Biden: How wonderful to have a job where I don’t do anything!
posted at 8:48 am on February 26, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
God love ya, Joe Biden. You make it so easy to lampoon you — and by extension the man who chose you — that pundits really should demand a Biden Appreciation Day. Yesterday, C-SPAN microphones picked up the Vice President off camera outside the health-care summit explaining the virtues of Vicing (via Jammie Wearing Fool):
Just moments before the afternoon session got underway, C-SPAN’s cameras picked up audio of Biden chatting casually with participants.
“It’s easy being vice president — you don’t have to do anything.”
Whomever Biden was chatting with said, “It’s like being the grandpa and not the parent.”
“Yeah, that’s it!” replied Biden.
Biden’s spokesperson later insisted to Politico that the Veep was “obviously joking,” and talked about Biden’s speeches and travels, as well as his report to Barack Obama on the first year’s successes with Porkulus. That last task would have easily fit into the President’s coffee break, and traveling and speaking don’t mean a whole lot in terms of actually governing.
The one destination mentioned, Iraq, is more a reminder of why we should be thrilled that Biden doesn’t actually do anything. If Biden had been in charge in 2006, he would have pressed to partition Iraq into three autonomous enclaves, a solution that the Iraqis refused to even consider. We’re all better off with Biden as Grampa rather than Dad.
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Biden was chosen so when the VP is around, the brilliance of the ONE is magnified to the max. Strange as it may sound, this administration may be the highest educated in our history and will go down as the most incompetent in our history. Biden is prime example of that sad fact.
volsense on February 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM
I thought Biden was protecting us from Porkulous fraud? I thought Biden was in charge of the Iraq transition?
myrenovations on February 26, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Jolted Joe’s theme song: Takin’ Care of Business by BTO.
jgapinoy on February 26, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Biden’s educated? Who knew!
BetseyRoss on February 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM
There would be one downside if Dear Liar stepped aside or was pushed aside. A lot of comedy writers would be out of work, as with President Biden the jokes would write themselves.
rbj on February 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM
love him. thank the Lord that we have some comic relief.
kelley in virginia on February 26, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Grand pa joe.
SHARPTOOTH on February 26, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Yessiree, Joe, it’s a perfect fit for you because you don’t know anything.
ya2daup on February 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Same work load as your last job, huh Joe?
yoda on February 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM
and why wouldn’t it be, Obama has centralized all power around his staff, special envoys, and czars.
rob verdi on February 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Grandpa forgot to take his Donepezil
blatantblue on February 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM
“Did you also know I lived in Scranton, PA?”
blatantblue on February 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM
There is one thing Biden definately can do.
He can over-rule the Parlimintarian on a reconcilliation issue.
Cheers.
percysunshine on February 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM
I bet he’s really kind of sad. In his old job he didn’t do anything either but he got to ride the train every day.
Cindy Munford on February 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM
B. A. D.
Perfect!
dissent555 on February 26, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Also, should he really be joking about how great it is to have a job that requires nothing of him while so many people would be thrilled just to have a job?
Tone deaf.
myrenovations on February 26, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Good thing he’s smarter than Sarah Palin who wanted to preside over the Senate if she were VP!!
SouthernGent on February 26, 2010 at 9:01 AM
We went from Darth Cheney to Jar Jar Biden.
kingsjester on February 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
We went from Darth Cheney to Jar Jar Biden.
kingsjester on February 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
+++++
blatantblue on February 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Hey, go easy on Biden. He’s just taking after his boss. Obama hasn’t done anything either.
Doughboy on February 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
In doing a Google search this morning, I found out that the annual salary of the VPOTUS is the same as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Speaker of the House, which is $227,300 a year, which pretty much comes for We The People as taxpayers.
How nice that Joe Blow here is earning so much of our hard earned money by generally sitting around all day and essentially doing two things” Jack and Sh*t, and jack’s out of town!
pilamaye on February 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Biden, as usual, speaks before he thinks.
Lunker on February 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM
They excelled in what we, the less educated and most challenged to understand them, call “book learning.”
ya2daup on February 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Laugh it up folks.
Next week Biden is going to enact Obamacare as President of the Senate.
percysunshine on February 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Joe Biden as VP to BHO…. its like the Perfect Storm of incompetance.
Rick554 on February 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Perfect!
ya2daup on February 26, 2010 at 9:06 AM
That’s the gaffe of all gaffes. That should be played everyday until 2012 when they are out of office.
jaboba on February 26, 2010 at 9:06 AM
And that doesn’t include the rent free house and all the cool staff.
Cindy Munford on February 26, 2010 at 9:07 AM
DO NOT FORGET:
Biden is the smart one in the administration!
IntheNet on February 26, 2010 at 9:08 AM
He’s insurance, designed to give anyone with the idea of removing Skippy from office serious pause. . .
Wind Rider on February 26, 2010 at 9:08 AM
O/T: Hillary is definetly going to run in 2012:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2511749320100225
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said “outrageous” advice from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan helped create record U.S. budget deficits that put national security at risk.
Appearing before congressional panels to defend the State Department’s $52.8 billion budget request for 2011, Clinton said the massive U.S. foreign debt had sapped U.S. strength around the world.
“It breaks my heart that 10 years ago we had a balanced budget, that we were on the way of paying down the debt of the United States of America,” Clinton said.
“I served on the budget committee in the Senate, and I remember as vividly as if it were yesterday when we had a hearing in which Alan Greenspan came and justified increasing spending and cutting taxes, saying that we didn’t really need to pay down the debt — outrageous in my view,” she said.
She is setting the stage for her challenge to Obama.
Johnnyreb on February 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM
Reconciliation has no limits on amendments. If you think it will get done next week we are indeed laughing. Expect to see the world record of amendments ever offered on a piece of legislation. It will go on at least until January 2011 when the new Congress is installed.
Cindy Munford on February 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM
And what he doesn’t do, he does magnificently.
RPL on February 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM
VP jokes are nothing new, such as the morning routine of “inquiring as to the health of the President.”
Biden is a particularly useless example, though.
Oh, and Biden doesn’t strike me as “Grandpa-”
More like the “crazy uncle” Obama referenced during the campaign.
cs89 on February 26, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Paying Biden $227K a year to be harmless is money well spent. The hillarious thing is that the only reason he’s in his job is that Obama needed somebody with gravitas! How stupid is that?
highhopes on February 26, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Or cousin Pookie.
highhopes on February 26, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Wikipedia.
Abby Adams on February 26, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Frankly, I feel better knowing you don’t do anything. It’s better than the alternative.
Vashta.Nerada on February 26, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Shouldn’t that be ‘the crazy uncle in the attic’?
N. O'Brain on February 26, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Biden did however have one traumatic experience that almost ended his V.P. days. That occurred when a intern, with just two weeks of experience, accidently left an advanced version of “Where’s Waldo” on Mr. Biden’s desk. The V.P. went into a mental lockdown and failed to sleep for days trying to find poor Waldo. Fortunately, this crisis was abated when a five year old kindergarten student, touring the V.P. office, looked at the puzzle and immediately pointed out Waldo for Mr. Biden. It is rumored, that the little girl will be the youngest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this year for her quick action in saving the mental stability of Mr. Biden.
Passionate-Conservative on February 26, 2010 at 9:14 AM
People that usually make these type “jokes” really believe that they are very important, under rated, under appreciated, smarter, better and should be in the position of their boss.
With Biden the guy is just plain delusional.
albill on February 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM
If only Congressional Democrats followed his lead . . .
They work hard to not get anything done.
NoDonkey on February 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Nobody messes with Joe. I mean, why bother?
backwoods conservative on February 26, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Obama surrounded himself with fools hoping it would make him look good . . . well, that didn’t work.
rplat on February 26, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Uncle Festus strikes again.
GnuBreed on February 26, 2010 at 9:17 AM
And why let an actual publicly elected office do anything when you have all these wonderful czars?
selias on February 26, 2010 at 9:17 AM
That is like SO stolen.
N. O'Brain on February 26, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Biden is an idiot but he is right. He doesn’t HAVE to do anything. Not like POTUS can order the VPOTUS to do anything. They choose their responsibilities.
