Does Biden have the Constitutiion memorized? Who can cite it like that?

[Debi]

And now people are agreeing with him....again.

[EVDebs]

1. He teaches Constutional law a univ

http://biden.senate.gov/biography/

"Since 1991, Biden has been an adjunct professor at the Widener University School of Law, where he teaches a seminar on constitutional law."

And the question becomes, 'does a fetus have rights' ? ... to go beyond the questions mention re Rowe v. Wade on the right to privacy.

Ask THAT and watch the fun begin ! Then it boils down to the rights of sperm vs egg in the final debate.

[Debi]

2. So I guess that's a yes! n/t

[SharonAnn]

13. It's not that long a document. We should all know it well. Shame that we don't.

Now, of course, understanding all the legal ramifications of it may require some heavy thinking, but we could at least get started by reading it and knowing it.

[Debi]

19. I carry a copy in my purse, but do not have it memorized n/t

[leftynyc]

41. Me too

A gift from my lawyer father. I have reason to refer to it a least once a month.

[Debi]

47. I got mine when the C-SPAN bus came through the state

We each got tote bags, t-shirts, luggage tags, pens and a pocket Constitution.

Pretty nice swag for Mr. Debi appearing on a 1/2 segment of the show :P

[Vickers]

40. I still have the little pocket Constitution they gave us in Basic Training.

I've read it several times, and refer to it ALL the time.

It is simply mind-boggling how many people have not taken the time to read it all the way through, even once.

(I am including DUers, btw.)

[tularetom]

3. Ya know you have a point

Everyone of them ought to be able to quote the constitution verbatim before being allowed to take a seat in congress (or be sworn in as president). Seems like that's the least we should demand.

[Debi]

8. Yep. n/t

[saltpoint]

4. It suggests quite a contrast to the current president, doesn't it.

[EVDebs]

5. I'd still go for Edwards and Biden as the ticket but yes, these guys can tie their shoes !

But in any event, here's the theme music for the campaign

It's Money That Matters
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wXtHJDxbEOw

On With The Song
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=opn0KY3K_-k

A new version of Ohio (start at 1:46)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VSdvsJKzmN0

[saltpoint]

7. Hi, EVDebs. I'm with ya on that.

What a wild day. Our Democrats AND the Giants in the news.

[EVDebs]

21. Hey, the new tentative schedule for '08 is up

April 7th vs. SD at home. Hope Omar keeps it up but Barry Zito, what happened ? Better luck this season.

[saltpoint]

23. I love a fan who has the next summer's schedule at the ready.

That's indication of a sound mind.

You know what? In my next life I want to come back as Juan Marichal.

[EVDebs]

26. Juan and Lon were talking one day...

(That's Lon Simmons for you non-Giant fans) ...and Gaylord Perry happens by having just pitched that day. Lon asks Gaylord what pitches were working for him and he says,

"Well, my slider was good and my curve was so-so, but my spitter..." He catches himself and Lon starts laughing...KTVU then goes to a break.

"Despite Perry's notoriety for doctoring baseballs, and perhaps even more for making batters think he was throwing them on a regular basis--he even went so far as to title his 1974 autobiography Me and the Spitter--(co-authored by Cleveland baseball newspaper writer Bob Sudyk, ISBN 0841502994) he wouldn't be ejected for the illegal practice until August 23, 1982, in his 21st season in the majors. Perry also reportedly approached the makers of Vaseline about endorsing the product and was allegedly rebuffed with a one-line postcard reading, "We soothe babies' backsides, not baseballs." Former Manager Gene Mauch famously quipped "He should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of KY Jelly attached to his plaque."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaylord_Perry

also see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitball (the stuff on Gaylord is in 'history)

They don't make 'em like that anymore. Or maybe not. Giants fans still love Barry. And life goes on.

[saltpoint]

27. LOL! Yep. Good time for a quick break!

[Debi]

9. Two-fold - knowledge of the Constitution and respect for it as well n/t

[saltpoint]

14. Strongly agree.

[faithfulcitizen]

6. I think Clinton just endorsed him!!

She said you have give Joe credit; Joe knows this subject backwards and forwards. And the next President has to know this subject well... (or something very similar!) Hilarious!

[Debi]

12. Ha! n/t

[Froward69]

36. I agree Hillary endorses him at least once, sometimes more in

just about every debate.

