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In reply to the discussion: George Takei FTW [View all]herding cats
(19,558 posts)50. I, mostly, agree with him.
Focus and win. Exactly because we're up against a monster.
While I'd rather not see someone not ready to step up on day one if needed, I'll support Biden and his choice. I'm sure he'll not pick someone without enough intelligence and political savvy to be able to hold the position with honor and grace.
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As a young teenager, I met him back in the mid 1970s. He is kind, charming & super smart!
CottonBear
Aug 2020
#27
They're all great, I have no problem with any of them. Congrats to whomever..n/t
monmouth4
Aug 2020
#4
Hadn't thought about Jill Biden heading the Dept. of Education. She would no doubt be great and....
EarnestPutz
Aug 2020
#22
Yes. It's time to roll up the sleeves, and kick rump's fat a&& out of office. Nothing less is...
SWBTATTReg
Aug 2020
#5
George is absolutely right. Stand together behind Biden and GOTV no matter what. eta
crickets
Aug 2020
#18
I am not sure there is much controversy based on what seems to be the options. nt
Gore1FL
Aug 2020
#25
You know, for decades before the blowup of the internet, to me FTW meant Fuck The World.
Iggo
Aug 2020
#26
HEY, IT WILL NOT BE PENCE. That in itself will be worth the grace and celebration.
usaf-vet
Aug 2020
#31
As long as Biden picks a woman who does not act like a Republican, I'll be pretty happy. :) nt
Sloumeau
Aug 2020
#32
NOT that he would chose too but if George Takei ever ran for office you know
yuiyoshida
Aug 2020
#61