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Biden says ‘I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you’ to crowd at Jesse Jackson’s funeral
Fox News via NY Post ^
| 3/06/26
| Jasmine Baehr
Posted on 03/07/2026 1:40:48 AM PST by Libloather
Former President Joe Biden told mourners at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service Friday that he is “a hell of a lot smarter than most of you,” a pointed remark that stood out during his tribute to the late civil rights leader.
Biden made the comment while recounting how he was mocked as a child for his stutter and how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence.
“If I told you I had a cleft palate or clubfoot, none of you would have laughed,” Biden said.
“But it’s OK to laugh at stuttering. … It’s the one place where people think you’re stupid.
“Oh, really? I’m a h— of a lot smarter than most of you,” he added, before quickly pivoting back to his broader point.
“But all kidding aside, it makes you feel really small.”
Biden made the remark during a memorial service in Chicago that brought together prominent Democratic leaders and civil rights figures to honor Jackson’s decades-long political influence.
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attended the service along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rev. Al Sharpton.
The event was held at the 10,000-seat House of Hope arena, where hundreds gathered to celebrate Jackson’s life and legacy.
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Funerally. Brandon was looking at Cankles and Hussein.
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posted on
03/07/2026 1:45:51 AM PST
by
Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
To: Libloather
Interesting counter-point to Newsom’s “Just like you, I’m semi-literate and score poorly on standardized tests” approach...
Was Jesse Cornpop?
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posted on
03/07/2026 1:53:31 AM PST
by
Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
To: Libloather
Considering some of the other speakers who were present, who am I to disagree with him?
And when Obama spoke, I was wondering if this was going to turn into another "Do it for Paul" funeral and Democrat pep rally and fundraiser.
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posted on
03/07/2026 1:54:52 AM PST
by
Enterprise
(These people have no honor, no belief, no poetry, no art, no humor, no patriotism.)
To: Libloather
"you feel really small."
That's what Dr. Jill said.
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:03:21 AM PST
by
equaviator
(Nobody's perfect. That's why they put pencils on erasers!)
To: equaviator
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:05:59 AM PST
by
Nervous Tick
(Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)
To: All
Biden says ‘I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you’ (to crowd at Jesse Jackson’s funeral)
Only in your enfeebled head, Biden Bumblebrain.
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:25:05 AM PST
by
Liz
(Jonathan Swift: Government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slaveryen .)
To: Libloather
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:28:02 AM PST
by
Mashood
To: Libloather
Signs of further decline in the Democratic Party.
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:31:17 AM PST
by
popdonnelly
(All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
To: Libloather
“Enough about whatsisface, the dead guy. Let’s talk about me!”
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:33:25 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Sounds like a great idea, with the best of intentions. What could possibly go wrong?)
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posted on
03/07/2026 2:39:40 AM PST
by
Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
To: Libloather
Biden, the gift that keeps on giving.
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:13:14 AM PST
by
McGruff
To: Libloather
That crowd offered a low bar for Joe to clear.
To: popdonnelly
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:25:22 AM PST
by
No name given
( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
To: Libloather
At this point joe might be smarter than Jesse, but not by much!
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:35:06 AM PST
by
tet68
("We would not die in that man's company that fears his fellowship to die with us." Henry V.)
To: Libloather
I wonder if there was a cash bar or was it an open bar.
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:36:30 AM PST
by
KingLudd
To: Libloather
Golly! That means Biden is smarter than Gavin Newsom.
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:45:12 AM PST
by
batazoid
(Natural born citizen)
To: Libloather
"Biden says ‘I’m a hell of a lot smarter than most of you’ to crowd at Jesse Jackson’s funeral"
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:46:06 AM PST
by
clearcarbon
(Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
To: Libloather
Oh, and he’s not wrong. Talk about setting a low bar...
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posted on
03/07/2026 3:46:31 AM PST
by
Sirius Lee
("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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