Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumBiden needs to stop this shit. It's not hard to do so.
Link to tweet
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,379 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)I expect better from him, especially if I have to fucking vote for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rampartc
(5,435 posts)they have, successfully. tagged biden with it, he needs to stop feeding them video clips, especially since we will be forced to vote for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highmindedhavi
(355 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)is Biden's fault? Outrageous lying and smear is what Cons do. Trump is an ACTUAL pedophile who raped a 13 year old girl and walked in on Miss Teen dressing rooms to catch them naked. I use the ridiculous Biden attacks to point out the truth, with links on every online discussion I come across.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
rampartc
(5,435 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)You can vote for anyone you want.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
wasupaloopa
(4,516 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Thekaspervote
(32,793 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jrthin
(4,837 posts)We need to stop creating false issues. The other side of the coin would be valuing just smartness and dismiss other valuable qualities, like kindness, compassion, emotional intelligence/maturity, etc.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)Or sexist connotation, except in situations in which it is used as grooming or inappropriate to a role
or function a woman or girl is carrying out.
Hands on her shoulders?
YOU all have to stop projecting.
Nothing to see here,
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jrthin
(4,837 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Baclava
(12,047 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lapfog_1
(29,223 posts)but this was posted here a few days ago... and was universally praised.
Got it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)will also be scared for life
Mahalo, lapfrog
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)I also didn't know Obama was running again, gonna change my preference if that's the case!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
FloridaBlues
(4,008 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)It's fine. Get over it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)Get over it is right! This is so asinine. Who wants to live in a world whare touching, hugging, praising is gone?
Most of us despise the hate, name calling, put downs that shows from the crazy, narcissistic thing in the WhiteHouse today!
Any one notice how Trump grabs Melanias hand in a grip she finds it hard to get out of? She had to jerk her hand loose coming down the plane steps in Japan to hold her dress down. Is that supposed to make Trump look loving? It doesnt, just makes him look domineering.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)and said he hoped she'd remember him then.
You're reacting to a deceptively short clip at the end of an encounter that lasted seven minutes:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287134322
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
John Fante
(3,479 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)looks. One does not diminish the seriousness of the other. And I think its fair to expect a candidate to avoid both of them.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)difference, and she appreciated the compliments, as did the teachers in the audience for that town hall. I think it's fair to ask that DUers try to do the same.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tonedevil
(3,022 posts)that he made her appearance the metric for her intelligence then he was standing behind her with his hands on her shoulders?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BootinUp
(47,186 posts)Instead of a straight list?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hekate
(90,793 posts)Correct me if I'm wrong.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BootinUp
(47,186 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)....(except for that Lucy Flores woman). You get what you see, like it or not.
Can't we stop this crap, NOW?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
More_Cowbell
(2,191 posts)I was dismayed to see it.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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BeyondGeography
(39,379 posts)Ill give you that.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
obnoxiousdrunk
(2,910 posts)to be outraged.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Here is mine, sans gnashing of teeth and pounding my fist in ashes.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)I don't think it's appropriate for anyone to treat a young girl he/she doesn't know this way.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,793 posts)I was a 10 year old girl once too, and as the youngest of 4 with parents that were just busy trying to keep a roof over our heads... tired all the time, I would have loved to have someone tell me how smart I was including other compliments with my teachers looking on
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Someone will make a false claim and when we ask
What "documented accounts"
they respond "You go find them."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
treestar
(82,383 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)The American Federation of Teachers audience.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demit
(11,238 posts)But you don't see him telling little boys they're good looking, do you.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)...well, I'll just say it's a bad excuse.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)between good touch and bad? Thats because there is good, friendly, reassuring, protective,
non-sexual touch.
And you are accusing an audience of teachers and this girls parents of excusing inappropriate behavior towards a child?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)that encounter, they wouldn't have been laughing and applauding.
Nothing about what Biden did or said there needs to be "excused."
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,793 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)From long ago, I would remember that compliment from long ago.
The same way I remember hearing my second grade Teacher, Miss Haffner tell my Mother how smart I was, that I could open a page and know what was on it!
No matter how much you suffer later in life those words stick in your mind.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,043 posts)Especially after he's been repeatedly called on it? And a man who is a stranger to her very publicly commenting on a female child being good-looking is not the same as one's own teacher praising one's ability.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)On it are mostly the same ones who admire Trump and his fowl mouth.
I am quite capable of seeing the difference in a compassionate person complimenting a child compared to seeing a groping,pawing,old mam bragging about his right to grope.
I have lived much too long, seeing the tut tutting old women and men peeking out of the lace curtains, forgetting what they did.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)God forbid Biden ever help an elderly lady across the street.
His career will be ended.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,845 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)Hit Biden over the head with her pocketbook! Sarcasm intended!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NanceGreggs
(27,818 posts)There are children currently locked in cages, who are traumatized - and who don't even know if they'll ever be freed, or reunited with their parents. Some of them have died in custody.
I'm sure they'd love being told they're smart and good-looking, and receive a warm embrace from someone.
Jesus Hussein Christ.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)died once they were taken from their parents by the psycho admin?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)being affirmed, not abused.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Green Line
(1,123 posts)From a person I follow. What the ever loving hell is wrong with what he did? A couple of hours ago I met up with my tenant and his granddaughter in the common hallway and told her how pretty she is, this is normal stuff people.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hekate
(90,793 posts)What is wrong with us?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)This is why we have a hard time ever getting the upper hand, politically, even though there are more of 'us' ... we are much more easily divided than Straight White Christians who uniformly watch Faux, go to Church on Sunday, and who are taught from birth that Straight White Christians are the apotheosis of humanity, and must prevail at all costs.
As opposed to ... with our side ... we bicker among ourselves about this sort of thing that's seen in the article.
Which means we are easily divided, and that is easily exploited.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mcar
(42,372 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)Having a clear thinking mind!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Politicub
(12,165 posts)No one would have noticed or cared about this happening had the GOP not propelled it with its well-oiled messaging machinery. And yet, here we are on DU seeing people use the same context as the GOP to bash Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Otto Lidenbrock
(581 posts)Link to tweet
You notice how this reporter tweeting on the same girl does not have 1000s of engagements. Because this tweet outlines a bit of context whereas the other frames it as "slightly odd" as if Biden literally picked a girl out, commented on her looks and paraded her to the press.
No. Biden was at a teacher town hall. The topic was education. The mic went round to the girl. Biden asked what her favorite subject is. She answered journalism. Biden shows her the journalists at the back who she can aspire to and he says how important a free press is.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,667 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)the research ourselves, Dems.
Here's a good thread..
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=134184
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sop
(10,243 posts)Biden's interaction with this young girl wasn't "slightly odd," it was very positive and should be celebrated. I'm sure her parents were very proud, and she'll remember this moment for the rest of her life.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mcar
(42,372 posts)What a concept. Thanks Otto.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
elleng
(131,106 posts)for those interested in facts:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287134184
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)It wouldn't have creeped me out at all in that context. I'd have been on cloud nine for weeks.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)described here. When I was not much older than that, a neighbor whose kid I babysat for told me I was pretty as he walked me home. I thought that was kind of creepy (and so did my dad). But if a very important older person had told me I was smart and good-looking at a public meeting about education after he'd asked me questions about what I was doing in school, I'd have been thrilled (and I don't think my dad would have been bothered, either).
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)because I wasn't. I was often told I was smart, but I was dying to be thought good-looking, too. Most everybody wants to be good-looking, especially kids (of both genders), even if it's superficial.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
True Blue American
(17,988 posts)Love being told they are pretty!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
John Fante
(3,479 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)See my other threads about this. This was the final minute or so of seven minutes where she asked a great question, he gave a great answer, and he showed her great respect.