Speedwagon82 on February 26, 2010 at 9:18 AM
If that was a slam, you just struck out…the VP does preside over the senate…
and an appropriate answer to a question by a third grader…and the VP presides over the senate in ceremonies.
But to a third grader, the vp is the president of the senate and works with the senate.
And as most Roberts Rules of Order, the president need not cast a vote except to break a tie vote….such is the case. I am sure the 8 year old would want to understand Roberts Rules of Order, and it’s relationship with the constitution….
To a legal scholar, that answer is insufficient…but to an 8 year old, plenty good…
right2bright on February 26, 2010 at 9:19 AM
DANG!
That is like a jump start to my funny bone this morning!
Elizabetty on February 26, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Considering that is one of my all-time favorite songs, I am quite insulted.
ladyingray on February 26, 2010 at 9:21 AM
The problem with that article is her quotes seem to be laying the blame of our current fiscal crisis at the feet of the Bush administration. Obama’s already got the “Blame Bush” mantra down pat. Hillary needs to go after her current boss in order to challenge him for the nomination, and she doesn’t have much credibility in that area given that she’s a member of his cabinet.
Doughboy on February 26, 2010 at 9:21 AM
And don’t forget to mention the really cool Wii system with all the latest games and those great free Domino pizza deliveries on Friday night, for sure!!!
pilamaye on February 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Obama can be reached in the Oval Office, banging his head on the wall.
Phoenician on February 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM
I’ve often wondered if hey let him wear the engineer’s hat and blow the whistle on the choo-choo.
Chewy the Lab on February 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Biden has represented the state of Delaware for 40 years. That is because he is the only person in the state with a double digit IQ. Really low double digits, but it is Delaware and no ones counting anyway.
volsense on February 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Did you mean Uncle Fester, or Festus on Gunsmoke?
Chewy the Lab on February 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Coming from a man that would be hard pressed to out-wit a box of raisins, this is good to know.
And, once again, we’re reminded why Oobaka picked him.
Hearing the words, President Biden would scare the bejeebers out of any sane individual.
CPT. Charles on February 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Now if we could just get Slo-Joe’s boss not to do anything I think we could have a successful administration afterall.
R Square on February 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Sadly, he’s not even very good at doing that.
Disturb the Universe on February 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Hey, I live in Delaware and take exception to that. Ultimate Bob and Akzed are also DE residents, so watch what you say, young man.
Having said that, I am not a native Delawarean and there are a lot of stupid people here. that whole place is rather backward.
DaydreamBeliever on February 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM
You’re getting good at the witty sarcasm.
thomasaur on February 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Well, the office of Vice President is, in the words of John Nance Garner “not worth a bucket of warm spit.”
Just sayin’.
jackmac on February 26, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Say it ain’t so, Joe
OmahaConservative on February 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Actually, on the weekend, if he has been really good, they let him run the official White House tourist elevator for the day.
pilamaye on February 26, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Wonder if Biden is Pookie’s father or grandfather?
TXUS on February 26, 2010 at 9:36 AM
OT: Rasmussen Presidential Index at -20 today. Down 5 points in one day. Since he uses a 3-day rolling average, this only includes 1 day of polling post-healthcare summit. Ominous? :-)
On-topic: I would love to see a Rasmussen poll on Biden’s competence.
IrishEi on February 26, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Why thank you. I have always been a practitioner, most people just don’t see it because they think I am so nice. As we know there is little nuance in text.
Cindy Munford on February 26, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Senility has set in, so Biden is kept in a room in the basement with Matlock constantly playing on TV.
madmonkphotog on February 26, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Well, all I can say is at least we aren’t spending $227 a year to John Edwards. ugh.
scalleywag on February 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Supposedly, some reporter cleaned up that comment when Garner actually said: “warm p!ss”. Or so I’ve heard.
honsy on February 26, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Poor Joe, he doesnt have an Andy Taylor to counter his Barney Fife.
faol on February 26, 2010 at 9:47 AM
What a dangerous, ignorant nutcase she is. Good thing McCain didn’t win.
I’m inclined to agree. I feel like she’s being a good little soldier and is just doing Barry’s bidding for him. She’s also pimping her own husband’s administration, which is typical Clinton fare.
