6
Bullshit, there is nothing sexist about it. phleshdef Mar 2018 #14
Hunh? EffieBlack Mar 2018 #16
Well, I hear what you are saying janterry Mar 2018 #18
Other people sharing your view in no way, shape or form validates it. Not even a little. phleshdef Mar 2018 #20
A few others also think Trump is awesome ... that doesn't make him right EffieBlack Mar 2018 #24
Oh, no, of course not janterry Mar 2018 #36
Saying you would have beat someone up 60 years ago isn't "chivalrous" EffieBlack Mar 2018 #56
Post removed Post removed Mar 2018 #232
I think it might be better if Biden wanted to beat up Trump for his own satisfaction. David__77 Mar 2018 #60
A little old fashioned maybe, but not sexist. whathehell Mar 2018 #90
I don't think his comment was sexist EffieBlack Mar 2018 #97
Oh I love Joe, I do, but neither he nor ANYBODY is as tough, let alone tougher than Hillary. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #109
Oh geez Proud liberal 80 Mar 2018 #107
Pretty crazy alright. I know plenty of women who protect and defend appalachiablue Mar 2018 #145
Can a man even open his mouth any more without being accused of sexism? John Fante Mar 2018 #179
The horror! BeyondGeography Mar 2018 #8
Yes, if only Hillary had "bared her soul" by threatening to beat up Trump in the parking lot EffieBlack Mar 2018 #12
Yes because using logic worked so freaking well in red states njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #45
Being not racist didn't work so well with these people, either EffieBlack Mar 2018 #51
Are you implying "these people" would only vote for a racist. njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #68
I think he would be a good voice. NCTraveler Mar 2018 #10
Agreed. He does nothing for me. NurseJackie Mar 2018 #11
At least Joe's twitter posts are dignified intelligent and professional wishstar Mar 2018 #13
I'm not talking about his tweets EffieBlack Mar 2018 #17
He didn't blurt out any threats. He specifically said "if this were highschool". phleshdef Mar 2018 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author EffieBlack Mar 2018 #26
His point certainly wasn't to make you happy. phleshdef Mar 2018 #28
You cared enough to take the time to respond to me EffieBlack Mar 2018 #30
I care about defending Biden's remarks because someone needs to hit Trump where it hurts. phleshdef Mar 2018 #31
You think Joe Biden saying he'd have beat him up in high school hits Trump "where it hurts?" EffieBlack Mar 2018 #35
You obviously don't understand how Trump got people to support him. phleshdef Mar 2018 #37
I understand EffieBlack Mar 2018 #44
This isn't replicating his behavior. phleshdef Mar 2018 #47
Speak for yourself, I care very much what a patriotic, loyal member of the Democratic Party Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #118
I too love Joe but he's the wrong direction for the Democratic party to go. We need to encourage mulsh Mar 2018 #15
F MIka, and F the guy awesomerwb1 Mar 2018 #23
I second your F Mika and F other guy, Greybnk48 Mar 2018 #58
Correct. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2018 #25
K&R. Totally agree. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2018 #29
That is Biden's weakness, his mouth gets him into unecessary distractions. still_one Mar 2018 #32
I disagree, I think it's high time the democrats spoke the hell up Happyhippychick Mar 2018 #34
You speak up by countering him, not by mimicking him EffieBlack Mar 2018 #39
I won't go into the baggage Joe has, along with major judgement errors he has made, but I believe still_one Mar 2018 #40
Vote for a fighter. Mealy mouth accommodationists will get ROLLED. -nt poboy2 Mar 2018 #38
Saying you would have beat Trump up 60 years ago doesn't make him a "fighter" EffieBlack Mar 2018 #41
He has your favor I assume philosophically. He is saying that to gain favor in another segment. poboy2 Mar 2018 #55
Lots of things resonate with a percentage of the voting populace EffieBlack Mar 2018 #103
As long as we are extrapolating to the absurd, you sound like a purist. poboy2 Mar 2018 #112
Doubt Joe is trying to appeal to deplorables. He just has a tendency to do this. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #121
I agree with everything you said EffieBlack Mar 2018 #124
Joe is authentic. I like that. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #184
That's what people say about Trump. EffieBlack Mar 2018 #187
It is a lie...Trump is a complete fraud...joe is the real deal. He is a gentleman...worked with him Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #192
I like Biden, too. H2O Man Mar 2018 #42
His comments are so mid-last-century. DURHAM D Mar 2018 #43
And so are the voters he is targeting in that statement njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #50
There are not enough voters stuck in the 50s. DURHAM D Mar 2018 #54
