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40. If he ran..

Fri Sep 11, 2015, 01:31 PM

Sep 2015

I would want some apologies for the mess he helped create in the 1980s in the Senate - mandatory minimums, RAVE Act, civil forfeiture laws - and some assurances that he will push to help repeal them and push for removing marijuana from the schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act.

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If I'm daring to raise my head above the parapet and post an OP for the first time in months... [View all] Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 OP

If our Democratic Vice-President ran and won the nomination of our party... onehandle Sep 2015 #1

We should be so lucky...but I believe his pain is still too great for the rigors of the Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #2

I agree..... daleanime Sep 2015 #3

^^^AMEN to that^^^! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #4

It might be the thing that helps him along the healing process. gateley Sep 2015 #34

The key word: TRUST. You could tell that Colbert knows an honest man Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #37

Haha! Right on! nt gateley Sep 2015 #47

Biden did not discuss one issue. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #19

"Biden did not discuss one issue." Duh! Firstly, he was obviously there to discuss Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #43

He can't discuss "one issue" and give his own opinion as long is he is gateley Sep 2015 #53

Thanks, gateley, excellent point. Loyalty being one of his most endearing qualities... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #57

There are many nice people in this country - TBF Sep 2015 #94

I believe I have to vote this post the "understatement of the day"... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #97

Then you will love my post #96 TBF Sep 2015 #98

He's practically said as much (about not running), and I for one hope he doesn't. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #100

Al Gore was elected immediately after being VP lunatica Sep 2015 #108

After seeing his interview with Colbert, I think I'd have to agree. Bubzer Sep 2015 #5

A human being first, a politician second. And, he did a damn fine job of raising his boys. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #6

Again, if Democrats liked Obama's policies enough to nominate and elect BIden, JDPriestly Sep 2015 #22

I do not wish to get into an argument about Bernie and Biden's relative merits. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #35

"Biden is a great guy"--couldn't agree more. That WAS the purpose of this OP. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #44

Hillary is Obama 2. Biden would be Obama 3. time to move on nt msongs Sep 2015 #48

I think Biden learned a lot from Obama fadedrose Sep 2015 #51

Biden is to a great extent responsible for the 2005 JDPriestly Sep 2015 #54

Yes, we're all aware of that -- gateley Sep 2015 #61

Biden is a sitting vice president. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #104

I agree with your assessment on Biden - TBF Sep 2015 #96

It was political and personal. Most political interviews try to be personal, and most personal JDPriestly Sep 2015 #103

If he ran.. cannabis_flower Sep 2015 #40

More than that, I would hope he would take steps and make attempts gateley Sep 2015 #72

I wish I could feel that positive hfojvt Sep 2015 #7

Really? lark Sep 2015 #11

His kind of sincere humanity is rare in a politician, and it has often got him in hot water. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #15

He and Jimmy Carter are my 2 all time favorite politicians. lark Sep 2015 #20

I have a real soft spot for Joe. What a wonderful friend he must be! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #36

Bernie has even more of it. So Biden can't run on that. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #24

Biden is not Obama, and he's not Hillary. gateley Sep 2015 #73

Then why did he support the Bankruptcy Act of 2005? JDPriestly Sep 2015 #85

Listen, I hate the Bankruptcy Act (and he's done other things that piss me off, too -- gateley Sep 2015 #86

Biden advised people to shoot through the front door. former9thward Sep 2015 #68

Most likely, if you were trying to break down his front door, you wouldn't be a neighbor anyway. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #79

Ahhh no. former9thward Sep 2015 #83

"Try" for what exactly? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #93

Trying to defend something that is illegal and irresponsible. former9thward Sep 2015 #105

Nice try. Nice extrapolation. Nice unfounded conjecture. Manifestly, I was defending Biden's Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #107

I would like him to be my next door neighbor... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #71

That is so exciting!!! gateley Sep 2015 #74

It had me worried... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #75

Bwah! Too funny! gateley Sep 2015 #77

not what I read hfojvt Sep 2015 #29

Extending a tax cut is a betrayal? Please explain. gateley Sep 2015 #81

what I am talking about is NOT the same bill that the article talks about hfojvt Sep 2015 #106

