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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: The Debate From a Slightly Different Perspective [View all]demmiblue
(36,823 posts)4. "I was a bit startled the some DUer's were making reference to Joe Biden's appearance..."
Yeah, this was disgusting (and Biden is not in my top three or four):
I can't pretty it up for Biden
...he looked defensive, and it's the first time in a while I've really had a look at him.
He was squinty, and defensive. He was also given to shout at people who confronted him. This was a DELIBERATE STRATEGY, and it didn't go over well, in my view.
And look, I don't think Biden has made a good case for himself. I remember a much less defensive man who was jovial and engaging. This Biden seemed bitter and defensive. I don't think that's a good look for anyone.
And his face is screwed up somehow, like so many face jobs turn out. He should have left it alone, if I'm correct and he's had work done. It gave him a permanent squint, looks like, even when he's laughing he looks upset.
Does his face hurt? Is it pulled too tight? I don't know much about face lifts.
The scolding doesn't work on me.
...he looked defensive, and it's the first time in a while I've really had a look at him.
He was squinty, and defensive. He was also given to shout at people who confronted him. This was a DELIBERATE STRATEGY, and it didn't go over well, in my view.
And look, I don't think Biden has made a good case for himself. I remember a much less defensive man who was jovial and engaging. This Biden seemed bitter and defensive. I don't think that's a good look for anyone.
And his face is screwed up somehow, like so many face jobs turn out. He should have left it alone, if I'm correct and he's had work done. It gave him a permanent squint, looks like, even when he's laughing he looks upset.
Does his face hurt? Is it pulled too tight? I don't know much about face lifts.
The scolding doesn't work on me.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Enjoyable read, and a very good analysis -- thank you! I'm so sorry about your having to sit
highplainsdem
Aug 2019
#1
Yeah.. even though I "watched it" (heavy on the multi-tasking), your impressions are consistent
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#3
"I was a bit startled the some DUer's were making reference to Joe Biden's appearance..."
demmiblue
Aug 2019
#4
Wow. Who could be so petty that he/she cared about how many face jobs one (might have) had....
George II
Aug 2019
#54
Interesting, insightful, and fun read. I really like a puppy who shares my take on things.
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#23