Democratic Primaries

maxsolomon

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10. It was another anachronism that makes Millenials shake their heads in wonder.

Thu Oct 17, 2019, 02:15 PM

Oct 2019

Biden graduated High School in 1960 (educated guess). When he gets folksy, he gets 1950s folksy. S&H Green Stamps & Hi-Fi Turntables folksy.

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

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Was anyone else bothered by Biden's "clipping coupons in the stock market" line? [View all] thesquanderer Oct 2019 OP

He was probably confusing stocks with bonds. James48 Oct 2019 #1

He sure is up to the minute on foreign policy for those paying attention. And that is what we need emmaverybo Oct 2019 #9

Yes, he must have been thinking about bonds -- mostly from years gone by. TryLogic Oct 2019 #12

Coupon bonds went away with tax reform act of 1986. lastlib Oct 2019 #23

The coupon-clipping terminology is still used, according to the WSJ as recently as 2013: highplainsdem Oct 2019 #31

Thanks for explaining the likely source of his thought. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #43

Yep, perhaps a dated reference but not off-the-wall. These snap judgment habits we have are a curse. gulliver Oct 2019 #61

I thought it was a pretty weird statement. vsrazdem Oct 2019 #2

Science help us if biden is our most electeble option SterlingPound Oct 2019 #3

Joe's not... his campaign is on the down slope!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #24

Happily, all we need is someone trying to rebuild the stuff that has been purposely broken over the SterlingPound Oct 2019 #28

Perfectly said!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #58

... Scurrilous Oct 2019 #35

back to the future is not the answer i am looking for SterlingPound Oct 2019 #40

It's only one of many things that bothers me about him janterry Oct 2019 #4

True! We don't need another moderate this time. We The People are hungering for a bold progressive. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #25

NO! n/t chillfactor Oct 2019 #5

Trump is not qazplm135 Oct 2019 #6

It didn't bother me, but it confused me DesertRat Oct 2019 #7

Same here Raven123 Oct 2019 #13

I agree with you ritapria Oct 2019 #15

Your comment could apply Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #20

Like so many things. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #27

NO! Guess Trump doesn't think something like this--that has concern trolls up nights-- will be emmaverybo Oct 2019 #8

"why go to the trouble he has to attack Biden?"..because he wants everyone to believe he fears Biden Perseus Oct 2019 #22

Go to some RW sites and see the ammo ready to go on other candidates. It makes no sense emmaverybo Oct 2019 #29

It was another anachronism that makes Millenials shake their heads in wonder. maxsolomon Oct 2019 #10

I'm 60 and I am shaking my head ChubbyStar Oct 2019 #16

Cringe. TryLogic Oct 2019 #17

Not I. A three hour debate, I'm not going to dwell on a half dozen words..... George II Oct 2019 #11

He spoke for about 16 minutes. Regardless, he's prone to head scratching moments. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #46

Doesnt bother me. He can beat trump. Thats what i want. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #14

Can he beat Pence? Or some other Republicon. TryLogic Oct 2019 #18

It'll be trump. But if not, yes, i believe he could. Better than the other top candidates. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #44

not bothered. why are you? trueblue2007 Oct 2019 #19

Because I want us to win. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #47

If you've listened to Biden's informal press conferences . . . peggysue2 Oct 2019 #21

... Scurrilous Oct 2019 #36

Well said and I don't even know if I will be voting for him in the primary. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #38

These verbal farts of his come from his way back mind... CTyankee Oct 2019 #26

Warren has yet to respond to Yang's point on wealth taxes tirebiter Oct 2019 #30

Most here still think they work. But they dont because there arent enough to tax. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #45

you seem very concerned ! stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #32

Because I want us to win. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #48

Cool Story, Bro , ! stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #62

I've been here more years than you have, bro. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #65

lol SO ! And no you have not been here more years than Me . stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #68

Then I guess your profile info is wrong. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #69

Yes It is wrong . stonecutter357 Oct 2019 #71

no evertonfc Oct 2019 #33

https://itep.org/a-wealth-tax-might-be-easier-to-implement-than-you-think/ fallrey Oct 2019 #34

Still wouldnt raise nearly enough money to pay for everything proposed. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #64

trump, or just about any GOPer, will beat Warren badly, especially Hoyt Oct 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #39

Why do you say she Lied? blm Oct 2019 #51

My family had the same lore... OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #53

Your family is your family. Hers was certain of what they were told. And blm Oct 2019 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #55

She wasn't lying, she believed the family stories. blm Oct 2019 #57

If she wins the nomination, I will vote and volunteer for her. OldRed2450 Oct 2019 #60

No - I'm bothered by Trump giving us the finger regarding our national security and civil liberties. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #41

It was word salad IMO aidbo Oct 2019 #42

They all sound like that when they're not reciting a speech. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #49

the question he was asked was about demonizing the rich. aidbo Oct 2019 #50

And he did what they all do; start an answer & then change to some bullet point. oldsoftie Oct 2019 #63

What does that mean? I clip coupons for Kroger doc03 Oct 2019 #52

You would think that our candidate would have a clear advantage of coherence over Trump jcgoldie Oct 2019 #56

I thought he got mixed up pattyloutwo Oct 2019 #59

Joe's authenticity is what people dig about him. oasis Oct 2019 #66

I'm clippin' coupons for mah record player. NCLefty Oct 2019 #67

I have to laugh at the idea that Donnie Dotard treestar Oct 2019 #70

No, I was not offended Gothmog Oct 2019 #72

Should I have been? NurseJackie Oct 2019 #73