Posted on 04/27/2019 1:37:23 AM PDT by Kaslin
My Grandpa and I used to sing a chucklesome tune. He would start off saying, "Hey Joe, what do ya know?" to which I would reply, "I don't know nothin', tell me somethin'." Neither of us could sing very well, but we both found the jingle humorous. That little ditty also happens to describe what will have to be the cornerstone of former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. In order for "Diamond Joe" to win in this far-left, progressive field of candidates, Joe will have to pretend that he didn't "know nothin'" about a variety of issues, behaviors, and public servants he endorsed in his more than 40 years of public service.
Even before former Vice President Biden hopped in the race, the "hands-on" politician issued an apology. Apparently, somebody had to inform him that pinching girls' hips and sniffing their hair without permission was inappropriate behavior for any man regardless of age. Still, Biden released a video saying, "Social norms have begun to change. They’ve shifted. And the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset. And I get it. I get it. I hear what they’re saying. I understand it. And I’ll be much more mindful. That’s my responsibility."
Biden once thought unwanted kissing, touching, and fondling was within "boundaries" and a part of "social norms"? That defense seems far-fetched, but when you can say "I don't know nothin', tell me somethin'" and the media gives you a pass, who cares about the truth.
Speaking of truth, Vice President Biden will no doubt have to attack President Donald J. Trump and his associates as liars. Democratic analysts and liberal commentators regularly describe all who inhabit President Trump's sphere as double-speaking despots. So, how will "Sleepy Joe" defend his previous support for folks like Attorney General William Barr?
Despite a prolific career in Washington where he had been respected by both parties, Barr is now seen as public enemy number one (aside from President Trump of course). But, in 1991 while Barr was in the attorney general confirmation process after being nominated by President George H.W. Bush, Biden praised him as "a throwback to the days when we actually had attorneys general who would talk to you." He also said that Barr was a "heck of an honorable guy.”
When Biden is inevitably asked about Barr's character and potential impeachment proceedings, what is he going to say? Will he tell the truth and say Barr is still an upstanding guy, or will he say that something about Barr has changed? Maybe he'll just play dumb and say he didn't know the guy.
Regardless, his previous support for Barr will pale in comparison to his support for the 1994 Crime Bill. Prior to the bill's passing, Biden criticized plans from President George HW Bush as being too weak. As noted by Vox, Biden said of one proposal from the president, “Quite frankly, the president’s plan is not tough enough, bold enough, or imaginative enough to meet the crisis at hand,” and he added that President Bush's, “doesn’t include enough police officers to catch the violent thugs, not enough prosecutors to convict them, not enough judges to sentence them, and not enough prison cells to put them away for a long time."
Eventually, Biden got the sort of bill he was looking for in the 1994 crime bill. Vox reports, "This 1994 law, partly written by Biden, imposed tougher sentences and increased funding for prisons, contributing to the growth of the US prison population from the 1990s through the 2000s — a trend that’s only begun to reverse in the past few years. It also included other measures, such as the Violence Against Women Act that helped crack down on domestic violence and rape, a 10-year ban on assault weapons, funding for firearm background checks, and grant programs for local and state police."
That bill ended up locking millions of, mostly black, men across America. Many say it devastated the inner cities. Progressives hate the bill, and rightfully so. The base of the party even hates the authors of it, chiefly Joe Biden. As Naomi Murakawa says, “There’s a tendency now to talk about Joe Biden as the sort of affable if inappropriate uncle, as a loudmouth and silly, but he’s actually done really deeply disturbing, dangerous reforms that have made the criminal justice system more lethal and just bigger.”
While Biden has made amends in certain ways, such as the Second Chance Act of 2007, he still championed the 1994 legislation even calling it the "Biden Crime Bill" on his 2008 presidential campaign website. But, now, with members of his own party advocating for even the Boston Marathon bomber having the right to vote, will Biden pivot and say he too supports criminals having their rights restored? Much of the left believes this is necessary in order to help the black community, which in their mind is still struggling from slavery. Does Biden feel the same?
Further to this point, the left has renewed their call for reparations to overcome the evils of slavery. Will Biden say he "didn't know nothin'" when he made comments like these from 1975 regarding reparations: "I don't feel responsible for the sins of my father and grandfather...I'll be damned if I feel responsible to pay for what happened 300 years ago." Again, Joe will have to plead ignorant of his past in order to gain the support of progressives.
The list could go on, and on. This doesn't even delve into his support for the Iraq War nor his apparent lack of knowledge of President Obama's scandals. It also doesn't discuss his plagiarism that derailed his 1988 campaign which, you guessed it, he claimed didn't know he was doing at the time. The truly bad news for Joe is that progressives like Justice Democrats' spokesperson Waleed Saheed are already calling Biden out for his decades of policy which now run counter to progressive ideology. On MSNBC today Saheed questioned "how [Biden's] going to explain to voters who have been affected by his decisions on mass incarceration, the war in Iraq, and financial deregulation and unfair trade deals," while discussing his chances in the 2020 primary.
Yesterday after announcing his candidacy, Biden let a Freudian comment slip through the cracks which can answer Saheed's question. When asked why is he the best choice for Democratic voters against Trump he replied, "That'll have to be for the Democrats decide." Indeed, it won't be Biden voicing his own opinions on this campaign trail, it will be Biden telling the voters, "I don't know nothin', tell me something," and changing his tune according to their answers. But, much like my Grandpa and I singing, his campaign will both be tone deaf and hilarious to watch at the same time.
