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Biden: I say 'exactly what I mean, it's not gonna change'
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Posted on 08/15/2012 1:55:35 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Biden: I say 'exactly what I mean, it's not gonna change'

By MAGGIE HABERMAN | 8/15/12 1:57 PM EDT

Via Jonathan Martin, who's on the trail with Joe Biden today, the VP began his speech in a much more subdued fashion than he did yesterday when he talked about "chains" to the crowd in Virginia.

And there were no mentions of any form of shackle at this event, "I know I am sometimes criticized for saying exactly what I mean. It's not gonna change."

His attempt at clean-up last night was to say he meant to say "unshackle," but he still dinged Mitt Romney for calling it "outrageous." What was "outrageous," he said, were the GOP policies.

He also added that Romney and Paul Ryan are trying to transform Medicare into a voucher system, saying, "You know how confusing it is to begin with."

Of the GOP intentions, he said, "This is not a mystery anymore, this is not a mystery. ... The Etch A Sketch is gone. This is written pretty clearly."

As I wrote last night, Biden is digging in on what he said earlier yesterday, making the clarification a bit murky. And saying he says what he means is not likely to quell the anger among Republicans over what he said in the first place.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


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Put a name tag on him and drop him off at the bus station...
1 posted on 08/15/2012 1:55:39 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
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Ooops, I thought this was the week when we were all supposed to be talking about the gaffes of Romney’s VP pick..


2 posted on 08/15/2012 2:00:10 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: Sub-Driver

The more this guy talks ... the better off we are. Keep it up, Joe.

SnakeDoc


3 posted on 08/15/2012 2:00:45 PM PDT by SnakeDoctor ("I've shot people I like more for less." -- Raylan Givens, Justified)
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To: Sub-Driver

I wish the Republicans would take the same stance instead of instinctively going on the defensive every time the media parses “macaca” or some other trumped-up race baiting meme. As for Biden, let him proudly fly his stupid flag. The only shame is that too large a segment of the population are stupid right along with him.


4 posted on 08/15/2012 2:03:56 PM PDT by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: SnakeDoctor
He also added that Romney and Paul Ryan are trying to transform Medicare into a voucher system, saying, "You know how confusing it is to begin with."

Keep it up Joe!!!

5 posted on 08/15/2012 2:04:52 PM PDT by MNlurker
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To: Sub-Driver
The racist hate of that poor man...so sad.
6 posted on 08/15/2012 2:05:07 PM PDT by Happy Rain ("Not voting for Ryan? Obama love you long time.")
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To: Sub-Driver

I would count this as another gaffe, while defending his gaffe. If that is true, then he’s basically doubled down on the 20th century gaffe


7 posted on 08/15/2012 2:10:07 PM PDT by 4rcane
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To: Sub-Driver

Can’t make this crap up.


8 posted on 08/15/2012 2:10:39 PM PDT by Williams (No Obama)
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To: Sub-Driver

I can’t figure out if Joe is really this dense or if there is some motive behind this that leads to Biden being dropped from the ticket. The thing I don’t understand is, if Biden wants off the ticket, why doesn’t he just resign for health reasons or Obama force him to resign?


9 posted on 08/15/2012 2:11:37 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Our economy won't heal until one particular black man is unemployed.)
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To: mrsmel

YOU GO SLO JOE, KEEP TALKING !!


10 posted on 08/15/2012 2:11:46 PM PDT by Col Frank Slade
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To: Sub-Driver
The first time I really became aware of Biden politically was when Scott Ritter was testifying before Congress. Now, leaving out all we learned about Ritter since then, I still remember the atrocious way Biden acted towards him --- Mr. Bigwig Senator, letting this young uniformed "gofer" know how menial he was. Oh, how the condescension just ooooooozed from this smarmy jackass. I remember yelling at the TV for him to shut his sanctimonious mouth.

When I learned he was Obamalamdingdong's VP choice in '08, I was absolutely floored.

11 posted on 08/15/2012 2:12:05 PM PDT by workerbee (June 28, 2012 -- 9/11 From Within)
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To: D-fendr

Well, at least he was defending his own stupidity. Now put a sign on his back..


12 posted on 08/15/2012 2:12:05 PM PDT by max americana (Make the world a better place by punching a liberal in the face)
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To: Sub-Driver

In that case, Biden is certain that we can lead automobile manufacturing in the 20th century. And he’s not wrong.


13 posted on 08/15/2012 2:12:16 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Sub-Driver

How long before Biden quits making public appearances?


14 posted on 08/15/2012 2:14:12 PM PDT by DannyTN
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Oh, its gonna change Joe. In fact you can start packing now so you can get out of Ryans house without delay. And leave the silverware right where it is.


15 posted on 08/15/2012 2:15:12 PM PDT by jwalsh07 (.)
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To: Sub-Driver

One thing for sure, I’ve never seen another candidate “out-stupid” Slow Joe .... he really applies himself. He doesn’t do much, but what he does do ....


16 posted on 08/15/2012 2:15:27 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Skittle pooping unicorns are more common than progressives with honor & integrity.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Chains we can believe in!


17 posted on 08/15/2012 2:15:33 PM PDT by TurboZamboni (Looting the future to bribe the present)
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To: workerbee

I don’t think it was any accident that Obozo chose one of the most stupid, clueless white men in politics he could find.


18 posted on 08/15/2012 2:17:43 PM PDT by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: DannyTN
The Ruins of Detroit: So 20th century, Biden Auto manufacturer #?? RIIIIIGGGGGGHHHHHHHHT.
19 posted on 08/15/2012 2:18:15 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
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To: Sub-Driver

>>>”His attempt at clean-up last night was to say he meant to say “unshackle,”

So, we’re supposed to think this would then be ok?

“They’re gonna put y’all back in shackles.”

Dufus doubles down..


20 posted on 08/15/2012 2:18:27 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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