President Joe Biden was accused of sexism by several Democratic members of Congress Tuesday after he referred to Republican House members as "sexual predators."President Joe Biden was accused of
just a joke but im curious to see how this one turns out.
...you know there are just some days where i wish i knew what i was going to say before i actually say it.President Joe Biden was accused of sexism by several Democratic members of Congress Tuesday after he referred to Republican House members as "sexual predators."
Addressing a number of Democratic legislators during a conference call hosted by the Center for American Progress on Tuesday, Biden accused the Republicans of sexualizing women's issues.
"Let me just say to those sexual predators in the Republican caucus, you better come to see how you're portrayed and what you're portrayed as. What do you call yourselves? Are you sexual predators?" Biden said. "It's such a contradiction to say you want to treat people fairly in an appropriate sexual way, but then you actually want to introduce legislation that sexualizes women."
Some lawmakers suggested Biden misspoke, arguing he referred to male Republican members.
"It doesn't really make sense for Biden to use 'sexual predator,' because the people who are being sexual predators are male," said Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.).
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) said: "It is not sexist. It's quite gender neutral."
"This is exactly what the American people are looking at, and the Republicans are acting like sexual predators, and that's what they are. Those are the ones I'm actually talking about," she said.
All the same, Speier is still bothered by the perceived sexism.
"I do not like my president calling members of the House sexual predators," she said.
According to Speier, Biden also said the Republicans have an "arrogance of sexual harassment" by supporting laws that could penalize men if they sexually harass women.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said she was offended by Biden's rhetoric.
"This could have been a private conversation with the guys. I don't think it would have gone this far in terms of sexism and that's what is so disappointing," Feinstein said.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), a member of the House Sexual Discrimination Task Force, said Biden "should have said they want to get rid of sexual harassment altogether."
A spokeswoman for Biden said in response to the criticism, "Rep. Speier made clear she was making a reference to male members of Congress."
Eric Walker, a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), denied Biden's accusation.
"In a serious, serious discussion about the problem of sexual harassment in America, the president's words are particularly inappropriate. He is obviously not a big fan of Republicans," Walker said.
Pressed about the sexism accusations, Walker conceded he would not classify the House GOP as sexual predators.
"He might be a little sexist," Walker joked.
Biden has become known in recent weeks for what some have described as his "sexist rhetoric."
Last month, he told House Democrats that House Republicans were "the largest sexual harasser in Congress."
On Monday, Biden said House Republicans' efforts to undercut the Dodd-Frank Act are part of a "sexual harassment revolution."
Responding to a Republican question about the government's plan to spend $4.1 billion on fighting sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, Biden said:
We will have zero tolerance for sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace. This is what we're fighting for. Sexual harassment is already illegal. People say, "Well, sexual harassment in the workplace is bad. Why don't you have a sexual harassment bill?" We do have a sexual harassment bill in Congress, and we've passed it. But it needs to be fought. I'm sorry, it's absolutely outrageous. You have a bill in Congress that you're trying to get rid of, and you're saying that sexual harassment in the workplace is bad? You are the worst sexual harassment bill we have. The worst!
Asked about Biden's comment Tuesday, Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said: "Anyone who gets in the way of members focusing on the job they were elected to do is not a patriot."
A Democratic aide who worked on Dodd-Frank said there is no sexual harassment policy in the House.
"It's ridiculous," said Rep. Janice Hahn (D-Calif.), a member of the House Sexual Discrimination Task Force, in response to Biden's remarks.
Hahn, speaking to CNN, said, "Of course we don't have sexual harassment. Sexism and sexual discrimination in the workplace is simply not there."
All the same, Speier said Biden's comment was not incorrect.
"I am quite disappointed by the fact he said it," she said.
She also denied that she is trying to embarrass the Republicans.
"I would say I'm trying to draw attention to the issue," Speier said. "This is not about the Republicans. This is about the issue. They can defend themselves if they want to. The fact that they are calling the American people sexual predators and sexual harassers is just an insult to the American people and particularly the members of Congress who are engaged in the sexual harassment."
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In my opinion, Super Mario would be a much better series if Luigi was gay. Let me explain.In my opinion, Super Mario would be a much better series if Luigi was gay. Let me explain.
We got a number one victory royalWe got a number one victory royal, Yeah Fortnite we about to get down
(in the form of a song if you can)
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Donald Trump: Shut up Joe, you know PlayStation has worse graphics. You and all the democrats know that Xbox has better games, like Halo. You can't play Halo on PlayStation, can you? Suck on that, liberals.
