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In reply to the discussion: This was not the Joe Biden Republicans were looking for [View all]Johnny2X2X
(19,254 posts)66. I am 51 and I'm good shape
I could not do what he just did. I would lose my voice or be exhausted near the end. Talking for 70 minutes in a row like that without even a drink of water would wipe me out.
He strolled in and talked to people for 20 minutes. Then gave a speech like that full of fire for over an hour. He then strolled out talking to people for over a half hour.
People who dont talk for a living dont realize how tiring that had to be. If I give a presentation at work for an hour my voice changes by the end of it and is less strong. The stamina our President is showing at 81 is unreal.
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I'm so glad you quit smoking! One if my uncles died from lung cancer--not pretty.
Lonestarblue
Mar 8
#62
Joe rocked it. Americans need to vote and end this iteration of the GOP once and for all. It's dead.
Joinfortmill
Mar 8
#4
Since RWers love those silly (83-year-old) "Chuck Norris isn't too old" memes so much,
sop
Mar 8
#16
The academic term for Biden's persuasion technique is "fucking up their shit."
Efilroft Sul
Mar 8
#41
I want a picture of Lindsey Graham laughing with the text, "Did Lindsey ever laugh when Trump was in office?"
CrispyQ
Mar 8
#45
The way he delivered the line "I'm not going to let that happen." about the repeal of the ACA ...
Pacifist Patriot
Mar 8
#53
I sure hope so, Babylon Sister. He slammed it out of the ballpark - a total home run.
PatrickforB
Mar 8
#58