I hope all y'all watched the debate last night. Joe Biden was absolutely awesome. Given the nasty and ugly rhetoric preceding it, I recalled a similar from the past.
My son was captain of his high school swim team and that year the league championship came down to his school and another large high school from the wealthiest area of our county. A couple days before the meet, a local radio station interviewed the latter school's coach about their chances and he said, "Excellent!!! They don't have anybody." Our coach taped the interview and played it for our kids and, of course, they were insulted, angry, and ready to fight back to say the least. You don't win swim meets on just the stars; the kids in the side lanes contribute, too.
On meet day both sides (spectators included) showed up for a fight and got one. The opposition was arrogant and obnoxious as we expected. They left the natatorium angry and upset. Eric came up to see dad and I in the stands with a huge grin and said, "Excuse me, mom, but we came; we swam; we kicked their a##." Dad and I laughed a lot.
I think Joe Biden can say the same. What do y'all think?
Happy Blogging!!!!
Kay
Kay, we agree. I thought Biden was terrific.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! LOL
DeleteBiden was great! Honest, open, passionate...and didn't let Ryan get away with much. I feel he clearly was on top of everything. Refreshing.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed the debate. I went to a writers group meeting. I plan to write about the town of Malarkey, Texas soon. I wrote Big Bird at http://65andalive.blogspot.com/2012/10/x-is-unknown_11.html.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard being a Dem in Texas. We exist!
I gotta find some time to visit all y'all!! As to Texas Dems, there is always LBJ! Never mind!! LOL
DeleteLoved it..Joe did a great job.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!!!!
DeleteI thought Biden was great. He was having fun and seemed to enjoy the debate, managed to call out the lies without turning rude. The right is, of course, whining about his smiling too much. Worked for Romney in their opinion but a Democrat, not so much. I think the liberal base needed what Biden gave us.
ReplyDeleteExactly!!!!
DeleteI've been reading lots on the internet that slams each of them. I can only hope the US comes to its collective senses in time to stop a disaster of world proportions.
ReplyDeleteWe're trying hard in Ohio!!!! I'm off to HQ for yet another 'fun' evening!
DeleteLoved watching it last night. Can't wait for the election to be over!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya!! Then again, when it's over, I'll prolly feel lost!!!
DeleteJoe Biden left no doubt as to his position on the issues. On the other hand, neither Biden or the moderator could pry an explanation of the Romney/Ryan tax plan from Mr. Ryan.
ReplyDeleteProlly because he doesn't understand it either or that it really does mean that the 47% are screwed and if they're elected and we elders can kiss our Social Security and Medicare bye-bye!
DeleteBiden is a natural!
ReplyDeleteHe had me cheering!!!!
DeleteWhat a perfect story to relate to Joe and Paul. I can really relate to the swim story because both of my children were on the swim team too. Yae for Eric!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks, Kay!!!! I didn't know that your Dynamic Duo were fishies, too!!!! Mine both went on to swim in college and Eric (the nobody -- LOL) earned All-American honors!! I used that story because the conservative media (Faux News) seemed to think Joe couldn't deliver a good debate!!!
DeleteHe sure did! -- barbara
ReplyDeleteHe did indeed!!! I was hollering with joy throughout the whole debate.
DeleteHi Kay
ReplyDeleteI don't get mixed up in American politics so I won't comment on that subject here.I really liked your son's comment on his team's victory.Thanks for sharing it!
"Excuse me, mom, but we came; we swam; we kicked their a##." LOL love it!
I love this!
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