Biden: "These times require more than a GOOD SOLDIER - they require a WISE LEADER."

[polichick]

This is the shot across the bow I've been waiting for.

I hope there will be a concerted effort between the campaign, moveon and vet/military groups to talk about the McCain Plan & the DRAFT.


There were other great lines in Biden's speech today - what are your favorites??

[Muttocracy]

1. and for the record he's been saying that on TV interviews for a while, not just today. nt

[mzmolly]

2. That, and the kitchen table comment

A good soldier takes orders, he doesn't give them. I too liked that line.

[gateley]

3. It was perfect. He had several good ones, and I think he's given

the O campaign some good sound bites to work with.

And more to come, I've no doubt!

[LaurenG]

4. "This may be our LAST chance to RESTORE America ... it's our time"

at the end of his speech.

[bbgrunt]

5. I loved the Springsteen "The Rising". I think

this should be the official theme music!!

[wishlist]

6. He has pointed out that oil cos already have thousands of drilling leases

The speech today did not get into the energy crisis but hopefully he will be able to educate Americans about the Repub fallacy that opening up more areas to drilling is the solution to high energy costs, since he wrote a good editorial recently debunking that myth and pointing out how although oil companies already have permission to explore and drill in thousands of areas, they are only using a small percentage.

[BklynChick]

7. that and restoring the soul of America

[polichick]

10. His use of the word "soul" was brave and powerful!

[Overseas]

8. Great line !! /nt

[BeatleBoot]

9. Echoes of 2004

"I'm John Kerry and I'm reporting for duty."

[polichick]

11. "It's time, as Lincoln said, to put our feet in the right place - and stand firm."

[flamingdem]

12. Ohhhh I missed that! What a great line. nt

[AtomicKitten]

13. "He's a clear-eyed pragmatist that will get the job done."

Just dropped in to say HOORAY and on to Denver.

edited to K&R

[polichick]

14. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

[dailykoff]

15. Biden and McCain are good friends per NPR

so props to Biden for doing his job.. terrific pick IMHO

[Raffi Ella]

16. "These times require more than a GOOD SOLDIER - they require a WISE LEADER."

I loved that line. He spoke with such passion and force - it was an amazing thing to see and hear.

I'm looking forward to hearing Joe in the coming months!