MSNBC guest: Biden’s racial gaffes are rather refreshingly politically incorrect, aren’t they?
posted at 12:26 pm on August 23, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Golly, maybe this has been McCain’s problem all along. When the dumbest hacks in the lefty blogosphere attacked him for coded messages in the Britney ad, I thought they were objecting to the alleged message. Turns out they were probably just objecting to the fact that it was coded. If only Maverick had been forthright and thrown in a bon mot about Barry O being “clean,” the freshness of his candor would have charmed us all and been celebrated as a political strength. Except, of course, by Kos, who once declared that sort of condescension to be career-killing “in a just world.” I wonder if he’s changed his mind.
On any other day, this would take the prize for the most embarrassing race-related spin among the commentariat. But not today. Click the image to watch.
Update: Yep, looks like he’s changed his mind.
Update: Goldstein sums up:
All of which points back to the animating tenet in “liberal” ideology — namely, that, simply by virtue of adopting the left-liberal agenda, one is good, and so his “mistakes” are but minor slip-ups, hiccups in a life of sublime goodliness. Whereas any kind of minor slip-up by those on the “right” (classical liberals included, these days) are to be seen as brief inadvertent flashes revealing their grubby souls — even when those flashes are either admittedly unintended, or else have to be run through a special code book to prove visible to the watchdogs of all that is good and righteous.
Update: Advice from Ace on how McCain can prove his own refreshing political incorrectness.
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And if it were a Republican, they’d be hammering the cross as we speak. Anybody remember Trent Lott?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM
What a moron.
pat on August 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Of all the crazy picks…. oh wait… McCain hasn’t picked yet…. ummmm!!!!!
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 12:31 PM
So…………..are the Kleagle’s comments supposed to be “refreshingly politically incorrect”, now?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM
They are absolutely shameless. How can they live with themselves? Their desperation pathetic.
marklmail on August 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM
The intellectual dishonesty on the left never fails to astound me.
Citizen Duck on August 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Wow,how is that for spin? Do these dumb a$$es think anyone is going to buy into this BS?
This guy is a perfect example of how the Demoncrates continue to fail.
leanright on August 23, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I just can’t keep up anymore. Are there cliff notes on the Democrat self-parody?
Editor on August 23, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I should hire this guy to do my laundry because he’s on spin cycle! Get it? Huh? Oh… well I thought it was funny. :(
AbaddonsReign on August 23, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Making lemonade out of lemons isn’t always as easy as one thinks.
a capella on August 23, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Just keep repeating that, dumbass.
JammieWearingFool on August 23, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Los Angeles Times — August 23
Open Borders Team
Obama selects Joe Biden as his VP running mate
So the recent events in Georgia involving Russian troops sent shock waves all the way down Chicago’s Michigan Avenue to Obama headquarters. He decided to call in one of the Senate’s top foreign policy experts to counter another of the Senate’s top foreign policy experts.
Sen. Barack Obama, the Democrats’ about-to-be presidential nominee, has chosen a fellow senator, Joe Biden of Delaware, as his about-to-be running mate for the Nov. 4 general election.
===========================
On the Issues
Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government.
Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program.
Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship.
Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants.
Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance.
DfDeportation on August 23, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Barack’s them of “Hope and Change” has officially been renamed, simply, “Hypocrisy”.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Yeah, but it all comes out as urine in the end.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM
This is what we have to look forward to with a gaffemaster like Biden on the ticket. He’s the Ted Baxter of VP candidates.
ReubenJCogburn on August 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Where are the Far-Leftists here on HotAir condemning Biden’s racist remarks??? WHERE???
DfDeportation on August 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Tapper’s latest column has a nice reminder of how Biden will compete in the South (or did Barry pull out of those states?)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:38 PM
It’s more like trying to make lemonade out of that pile your dog left on the front lawn.
Editor on August 23, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Give it time. I’m sure alphie hasn’t woken up from her pharmaceutical induced stupor…..yet.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:39 PM
The media’s double standards are breathtaking and yet the death of their medium is still a mystery to them.