NoLeftTurn on February 26, 2010 at 9:48 AM
I could buy college plans for all my grandkids with the money this dope has put in hair plugs and tanning salons.
A lot of people could.
OUR TAX DOLLARS HARD AT WORK!
Cybergeezer on February 26, 2010 at 9:49 AM
A little damage control there? LOL And what’s with bragging about porkulus? Is this spokesperson as gaffe impaired as Biden? There’s nothing to brag about on that one. Which just goes to show….this entire administration is one huge gaffe!
capejasmine on February 26, 2010 at 9:51 AM
It’s the role he was born to play.
J_Crater on February 26, 2010 at 9:57 AM
These two dopes (Biden and Obama, for those of you in Rio Linda) are performing the new version of “Our Gang” in Washington.
Cybergeezer on February 26, 2010 at 9:58 AM
She actually said the VP was “in charge” of the Senate, which was badly put.
Speedwagon82 on February 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM
So, what’s grandpa do when the little 0ne shites his drawers and mommy and daddy aren’t around?
ted c on February 26, 2010 at 10:05 AM
maybe the Good Father will now let him back up the limo in the driveway a few times a day, just to shut him up about the train. Father says he’s a good driver….
/rainman
ted c on February 26, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Apparently Giggles didn’t get that memo, since that’s all he does.
crazy_legs on February 26, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Thread winnah!
crazy_legs on February 26, 2010 at 10:09 AM
And don’t forget the undisclosed location in the basement of the Naval Observatory.
crazy_legs on February 26, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Can hardly wait to hear the Left spin this. Using Joe’s “logic”, this absolves Dick Cheney of any blame for “War Crimes”, or blowing up levees in New Orleans.
Speaking of the Big Easy, Dollar Bill Jefferson’s sister Betty, a tax assessor in New Orleans, pleaded guilty yesterday to Federal charges relating to missing charitable funds intended for school kids.
More Democrat tolerance and compassion? Naw, just another example of the Democrat Culture of Corruption (TM)
Del Dolemonte on February 26, 2010 at 10:13 AM
What a wonderful country we live in…..
Nanny State & Papa Joe Taking care of us all.
Gives me the warm fuzzies.
nolapol on February 26, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Crayons & a Denny’s placemat and the man is happy.
bloviator on February 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Psh, tell THAT to Big Ears
metric on February 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Having a job where Biden does nothing is probably better for the country, anyway.
2cents on February 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM
In Mumbly Joe’s defense, it’s not exactly news that the VP does nothing.
For fun who described the vice presidency as “not worth a bucket of warm piss”?
Goldenavatar on February 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM
D’oh already been said. And yes I believe the quote was originally “warm piss”, not warm spit.
Also, TR was worked into the vice presidency so he wouldn’t cause trouble in a job that actually does something, namely the governor. All in all we should be thankful Biden is the VP.
Goldenavatar on February 26, 2010 at 10:38 AM
♪”♪♪And there’s Uncle Joe he’s a’movin’ kinda’ slow at the Junction♪♪”♪
OmahaConservative on February 26, 2010 at 10:41 AM
This belongs in the Comment Hall of Fame!
Laura in Maryland on February 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Joe Biden was picked as VP right after his son, Beau Biden, the AG of Delaware, had Larry Sinclair arrested and held for 72 hours without ever pressing any charges but preventing Sinclair from speaking at a conference regarding giving Obama crack cocain and a BJ in the back of a limo…
CCRWM on February 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Yaba Daba dooooooo !
Hummer53 on February 26, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I put this on another thread, but it applies equally well here.
Cybergeezer on February 26, 2010 at 10:52 AM
And if you take a look at her Senate voting record, she doesn’t have much credibility on that spending issue either.
AZCoyote on February 26, 2010 at 10:59 AM
What? A job where you don’t have to do anything. This is the perfect job for Biden!
kanda on February 26, 2010 at 11:02 AM
I thought Joe was in charge of making sure that the stimulus money was spent wisely.
but aside from that, making sure Joe has nothing to do is a
feature of the Obama administration, not a bug.
thgrant on February 26, 2010 at 11:02 AM
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