And cannabis_flower Sep 2015 #46

and it doesn't end there either stupidicus Sep 2015 #56

He was showing all his heart and, to me, that was one of the bravest things I've ever seen MrScorpio Sep 2015 #8

Amen...policy disagreements aside, having a man of such genuine humanity only Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #10

I don't love Mr. Mandatory Minimums ..eom cannabis_flower Sep 2015 #49

I've seen people crying because they lost their home over Biden's 2005 Bankruptcy "reforms"... nt Romulox Sep 2015 #9

I truly believe that Biden would never consciously or willfully hurt others. Mistakes? Sure! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #12

Well, dang. And I was starting to like Joe... Bubzer Sep 2015 #13

That "reform" made it pretty much impossible to discharge student debt in a bankrupttcy JDPriestly Sep 2015 #25

I'll just say... SoapBox Sep 2015 #14

Hey there, SoapBox. Thanks for the "welcome back". Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #16

VP Biden is a decent human being shaped by years of experience and personal tragedy. kelliekat44 Sep 2015 #17

Bernie is appealing to the young and new voters, JDPriestly Sep 2015 #26

It is my opinion that Biden will only run if the Clinton campaign implodes Gothmog Sep 2015 #33

I have yet to meet anyone, especially anyone under 50 JDPriestly Sep 2015 #38

My three kids are all not impressed Gothmog Sep 2015 #41

We shall have to wait and see. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #42

My sentiments exactly...! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #50

It was a good interview and Biden obviously loves his children. n/t Skwmom Sep 2015 #18

Love me some Joe. hamsterjill Sep 2015 #21

He's too vulnerable right now to face the hurly-burly and cruelty of a campaign, IMHO. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #55

Thanks for posting FlaGatorJD Sep 2015 #23

Regarding Colbert's first episode, severe technical problems required abandoning Hortensis Sep 2015 #30

Props! Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #78

Stephen will go from strength to strength. He hasn't reached cruising speed yet! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #63

"We will not see their like again in my lifetime" handmade34 Sep 2015 #27

Colbert is really good at interviewing people Gothmog Sep 2015 #28

A cut above the ordinary late-night fare, you have to agree! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #64

I have liked the show Gothmog Sep 2015 #69

Two truly great men. SouthernProgressive Sep 2015 #31

And, history will prove them even greater...they will shine in the annals. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #65

I'm raising my head again for the first time in YEARS ~ gateley Sep 2015 #32

Glad you came out of "semi-retirement", LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #66

K&R mcar Sep 2015 #39

Simply the best! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #60

Thank you for posting this fadedrose Sep 2015 #45

You're a woman after my own heart. I too had tears in my eyes, listening to him. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #59

Perfect post - thank you EOM elfin Sep 2015 #52

Glad you feel the same way! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #58

For once, my family actually sat quietly during the news this morning deutsey Sep 2015 #62

Moved me to tears. And, I'm surely not alone... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #67

Just watched it treestar Sep 2015 #70

Rarely has such a candid and heartfelt exchange been allowed on primetime network television. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #76

welcome back ! spanone Sep 2015 #80

Hey, spanone! Thanks for the glad-hand. I've gone into "lurk mode" for the duration Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #82

Hi Surya Gayarti! lovemydog Sep 2015 #84

Hey, lovemydog! Yes, Joe is fantastically human. Such a rarity in politics. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #89

I can't idolize anyone, especially not those who compromise Tsiyu Sep 2015 #87

Neither do I 'idolize' anyone but my spiritual teacher. But, I have learned Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #91

I didn't see the show madokie Sep 2015 #88

Madooookie!! Thanks for checking in. Good to see ya! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #90

Thanks madokie Sep 2015 #92

Always a Biden fan WatchWhatISay Sep 2015 #95

His credibility and gravitas have grown over the 8 years at BHO's side. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #99

Great post, Surya mike dub Sep 2015 #101

How true! It was like tasting an excellent vintage wine--I too savored every fine nuance. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #102