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Compassionate Progressivism: Biden feels "badly for Bush"

By GottaLaff

"Compassionate" conservatism, you had your chance, and you failed miserably. You want compassion? Here's your compassion:

Vice President-elect Joseph Biden said in an interview that while “it’s presumptuous to feel sorry for another man,” he does feel “badly” for President Bush, especially after an Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at the president earlier this month.

Biden said the incident was “unfortunate” and “uncalled for” during an interview on CNN’s Larry King Live set to air Monday night.

I have to disagree. It may have been unfortunate for Bush, but it wasn't uncalled for. BushCo is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths. I think this degree of anger is absolutely called for. I'm no proponent of violence, to say the least, and Shoe Guy should have refrained, but I can't seem to muster up any compassion for the target.

“I think President Bush and, unlike Vice President Cheney, is, upon reflection beginning to acknowledge some of the serious, if not mistakes, misjudgments that he made,” Biden said.

Oh-h-h, suh-nap! Take that, Big Dick.

Biden also said in the interview that international expectations for President-elect Obama's administration are “overwhelming.”

Biden said he is not as worried about the “exceedingly high expectations” for Obama domestically as he is internationally.

“I have been contacted by so many world leaders,” Biden said. "Their expectation for Barack's presidency is overwhelming. They are hungry to have an American leader who they think has a policy that reflects our stated values as well as one they can talk to.”

International scorn for the current president is in such stark contrast to the high hopes for the future one. No wonder Biden feels "badly" for Bush.

Change Bulgaria Can Believe In

Chain reaction BFCE baby!!! Via Ben.

This is going to be the campaign that launched a thousand resumes, and a reader sends in this San Francisco Craigslist ad:

Seeking an individual with experience as staff or volunteer on Obama's campaign to direct a change-oriented political party's 2009 parliamentary election campaign in Bulgaria. The goal is to replicate some of the successful strategies used by the Obama campaign in an effort to organize and leverage the political support of a growing middle-class of citizens who share a common desire for major change in politics and public policies.

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The position will be based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgarian language preferred. Expenses will be paid and stipend is negotiable. Position available immediately.

Pic is web translation of "YES WE CAN!"* Note, corrected spelling by a Bulgarian speaker in comments. Thank you!