Cindy Munford on August 23, 2008 at 12:40 PM
As I said in Headlines, with Biden’s racist comment about Obama, Obama picking Biden is worse than Tiger Woods picking Fuzzy Zellar for a doubles tournament!
abinitioadinfinitum on August 23, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Apparently! Assuming he even remembers what he says from one day to the next, unless somebody reminds him.
Jim Treacher on August 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM
This is so funny. I’m watching Fox News and some democrat sycophant chick is droning on and on about how this Biden choice shows that Barack is serious about changing Washington…I really don’t know what to say.
Weight of Glory on August 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Just like George Bush! Of course.
locomotivebreath1901 on August 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I guess George, the loony, Cloony couldn’t influence the foreign policy decisions
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
These talking heads on the left are the most ridiculous, vapid, dishonest people I’ve ever seen in my life. Always good for a laugh.
therightwinger on August 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I am so overwhelmed by the richness of Biden material I cannot even gather my thoughts sufficiently to type out a witty bon mot. What a great day!!!
HawaiiLwyr on August 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Obama Bin Biden 2008 !
redrock on August 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Refreshingly politically incorrect elitist Biden compounds Obama’s roaring, elitist unbelievably audacious rhetoric.
The squeaky couple get the boot since
oil costs more than the squeak deserves.
Given America’s penchant to recycle, Obama’s going to find himself with an expired shelf life and tossed in the bin, another malfunction. Live and learn TOO LATE, BHO.
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 12:47 PM
OT: Colo. city official cancels Al-Jazeera barbecue
What do you serve Al-Jazeera at a BBQ?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Quote from DU
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 23, 2008 at 12:51 PM
You know Biden won’t let Obama have the last word on anything.
So curl up with a bucket of popcorn cause comedy gold is about to set upon ye.
McCain can only be so lame to do the same. holds breath
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Being an insensitive racist, prone to making gaffes is a strength? WTF..
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Really? Really?
Editor on August 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Yes, his racial gaffes are refreshing, while his Jew jokes are subtle in both tone and delivery. Joe does a Pakastani 7-11 worker accent that brings to mind the panache of our most distinctive orators, and when he goes after the retards, why I find myself positively ebullient.
Rational Thought on August 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 12:57 PM
With Biden, misery loves company.
Next to Biden, Obama looks “nice”.
Next to Obama, Biden looks “tolerant”.
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I think that Obama picked him so that he could keep an eye on him..(Obama knows that he’s a racist, 1st rule keep your friends close keep your enemies closer)
LMAO!
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I’m looking for it, but can’t find the word “gravitas” anywhere…………
Seven Percent Solution on August 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM
He got one thing right, he will be an Asset to the ticket.
Les in NC on August 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Why…pork and beans of course.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on August 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM
gonna be the BUTT of all the jokes too!
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:01 PM
There are times I would like to slug Harwood.
This is one of them.
He is a dishonest idiot.
Racial gaffes a strength? Are you kidding me?
drjohn on August 23, 2008 at 1:02 PM
If Pakastani is what Biden was intending,
double whammy vs. Americans from India,
the overt butt of Joe’s joke.
So exactly what gives from the Mid-Eastern Indian-American vote this November? Still DNC or bust?!
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:02 PM
I don’t think Woods and Zoeller play much tennis.
;-)
drjohn on August 23, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Or hot dogs and wrapped in bacon with potato salad.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on August 23, 2008 at 1:04 PM
It just might be risky for McCain, but maybe Don Imus could try this theory out and see how much success and praise it brings him.
Buy Danish on August 23, 2008 at 1:07 PM
OK Let’s see if I got this correct.
Biden gaffes are one of his strengths.
McCain gaffes show he is senile and out of touch with America.
Is that right?
ordi on August 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM
Obama Biden Campaign Song
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Put ‘em together and what have you got
bippity-boppity-boo
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
It’ll do magic believe it or not
bippity-boppity-boo
Salagadoola means mechicka booleroo
But the thingmabob that does the job is
bippity-boppity-boo
Salagadoola menchicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Put ‘em together and what have you got
bippity-boppity bippity-boppity bippity-boppity-boo
Why stop in the ’70s?
Roll over, Disney.
