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Something strange about the Bidens (Original Post) canetoad Feb 2021 OP
It actually is a thing that has been around for a while. madaboutharry Feb 2021 #1
Next up: Tan suits relayerbob Feb 2021 #2
and furthermore, Joe Biden stated on October 16, 2019 in answering questions from reporters: elleng Feb 2021 #3
I remember hearing a story about Ilsa Feb 2021 #8
Biden mentioned to President Obama that he was going to get a mortgage on his home to pay medical co grantcart Feb 2021 #9
thanks. I knew I messed up the details. nt Ilsa Feb 2021 #10
actually he told Obama he was going to sell his house to pay for the medical expenses drray23 Feb 2021 #12
;-( elleng Feb 2021 #11
Because they know what's important! babylonsister Feb 2021 #4
Hey! canetoad Feb 2021 #6
No vaccines yet, babylonsister Feb 2021 #7
👍 Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #5

madaboutharry

(40,181 posts)
1. It actually is a thing that has been around for a while.
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:11 AM
Feb 2021

People who do not need to hide vapid empty souls wear normal people clothes.

elleng

(130,646 posts)
3. and furthermore, Joe Biden stated on October 16, 2019 in answering questions from reporters:
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:14 AM
Feb 2021

"I entered as one of the poorest men in Congress, left one of the poorest men in government, in Congress and as vice president."

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/oct/30/joe-biden/fact-checking-joe-bidens-claim-hes-among-poorest-g/

Ilsa

(61,688 posts)
8. I remember hearing a story about
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:51 AM
Feb 2021

him crying in private to Barak Obama over how he couldn't afford to get Beau the best treatment for his glioblastoma. Obama reportedly told him he would get the money for Beau. (Don't know if it was a gift or loan.)

I don't know if this story is true.

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
9. Biden mentioned to President Obama that he was going to get a mortgage on his home to pay medical co
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:55 AM
Feb 2021

Obama told him he would raise the money for him.

drray23

(7,615 posts)
12. actually he told Obama he was going to sell his house to pay for the medical expenses
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 01:47 AM
Feb 2021

Obama told him, dont do it Joe, I will give you the money, promise me you wont do it.
As it turns out, Biden did not have to sell his house.

canetoad

(17,129 posts)
6. Hey!
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:41 AM
Feb 2021

How are you and your little gang? I hope you will be vaccinated soon; you guys must have had a helluva year.

babylonsister

(171,023 posts)
7. No vaccines yet,
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 12:47 AM
Feb 2021

but life has not been without challenges. I had surgery 2 weeks ago but am doing fine. The gang is hanging in and doing well. No vaccines yet (Floriduh); my sister lives on the MX Baja goes to the US weekly; she's gotten vaccinated in CA~ Go figure/ole'!

Love, hope all is well with you!

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