And the audience of teachers loved the interaction. Besides the applause and laughter, you can hear someone saying that they love it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lapucelle
(18,319 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)Oh, darn.. it says that Vid is Unavailable..
com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=134184
Link to tweet
No. Biden was at a teacher town hall. The topic was education. The mic went round to the girl. Biden asked what her favorite subject is. She answered journalism. Biden shows her the journalists at the back who she can aspire to and he says how important a free press is.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=134203
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
defacto7
(13,485 posts)rediculous accusations and comments surrounding Biden's harmless behavour. It's all in people's gutter thinking. People should be looking to their own faulty attitude.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
iluvtennis
(19,871 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
we can do it
(12,193 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
defacto7
(13,485 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
madaboutharry
(40,220 posts)sometimes people, including children, need be told they look nice.
I dont get these new rules where you cant compliment someone. It isnt a terrible thing for a girl to feel good about her appearance. Or any one for that matter.
Im getting sick of some of this shit.
Oh, btw, I recently was at the rally of one of the women running for President and was able to take a photo with her. Now wait for it.....she put her arm around my waist! What should I be thinking about that? Lol!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
do you make a point to tell boys they "look nice"?
or do you tell them they have done a good job?
do tell
p.s. what you as an adult feel comfortable with has fuck all to do with how someone else feels, particularly minor and unknown someone elses.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
shanny
(6,709 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
madaboutharry
(40,220 posts)Joe Biden isnt an unknown someone else.
And yes, boys need to be given confidence in their appearance also. Kids need to be complimented on many things.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
shanny
(6,709 posts)Give me a break.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
JI7
(89,264 posts)to see Biden .
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
nolabear
(41,991 posts)Girls and women will suffer if kind, non-sexual compliments are denied them and theyre only left with those who actually do have nefarious intent. The kids who are vulnerable are not the ones who are told theyre smart or cute or sweet or look really nice that day. Its the ones who arent or who only hear it from someone who wants something who are in danger.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue_Adept
(6,402 posts)Do boys not want to hear that they look nice? That they've done a good job on something?
Who doesn't praise boys as well as girls?
I swear, a lot of people here just act like they've never interacted in the real world.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
shanny
(6,709 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,283 posts)....has made one of the most pathetic statements of the entire primary campaign thus far. After watching the video and seeing the reaction of the audience toJoe Biden's gesture, and still have the gall to write such a pure trumpian statement reveals one thing for sure. She is definitely not a Democrat. She needs to go join the 'Altered Pelosi Video Club' where she would probably be welcomed with open arms.
How shameful it is to use a 10 year old girl as a prop to launch a twisted, unethical attack on Joe Biden. I think I'm going to be sick.🤐
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,283 posts)I wonder if they even realize how bad they make their candidate of choice and themselves look.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)the Vid.. it's not really "odd" at all.. like Felicia wants us to believe.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
I hate that this trumpian crap is invading the Democratic World via .......Democrats?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NoMoreRepugs
(9,457 posts)need to stop.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Turin_C3PO
(14,047 posts)It was just a complement.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Atticus
(15,124 posts)Seriously---is this all you've got? The faux outrage is nauseating.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)encounter.
See this thread for a link to the full video and directions on finding that 7 minutes of it:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287134184
You'll see he treats her with great respect, gives a great answer to her question, compliments her and contrasts her poise with his problem with stuttering as a 10-year-old.
This vey short clip being misused by Biden's critics is apparently an attempt to make it seem as if he just walked up to her, instead of her being brought forward to ask him a question, to which he gave a wonderful, lengthy answer.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)was being protective of her as he took her over to meet the journalists.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)something creepy.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)I would have been in 11th heaven! Something she'll always remember with fond memories.. in spite of those who tried to make it ugly.
She is a little cutie and brilliant.. she wants to be a journalist!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)question. You need to see the entire context, all 7+ minutes of it, to see with what great respect Biden treats her.
Including suggesting she might become president.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lapucelle
(18,319 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,845 posts)In public, in front of cameras, parents, with cheering people witnessing the whole damn outrage?
Coincidence?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lapucelle
(18,319 posts)It was an AFT event.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,667 posts)likely to be the candidate and this is just more crap...If I could vote this down,I would. I don't do this and their are candidates that I am not crazy about...won't help the right wing if one of those candidates wins the nomination.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
revmclaren
(2,529 posts)discussing how Trump is terrified of Biden and how he probably will be the Democratic candidate who can win against him.