2008 redo 1950
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Chucky cheese Schumer says its a good choice.
little to no enthusiasm – CNN is SNL this morning
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Of course, it’s left wing logic.
Les in NC on August 23, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Man it would have been fun last night and today to have some hot mikes and some live video recording going on at MSNBC and the other networks during the commercial breaks or before and after the show itself, to get the real reaction to the Biden nomination.
None of them can be happy with this, if for no other reason than they have to pretzel twist their “hope and change” talking points to fit Joe Biden in there, in the same way the feminists a decade ago had to do mental and verbal contortions to show how Bill Clinton’s tryst with Monica Lewinsky wasn’t a violation of everything they said they stood for. You won’t see more than a minor crack in the facade over this (other than the angry Hillary supporters, of course), but behind the scenes, they’re seething at Obama for doing this in the same way they seethed about Clinton 10 years ago, but never let their true feelings come out until they had Barack to support during this year’s primary season.
jon1979 on August 23, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Yes, you are correct. And, Obama’s gaffes are the fault of his staffers.
a capella on August 23, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Whooo-boy, if choosing Biden ends political correctness, I’m there.
+++++addendum+++++++++
(since I am a Conservative, and worse a Republican, Mr. Harwood and MSNBC have insisted I now profusely apologize under penalty of losing my career for the preceding racially insensitive use of the term “boy”)
Marcus on August 23, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Biden or McCain?
BallisticBob on August 23, 2008 at 1:17 PM
In your face racial stereotyping=good.
Non existent super duper secret coded racial message=bad.
Brilliant.
In the tank MSM is putting it mildly.
roninacreage on August 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM
It’s more difficult to drive a square peg into around hole when everyone is watching, especially when Barry gave away the only thing he had to sell.
a capella on August 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM
“Really, if we live in a just world, this will be the end of Joe Biden’s political career.”
“Brilliant! We’ve got a lot of campaign a head of us, but this has been the Obama campaign’s finest operation thus far.”
What a hypocrticial dumbass.
drjohn on August 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Biden meant well.
Seixon on August 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Are we anti-Catholic also when they lose?
When 95% of blacks vote against McCain there’s not even a scintilla of racism there.
roninacreage on August 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Right after I hit Submit Comment………
I was hoping nobody would catch that. heh
abinitioadinfinitum on August 23, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I’m patiently waiting for Volume II of “The Chronicles Of The Obamessiah”
OMG.. maybe they could work in some Joe Biden making some gaffes talking about 7-11 workers or the first African-American to be clean and articulate… OMG so many to choose from..
here’s Volume I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8cNtH1mULo
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I can’t decide it it’s the “Hope/Dope” ticket, or the “Change/Deranged” ticket.
Buford Gooch on August 23, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Ace of Spades remembered where we all previously experienced the coupling of Obama/Biden personalities before: the Professor Peabody and his pet boy Sherman cartoons. For humor, yes. For nightmare, recall Shelley:
Frankenstein: the modern Prometheus and his monster ‘08
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Give McCain some credit he’s rated 18% by the USBC!
thats almost twice as much! >:D
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Smugs and Plugs ticket
Kini on August 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Man, I want some of those drugs John Harwood is on.
rockmom on August 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM
This has got to be a joke. Harwood, Kos and Weisberg are having some sort of “hack-off” contest, right?
Slublog on August 23, 2008 at 1:27 PM
for some reason i don’t believe Biden is the “real VP nominee”
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Change you can believe in?
Uhhh.. I don’t believe it.. nor buy it.
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Maybe this is the chance to get two Senate seats and take back the majority. That is unless these clowns keeps their mouths closed until November. Fat chance of that happening.
Les in NC on August 23, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Ok. I’ll play:
Roast Butt of Biden
BBQ’ed Tongue of Biden
Smoked Short Ribs of Barry
Grilled Bama Steaks garnished with Marinated Biden Plugs
Hickory-Smoked Gaffe du Jour
Yoop on August 23, 2008 at 1:34 PM
I’ve been predicting that Obama’s 1st text message “announcement” would be rebutted by the malleable teleprompter reader as a “hoax” if the reception of his choice got the cold shoulder.
