No Ordinary Joe

Senator Obama pick of Joseph Biden demonstrates Obama's willingness to pick someone who may disagree with him at times. Mr Biden is certainly a wise old soul. Any lack of experience on Obama's part is now a moot point.

Senator Obama has made an informed decision, with regard to his choice in Senator Biden as his running mate. While Biden is often outspoken, he is knowledgeable and experienced in so many ways that can help Obama win the election.
Should the Obama-Biden ticket win, then I believe our foreign policy mess (read that anti-American sentiment) will give us a chance to re-join the world community, both in leadership and membership.
This may be the P E R F E C T opportunity in two ways:
"Domestic policy fix by Obama, Foreign policy fix by Biden", all under the leadership of President Barack Obama.

HIgh rish high reward Biden. Catholic and whatever Obama is. I am one of those sought after votes. I never vote the party but was leaning toward Democrat. I currently am leaning toward Republican. Obama has lots of rhetoric but no substance, no experience and not to be trusted. With the cold war about to return and the mess we have made of Iraq and Afghanistan I would prefer Obama be back in Illionois and not in the White House. McCain is the stronger candidate and would not back down by KGB tactits. Approximately 13 percent of the USA is African American and approximately 12.5 percent have voted for Obama. Simple math shows he needs approximately 39 percent of the temainding racial makeup of American to win. I hope that does not happen. I am sure because ot the racial tensions that have been brought on by both candidates, the media's....especially conservative talk radio.....win or lose Detroit will burn as it does each Holloween. Unfrotunately the vote will be determined by skin color and not by 'what is best for this country going forward into difficult times".

What is important to all of us it that things get done!!! Personally, I may not prefer Biden, but i think Obama's choice is brilliant. Biden has the experience and good relationships with both parties that are crucial to institute necessary changes to move this country forward. Good ideas are meaningless if they cannot be executed. Or if you are stuck in gridlock, or spend most of your time defending your integrity.

America is diverse. We cannot shove a progressive agenda down the throats of conservatives with ideological debate. We need to find the common ground, and make compromises. I love Obama for listening to the views of all American people, his intelligence and abilities to size-up the various positions intelligently and compassionately. He also needs to be able to yield power. Biden is a power player. The fact is the White House is in Washington. American people set the mandate and apply pressure, but to effect change, it must also be instituted within the power structure. What good is a community forum when a war can be started unlawfully; when lies are told that cause the death, rape and torture of 100s of 1000s of innocent human beings Iraqi, American and otherwise - and no one is held accountable!? Unethical wiretapping happens legally or illegally. We speak against it, but are powerless to do anything about it.

The point being we have to effect change form without and within. And hold our business and political leaders accountable. Obama has the support of the majority of diverse American people, and Biden has the respect and power within the political structure. Barack and Biden together will get key things done one step at a time.

Biden is a man of integrity and speaks his mind. So he instills trust and is respected amongst Democrats and Republicans. Sure he may put his foot in his mouth sometimes. But, I like that he is honest and above board about his opinions, not a sneaking back-stabber.

Obama's respect with people at home and around the world, and Biden's foreign policy experience will re-establish our international credibility. America is isolated, and we have lost many friends. With McCains military preferences, we could end up in a war with Iran and Russia - and who would help us? McCain condemns China and Russia for aggression, yet wants to continue an unlawful and immoral war in Iraq! We are viewed as hypocrites on a global scale, and we look weak.

Obama / Biden have the moral authority and diverse constituents - not simply because Obama is black, but because he is progressive. They can bring American people together as necessary to solve our economic problems and reverse the rapid downward spiral of the Bush / Cheney / McCain agenda.

This is a winning ticket! And thank God, for we don???t need anymore dummies in the White House!

Notwithstanding Biden's prior plagiaristic run for President, I thought he was the most knowledgable Democrat candidate. Obama should swap positions with Biden on the ticket. Obama's socialistic ideals seem more in touch with the views the former Soviet Socialist Republic than of America. Obama and the other Sociocrats should review the saying "give a man a fish and you feed him a meal; teach a man to fish and you feed him for life." For one, I am tired of the government giveaways that don't work. Giving someone something for nothing just leads to more people looking for a handout and not taking any responsibility for their own actions. As far as honesty and integrity go, how can someone who purchases property well below market value from a political fund raiser have the audacity to claim afterwards that in hindsight it was a mistake....it should have been obvious in foresight or present sight that it was a mistake and not an above board transaction. As far as being out of touch, maybe Obama should consider McCains definition of rich, that way Obama and his wife with over 4.3 million in income last year would not fit into that category. When I first heard Obama at the '04 convention I thought here is a guy who could go far. Unfortunately, he had a propensity to shoot himself in the foot every change he has. While Biden was probably his best choice, I just can't bring myself around to support someone with so little experience and expertise...he is not the reincarnation of JFK, who is probably remembered more for his violent death and for anything he actually did as President (does anyone remember the Bay of Pigs and what a stunning success it was?)

Calling Joe (wheres the camera) Biden "unassuming" is the most ridiculous statement ever. The Messiah and the Megalomaniac .

How juvenile is this man????? First, there's "I know, but I'm not tellin'!" Then there's "I'll text it to you." Is this a future POTUS, or a middle school student?