Category Archives: Bidenisms

Biden’s knee-slapper

Posted on 03/25/2010 by Soccerdad

Stand up comedian: Vice President Biden (h/t The Muqata last week): “I just got back from five days in the Middle East,” Biden said. “I love to travel, but it’s great to be back to a place where a boom … Continue reading →

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A matter of trust

Posted on 03/10/2010 by Soccerdad

Last week Daled Amos wondered: It will be interesting to see just what kind of tone Biden takes with Israel this time–and whether Netanyahu is up to dealing with Biden from strength the way Begin did–or like Olmert. Now we … Continue reading →

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Baker’s twenty

Posted on 05/06/2009 by Soccerdad

It’s been 20 years since Secretary of State Baker delivered his notorious “Greater Israel” speech to AIPAC. Looking over the speech now, it preserves a moment in time. It doesn’t seem as shocking now as it did when he delivered. … Continue reading →

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Put down that wad of cash, step back and no one’s going to get hurt

Posted on 03/20/2009 by Soccerdad

From Jack Tapper (via Don Surber) “Here’s the problem,” Mr. Obama said, “It’s almost like they’ve got — they’ve got a bomb strapped to them and they’ve got their hand on the trigger. You don’t want them to blow up. … Continue reading →

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Someone tell Osama

Posted on 02/20/2009 by Soccerdad

Vice President Biden at the swearing in ceremony of Leon Panetta as director of the CIA (via memeorandum): Mr. Biden said the new president’s actions “reverse the policies that in my view and the view of many in this agency … Continue reading →

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