Biden on Meet the Press

I just watched Joe Biden on Meet the Press and he was at his best. His assessment of the conditions in Iraq were clear and concise, and his recommendations were logical and persuasive. His demeanor was slightly subdued and appropriately serious. He also made it quite clear that the Democratic nomination was not worth short changing our troops by defunding the war.

His appearance showcased his integrity and expertise. I was very impressed.

But - I don't like that he continues to fund this war.

I agree that we need to fund the troops - and I love it how he stands up and says that as long as there is one soldier on the ground, that they need to be funded.

But Senator Biden - put it into another bill.

The best outcome from the Senate would be - a funding bill with a timeline attached.

Just my feelings. I still support him 100%.

we didn't cut off the funding until 1975 "after we brought the majority of the troops home." His reasoning on this was very logical. He knows that Bush will keep the troops in Iraq with or without funding, and leave them even more vulnerable than they are already.

I was very impressed with his assessment and with the fact that he did not play politics with our soldiers lives.

Great job.

I hope that there are strings attached.

You know Biden is holding hearings with Petraues and Corker this week.
I am anxious to see what comes out of that.

tsegat - I am going to start calling Biden - Catman.
So lucky.

Leahy and Biden formidable during hearings. You know that people stay up all night dreading the face-offs they are about to endure!

As soon as we have the votes--boom, we should pass a bill withdrawing them and the funding. But until then we have to keep them alive.

His history with being in the Senate during Vietnam is quite the benefit during this debacle.
And his willingness to lose the nomination in order to fund the troops safety shows some balls.

He speaks from his heart.

something we could really use right now.

I don't want someone telling me what I'd like to hear. I want someone with the guts to tell me the TRUTH!!! Sadly, too many politicians try to say the right thing politically and it comes back later to bite them in the ass when some media personality plays an early political clip over and over again.

Biden has already said how he will vote.

I can't wait to see how Hil-bama is going to vote.
Are they going to wait until the last minute again, or are they
going to take a stand this time?

Biden will have the easiest time against the GOP in the general because of this one thing alone.
Even tho I don't agree.
Hillary or Oprama will have it used against them in the worst way should either one of them win
the nomination. Assuming that they will vote to cut funding again.

How did I do w/ Derby in GP? I couldn't believe what he posted about MTP and his impression. Completely wrong!

You got in there right away with substance to back up your assertions. I think you shut Derby down right quick.

I'm glad Derby posted that though. Negative subject lines often attract more attention and hopefully a lot of people read the replies. The negative responses were all one-liners with no meat.

that thread is long gone.

:yourock:

me running back and forth from the t.v. to the computer to get the quotes right! I had taped MTP in case I missed it and ended up watching it live, then I went on DU to get the repsonse and was prettry angry w/ that post. I worked pretty hard on that. I wanted it to be right and on the money. That was probably my best post ever- me being a rookie and all!!!!

Thanks for your help on my thread.

So far so good.

Altho - I actually saw a thread earlier that was positive.

And I saw another one where a poster said he does not like our troops cuz
what kind of person would sign up to kill? It takes all kinds!

You came back with much more ammo and Derby had no response whatsoever! I wonder if he even watched the show. Maybe he just heard that on some message board and decided to ruffle some feathers, which he did, but there was some substance underneath those feathers.

Everyone defended the Senator with facts and passion :thumbsup:

I'm sure I'm gonna need some help.

I'm waiting to see if it gets any hits.

where they have a group discussion.

Russert didn't bring up what Biden said.
But talked about Hillary and BO over and over. Ugh!

I went back to watch the rest, figuring that Biden and Iraq would be part of the discussion, but ZILCH!!! Then I watched This Week and John Kerry was excellent, but once again no mention of Biden's trip to Iraq??? Okay, someone is clueless and personally I don't think it is us.

Loved it.

My two favorite Senators.

Kind of sad though, as I believe Kerry was elected president in 04. What a different world it would be today if..............well you know the rest. I'm not going to resurrect those emotions right now.

Biden calls Iraq war assessment 'dead flat wrong'
Detroit Free Press Sun, 09 Sep 2007 1:19 PM PDT
WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush's war strategy is failing and the top military commander in Iraq is "dead flat wrong" for warning against major changes, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said today.

Democrats make pre-emptive strike on Iraq reports
International Herald Tribune Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:44 AM PDT
Comments from Senators Joseph Biden and Edward Kennedy seem designed to undercut the impact of anticipated reports from General David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador in Baghdad.

Biden Says Petraeus Is 'Dead Flat Wrong,' Calls For Troop Withdrawal
Nasdaq Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:25 AM PDT
(RTTNews) - President Bush's Iraq war strategy is failing and the top U.S. military commander there is "dead flat wrong," to warn against changing course in the war-torn country, the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Sunday.

Biden faults Petraeus' expected assessment
Fox 19 Cincinnati Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:47 AM PDT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats and Republicans are reacting to news that the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and the top commander in Iraq are expected to urge Congress not to make significant changes in the war strategy.

Biden faults Petraeus' expected assessment
KLAS Las Vegas Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:44 AM PDT
Associated Press - September 9, 2007 1:33 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats and Republicans are reacting to news that the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and the top commander in Iraq are expected to...

Iraq Debate Flares Before Petraeus Report
CBS News Sun, 09 Sep 2007 4:00 PM PDT
Ahead of crucial testimony by President Bush's leading Iraq advisers, Democrats launched a pre-emptive attack on White House efforts to shore up support for the war. Sen. Joseph Biden said warning against strategic changes is "dead flat wrong."

UPI Sun, 09 Sep 2007 1:54 PM PDT
Calling President George Bush's policy in Iraq a "failure," Sen. Joe Biden Sunday urged more aggressive diplomacy to withdraw U.S. combat troops in Iraq.

Biden says Bush strategy a failure
EARTHtimes.org Sun, 09 Sep 2007 2:06 PM PDT
Calling President George Bush's policy in Iraq a failure, Sen. Joe Biden Sunday urged more aggressive diplomacy to withdraw U.S. combat troops in Iraq. We need a diplomatic offensive, the Democratic presidential hopeful from Delaware said on NBC's Me...

Senator Biden Nails It on Meet the Press
Blogcritics.org Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:13 AM PDT
Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) may in fact be the only Democratic candidate with a solid rational plan for a successful outcome in Iraq. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) may in fact be the only Democratic candidate with a solid rational plan for a successful outcome in Iraq. He also appears to be the only Democratic candidate capable of calling it like it is with respect to the political/strategic situation ...

Biden faults Petraeus' assessment
USA Today Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:29 PM PDT
President Bush's war strategy is failing and the top military commander in Iraq is "dead flat wrong" for warning against major changes, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday.
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So this is what it feels like to have your candidate in the news!

Did you ever take a potty break? Maybe George Stephanopoulous should try reading the news!

Usually it's just one or two articles.

This was like Christmas :)

My family has been giving me crap all day about how long I have been online.

that you were busy saving the Free World?

election. My husband came looking for me at 2 am, shut off the computer and I went nuts.

I think they have given up on me!

My son has made fun of my obsession with politics, but he admits that he relies on me for his political news. My daughter looks to me for the latest as well and we have many great discussions. Our special "girls time" is usually watching Countdown together!

My husband gets impatient with me because I spend so much time on the computer. I took time to watch my Redskins win their first game today.