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Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#31801: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:26:58 PM

Biden is calling out conservative economic bullshit.

This guy is gold.

Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#31802: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:27:14 PM

47%!

I'm baaaaaaack
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#31803: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:27:56 PM

Biden was tearing Ryan apart there did y'all fucking see that holy shit

now ryan's talking again and i'm zoning out

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31804: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:28:10 PM

"That's how it is thoughout america"

"Do you even read the stats?"

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#31805: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:28:12 PM

Biden can't even hide his contempt for this child. lol

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#31806: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:28:45 PM

Wow I probably should have watched the debate from reading this. Too bad people will probably say he's rude and turn this into a he said/she said thing.

Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31807: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:29:06 PM

I hope Biden is laughing at this BS story Paul Ryan is telling. I know I am. This is no different than the soldier politicized story that came out earlier today.

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
LooseCannon The Groose Is Loose from Everywhere and Nowhere Since: Jun, 2012
The Groose Is Loose
#31808: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:29:08 PM

Are you guys telling the truth? Biden's taken pills for his foot-in-mouth syndrome or something?

Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#31810: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:29:37 PM

What does that have to do with anything Ryan

Arkasas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#31811: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:30:24 PM

Ryan: Jobs are going down, blah blah blatant lies job creators touching anecdote SUCK IT BIDEN!

Biden: Yeah, but no.

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#31812: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:30:51 PM

Damn Ryan hit Biden hard with that 47% counterattack.

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31814: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:31:16 PM

"To put two wars in a credit card"

DAMN RIGHT!

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#31815: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:31:22 PM

Why do people still call Mitt Romney "Governor Romney"? He's not the governor of any state right now; unless you're speaking in a historical context, shouldn't it be "former Governor Romney"?

Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#31816: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:32:06 PM

Biden calling out how conservative policies led to the recession.

Biden 2016 would be welcome.

[up]The title is for life.

edited 11th Oct '12 6:32:35 PM by Ekuran

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#31818: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:33:21 PM

Ryan lying yet again. Ignoring the filibuster the blue dogs used

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31819: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:33:43 PM

When Ryan talks watch Biden's face, It's great.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Filby Since: Jan, 2001
#31820: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:34:11 PM

So this debate is being moderated by Raditz?

Huh, they actually found someone weaker than Jim Lehrer.

NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#31821: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:34:26 PM

Ha Ryan asking for stimulus lol

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#31822: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:34:26 PM

@Governor Romney: Titles like that are for life. Even after he's done Obama will always be Mr. President just like Romney will always be Governor.

Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31823: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:34:27 PM

lol @ Biden counter attack: Just freaking awesome.

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#31824: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:34:37 PM

At least our debate master is confident somewhat...oh wait nevermind

edited 11th Oct '12 6:35:21 PM by GearLeader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#31825: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:35:11 PM

Ryan has the distinct impression of a man reciting a well-rehearsed sales pitch. Like he's trying to give me a dodgy loan I didn't ask about.

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)

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