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Ahead of the Curve | 14 comments (14 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Ahead of the Curve (none / 0)

Wouldn't it be better if Biden didn't campaign? He is simply not a very bright man.

I still can't believe this is the best deputy Obama could come up with.

The world's northernmost desert wind.

by Sirocco (sirocco2005 - AT - gmail.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 11:51:16 AM EST

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Actually, Biden has a very high IQ score and is extremely smart. But he is lacking somewhat in something called 'common sense'.

by BooMan on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 12:27:31 PM EST
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Well, although I don't put a lot of stock in the IQ methodology, I don't doubt that he is smart in some ways.

But if you were in politics, you wouldn't make the kind of blunders Biden routinely commit. I'm not sure I would either, and given 30+ years of experience, certainly not.

How could Biden be trusted to handle an international crisis competently, should it come to that?

The world's northernmost desert wind.

by Sirocco (sirocco2005 - AT - gmail.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 12:37:28 PM EST
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Re: Ahead of the Curve (none / 0)

Arthur Gilroy identified Biden's "blunders" as "truthette syndrome" which I consider very apt.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 02:33:23 PM EST
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"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy," Biden said. "I mean, that's a storybook, man."

"Truthette syndrome"? Sounds more like a blowhard with questionable hangups, to me.

The world's northernmost desert wind.

by Sirocco (sirocco2005 - AT - gmail.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 05:29:10 PM EST
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Re: Ahead of the Curve (none / 0)

Watching the primaries and now the election unfold, the Obama campaign has vision, strategy, and tactics. The organization, the focus and timing, the response and redirect ads - the introduction and refinement of Obama's positions and direction - I cannot believe the choice of Biden did not account for his tendency to speak his truth however awkwardly phrased.

With the multiple crises unfolding, I also cannot imagine that the VP in an Obama administration would be tucked away and brought out only for ceremonies. Again, based on what I am seeing of the Obama campaign process and Biden's response in the "debate" with Palin to the question of what he would do if he became President, I would guess that Biden is truly part of a team effort.

By the way, it might be possible that Biden's remarks were intended to be picked up and broadcast - a hint that we are leaving the world according to Disney now.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music. (George Carlin)

by tampopo on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 08:10:55 PM EST
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You're probably right that Biden will play a main role in the Obama adm, but I'm not sure I find that reassuring...

This won't mean a lot to you, but he reminds me of this guy, one of the most ridiculed politicians in modern Scandinavian history.

Well, anyway.

The world's northernmost desert wind.

by Sirocco (sirocco2005 - AT - gmail.com) on Tue Oct 21st, 2008 at 09:51:16 PM EST
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