Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

justwaitandsee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:39:55 GMT

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Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:40:27 GMT

Good to see Joe Biden touring Iraq to talk with the Iraqis regarding our withdrawal mandated by War Criminal Bush. I'm getting sick and tired of hearing War Criminal Cheney whine about the withdrawal being Obama's idea. It's also sickening to hear him talk about Osama bin Laden striking here in the USA like it will vindicate his pack of lies. Let's never forget or forgive these two War Criminals who let Osama bin Laden escape justice while invading Iraq because of a pack of lies about WMD and cooperation between Saddam and Osama.

Do we really need to keep so many combat brigades in Iraq now that they're not patrolling the cities? I don't think so. Isn't it sad that the repugnant ones think it's great to waste trillions on their unneccessary war in Iraq while whining about spending the same to provide our country with a good health care system that takes care of all of our citizens?

In Joe Biden We Trust!

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Joe's Army — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:41:23 GMT

Did anyone come out to see Joe? He couldn't attract flys in Erie PA yesterday.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Sally Ridder — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:42:31 GMT

Too bad no one told JB that we left Iraq a couple of days ago.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Sam - NE TN — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:43:45 GMT

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Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

HMI - MI — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Joe must be getting on Obama's nerves again.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Feisty Brownhair — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:44:07 GMT

Maybe they keep him there if we pay them off.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Ron Indiana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:55 GMT

The important statement is that: "The Vice President will reiterate the United States’ commitment to fully implement the Security Agreement and the Strategic Framework Agreement and to carry out President Obama’s plan to draw down U.S. forces."

Keep working to bring the troops home! That is one of the many reasons why Barack and you were elected. Next year more troops will be home for the 4th.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Billie Jean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:51:46 GMT

Remember when the Republicans told us that Obama's stimulus plan was half-baked, unread, and probably wouldn't work? Who's crying now, other then the remaining employed people that will now have to pay for that mess?

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

no joe, no bo, nj — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:41 GMT

One hopes that he has a script to read from, and does not diverge from it. Biden has a tendancy to say things that need to be 'clarified' or retracted by the White House; in foreign affairs, this is dangerous.

It is fine for him to provide 'comic relief' on domestic issues; quite another on foreign soil, particularly in Iraq. There's no place for one of his Yogi Berra moments on this trip.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Obama is useless — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:01:10 GMT

Well since this Administration has accomplished nothing since taking office, might as well have Joe go to Iraq. I guess Obama wants to give the appearance he is actually doing something. Sorry, Obama, I'm not buying you BS.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Chuck (stand up and let em' see ya) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:02:31 GMT

This just in: Biden praised the advanced field communication used by today's military because, he said "Robert E. Lee and Gen. Grant only had those lame 2-way radios".

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Starr Haven — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:11:12 GMT

Full story: Ninjas knocked Biden out and took him to Iraq.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

eagle1776 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:12:45 GMT

If Obama had gone the righties would be whining that he should stay home and handle the budget crisis. He sends the Veep and they complaine about that too. What a bunch of crybaby losers. I think it is great that the military personnel in Iraq may have the opportunity to meet and speak with the Vice President. He can learn alot talking to the guys and gals over there. Talking to their leaders is also a way of gauging just how ready the Iraqis are to retake control of THEIR country from the invaders. The quicker that happens the better. Fewer reasons for recruiting Muslim extremists.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Joe Taxpayer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:14:01 GMT

Just more waste of the taxpayers money for a useless trip.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Bethie in TX — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:01 GMT

And I'm pretty darn sure that no Iraqis will be throwing shoes at VP Biden! (Even if he puts his foot in his mouth and says something silly. Nothing Biden could say would ever be as bad as what GWB/Cheney did in invading a sovereign country under false pretenses!)

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Rick, NC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:23:06 GMT

Did he have to sneak in and out under cover of darkness like bushleague and chickenhawk cheney did?

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Anutkraker, TX — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:23 GMT

Too bad no one told JB that we left Iraq a couple of days ago.
Sally Ridder (Sent Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:42 PM)

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Sally,

We didn't leave Iraq. Just the larger cities. Please pay attention, it helps with the conversation!!!!

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Obama Loves Inspector generals — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:23 GMT

Hows that stimulus tracking going DeputyDawg Biden?
Got Jobs lmao
Get CBS's Chip reid in here to ank questions of Obama lmao

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Chris - IL — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:29:14 GMT

Too bad no one told JB that we left Iraq a couple of days ago.

Sally Ridder (Sent Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:42 PM)
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There are still lots of troops in Iraq. They just pulled out of the cities earlier this week.

A visit by the VP is a great thing. Not much is being reported on Iraq any more so anything positive that gives them attention is a good thing.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Chris, Wexford, PA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:31:01 GMT

Feisty, enough already. Bring Biden home.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

TEC-Spring-TX — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:11 GMT

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Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:45:45 GMT

Obama sent Biden there to help look for roadside bombs!

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

JC from IA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:47:35 GMT

Joe Biden strikes me as the kind of guy who is an excellent team player. He has done a great job of projecting the persona of the "talks too much" second banana;I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he is in a meeting with no press in attendance.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Ed, FW, TX — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:53:17 GMT

VP Biden actually has had a plan for a weak central government "confederation" that may still be the best way for the Iraqis to organize themselves.

Joe seems to understand the complexities of Irqaq's factions. I hope he has a safe trip.

Anyone who does not think the Iraqis are happy to have control of their cities back has been drinking Darth Cheney's koolade again, lol.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Dutchboy53 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:57:21 GMT

Good move, managing this situation is key to peace in the middle-east. Biden is level headed and qualified and has the status and the presidents confidence to give this transition a chance and the Iqrai people the opportunities and support they need and deserve.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Frank — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:03:49 GMT

So Joe Biden does his job, goes to Iraq where our brave man and women are fighting and dying every day. What do Sally, Joe, HMI and Feisty say about it? Just crap, complete trash. Nonsensical personal attacks.

Joe Biden didn't start this stupid war, he and Obama are just trying to finish it. Personally, I respect their efforts. While some people can't find anything better to do than show off their own foolishness on this website, Joe is working for a better world. You should be ashamed.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:27 GMT

Biden woke up on the plane and yelled
"Iraq! I thought you were taking me to Dairy Queen."

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Bad Chihuahua — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:34:58 GMT

IRAQ.

Biden probably thought he was in Turkey and thought "there's no trouble here."

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Andrew Caz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:38:01 GMT

This 4th of July, I think everyone needs to take a moment and think about our soldiers, and their families who sacrifice continually on our behalf--regardless of your political motivations.

Everything else in life is small compared to the daily anguish our soldiers and veterans must endure.

Bless your all and thank you for your patriotism, valor, and stoic discipline: soldiers, potectors, and friends.

Biden makes surprise visit to Iraq

Nothing saintly about you — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:45 GMT

Obama sent Biden there to help look for roadside bombs!
St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia (Sent Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:45 PM)
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If they are looking for bombs, they can start with all the failed apologies and explanations Sanford has tried to foist on the public in the last week.

If they want to find deeper bombs, they can look in the vicinity of the GOP approval ratings.