The Dem primary is going to be amazing. Whoever makes it to the quarterfinal round better watch out, because as long she can take a breath, I wouldn’t count her out. And she still has support among many on the Left. She feels it is her rightful place and maybe, the third time will be a charm. Then moving to the general election, President has had 4 years to see how the game is played. He’s had 4 years to learn the rules. I’m thinking that the voting fraud attempts will be so blatant, in the Lefts attempt to regain control, that it will destroy the entire process. And Lord help the Left if Ginsburg gets replaced some time this year. It will be anarchy when Barrett replaces her.
But, on to Biden.... “This 1994 law, partly written by Biden, imposed tougher sentences and increased funding for prisons
While Biden may have sat in the chair for a long time, in reality there’s no way he wrote anything. He’s too effin’ dumb. Some liberal staffer drafted his portion of the document and Biden said, “Sure, looks goods. What’s for lunch?”. That piece, coming from the guy that said to use a shotgun and shoot through your front door without knowing who is there. The Stupid is Strong with him.
My personal opinion is that the old guard, the people like Pelosi, know how hard it is to unseat an incumbent President in any case, and with the economy humming along it will be next to impossible. They probably figure it’s a good time to let the young progressives run wild and let one of them get thoroughly trashed in the 2020 election so they perhaps learn a bit if humility. If it turns out to be a dinosaur like Biden or Sanders that won’t matter either because their time is up anyway.
The brighter of the new politicians will use this as a way to get some name recognition for 2024. The dumber ones will fade away, one less headache for the leadership.
I think you’re on to something. Use up what little political capital they have and know that the man has the bully pulpit and fights back. And fights back, hard. Not something they’re used to or know how to deal with. And knowing that it goes, no where, in the Senate.
With regards to the young progressives, definitely. The Dem leadership is OLD and why not let others do their job. Let them O’Rourke, Omar, AOC, etc etc get their asses handed to them and take all the flak while the old guard tries to hang on and stay relevant a little longer. Although the sand in their hour glasses is running low, really low.
Democrats are Bide’n time.
Thank You First Lady!!!
Carry On, Presidential Apprentices!
That’s why I love our president he fights and he doesn’t back down
Nice post, easy St
He really said to shoot through a door not knowing who in the heck is there? Holy cow that is stupid beyond words.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj1GaX_-E-E
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/more-advice-from-joe-biden-just-fire-the-shotgun-through-the-door
Biden said. “I did one of these town-hall meetings on the Internet and one guy said, “Well, what happens when the end days come? What happens when there’s the earthquake? I live in California, and I have to protect myself.” I said, “Well, you know, my shotgun will do better for you than your AR-15, because you want to keep someone away from your house, just fire the shotgun through the door.”
The man is a special kind of stupid, but I’m happy he’s in the race. He’s going to suck a lot of air and money out of it that won’t go to the other wannabe’s.
There's an "Easter" Egg in the Emoji...
Enjoy!
And dems are still reeling.
They have enjoyed decades of Republicans only playing defense; when they’re not busy playing on the dem’s team.
Finally, finally, we have a leader who moved us into an aggressive offensive position. And he did it with a very loud bang.
He has done the exact same thing for the nation.
It can’t be a surprise that world leaders are “begging” Biden to become president. I’ll take a wild shot in the dark and assume he’s telling the truth. A Biden presidency would be a hall pass to the world. Go ahead and stomp all over the US. No consequences will be forthcoming.
To paraphrase our much loved and missed Andrew Breitbart, you can’t win a game by playing defense.
Might need a few slight updates.
WHATCHA KNOW JOE
(Ohhhh Whatcha Know Joe)
I Don’t Know nothin’
(Whatcha Know Joe)
tell me somethin’
(Whatcha Know Joe)
Ain’t connivin’
Just aint jivin’
I don’t know
(Whatcha know Joe)
Well i don’t know Latin
(Whatcha know Joe)
Ain’t high-hattin’
(Whatcha Know Joe)
I aint foolin’
i need schoolin’
i don’t know
i don’t know
mama tried to tell me so
papa wouldn’t let me go
couldn’t even see a movie show
(sooooo whatcha know Joe)
i just cant figure
(whatcha know Joe)
i don’t dig ya
(whatcha know Joe)
hey stop your squakin,
just ant talkin
cuz i don’t know
(whatcha know Joe)
(oobie doobie do)
(Whatcha know Joe)
(oobie doobie do)
(what do you know Joe)
just aint makin it
i don’t know
i don’t know
my mama tried to tell me so
papa wouldn’t let me go
couldn’t even see a movie show
(oobie doobie do)
(whatcha know Joe)
i just cant figure
(whatcha know Joe)
i don’t dig ya
(whatcha know Joe)
quit your squakin,
i ant talkin
cuz i don’t know
(what do u know Joe)
(whadda you know)
(what do u know Joe)
(whadda you know)
aint talkin
quit your squakin
no more talkin
i don’t know
Jo Stafford singing “Whatcha Know Joe”:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I__heU69sn8
Not much!
I’m changing my registration before the primary here in Oregon. I want to get a Democrat primary ballot and be able to vote for Bernie, as of now.
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