The usual people trying to smear him with this contrived mis step truely show their fear of Biden' appeal. IMHO of course...
Fear on the right...fear in some of the left... Biden really has taken up residence in a lot of heads, and it's still a year and a half til the election.
Wow!
ONLY!!! 2019 and beyond.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
marybourg
(12,634 posts)weve recovered from having an insane, traitorous fascist in the White House.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)Theres some issues there
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
defacto7
(13,485 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BannonsLiver
(16,448 posts)But Biden is the one with the problem.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)See this thread and the thread it links to. Look at the video.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287134322
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Croney
(4,670 posts)I think that yes, he would have.
Do I wish he hadn't touched the child? Yes. Yes I do.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)did you see the context in the Vid?
It seemed to me like he was being protective of her facing the journalists.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)I tell my friends daughter who is 4 she is good looking and its not a huge deal. It makes her happy. Big ol nothing from this. Meanwhile we have an actual sexual assaulter in office and nothing.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)has sexual overtones. It doesn't.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
.99center
(1,237 posts)The girl may rethink her dream of becoming a journalist after this crap.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MustLoveBeagles
(11,634 posts)A good man is being smeared. This is wrong.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)Children are watching. Treat the little girl (or boy) as someone who may become POTUS one day. And it can happen to her. So respect her as having such strong qualities.
And at least compliment her for that fact, before you walk away.
Extra Tip; don't forget the little girl may have been taught to get away from what maybe uncomfortable for her.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
John Fante
(3,479 posts)called, he said thanks.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sigh..
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(297,655 posts)POTUS one day.. if you see the context in the Vid.. he was reassuring and protective of her as he walked her over to meet the journalists.
She did not look "uncomfortable" at all. And, all the teachers in the audience were loving it.
I'm thinking the little girl was loving it, too.. and will have fond memories in spite of those who are trying to make this ugly.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)Respect is always best shown by words. Not touching.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)his hands on her shoulders to be reassuring. He showed her great respect through what was a seven-minute encounter with her at that town hall. He praised her poise and courage, said he hoped she'd remember him when she's president, and he gave a long, thoughtful answer to her thoughtful question.
And she was thrilled. You can see it in her face.
Please see my other threads about this, and the full seven minutes of video.
The little clip from the end of that encounter is being shown to smear Biden, and unfortunately you're falling for that instead of looking at it closely and checking the context.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)it true.
Most of the people on this thread see this for what it is.. Biden respectfully taking the little girl to meet the journalists, and making her very proud and happy.. a highlight in her young life so far.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
namahage
(1,157 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
kacekwl
(7,021 posts)I see nothing wrong here. Getting tired of this.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)You've made it abundantly clear.
But thanks for the reminder.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)that bit truth.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)But then, I dont love any of them. Theyre candidates for president, thats all.
ETA: I definitely do not love this part of Biden. That is true.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)He's not the pious type and playing it super-straight seems to cramp his style. So as long as the children don't mind I don't see the harm in interacting with them in a completely public setting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,839 posts)Many applications, methinks.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,839 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)Thanks bro!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,431 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(297,655 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)details out of context, feed peoples worst instinct to rush to judgment before facts are in, and present as fact a highly subjective, and I will say, distorted view.
One Yippee played over and over doomed Howard Dean.
This, right here, is why some folks are against televised trials and congressional
hearings, especially in cases in which personalities have already been publicly distorted and picked apartbecause THIS s-happens. Imagery is powerful. Commentary can even make us think we are seeing something we are not.
Insidious.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,655 posts)Thank You.. So Very True!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mike Nelson
(9,966 posts)
another thread. This is the "soundbite"? That's bad... on a related note, I knew there was a Biden Town Hall last night and looked all over, several times. No news network, no C-SPAN that I could see. I saw Kamala Harris and she was great, as I expected. But where was the coverage of Joe Biden, the FRONT-RUNNER?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)They need to hear it more often. We are beautiful and capable the way we are.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)I get it... you have to project your own offenses onto someone else who may not perceive them as such. Someone who may even be thrilled by the positive attention.
