1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

VP Debate -- Biden vs. Palin

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by KingCheetah, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. Faos

    Faos Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2003
    Messages:
    15,370
    Likes Received:
    53
    She got the name wrong. (But it did start with the letter "M")
    Biden didn't even try because he didn't know it either so didnt say any name.
     
  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    128,989
    Likes Received:
    39,463
    Not so fast jefe !

    She is not someone I want in Washington, not yet, and not in a time of crisis.

    Biden came across to me as knowledgeable and as down to earth as Palin.

    DD
     
  3. Yak

    Yak Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2007
    Messages:
    1,126
    Likes Received:
    49
    If we live in a country where our potential VP gets a "net plus" for exceeding her less-than-acceptable expectations, then what real hope do we have?

    But then again, I see the general populous of the U.S. sympathizing with and congratulating Palin for not falling flat on her face.

    In my opinion, she didn't really exceed my expectations because, half the time, she wasn't even answering the question.

    *Exaggeration Incoming*

    What is your stance on same sex marriages?

    Palin: Well...how about we talk about energy?
     
  4. Faos

    Faos Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2003
    Messages:
    15,370
    Likes Received:
    53

    Where's the question: Is Palin qualified to be VICE president, the position she's actually running for?
     
  5. mc mark

    mc mark Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 1999
    Messages:
    26,195
    Likes Received:
    471
    hey! At least hardcores won't slit their wrists tonight.
     
  6. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    128,989
    Likes Received:
    39,463
    The VP has to be ready to step in......so it is a valid question.

    And what was really scary was her position that the VP was part of the legislative branch...like Cheney has been contending?

    HUH?

    Not by a long shot.

    DD
     
  7. Faos

    Faos Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2003
    Messages:
    15,370
    Likes Received:
    53
    Me too. Anne Hathaway, the chick that likes it in the back door is hosting.
     
  8. Bandwagoner

    Bandwagoner Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2006
    Messages:
    27,105
    Likes Received:
    3,756
    watching these debates and seeing Biden say the opposite of what he said in previous ones A FEW MONTHS AGO makes me sick and hope these fools have enough combined brain power and honor to actually pass the bailout measure.
     
  9. Rocketball

    Rocketball Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 1999
    Messages:
    4,584
    Likes Received:
    1,122

    No, FoxNews just said on the lovely ( :rolleyes: ) Hannity and Colmes, that the Fox polls were:

    Palin - 86%

    Biden - 12%

    Undecided - 0%
     
  10. deepblue

    deepblue Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2002
    Messages:
    1,648
    Likes Received:
    5
    How ironic. :rolleyes:
     
  11. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2002
    Messages:
    35,985
    Likes Received:
    36,839
    "Drill, baby, drill! The gay men in this great, great nation are ready and willing to serve as a natural, abundant, fungible energy source."
     
  12. mc mark

    mc mark Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 1999
    Messages:
    26,195
    Likes Received:
    471
    I believe Biden voted to pass it. along with McCain and Obama.
     
  13. Bandwagoner

    Bandwagoner Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2006
    Messages:
    27,105
    Likes Received:
    3,756
    as did 72 other senators, but that doesn;t do anything and if you watch any CSPAN today they are not very close.
     
  14. The Real Shady

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2000
    Messages:
    17,173
    Likes Received:
    3,972
    Just proof that Palin gave the Republicans what they wanted to hear. She did a good job of that imo.
     
  15. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2003
    Messages:
    48,988
    Likes Received:
    19,926
    Biden definitely humanized himself a lot better than I expected.

    Palin's one liners got really stale near the end, "say it ain't so, joe".. "there you go again"... seriously? "There you go again?" You're so dumb you can't even come up with your OWN debate zingers, you have to steal them from past politicians?

    Man... America is sick of these phony yokels trying to dupe them.

    The McCain ticket is dead, and Sarah Palin will make a welcome addition to the political graveyard.
     
  16. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2002
    Messages:
    35,985
    Likes Received:
    36,839
    Yeah, that was one of two sweet opportunities that Biden actually took advantage of competently.

    (1) Tie the GOP ticket to Cheney and his abuse of the constitution and abuse of power.
    (2) When he went on his "I haven't heard..." litany. That was solid.

    Overall, Palin is was we thought she was: as slippery and evasive as the most long-time Washington politician you could want. When she can name the talking points, regardless of the question, she will always do pretty well, in terms of sounding inspiring and likable. Policy won't be her strong suit, I'd predict.
     
  17. Rocketball

    Rocketball Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 1999
    Messages:
    4,584
    Likes Received:
    1,122

    No the point is, CNN viewers lead to the left, and Fox News viewers leans to the right.........so citing polls to the fact is useless.............
     
  18. Yak

    Yak Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2007
    Messages:
    1,126
    Likes Received:
    49
    *cough*Fox News*cough*

    This has probably been seen by most of you, but it never gets old:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTkqosRiyYo
     
  19. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    65,169
    Likes Received:
    32,867

    You make an interesting point
    What will become of Sarah Palin if McCain Loses?
    Still govenor of Alaska . .. does she get reelected? maybe move to the SenatE?



    If he wins?
    Unless he dies in office. . . .Do you think she'd be running for president?
    [McCain goes 8 years. . . will she be the republican nominee in 2016?]

    Rocket River
     
  20. Rocketball

    Rocketball Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 1999
    Messages:
    4,584
    Likes Received:
    1,122

    I have seen it and agree, but we can list numerous print and tv that are definitely on the other side, so be fair............
     

Share This Page