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Aquaria

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52. He doesn't have to debase himself to get them, though

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:30 AM

Mar 2020

You don't give in to bullies demanding that you give them what they want or they'll take their toys and go home. Sometimes voters need to grow up, put on their big girl/big boy pants and do what's necessary for the good of the country.

This is what adults do. We realize that we can't always get what we want, and sometimes we must do what we're supposed to do, for the greater good, even when it's not easy.

Biden doesn't have to compromise who he is for a bunch of participation trophy winners who are not being honest about how they'll vote for him if only he'll do whatever they want for their vote. That's bullshit.

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

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All BS supporters who pushed the lies about Biden's mental status need to apologize. Right now. [View all] Julian English Mar 2020 OP

NEVER in my life..even as a Psych Grad student in my 20s was I THAT sharp!! samnsara Mar 2020 #1

Even some on DU were so concerned Hav Mar 2020 #2

"He couldn't stand for a debate." mcar Mar 2020 #3

I don't think Biden gives a damn what the juicebox revolutionaries think, but The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #4

Juicebox revolutionaries! First time I've heard that description, and I love it! Native Mar 2020 #22

It's Charles Pierce's term. It's perfect. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #26

Figures. Charlie Pierce has a rollicking way with words. calimary Mar 2020 #43

He is a master Native Mar 2020 #62

No kidding! As my mom used to say, "you ain't just a-woofin'." calimary Mar 2020 #68

"juicebox revolutionaries" -- excellent description. I shall use it a lot... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #66

Dont get jukebox revolutionaries? Amaryllis Mar 2020 #73

Children playing at revolution. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #74

Won't hold my breath DemKittyNC Mar 2020 #5

Just like in 16! Negative after negative ..frankly I think he's been his own worst enemy Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #10

That's the way Putin likes it. arthritisR_US Mar 2020 #55

Amen. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #6

I don't think most of those Bernie supporters are on DU democrattotheend Mar 2020 #7

Yet, Bernie's cardiovascular health still hasn't been addressed. eom tarheelsunc Mar 2020 #8

+1,000,000 highplainsdem Mar 2020 #9

My question to my son [a Bernie bro since 2016] will Bernie cry, be a sore loser RestoreAmerica2020 Mar 2020 #11

......3......2.......1 SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #12

This one on one debate was supposed to prove that, right? Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #13

They won't apologize. showblue22 Mar 2020 #14

I haven't forgotten about his taking on Ryan after Obama had apparently stumbled rocktivity Mar 2020 #15

They must be crying badly NCProgressive Mar 2020 #16

Joe needs to show up at his first debate with Trump driving his '67 Vette and wearing shades sop Mar 2020 #17

The 1967 Corvette is one of the sweetest looking cars ever. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #21

The AMG is gorgeous leftieNanner Mar 2020 #24

Biden drives a Prius from his home to a mile Sloumeau Mar 2020 #30

That yellow 'vette looks more recent than a '67 StingRay. brush Mar 2020 #58

Jay Leno's Garage featuring Joe and his '67 Corvette sop Mar 2020 #59

Thanks, I enjoyed that. Have you seen the one with him giving "Veep" star... brush Mar 2020 #67

I did see that Louis-Dreyfus bit with Biden. In the last part of this Leno's Garage segment sop Mar 2020 #71

Omg Sugarcoated Mar 2020 #75

RIDEN WITH BIDEN trueblue2007 Mar 2020 #23

He is such a lovely man! emmaverybo Mar 2020 #29

He definitely is! Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #34

We are winning. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #35

HOW ABOUT THIS ONE! yuiyoshida Mar 2020 #45

I love that! 😍 herding cats Mar 2020 #49

Still Handsome Joe Aquaria Mar 2020 #51

If the Joe I saw tonight has "dementia", then I'm reminded of Lincoln on Grant... First Speaker Mar 2020 #18

Good luck with that! nt Tarheel_Dem Mar 2020 #19

I'd prefer to brefriend them and have them vote for Biden in the fall. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #20

Anyone who bought into the "dementia" nonsense likely wasn't ever going to vote for him anyway. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #32

The nominee is the one who needs the votes. That's the reality of elections. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #38

He doesn't have to debase himself to get them, though Aquaria Mar 2020 #52

I don't consider civility debasing. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #80

Nope. Pandering to the worst of the worst is a stupid idea. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #64

Just don't complain about them in the fall if they don't come out. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #77

What will you be saying to them treestar Mar 2020 #81

Here are a few phrases to start with: Gore1FL Mar 2020 #82

that's very good treestar Mar 2020 #83

how do you get the support of people who were saying things like that? treestar Mar 2020 #65

I've been through enough of these. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #79

I don't see potential votes for Biden LanternWaste Mar 2020 #70

Then don't complain in the fall when they don't vote. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #78

Crickets. C Moon Mar 2020 #25

Joe his usual presidential , competent and oh so comforting likable self. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #27

Joe kicked ass tonight. Can't wait for him to kick Trump's ass. SunSeeker Mar 2020 #28

both biden and sanders supporters who arent russian trolls get this through your heads certainot Mar 2020 #31

It's not just the right-wing. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #33

Oh, you KNOW that Trump and the RW media are not going to give up on this. pampango Mar 2020 #61

Biden was sharp as a tack tonight. Liberty Belle Mar 2020 #36

Thank you. Folks like you give me hope that we can come together. SunSeeker Mar 2020 #42

I'm glad someone sees this! nolawarlock Mar 2020 #57

Biden looked pretty good from the clips I saw Renew Deal Mar 2020 #37

Um, it's "RIGHT FUCKING NOW". Iggo Mar 2020 #39

Yes indeed seta1950 Mar 2020 #40

Biden JGug1 Mar 2020 #41

they underestimated him Traym Mar 2020 #44

That would be a first. ucrdem Mar 2020 #46

The one-on-one format suits him better. He'll do fine against Trump. Cetacea Mar 2020 #47

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #48

Better than being some self-serving egomaniac Aquaria Mar 2020 #53

Bernie has no path to the nomination now. herding cats Mar 2020 #54

I'm sure they will once they manage to finally get the crow out of their throat. herding cats Mar 2020 #50

Any Bernie Bro that pushes this disgusting dementia angle is a hypocrite tonight... nolawarlock Mar 2020 #56

New Poll on MSNBC! True Blue American Mar 2020 #60

Tulsi is picking up some BS voters Julian English Mar 2020 #76

Sorry, they're busy with their tea-leaves and ouija boards just now. ucrdem Mar 2020 #63

You know the "but her emails" media will drive this day and... NNadir Mar 2020 #69

Biden was great last night Gothmog Mar 2020 #72

That Medhi person from the Intercept claimed that bernie went easy on Joe. Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #84

Sorry first I did not and 2nd jimlup Mar 2020 #85