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kpete

(71,991 posts)
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 09:35 AM Apr 2022

BFD.

So Biden served the first Black President for eight years. Hired the first Black and South Asian Vice President. And appointed the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.

Say what you will about the man, but it’s pretty damn remarkable.


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BFD. (Original Post) kpete Apr 2022 OP
BFG is right. He's a good man who keeps his word. brush Apr 2022 #1
Amen Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #6
That's a great 6 second video. underpants Apr 2022 #2
And... 2naSalit Apr 2022 #3
Hey Barack, This is a BFD too! Regards, Joe! TheBlackAdder Apr 2022 #4
I really like her. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2022 #5
Besides being intelligent and highly qualified, PatSeg Apr 2022 #14
I remember when President Clinton was referred to as our "first black President"... llmart Apr 2022 #7
"Hired" the Vice President? malthaussen Apr 2022 #8
True. It's a separate Constitutional office COL Mustard Apr 2022 #13
The office of VP does not need to be further belittled... malthaussen Apr 2022 #17
It certainly is... Historic NY Apr 2022 #9
yes, it is llashram Apr 2022 #10
One way to tell if something is a BFD gratuitous Apr 2022 #11
I hope this keeps the black vote energized for 22. He's doing more than Obama ever could have dsp3000 Apr 2022 #12
This is true PatSeg Apr 2022 #15
Today's event on the South Law as amazing LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2022 #16

brush

(53,778 posts)
1. BFG is right. He's a good man who keeps his word.
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 09:43 AM
Apr 2022

And I'm so effin glad he's the one dealing with rallying NATO to stand up against Putin and this war he started.

2naSalit

(86,612 posts)
3. And...
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 09:47 AM
Apr 2022

He's appointing women and POC to high government positions. He understands the changes we need to make and is doing what he is able to help us get there.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
5. I really like her.
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 10:12 AM
Apr 2022

And, I really like Joe Biden. She must have been an easy choice for him. She’s smart, experienced, and so damn cute.

Thank you, President Biden!

PatSeg

(47,430 posts)
14. Besides being intelligent and highly qualified,
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:31 AM
Apr 2022

she is just so darn likable. She is refreshingly open and personable. What a great choice.

llmart

(15,539 posts)
7. I remember when President Clinton was referred to as our "first black President"...
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 10:56 AM
Apr 2022

because he was so well-liked and able to relate to the black community. Well now he's been unseated in that title, both literally (by President Obama) and figuratively (by President Biden).

I do believe that President Clinton had a town or street or something named after him in Africa though.

malthaussen

(17,195 posts)
8. "Hired" the Vice President?
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:05 AM
Apr 2022

I'm pretty sure the Vice President is elected by the vote of all the people. She is not an employee one "hires."

-- Mal

COL Mustard

(5,897 posts)
13. True. It's a separate Constitutional office
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:24 AM
Apr 2022

So the VP doesn't work for the President...it's a small pet peeve when I hear someone say the President is the VP's "boss".

malthaussen

(17,195 posts)
17. The office of VP does not need to be further belittled...
Sat Apr 9, 2022, 10:47 AM
Apr 2022

... by implying that the VP is the President's employee. John Garner did that quite sufficiently when he characterized the post as "not worth a bucket of warm piss."

-- Mal

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
11. One way to tell if something is a BFD
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:21 AM
Apr 2022

Listen to right wing tools discount it (denying the prize), and act as petty and immature as possible to try to turn the taste of victory into ashes.

dsp3000

(483 posts)
12. I hope this keeps the black vote energized for 22. He's doing more than Obama ever could have
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:24 AM
Apr 2022

Imagine if Obama nominated the black nominees that Biden did. The far right, tea party, and racists would have so much more ammunition to go against a black president nominating qualified black candidates. Oh he's hiring own! they would cry. Very thankful for Biden and for him doing what he's doing.

PatSeg

(47,430 posts)
15. This is true
Fri Apr 8, 2022, 11:35 AM
Apr 2022

He can do things that Obama couldn't because of the political implications. They jumped all over Obama for every little thing. That combined with the constant obstruction, it is amazing he was able to accomplish anything.

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