Biden Makes the Case Against Obama
Speaking in Seattle Senator Joe Biden, Barack Obama’s running mate explained why Obama should not become America’s next president. You read that right; not become, and no, it was not a gaffe.
“Mark my words,” Biden said, “it will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking. We’re about to elect a brilliant 47-year-old senator president of the United States of America. Remember I said it standing here if you don’t remember anything else I said. Watch, we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.”
In other words a major crisis will erupt immediately after Obama takes office.
That’s bad.
But what’s even worse is that Obama won’t be able to deal with it:
“I can give you at least four or five scenarios from where it might originate,” Biden said to Emerald City supporters, mentioning the Middle East and Russia as possibilities. “And he’s gonna need help. And the kind of help he’s gonna need is, he’s gonna need you – not financially to help him – we’re gonna need you to use your influence, your influence within the community, to stand with him. Because it’s not gonna be apparent initially, it’s not gonna be apparent that we’re right.”
In other words; Obama won’t be able to deal with it.
Well done Joe.
And this is one of the main reasons why I, as a European, sincerely hope Obama does not win.
To make things worse:
For the first time in American history the FBI has begun vetting likely officials of the next administration before the election, to ensure they have security clearance to deal with crises on day one.
Intelligence chiefs expect an attempt to emulate the terrorist strikes on Britain when Gordon Brown took power and are concerned that Russia or Iran could use the 77 days of paralysis between the election and the inauguration on January 20 for acts of international brinkmanship, like the invasion of Georgia.
An official involved in the transition discussions told The Sunday Telegraph: “There has been no specific threat but the assessment is that someone will try something.
“It could be a terrorist attack on US assets overseas. It could be the leader of a rogue state chancing his arm. Putin and Ahmadinejad have form.”
amazing that the left still hold up JFK as a measuring stick for all others in his footsteps. By a vast majority of marks, JFK was not that impressive as a President.
It’s plausible just on the title alone Lisa. Remember this is Biden who said Obama was unfit to be President. and the same Biden that is like Reid – talks before thinking. It’s a weakness he has, and I even generally like Biden. I disagree with most of his politics but I admire his abilities and I believe he is a man of character.
but he needs to learn to think before talking. Obama does pretty well here – except for the whole clinging to guns and spreading wealth around thing.
Interesting conclusion you came to, Michael. I’m not sure what hogwash Biden is talking about about an international crisis, unless he’s revealing some information we’re not privy to. But, if you read the article, it makes it pretty clear he’s talking about the people standing with Obama in support.
Sounds like something any president (including Bush) would say, actually.
Anyway, could you better pinpoint where Biden says Obama isn’t ready? Because there’s many interpretations that can be made of his speech there. That last line for instance makes it sound like Biden is saying they’re not sure what they’ll do is right.
That’s seems kind of reasonable. The pressure is on in any international crisis, and to say that someone would never have second thoughts about any action they take is not an unreasonable thought.
Sounds like all that “it’s going to be tough” stuff Bush said after 9/11.
I’m just wondering what you mean is all.
I just wonder what Biden was thinking. What was the point of this?
I re reviewed everything and listen to the statement. This is just bizarre. I do think its foolish for Republicans to say “See he’s not ready” At the same time Biden’s statement give one this quezy feeling of both seeking victim status ahead of time and/or revealing intelligience that shouldn’t be spoken of.
Listen, if you’re confident that your candidate is going to win now is the time to start acting Vice Presidential. Just say these are and have been tough times in International Relationships and a President Obama will be up to the challenge. Sen. Biden is supposed to be the experienced hand at foreign policy. doesn’t he know better.
OH and PS. when referring to Kennedy and his early challenges was he referring to the Bay of Pigs (bad example) or the cuban Missle crisis (good example).
finally: Message to Joe (to paraphrase the Clintons) “Its the economy stupid. Stick to the talking points!”