It's clear however, that examining the young child's interpretation of both event and intent certainly deflates the self-righteousness that we proudly wear like puffed and pompous generals displaying a chestful of medals.
Politically-based ethics and partisan concern are convenient. Damned convenient. I'll certainly not argue that point. But I'll never believe it sincere, either.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)We need more people like Joe rather than sad, bitter souls...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dawnie51
(959 posts)we are of an age. And you're not going to change these old guys. This is how they think, this is how they view the world. And the world has moved on. We need a younger candidate, who understands and appreciates the Me Too movement and realizes that the touchy feely days of campaigning are over. Respect everyone, by keeping your hands and your personal comments to yourself.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)I will choose Joe and kind, decent people like him a million times over...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
loyalsister
(13,390 posts)without referring to someone's appearance. We have finally been making some inroads into dismantling the cultural mores that prioritize women's appearance over other characteristics. Beauty culture is severely dysfunctional and 3rd wave feminists have finally been willing to point it out. But, their elders don't seem to grasp it. Not sure they ever will.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)When it becomes unacceptable for a Democratic candidate to tell a 10 year old girl she is smart and pretty we have won our last election.
And deservedly so.
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Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)but not being able to act with young girls the same way that other grown men who don't know them act.
It's not criminal or molesting her, but it's kinda creepy at a time he's been put on notice of this issue, and he said he now knows he has to change his ways.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MineralMan
(146,329 posts)This is a complete misrepresentation of what actually occurred. Biden did nothing wrong and the 10 year old girl was thrilled with the whole thing.
Please don't do this, OK? I'd appreciate that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)as long as it advances their political agenda...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,329 posts)hurts a candidate they don't support. The Republican opponent will do the same thing, later on in the process.
Going after a Democratic primary candidate in that way is a desperation move by people who support a candidate who is not doing so well. It won't work, though, and it doesn't help their candidate, either.
Waste of time.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)So all the times I told my little cousins how pretty they were I was an unknowing force of repression? Or something like that.
Fortunately I did not scar them too badly as they have all grown up to be strong, successful women.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)are the same ones crying over mass incarceration - oh the hypocrisy...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
flamingdem
(39,321 posts)and you're making this into a big deal?????
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)It would be no problem if Biden did that. But Biden doesn't ask first, and he usually doesn't hug and let go quickly. He hangs on for dear life. I know he doesn't mean anything by it, but it looks odd and uncomfortable.
It would be better if he gets a handle on this tendency he has, so that it's not an issue going forward. One of the things to use against Trump is that he's sexist and has admitted to grabbing women and such. It's hard to use that when it's an argument of "my grabbing is different from his grabbing." LOL.
How big an issue it is, I don't know. But it's an issue.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)*** Please let's stop this faux outrage madness - the world could use more people like Obama and Biden ***
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Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Obama doesn't look deep into the young girl's eyes, while touching her, and keep his hands on for several minutes. Biden really needs to cure that habit. I know he doesn't mean anything by it. But it does seem a bit creepy, and the audience in the OP video does seem uncomfortable to me.
In the video in the preceding post, Obama ASKED the girl if she was too old to hug,and she said she hugs. He quickly hugged, then let her go. He didn't hang on. LOL. When Biden does that, it's just odd.
I know you disagree, but it'll be a problem in the election, if he keeps doing that.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)like they did a couple years ago. For his own good, if he wants to cement this nomination, Joe should listen to his closest friends who all seem to have warned him some time ago about the same thing the OP is concerned about. We all know that Biden's intentions are harmless, but he doesn't need to be giving the right wing any such ammunition like this that they can distort and hurt his reputation with. He ought to know by now that his enemies are all waiting by the sidelines to pounce on any opportunity where Joe happens to have the slightest little bit of physical contact with young girls.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)The occasional squeeze might hurt him but the alternative might hurt worse. He's a born gladhander and mumbling woodenly through speeches he's been giving all his life is not a good look. People want to see that dynamite smile. Yes he's old school, but where has the alternative has landed us? So I guess we're going to have to live with it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mosby
(16,350 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden