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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Seriously, why is Beto polling so low? [View all]Celerity
(43,314 posts)29. I had to look that up, but wow, this seems a serious slam on Beto
Eddie Haskell was the smart-mouthed best-friend of Wally Cleaver. The character, played in the original series by Ken Osmond, has become a cultural reference, recognized as an archetype for insincere sycophants.
Eddie was known for his neat groominghiding his shallow and sneaky character. Typically, Eddie would greet his friends' parents with overdone good manners and often a compliment such as, "That's a lovely dress you're wearing, Mrs. Cleaver." However, when no parents were around, Eddie was always up to no goodeither conniving with his friends or picking on Wally's younger brother, Beaver. Eddie's duplicity was also exemplified in his efforts to curry favor by trying to talk to adults at the level he thought they would respect, such as referring to their children as Theodore (Beaver's much-disliked given name) and Wallace, even though the parents called them Beaver and Wally.
An untrustworthy wise guy, Eddie could be relied upon to concoct and instigate schemes with his friends, schemes for which they would be in the position of blame if (and frequently when) they were caught.
Eddie was known for his neat groominghiding his shallow and sneaky character. Typically, Eddie would greet his friends' parents with overdone good manners and often a compliment such as, "That's a lovely dress you're wearing, Mrs. Cleaver." However, when no parents were around, Eddie was always up to no goodeither conniving with his friends or picking on Wally's younger brother, Beaver. Eddie's duplicity was also exemplified in his efforts to curry favor by trying to talk to adults at the level he thought they would respect, such as referring to their children as Theodore (Beaver's much-disliked given name) and Wallace, even though the parents called them Beaver and Wally.
An untrustworthy wise guy, Eddie could be relied upon to concoct and instigate schemes with his friends, schemes for which they would be in the position of blame if (and frequently when) they were caught.
not nice!!
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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No policy focus at least compared with Warrren and Sanders plus a terrible first debate
BeyondGeography
Aug 2019
#4
Agree.. I think he still has a bright future.. he just needs to hold office for a while. The rest
Thekaspervote
Aug 2019
#11
Buttigieg has the same issue, he is trapped in a Ruby Red state and in a Ruby Red district.
Celerity
Aug 2019
#28
I like Beto. He seems like a good guy. But I just don't see a president standing there.
LincolnRossiter
Aug 2019
#17
Light resume, real him mostly comes across at time of crises or anger, not on scene long enough ...
uponit7771
Aug 2019
#18
I'd like to see Beto on the ballot with Warren as her VP. He's young. Lots of time ahead.
CTyankee
Aug 2019
#21
I read that Vanity Fair article, learned enough about him there to strike him off my list.
cwydro
Aug 2019
#25