TCTI: Too Crazy Too Ignore
 Dave Ross

Unchained melody...

August 15, 2012 @ 8:20 am (Updated: 9:21 am - 8/15/12 )

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What was Joe Biden really saying about Romney? (AP)

What was Joe Biden really saying about Mitt Romney?

"He's going to let the big banks once again write their own rules, unchain Wall Street."

That's what Biden said in Danville, Virginia, quoting a Romney Op-ed in USA Today. Or trying to quote him.

Because what Romney actually said was that he would remove the "shackles" of government to free up the economy.

But Biden misquoted him and said "chains", leading to his now-famous ad lib.

"They're going to put you all back in chains," said Biden.

Being that the speech was in Danville, last capital of the confederacy, and included hundreds of black voters, Romney apparently considered that to be a slavery reference.

"The comments yesterday by the vice president I think just diminished the White House that much more," said Romney.

But it turns out Biden corrected himself a few hours later in a speech in Wytheville, Virginia, quoting the correct word "unshackled."

"The last time these guys unshackled the economy, to use their term, they put the middle class in shackles," said Biden.

By the way, Wytheville is named for George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an opponent of slavery.

So whatever he said in Danville, it's clear from what he said in Wytheville, that he is not accusing Republicans of wanting to put black people in chains. Instead he's accusing Republicans of wanting to put middle class people of all races in shackles.

"$16 trillion in wealth you all lost. You're the ones who got nailed," said Biden.

Wait a second. Did he say nailed? Is that a crucifixion reference? Here we go again!

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  • anotherfencewalker wrote...
    Bobby Hatfield said it best..
    August 15, 2012 7:40 am
    I can't wait to see VP Joe up on the stage with boy wonder Ryan. Everyone knows that Joe leads the pack in slam and bam remarks in debate. I've never ever seen a candidate lick his chops and smile like he did with Palin. He could have easily made her burst into tears. I suspect thats what he'll do for sure with Ryan.
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  • Paul Kersey wrote...
    You know why he was licking his chops and smiling at Palin?
    August 15, 2012 8:10 am
    Crazy Joe had a woody. He doesn't often get close to attractive women who aren't hairy, fat arsed, libtards.
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  • bigdogina4x4 wrote...
    Just what we need.....
    August 15, 2012 11:41 am
    A woman beater in office. Ridiculous.
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  • logical open mind wrote...
    fencefool-what have you watched Ryan-clearly not or u are out to lunch-
    August 15, 2012 2:36 pm
    Ryan is not Palin. Did u watch the Biden-Palin debate with or without your bong?
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  • sportsguru wrote...
    Well
    August 15, 2012 7:51 am
    If the shoe fits, the GOP has to wear them and quit trying to act like those jack boots don't fit.
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  • Paul Kersey wrote...
    "ad lib"?....or just a brainless lib
    August 15, 2012 7:56 am
    this hate mongering is well rehearsed and approved from the White House. These "ad libs" are occurring with greater frequency.

    It is comical how the race pimps use their phony southern black accents...y'all, to appeal to their audience. Talk about pandering to the lowest common denominator....and the brainless crowd cheers just as they are mocked. The Democrats will stop at nothing to keep their power, even initiate a race war.

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  • William Lawn wrote...
    Priebus: Obama has 'blood on his hands' for stealing from Medicare
    August 15, 2012 8:05 am
    And the Republicans will "stop at nothing" to get it.
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  • maplefish wrote...
    Yes, The Republicans
    August 15, 2012 9:25 am
    Want to keep Medicare in tact. Obama is the one who gutted it by $900 BILLION so he could start his little ObamaCare debacle. You Democrats are soo stupid that you don't even realize Obamacare is THE BIGGEST TAX EVER FORCED upon the AMERICAN PEOPLE. And that will fall squarely on the backs of the MIDDLE CLASS....Joe Biden is a drunken idiot!
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  • rational wrote...
    maplefish
    August 15, 2012 7:38 pm
    To be honest, I heard Ryan on the radio and he said the actual number Obama gutted Medicare by was $716 Billion. You are correct that Obamacare is likely the largest tax incrase in US history and the majority of it falls straight on the middle class...the democrats are no champions of the middle class...they just try to convince people they are.

    Like others, I'm looking forward to the Biden/Ryan debate...I think Biden is going to try to rely on his idiot-foo debate style...don't think it's going to work.

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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    First of all Biden has brain lesions. No joke!
    August 15, 2012 8:31 am
    And is on medication for such. Pain killers and probably anti depressants. So the Vice Perpetrator of the Liberal party is so stoned that he most likely doesn't even know what planet he is on today!

    And this man would be the man with his finger on the nuclear weapons launch button should the Dear Leader become incapacitated!

    Think about it!

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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    Priebus: Obama has 'blood on his hands' for stealing from Medicare
    August 15, 2012 8:37 am
    Ha ha, Willie! Your beloved Dear Leader has 6 TRILLION dollars worth of blood on his hands. Not to mention the 7 hundred Billion plus blood dollars on his hands. His massive middle class tax increase AKA ObamaCare. Not to mention the sad fact for you Left wing Parrots that Romney and Ryan are not in the White House yet. Your Dear Leader owns ALL OF THIS! The Crackhead Obama and his prescription drug buddie Biden.
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  • kata wrote...
    what's this?
    August 15, 2012 8:45 am
    Oh it's just Joe...

    Seriously, the (R)s need to leave the hysterical hand-wringing to the (D)s. They're far more effective with it and the attempted "what happened to the New Tone" irony had a shelf life of about 6 months. You'd need a map and a GPS to find the way back to it now.

    Pulling cardamom rolls from the oven this morning... At least I'll have some decent bread to go with my Cirque du Jour.

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  • mpgunner wrote...
    Competence?
    August 15, 2012 8:54 am
    People really equate Biden to Romney or Ryan? Biden is a walking idiot. Could Biden manage an Olympics? Oh, he could joke and make stupid remarks. But, really get something done? I'm amazed that Dave/Luke put Biden on the same level. He is next in line to run the US. Obama may not be the brightest bulb but if Biden took control look out.
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  • 66coronet wrote...
    Wait a second. Did he say nailed? Is that a crucifixion reference? Here we go again!
    August 15, 2012 8:59 am
    Dave, it's not a religion reference. It's a reference on Nailed/screwed/undesirable sex. Ex: That bank sure nailed me on this refinance loan. My county tax assessor nailed me with property taxes I do not think my house value is that much.
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  • The Chuckster wrote...
    Accusing republicans of trying to re institute slavery
    August 15, 2012 9:00 am
    Is almost as bad as calling Romney a murderer and a felon. Chicago thug politics at its best. The tea party needs to watch their tone, y'all back in chains!!!! Republicans racist y'all. Hope and change means calling Romney a tax cheat and a felon and a murderer. Dave bought that idiotic "clarification" of course Dave was in the kingdome when the Griffeys went back to back even though it happened in Anaheim , Ca. Condi Rice is a lesbian and a aunt Jemima. Am I a good lib now? We progressives love Robert KKK Byrd because he has a D next to his name. Joe Biden was nuanced when he said you can't go into a 7-11 or a dunkin doughnuts without a Indian accent. Obama looks clean right Joe? Anything to hold on to the white house!! Tea party watch your tone!!
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    "$16 trillion in wealth you all lost. You're the ones who got nailed," said Biden.
    August 15, 2012 9:12 am
    Is this what the ObamaDebt truly is in our nation? Or just another Biden gaff?
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