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nolabear

(43,850 posts)
6. Totally agree that Joe left no stone unturned. That was absolute mastery of technique.
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 11:39 AM
Oct 2012

I wish more people would bring that up. Joe was multitasking like a sonofabitch, weaving Ryan's entire history, independently and in tandem with (or opposition to) Romney, his lies on the satge, and his clear ignorance in some areas into a web made of his own words. His command of the material was awe-inspiring, and his ability to out-emote Ryan, whether it be incredulous laughter or soft, Come-to-Jesus tenderness, was a thing of beauty. Every time Ryan picked up that glass of water I imagined him wondering if there was enough left to drown himself in.

Those who target the laugh only are ignoring a plethora of sophisticated, well planned and well executed debate skills. Damn, Joe.
And thanks, Will. Joe Fucking Biden indeed.

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Big Joe and the Joyful Noise [View all] WilliamPitt Oct 2012 OP
. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #1
It was indeed a joyful noise. gademocrat7 Oct 2012 #2
Well said, Will! nt s-cubed Oct 2012 #3
Oh hell no. WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #4
knr Lucinda Oct 2012 #5
Totally agree that Joe left no stone unturned. That was absolute mastery of technique. nolabear Oct 2012 #6
skills honed in many many Senate committee meeting hearings Supersedeas Oct 2012 #12
Up WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #7
Well said...You (and Joe) nailed it... truebrit71 Oct 2012 #8
About ten minutes into the debate... RagAss Oct 2012 #9
This is an excellent article Will! Great writing. Matariki Oct 2012 #10
K&R excellent writing! nt SunsetDreams Oct 2012 #11
Up, damn you. WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #13
Really fine article, Will. countryjake Oct 2012 #14
Thanks! WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #15
Always spot on there, Will. GoneOffShore Oct 2012 #16
Any comments page anywhere WilliamPitt Oct 2012 #18
Superb! frogmarch Oct 2012 #17
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