So we should all regress in order to attract them? EffieBlack Mar 2018 #59
That argument is ridiculous njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #70
I agree janterry Mar 2018 #94
His mockery of pigs is the best! Deb Mar 2018 #48
I LOVE Joe Biden. No "buts" from me. Greybnk48 Mar 2018 #49
We won't beat Trump unless we can embarrass him. IluvPitties Mar 2018 #52
People want a fighter. Invariably. "I welcome their hatred!", 'They just think it's hell" -nt poboy2 Mar 2018 #71
A 70-year-old man saying he wouldabeatimup in high school isn't going to embarrass him EffieBlack Mar 2018 #83
People here are making the same point I am. Its symbolic, not literal. I guess we just disagree. -nt poboy2 Mar 2018 #86
Joe Biden is the one of the reasons Obama rethought some of his opiniond on gay marriage...he is a Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #188
saying you woulda beat him up 60 years ago doesn't make you a fighter. EffieBlack Mar 2018 #85
Biden was joking about what his high school self might have done. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2018 #53
I don't think Joe means it treestar Mar 2018 #61
Trump would not be president is Biden was the nominee helpisontheway Mar 2018 #65
I want to agree with you on this FakeNoose Mar 2018 #67
I agree njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #82
I support Joe Biden liberal N proud Mar 2018 #66
Yeah, the time Joe Biden should have gone to bat for a woman against her harasser KitSileya Mar 2018 #69
Okay, now that is a legitimate criticism vis-a-vis his current statement. poboy2 Mar 2018 #74
Bingo Me. Mar 2018 #75
Yes to all of that. deurbano Mar 2018 #116
Bingo! EffieBlack Mar 2018 #120
Biden invited Hill to testify. He also treated her with respect, invited her family ucrdem Mar 2018 #163
He invited her only after he was dragged kicking and screaming EffieBlack Mar 2018 #167
Well, I watched much of the hearings live and reviewed the transcripts last summer. ucrdem Mar 2018 #173
I was involved in the hearings and know firsthand exactly what happened EffieBlack Mar 2018 #183
Confirmation hearings aren't trials and Biden wasn't presiding over a courtroom. ucrdem Mar 2018 #193
I suggest you do some research on confirmation hearings in general and the Thomas hearings in partic EffieBlack Mar 2018 #196
1st source: "the process led to an admirable result--awareness about harassment." ucrdem Mar 2018 #207
Your cherry-picking one partial sentence out of two long pieces suggests that you're not interested EffieBlack Mar 2018 #212
They're both good, but neither makes the case that Biden was unfair to Hill. ucrdem Mar 2018 #222
Wow EffieBlack Mar 2018 #225
Agreed 100%. Trump is not the problem. Believe it or not. Yavin4 Mar 2018 #76
It doesn't work that way...one of the reasons Dukakis lost was because when asked a question about Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #190
Perfect example. poboy2 Mar 2018 #204
I agree, and there's a good opinion piece at The Atlantic about this: femmedem Mar 2018 #77
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing it! EffieBlack Mar 2018 #122
I was just reading this, ty for posting it janterry Mar 2018 #200
Your daughter is lucky to have a parent who introduces these ideas to her! femmedem Mar 2018 #206
"If we were in high school...." Rorey Mar 2018 #79
Some of the responses to this OP are very revealing EffieBlack Mar 2018 #81
What I find troubling is how Quick you are to judge the motives of fellow DUers njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #110
Yes, because we can never ever ever suggest that anyone on our side may have any sexism or bias in t EffieBlack Mar 2018 #119
We tend to find what we are looking for. njhoneybadger Mar 2018 #137
Aw, yes. If only we didnt talk about sexism or racism it would just go away EffieBlack Mar 2018 #169
Give it a rest. I have fought and experienced sexism my entire life..Joe Biden is a good guy and I Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #194
Pointing out sexism isn't calling people names EffieBlack Mar 2018 #197
I don't consider myself the arbiter...that is not the point...this is about Biden. I worked with him Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #199
What does your opinion about Biden that have to do with the comment you're complaining about EffieBlack Mar 2018 #203
Your posts are very revealing. MicaelS Mar 2018 #198
Yes, I'm glad my posts "reveal" to you that I am willing to honestly call them as I see them EffieBlack Mar 2018 #201
I bow to no one in my love for Joe mcar Mar 2018 #84
Biden would never have been my first choice, but I wouldn't support him karynnj Mar 2018 #88
I am reading this thread with an eye to post counts. rzemanfl Mar 2018 #89
I understand how you feel EffieBlack Mar 2018 #93
I couldn't afford the NDAs. rzemanfl Mar 2018 #100
