He should apologize. Its not a good comment. But the rhetoric being pushed surrounding it is stupid. The guy even says in the interview that he owes black people for his start in politics.How are you going to see this after he apologizes for what he said?
Oh, it was a joke. Your main concern here however should be that the democratic nominee seems to find the enduring plight of black voters in the US funny.
We all know it is a joke. Is every joke appropriate or in good taste?
People would have to be interested in something other than running with the headline to figure that out though. Agreed though, he should apologize. He's probably not the best guy to be making that joke.He should apologize. Its not a good comment. But the rhetoric being pushed surrounding it is stupid. The guy even says in the interview that he owes black people for his start in politics.
I'm conflicted with the whole earn my vote thing. We don't have much of a choice here. We already lost two supreme court justices the last few years,hundreds of other judges are being installed, Trump will have at least more chances at getting more judges. This is no joke, there is human right and abortion, gay marriage all in danger. You put a cat as a the nominee and i am voted for it.
None of this feels like 2016, its own many headed beast
Yes a former segregationist making a racist joke is nothing guys! Black people, the author of the 94 crime bill making a "joke" about how you "aint" even black if you have issue voting for him will give no hint on his policies in a county that has at the very best has been apathetic towards black people.No I just hate political discourse in this day and age. Its a stupid comment that is red meat for people looking to make a mountain out of a mole hill. I seriously doubt that Biden was trying to be an authority on who is black or not, as evidenced in the 20 minutes or so of interview before and people know that as well but yes lets all take the piss.
The problem is the other side, the R's, don't call out their guy for anything, so anytime we turn on Biden, it makes it easier for those deplorables.We can vote for him in November, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be called out when he does something shitty. And this was something very shitty.
People who were saying it was a good interview before the end are right. But that doesn't matter, because he said something very, very stupid and that's all the interview is now.
I expect an apology soon. But yeah, it was actually a good interview too.We can vote for him in November, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be called out when he does something shitty. And this was something very shitty.
People who were saying it was a good interview before the end are right. But that doesn't matter, because he said something very, very stupid and that's all the interview is now.
Not really "2016" when it's more "politics as usual"
Joe definitely thinks himself as being part of the in-group. But he's rightfully getting the side-eyeThis is the kind of joke I could easily imagine a white person making in this Tik Tok age and having to be politely reminded, "Look...don't get too comfortable now."
Not excusing Biden because it was a poor form of jest. But it's not an unfamiliar line a lot of white people cross when they think they've developed a certain rapport with Black folk.
ehUhh... Well, we have someone who is a racist running for president, and someone who is not a racist running for president.
With Biden when he uses the dogwhistle "letting people from China in" in the old ad, he of course only meant businessman, who were in China and went back to America. Sure.
With Biden creepingly being handsy with young girls, stroking them, smelling their hair etc. it is just the normal actions of a nice uncle. Sure.
With this its just a joke.
His relationship with segregationists is all in the past!
Or when he said that "poor kids are just as bright as white kids". All just jokes and gaffes.
America, you guys are fucked no matter who you vote for ahahahaha. Why do you people keep voting in the rich, as opposed to someone that is .. you know actually qualified to run the nation?
Bernie was too good for you all.. :(
Yes a former segregationist making a racist joke is nothing guys! Black people, the author of the 94 crime bill making a "joke" about how you "aint" even black if you have issue voting for him will give no hint on his policies in a county that has at the very best has been apathetic towards black people.
After seeing the interview. I get what he was trying to say but fuck he sucks at delivering shit. Someone needs to coach him on when to shut up. Everything was fine til he thought he was being clever. Saying you can't be for Trump and be a real black person or some dumb shit. Drill into him that this is not ok. Get on it staffers.
Yes a former segregationist making a racist joke is nothing guys! Black people, the author of the 94 crime bill making a "joke" about how you "aint" even black if you have issue voting for him will give no hint on his policies in a county that has at the very best has been apathetic towards black people.
This timeline is so much more cursed than 2016.
Who is the not racist? The segregationist?Uhh... Well, we have someone who is a racist running for president, and someone who is not a racist running for president.
when he opposed integrated bussing
I'm confused by this post. Are you trying to say that the "segregation" of black nationalism is comparable to the the aparthied regime that biden's buddies in the senate defended to their death?What is this? This is another problem, alot of you have no context of history likely because you are too young and just spout off new aged "gotchas" that don't jive with people's thinking in the actual moment. Being "segregationist" isn't a white/racist exclusive position. Hell one of Malcolm X's main proposals to end racial inequality was based on segregation but again you would have to know about Malcom X to know that.
I think it would be better if he acclimated to these venues. You need to be able to beat Trump everywhere. Not just from your couch or in a virtual space. It would be nice to not be a gaffe machine once in a while. For something as serious as this election he should be able to make himself better at this.I think he needs to stay away from this type of venue. He's not good with it and he never will be. Stick to virtual town halls and stuff that is more in his wheelhouse.
The problem is the other side, the R's, don't call out their guy for anything, so anytime we turn on Biden, it makes it easier for those deplorables.
I think it would be better if he acclimated to these venues. You need to be able to beat Trump everywhere. Not just from your couch or in a virtual space. It would be nice to not be a gaffe machine once in a while. For something as serious as this election he should be able to make himself better at this.
Big part of it yes.The fact that people voted for this clown over Bernie just cements what I've always known, the average American voter doesn't care about policy all they ever see are popular names and party colors. That's why things never get better in this country.
For real. It's going to be a rough year ahead of us if he's going to spout awful takes like this.People talk about having to "hold their noses" to vote for a candidate they don't like because it's the lesser of two evils...
I feel like I need a HAZMAT suit to vote in this election, and these gaffes from Uncle Joe aren't helping...
4 more years of Trump at this rate. The world is going to collapse.
One thing I've learned since I've become more understanding of politics is that there are a lot on trash Democrats in this country as well 😑.How did Democrats manage to find a candidate worse than Hillary Clinton? Just blows my mind.
If it's just a joke then try your luck posting something similar on this site and see how welcomed you are by it ......We all know it is a joke. Is every joke appropriate or in good taste?
Ideally sure. But he's 77 years old. I'm not saying hide him, but I'm not sure he is equipped to get through these types of appearances without screwing up.