Biden and Colbert
- Thread starter What Would Jesus Do?
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Um yeah, he's most definitely a politician. But he's one of the few that's also a decent human being. That's what I meant by that statement.
Kind of reminds me of the Patriots in their Super Bowls. Biden knew the questions before they were asked. This is nothing new though. there was a radio talk show host in Philly in the 80's who received a call from Nixon's people. They handed him the questions to ask. He refused and Nixon never went on the show.
So I can see myself and Joe at about 6 pm sitting around with nothing to do. We've got a little cash because we just got our paychecks. One of us says, "You hungry?", and the conversation starts about that cold meatloaf somebody's wife left for us to reheat but....Oh No! They've got all you can eat ribs down at the Grill!
Sooooo, we're out and liking the ribs and even have a beer. That's when I get the guts up and say, "Joe, what's all this stuff about secrets? You're VP, what's the most interesting stuff?"
And he says, and I quote, "They don't tell me s..t! I guess I've got a big mouth or something." And of course I say that sucks. We're having a pretty good night but head home with a case so we can drink without driving anywhere. There's some sad stuff, some laughs. We watch, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and Joe laughs 'til he cries and must have said a dozen times, "I love this show!"
He eats Dorito Taco Chips with Sour Cream! Just incase anyone wonders. Kind of weird. Anyway, he's looking at me with this s..t eating grin and says, "I do know a few things..."
Of course I'm all ears. And he starts talking.......
Buuut I'm sure this is getting boring. So, I'll just add that I like Joe. And if he ran I'd take a long look at how healthy he is for his age, and think about him as a serious candidate. Don't know what I'd decide.
Sooooo, we're out and liking the ribs and even have a beer. That's when I get the guts up and say, "Joe, what's all this stuff about secrets? You're VP, what's the most interesting stuff?"
And he says, and I quote, "They don't tell me s..t! I guess I've got a big mouth or something." And of course I say that sucks. We're having a pretty good night but head home with a case so we can drink without driving anywhere. There's some sad stuff, some laughs. We watch, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and Joe laughs 'til he cries and must have said a dozen times, "I love this show!"
He eats Dorito Taco Chips with Sour Cream! Just incase anyone wonders. Kind of weird. Anyway, he's looking at me with this s..t eating grin and says, "I do know a few things..."
Of course I'm all ears. And he starts talking.......
Buuut I'm sure this is getting boring. So, I'll just add that I like Joe. And if he ran I'd take a long look at how healthy he is for his age, and think about him as a serious candidate. Don't know what I'd decide.
Also, the show is taped and I think the sitting vice president usually gets more of a say than Jeb Bush about what actually gets aired.
I think this is the appropriate response if you don't want Joe Biden to be POTUS because of your views on policy. I lean left, I'll support him if he's the guy. I also doubt he's dumb, but he's a DGAF gaffe machine. He's Democrat Trump. He agreed to this interview because of what he wants to do still in politics and Colbert (who leans VERY left) was happy to make it a flattering interview (especially compared to the interview with Jeb).
If he fails (which I doubt), it will be because of all the IDGAF press-tour celebrity interviews he'll have to do with people he may not have had an opportunity to book on his Comedy Central show. The more sanitized stuff may dilute his reputation. He'll do the social media thing correctly just like Jimmy Fallon at NBC (and just like he did for a decade at Comedy Central). Late-night talk is no longer "appointment" television, so success will look a lot different than what you remember from Carson/Letterman/Leno/whoever you liked.