Lol! EffieBlack Mar 2018 #170
As if those ladies, now in their late '60s or early '70s, could be located. rzemanfl Mar 2018 #177
I agree. I hate Trump so much... Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #191
Per the statement I think it depends on what he does now. nolabear Mar 2018 #99
Hillary baited Trump regularly EffieBlack Mar 2018 #106
All true, and rageworthy. Or what Id really like to say: nolabear Mar 2018 #117
You nailed it. Drunken Irishman Mar 2018 #136
I agree EffieBlack Mar 2018 #158
Right. The old double standard is alive and well lunamagica Mar 2018 #157
He's getting... Mike Nelson Mar 2018 #108
I love Joe Biden. No "but's" about it. (nt) Paladin Mar 2018 #111
Oh, come one, Biden is poking the bear. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2018 #113
That's fine. But we don't need our nominee poking the bear EffieBlack Mar 2018 #123
We talk about Trump's "distractions" every day, so why did Biden just hand him a freebie? dameatball Mar 2018 #127
I'm afraid I have to agree. His latest outburst was way too Trumpian. Nitram Mar 2018 #128
Democrats won't win by playing nice. Drunken Irishman Mar 2018 #130
Exactly, and humans are hardwired to side w/strength. radius777 Mar 2018 #174
I have defended many women by beating the shit out of some asshole askyagerz Mar 2018 #132
Never lost a fight? n/t rzemanfl Mar 2018 #155
Nope askyagerz Mar 2018 #159
I hope you don't live in a "stand your ground" state or it will happen. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2018 #160
Could happen anytime anyone stands up for what's right askyagerz Mar 2018 #164
Maybe - but I love it that Dolt 45 took the bait. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2018 #133
He was the guy with the gavel that that took the Iran-Contra scandal into executive session at...... nolabels Mar 2018 #138
Biden was not even on the Senate Committee that had hearings - Inouye was the Chairman karynnj Mar 2018 #147
I would support Joe if he ran Gothmog Mar 2018 #139
I agree with you. I love Joe, but we don't want to stoop to Trump level. Vinca Mar 2018 #141
Is this still DU? SCVDem Mar 2018 #142
+1000 Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #182
It's time for the old folks to be put out to pasture. Binkie The Clown Mar 2018 #144
How else does one deal with an idiot dotard? IronLionZion Mar 2018 #148
Biden also challenged another Dem to a fist fight. JaneQPublic Mar 2018 #149
I'd kinda like to see Diamond Joe working over that flaccid punching bag Blue Owl Mar 2018 #150
Trump will bring up how Biden treated Anita Hill highmindedhavi Mar 2018 #151
LOL, and Biden will bring up the latest handful of handfuls. ucrdem Mar 2018 #156
They didn't take place while he was in office , like Biden or Clinton. highmindedhavi Mar 2018 #161
LOL, wait a week. ucrdem Mar 2018 #165
How can the Dotard have treestar Mar 2018 #218
This whole nonsense made me think that someone probably DID beat up Trump when he was younger. LisaM Mar 2018 #153
It's not out-macho so much as out-motor mouth. ucrdem Mar 2018 #154
The problem with everyone going on about youth treestar Mar 2018 #219
I actually think a person like Biden is what we need now. Willie Pep Mar 2018 #171
Agree Proud liberal 80 Mar 2018 #209
This is the level that Trump has lowered our discourse. joshcryer Mar 2018 #172
Yep Proud liberal 80 Mar 2018 #210
I very deeply hope this isn't true. herding cats Mar 2018 #231
On Biden serbbral Mar 2018 #175
The Dotard is too old and he will treestar Mar 2018 #220
He is too old too. serbbral Mar 2018 #249
I had the pleasure of working with Biden in 12 during the Youngstown rally...he is very very good. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #181
I support Joe Biden... WheelWalker Mar 2018 #208
Seriously? quaker bill Mar 2018 #211
Excuse me, but I don't wear knickers and if I did, I would never let them get in a twist EffieBlack Mar 2018 #213
and someone "should not run" quaker bill Mar 2018 #215
Its been like this all day BannonsLiver Mar 2018 #216
I would pay money to see that fight. Voltaire2 Mar 2018 #214
Mika and Joe are certified dolts BannonsLiver Mar 2018 #217
Totally agree. No more swinging dicks, of any persuasion. He acted the fool again. bettyellen Mar 2018 #226
Back when Joe was in high school thats how things got settled. ooky Mar 2018 #227
Do NOT equate Joe Biden shanny Mar 2018 #228
Oh, please. I dont equate the two at all. Thats why I think Biden shouldnt EffieBlack Mar 2018 #238
You just do not want to do what it takes to win. poboy2 Mar 2018 #244
Yup - you got me! EffieBlack Mar 2018 #245
I'm not the one who started this thread disqualifying someone over something so mundane. poboy2 Mar 2018 #246
But you are the one who keeps kicking it to tell me you're not interested in it EffieBlack Mar 2018 #247
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