[ellisonz]

10. Barack Obama

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/faculty/obama

Other courses taught include:

Constitutional Law III: Equal Protection and Substantive Due Process
Current Issues in Racism & the Law
Voting Rights & the Democratic Process

[Debi]

15. But he didn't cite the specific section of the Constitution - just right to privacy n/t

[ellisonz]

17. I'd be shocked if Barack Obama didn't know the Constitution like the back of his hand...

[Debi]

20. I'm not slamming Obama - just that Biden cited the specific part of the Constitution

rather than just a vague reference to right to privacy.

That's all I said.

My post wasn't a challenge or a competition.

[ellisonz]

24. It's all good.

But you did ask who else can cite the Constitution.

:thumbsup:

[Debi]

28. You are correct, I did.

:hi: and so he should have.

[liberalnurse]

11. Biden wins this Debate!

Yes, I hope he gets the Media Now!

[Debi]

16. The most speaking time of any of the other debates

(at least it seemed like it)

[Think82]

18. here here!

[Evergreen Emerald]

34. I agree with you--Biden stood out.

[jillan]

22. Biden was A-mazing!

But not one word about him in the after debate discussion.

[saltpoint]

25. Hi, pirhana. Not to worry. The mainstream media aren't nearly the factor

in the caucuses that they are for the more general public consumption of political news.

Around this time in 04 the MSM were writing Kerry's obit and Edwards was scarecly mentioned. Those two finished first and second and of course became out eventual ticket.

Biden has come from around 0 into a forward-moving higher-by-the-week single digits. Were Gov. Richardson to falter, Biden mght surge ahead. I think he did himself a world of good tonight by offering remarks that would do the world good.

And after 7-8 years of this administration, we need all the good we can get.

[gateley]

29. Continues to impress. What more can I say? nt

[hvn_nbr_2]

30. Don't know about memorized, but he *comprehends* it

Once while channel-flipping, I came upon some interview with Biden where he was talking about the fourth amendment. I've never heard another politician talk about it with his depth of understanding, particularly in regard to how it is a bullwark against tyranny. He gets it. It's not "just a fucking piece of paper" or a bunch of rules that you have to follow.

[Debi]

33. I would love to hear that at the last debate

"It's not just a fucking piece of paper" - think that would get some applause?

[youthere]

31. Impressive, no? That's why I support him. He clearly knows his stuff.

[Debi]

37. Only you would argue about agreeing with me

:rofl:

[youthere]

38. Well...I won't not agree with you.

:rofl:

[Debi]

42. Oh Good God

:banghead:


(This is why we NEED Jell-o shots on caucus night!)

[youthere]

43. Yep...

I'm starting on my shots NOW so I'll be in good form for the caucus.

[Debi]

44. For the next 48 days?

Unfortunately for the other caucus attendees in your precinct Cap'n Crunch, that Lucky Charms guy and Mr. Green Jeans from the Captain Kangaroo show aren't running for President :rofl:

[youthere]

48. What about that popcorn dude? Hassenfeffer?

[Debi]

49. Redenbacher you doof!

And he's dead. Don't give the GOPers any ideas or they'll dig up Ronnie and run his corpse :wow:

[youthere]

39. delete dupe

[ginchinchili]

32. Once again the other candidates were agreeing with Sen. Biden.

"Like Joe said...," "I agree with Sen. Biden...," Joe has it right..." Undoubtedly, Joe Biden is the best qualified candidate to be POTUS. The Democrats would be nuts to pass this opportunity by. He was the only one on the stage last night who never wavered on his responses, even if they were always the ideal response to make to a room full of Democrats, but sometimes what is best for the country is not always what seems best for the Party. Joe Biden continually proves that I'm supporting the right candidate to lead this country.

[Debi]

35. Oh, come on, that didn't happen - at least I didn't see that on the

post-debate banter or in this morning's news :crazy:

[Kat45]

45. The Biden campaign put together a video of all the remarks

It's a great video. It shows a number of positive comments about Biden by several different candidates from both last nights debate and previous debates. It's on his campaign site. Great move, making the video. Wonder if they'll use it as an ad? :-)

[Debi]

46. Here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbOa989IRYw

[saltpoint]

50. Debi, I'm going to kick this thread in the name of a public servant who

asks for the public's trust on foreign policy and who has actually earned it, as opposed to George W. Bush and the rest of his adminsitration, who have squandered our international standing with our allies and ruined the lives of so many nameless (to us) Iraqis.

Biden is my second choice for president. But the differential is thin indeed.

He's a good man.