Goes to support the growing chorus of democrats renouncing their participation on his ticket, leaving Biden the only big name remaining.
It was too queer listening to Obama’s deliberation:
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Barry: I was against overt racial gaffes before I was for them.
Think_b4_speaking on August 23, 2008 at 1:35 PM
18% > 2×8%
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:36 PM
That’s something that Joe Biden brings as an asset to the ticket. The gaffes actually show one of his strengths.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
-cough cough-
Yeah that’s it, the Baracky campaign is hoping that Biden sticks his foot in his mouth on a daily basis so as to connect with average Americans. Always a winning strategy.
Bishop on August 23, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Think_b4_speaking
Heh.
Easy to be against something until you’re caught doing it, BHO. Racist democrat bigotry sucks hard to inhale the dust within whitened sepulchers to leave no evidence at the scene of the crime.
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:39 PM
I have a feeling that even though Biden was chosen for his “experience” bona fides, the campaign knows he will probably say something caustic, so of course they are being preemptive with their excuses.
Bishop on August 23, 2008 at 1:40 PM
The left is untruthful and insane. They’ll protect their own regardless of how putrid they are.
rplat on August 23, 2008 at 1:47 PM
come on.. I was using liberal math. >:D
also, i like to poke fun at extremists, even if they are on our side.
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:48 PM
As tragedies come in threes, aneurysms complete the job on the third round. One way or another, Biden won’t endure.
Don’t give ObaOne the opportunity to supplant Biden VP once in office, due to poor health or death.
Sayonara, Nancy and Harry.
Relinquish the DNC hammer & sickle gavel.
Come November Elections: Eject, eject, eject!
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:51 PM
From the Ace comments (lest I be accused of plagarism):
Think_b4_speaking on August 23, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Chakra, smile.
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Does Hardwood wear a toupe?
(That’s toup for the forte challenged.)
Dusty on August 23, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Democrats have been in power of the House of Representatives and the US Senates for 2 years and been a total disaster!
WHY left 2 extremist liberals be a rubber stamp for Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid?
We have Checks & Balances for a reason.
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Democrats have been in power of the House of Representatives and the US Senates for 2 years and been a total disaster!
WHY let 2 extremist liberals be a rubber stamp for Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid?
We have Checks & Balances for a reason.
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Harwood.
Dusty on August 23, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Hey Pardner, turn that frown upside down! That was funny.
: )
carbon_footprint on August 23, 2008 at 1:57 PM
typical white people, insensitive racist, people cling to guns! LMAO
I just noticed it its even worse than i just first thought..
He says that ordinary voters are idiots!
Chakra Hammer on August 23, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Gaffes are a strength. Weakness is strength. Weakness is good. Biden. Heeeeeeeee’s gaffetastic!
Paul-Cincy on August 23, 2008 at 2:02 PM
I looked at DU last night. Lots of support for Joe – which is funny, because if you look at the old threads after the “clean and articulate” debacle, they crucified poor old Plugs. Even the head Leftie had roasted him.
Just when I thought liberals couldn’t get more entertaining…
capitalist piglet on August 23, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Well, actually, they do. His main strength is that since he is a Dem, he can say pretty much anything, and no matter how crude or insensitive it is, the media whores like Harwood will cover for him. Helluva strength.
Of course, like so many such things it is a two-edged sword. The fact that they suffer no consequences for stupidity short-circuits the Darwinian selecting-out of lightweights like these two from the Dem ranks, and results in the party running poseurs like Barry and Kerry time after time. You can’t fool with Mother nature!
drunyan8315 on August 23, 2008 at 2:05 PM
Drugs/Plugs 2008
carbon_footprint on August 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM
‘grin’
Marina never did get back yo me about that one.
abinitioadinfinitum on August 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Listen to your kids; vote like your kids would vote!
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Come November Elections: Eject, eject, eject!
maverick muse on August 23, 2008 at 2:22 PM
SECOND LOOK AT POLITICAL INCORRECTNESS!
Maybe the lefties are liberal and progressive after all…mh?
Entelechy on August 23, 2008 at 2:25 PM
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