Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
23 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Watch Pete Buttigieg on why we need a Pres like Joe Biden for American Leadership on a Global Stage. (Original Post) Cha Apr 2020 OP
There he is, making sense of horror and showing us the way out of it, towards sanity. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 #1
I thought you would like this CaliforniaPeggy.. Cha Apr 2020 #2
K&R MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #3
Yes, I really really really apprectiate Pete Buttigieg, Cha Apr 2020 #5
They'd all be great presidents MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #7
Yes, they would.. Cha Apr 2020 #8
Biden will do that. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #4
Yes Pete Does.. & Biden was On It in the Beginning!.. Cha Apr 2020 #6
Been missing Pete Blue Owl Apr 2020 #9
I really appreciate Mayor Pete's patriotism! Cha Apr 2020 #11
It wouldn't play here DFW Apr 2020 #10
Yes, I would really like to see Pete Buttigieg in Cha Apr 2020 #13
I think he is overqualified for Press Secretary DFW Apr 2020 #14
I guess you're right about Press Sec but Cha Apr 2020 #15
Oh, the Press secretary SHOULD be smart DFW Apr 2020 #17
I momentarily had forgotten Cha Apr 2020 #18
I'm not impressed with his speaking 8 languages including English DFW Apr 2020 #19
Thank you for sharing, Cha! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #12
You're Welcome, Sheltie! Bonus Random Tweet.. Cha Apr 2020 #16
Dems United! UncleNoel Apr 2020 #20
Yes, I love it! Cha Apr 2020 #22
Spot on, Pete. brer cat Apr 2020 #21
One of the many reasons I like him! Behind the Aegis Apr 2020 #23

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,704 posts)
1. There he is, making sense of horror and showing us the way out of it, towards sanity.
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:30 AM
Apr 2020

In that calm, forward-looking way that he has.

Thank you, dear Cha, for posting this clip.

I miss hearing him talk so much.

Cha

(297,665 posts)
2. I thought you would like this CaliforniaPeggy..
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:36 AM
Apr 2020

I know what you mean about the way Pete talks.. and it couldn't be more true..

"It's why we need a President like @JoeBiden, who's gonna restore American leadership before other countries around the world give up on us for good."

With all the intense clusterfuck going on all around us.. it's soothing to the soul to have Pete out there saying this.

Mahalo and StaySafe!

Cha

(297,665 posts)
5. Yes, I really really really apprectiate Pete Buttigieg,
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 12:48 AM
Apr 2020

Beagles! And, Sen Amy Klobuchar and Beto!!

Mahalo~StaySafe!

Cha

(297,665 posts)
11. I really appreciate Mayor Pete's patriotism!
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:52 AM
Apr 2020

And, Sen Amy Klobuchar's.. & Beto's!

Mahalo Blue Owl~

DFW

(54,437 posts)
10. It wouldn't play here
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 01:41 AM
Apr 2020

But I assume it was Mayor Pete being his usual calm, sense-making self.

I really hope he is under consideration for a cabinet post or maybe even White House chief of staff.

Cha

(297,665 posts)
13. Yes, I would really like to see Pete Buttigieg in
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 02:58 AM
Apr 2020

Biden's cabinet or CoS.. or how about Press Sec.. like Josh Earnest did for Pres Obama?

DFW

(54,437 posts)
14. I think he is overqualified for Press Secretary
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:12 AM
Apr 2020

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, maybe?

Of course, after Ben Carson, Bart Simpson could do a better job at HUD.

Cha

(297,665 posts)
15. I guess you're right about Press Sec but
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 03:30 AM
Apr 2020

oh could he be whip smart up there everyday and what a contrast to the Liars trump foists on the American People.

Ben Carson.. what a sick joke.. it's hard to fathom how people can be so gifted in one area and be such complete sociopaths in general.

DFW

(54,437 posts)
17. Oh, the Press secretary SHOULD be smart
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 04:12 AM
Apr 2020

But it's not a position that requires a Rhodes scholarship, experience as head of a city government, proficiency in eight languages and combat experience (well, considering that Fox Noise now has White House press accreditation, maybe I'm wrong about the combat experience!).

Cha

(297,665 posts)
18. I momentarily had forgotten
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 04:31 AM
Apr 2020

about Pete's speaking 8 languages including English. It would be outstanding if he could be in capacity to put that to good use!

Combat good come in very handy!

DFW

(54,437 posts)
19. I'm not impressed with his speaking 8 languages including English
Fri Apr 17, 2020, 05:31 AM
Apr 2020

I speak 8 languages PLUS English, and you won't see ME trying to be Biden's press secretary
My dad could have done it, as he was a member of the Washington print press for 50 years. But he loved his day job, and wouldn't have gone for it, even if it meant a pay raise (I have no idea what the WH press secretary makes, but considering how many Trump has had, I hope it has a REALLY good severance package!).

Actually, in 2016, I did get some vague feelers about being Hillary Clinton's ambassador to Germany, but that died with the election. It would have been flattering, but I'm not a career diplomat, and Germany is important enough for them to deserve a pro (something Trump has NOT offered them, but what else is new?). Of course, I do speak the language, have some contacts in the German government, if only with the Greens, and my wife is German. Plus, we'd only have to move from Düsseldorf to Berlin, not Dallas. It would surely be heady stuff to serve with such a great team, but I think I'd miss my day job.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Watch Pete Buttigieg on w...