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DemocratSinceBirth

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21. Reminds me of the concept of Advocatus Diaboli

Sat Mar 9, 2019, 01:42 PM

Mar 2019

During the canonization of Mother Teresa Chris Hitchens was brought in to testify as Advocatus Diaboli. She was too close to unsavory rich people like Charles Keating but if you're going to have saints you could do a lot worse than her.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I notice Joe Biden is being subject to extreme vetting. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 OP

I think he is more so because he's got the highest chance of onetexan Mar 2019 #1

I will be honest. I didn't like the tone of some of his comments. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #3

I am 100% sure they will be. MoonRiver Mar 2019 #14

Most will be. Control-Z Mar 2019 #39

Only the ones who aren't perceived as a threat will be spared. MoonRiver Mar 2019 #44

i get it, some of Joe's "gaffs" before were crinchworthy onetexan Mar 2019 #38

I agree cheezmaka Mar 2019 #59

yes i have noticed that too....you would think hes a woman as much hates being dumped on him.. samnsara Mar 2019 #2

It's the crucible of politics. WheelWalker Mar 2019 #4

Extreme vetting? How so? Joe hasn't even declared he's running yet... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #5

Of course none of that is true. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #17

Really?! Joe has declared his candidacy?! Link please...but, you already knew none of that is true. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #20

Yes, really!1!1!1!1!1!2!1!1!1!1!1!1!1 BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #22

Wow, Joe must have kept the announcement of his candidacy a super secret that only you know about!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #49

I know, right!!1!1!!!!!!1! BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #61

Totally agree workinclasszero Mar 2019 #32

It really is incredible what's happening. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #67

Imagine what DU will be like workinclasszero Mar 2019 #69

Seriously! Maybe President Sanders will get some respect after he takes the oath of office InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #70

Maybe but around here? workinclasszero Mar 2019 #71

Yeah the worst bkelly Mar 2019 #66

Yup, it's like tiddlywinks compared to the bashing going on with Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #68

Where are the presumptive GOP nominee's tax returns? dalton99a Mar 2019 #6

I'm sure there will be plenty of that this cycle. David__77 Mar 2019 #7

It's not a problem; if a candidate can't hold up to it, they shouldn't be president LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #10

It could certainly turn out for the best! David__77 Mar 2019 #11

Reminds me of the concept of Advocatus Diaboli DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #21

Biden can handle it; he's been there LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #8

Consistent with Al Franken? floppyboo Mar 2019 #9

This might come as a surprise, but movies are not real. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #26

you missed my point. Times change floppyboo Mar 2019 #34

Trading Places was released in 1983, not the 70s. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #42

He probably meant his brother, Jim. n/t BlueStater Mar 2019 #43

The dude in the scene with Franken was Tom Davis, his longtime writing partner. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #45

did I say John? no I didn't. floppyboo Mar 2019 #46

Who cares what it "feels". BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #60

You have no point. TwilightZone Mar 2019 #47

yup - you missed it. Wasn't talking about the movie. floppyboo Mar 2019 #48

"Wasn't talking about the movie." TwilightZone Mar 2019 #54

Pppht floppyboo Mar 2019 #56

indeed. media pretty smug about it too. after they ignored trump raped his own wife. EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #12

media needs to remember Biden elected twice by national electorate. It's all baked in. EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #13

Most presidents are relatively young, partly because with time comes baggage. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #15

At the moment, Joe Biden . . . peggysue2 Mar 2019 #16

And, by the time he declares (assuming he does), the media cycle will have largely moved on LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #18

Yes, it's what happens in any campaign. And those with more history are more susceptible. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #19

Biden will struggle in the Me Too era. Renew Deal Mar 2019 #23

I agree, and you can bet it will be egged on by the RW....they'll smell blood OnDoutside Mar 2019 #24

Not 6 months ago Anita Hill said Biden owes her and the nation an apology. That's going to come up. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #25

Politically speaking, it would be smart if Biden apologized. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #50

Only with people who still think it's 1991. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #28

+1 LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #31

You don't have to go nearly that far back Renew Deal Mar 2019 #37

Yes, I'm sure you believe that and want it to be true. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #41

Just a taste workinclasszero Mar 2019 #27

Sure you can. Btw, you badly misused a term and Hortensis Mar 2019 #33

There's some pretty heinous words Bernie said in support of the crime bill as well emulatorloo Mar 2019 #36

The majority of the CBC supported the crime bill. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #51

Yes I know emulatorloo Mar 2019 #64

Biden on the Crime Bill crazytown Mar 2019 #72

It was a different time. It was a different era. It was a response to a different set of problems. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #73

The one Sanders voted for? LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #58

I would definitely like to see Sanders redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #29

He will; there willl also be more questions about the culture of sexual harrasment and violence LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #30

It is only a matter of time Trenzalore Mar 2019 #53

I agree about the age thing redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #55

It would be easy for me as well Trenzalore Mar 2019 #57

Yes, I am fine with any of those three right now. redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #63

I likr Joe Biden and it is clear that trump/the GOP are scared of him Gothmog Mar 2019 #35

Vetting - yes, extreme vetting - no karynnj Mar 2019 #40

Joe has baggage Trenzalore Mar 2019 #52

I've got a couple of issues with him... BooScout Mar 2019 #62

Not a fraction of a fraction fully vetted Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #65