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I just almost cried when Biden talked about being a single parent? Was this a tactic or was this sincere?

By TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Asked Oct 2 2008 7:23PM
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by - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:55 pm Permalink

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He was sincere, Biden's wife and year-old daughter were killed in an automobile accident and his two boys were hurt very badly but have recuperated.
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Avatar - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB Oct, 02 2008 at 08:45 PM
Amen, Sistah!!!!! We ROCK!!!!!
Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 10:02 PM
Holla!!!:):)LOL:) ((HUGGS)):)
Avatar - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB Oct, 02 2008 at 10:07 PM
Holla back (((HUGS)))) LMAO!!!!

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by Sosueme on Oct 2, 2008 at 8:32 pm Permalink

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He is a pretty sincere and down to earth guy and kind of funny. I had him as a teacher in law school.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 03 2008 at 12:02 PM
Sorry:) what class did he teach?
Avatar Sosueme Oct, 03 2008 at 12:08 PM
It was a constitutional law class. He really is a nice guy.
Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 03 2008 at 12:19 PM
I guess that explains why he knows so much about the Constitution last night on the debate:):)

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by ThomasPaine on Aug 3, 2009 at 7:11 pm Permalink

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Dems are well known for emotion jerking.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Aug, 03 2009 at 07:40 PM
And so are republicans:):)LOL:P

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by Inquisitive minds want to know... on Oct 2, 2008 at 8:00 pm Permalink

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his wife was killed in 1972 and he remarried in 1977

Yes he was a single parent for five years....but that was 30 years ago

A lot has changed since then

I think it was a "sincere" tactic
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 08:39 PM
I have been a single Parent for three years with three children..he sounds sincere to me. these have been the roughest years of my life:)
Avatar Inquisitive minds want to know... Oct, 03 2008 at 05:13 AM
I believe he was sincere...I'm not arguing that. The timing is the only issue I have with it.
I don't know your situation, but I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure you are a wonderful parent, and keep doing what you are doing. Times can be rough, but your children will appreciate all of your hard work!

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by Doggie S on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm Permalink

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I'm sure he can't lie about it. It would be easy for the media and other sectors to check if he has been a single parent.

At the same time, I have this feeling that it's a way of showing his soft side. Sarah Palin has successfully done that.

In an election, you gotta do what you gotta do to win.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 08:40 PM
The only thing different between Sarah and Biden is that not only could he connect..but he knew what he was talking about:)

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by LynfromNM on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:27 pm Permalink

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I think it's both. When Biden's wife died I'm sure it was agonizing, and he and his sons had some tough times as a result. Mentioning his wife's death in a debate format is indeed a tactic, even though the emotion is sincere.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 07:53 PM
If you find a way to connect with people..then you should:)

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by ShadesOfGrey on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink

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It was both, I suspect. A good moment for him.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 07:53 PM
Hand me a tissue:)

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by jin jang on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink

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Sincer.
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Avatar jin jang Oct, 02 2008 at 07:58 PM
I try to tell it like it is the best that I can.:) :)
Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 08:33 PM
You are a balanced person:) That's a good thing:)
Avatar jin jang Oct, 02 2008 at 08:38 PM
Thank you very much :) You I'm sure are balanced as well.:)

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by Someguy is sad again on Oct 2, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink

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You're serious????? Pure acting. give him the fuckin' Emmy and Oscar.
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Avatar Someguy is sad again Oct, 02 2008 at 08:44 PM
Don't forget he's a career politician. I'm not saying he doesn't forget - hell, who wouldn't. I'm saying the ability to turn on the emotion and turn it off is decisional. He chose to show emotion then. He's too polished not to have that sort of control.
Avatar Someguy is sad again Oct, 02 2008 at 08:45 PM
And please understand I am not saying he uses his dead wife as a political weapon. He uses his emotions as a weapon.
Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Oct, 02 2008 at 10:02 PM
I am a very emotional person..I cried on Lion King:):) what does that tell you:)


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