Joe Biden:
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The English language is a strange language because it is a pragmatic language.The English language is a strange language because
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bro if im gonna be honest, the presidential debate would be 10x more interesting if it was like this(note: the ai is getting smarter by the second, run. Jokes aside, this is the most impressive outcome by far )
Joe Biden: “Let me be clear. I am a PlayStation gamer. I've always been a Sony fan, ever since the original PlayStation. Donald Trump thinks Xbox 360 is better. If he looked into it, he would know that PlayStation is better.”
Donald Trump: “Shut up Joe, you know PlayStation has worse graphics. You and all the democrats know that Xbox has better games, like Halo. You can't play Halo on PlayStation, can you? Suck on that, liberals.”
Joe Biden: “No! No! Not that. I'm talking about a normal game of Call of Duty or Uncharted.”
Donald Trump: “Suck on that! I love Call of Duty! I beat them all at Call of Duty, okay? Real men, like me. You suck on Call of Duty, Joe!”
Joe Biden: “Hey, you know I'm gay. Guess what, Donald? I used to be a Republican until I realized my political party hates gay people, too. Now I'm a democrat, just like you, Donald.”
Donald Trump: “Hey, the Xbox is better. It has video calls and shit. You know it has Skype on it? It's like the greatest communication tool ever invented. It's way better than Discord.”
Joe Biden: “You're wrong. You don't know what you're talking about, Donald. My Xbox can't Skype. It doesn't have the capability.”
Donald Trump: “Huh? No? Really? Damn. Bill Clinton has Skype? You know that, Joe?”
Joe Biden: “You're not exactly Bill Clinton's favorite person, Donald.”
Donald Trump: “Sucks to be you, Joe. Yeah, he's not my favorite. He's not even Bill's favorite. I would never call Bill a retard.”
Joe Biden: “Gee, Donald, I hope you're not going to play Halo with this Xbox. You don't want to mess up the graphics. You don't want to throw away your expensive graphics card.”
Donald Trump: “Don't worry, Joe. This is a PS4. I know PS4s. I don't need the Graphics Card, but I'll get a new one.”
Joe Biden: “Donald, come on. I told you, the Xbox is better.”
Donald Trump: “Hey, look at this! It's all PS4's. The Xbox makes it look like all the games are Halo, and the Xbox has Call of Duty, too. All those games I play are Xbox games.”
Joe Biden: “Hey, wait a minute, Donald! Don't you remember when I told you that all Xbox games suck? That was 5 minutes ago.”
Donald Trump: “How do you know that, Joe? Do you know something I don't?”
Joe Biden: “No, I'm just saying, I am a PlayStation gamer. I've always been a Sony fan, ever since the original PlayStation. I'm a Democrat. I'll take you on in a PlayStation debate any day of the week.”
Donald Trump: “Okay, game on.”
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Yeah Fortnite we about to get down
Got the golden egg on our head
[Verse 2]
Yes, I'm bout to eat a chicken dinner
That golden egg has to be mine
If a chicken nugget is about to die
Well I've got it, ain't gonna let it die
[Chorus]
Hey, listen. I'm feelin' kinda crazy
It's like I'm getting high off my booty
Look at me now I'm gettin' down like Mac Dre
If the cake were a room I'd be one of the people on it
Got this little gold egg in my pocket
And you can't rob the cake 'cause it's mine
I'm in a whirlwind of love
Don't I know I'm the one that you wanna be with?
You know my head's spinning like basketball
Got this golden egg on my head
What you talkin' about crazy?
I was half mad when I heard you talkin' about how they call it wine
From the vine to the bottle to the glass
This is some real pimp shit
I'm in a whirlwind of love
What you talkin' about crazy?
[Verse 3]
Look at what I can do
Look at what I can do.
Tin cans with gold necklaces
Looking at me
With their diamond face
Can't you see
Look at this person I am?
Wow, look at my phone
Look at me
When I can see
Look at me
Is your phone cooler than mine?
Wanna know why?
It's gotta be a little better
More hits, more interesting
More languages, more emojis
See I'm wild like a bird
[Chorus]
Hey, listen. I'm feelin' kinda crazy
It's like I'm getting high off my booty
Look at me now I'm gettin' down like Mac Dre
If a chicken nugget is about to die
Well I've got it, ain't gonna let it die
[Verse 4]
Hey, listen. I'm feelin' kinda crazy
It's like I'm getting high off my booty
Look at me now I'm gettin' down like Mac Dre
If a chicken nugget is about to die
Well I've got it, ain't gonna let it die
I got this little golden egg in my pocket
And you can't rob the cake 'cause it's mine
I'm in a whirlwind of love
Don't I know I'm the one that you wanna be with?
You know my head's spinning like basketball
Got this little golden egg on my head
What you talkin' about crazy?
Yeah, yeah.
lmao yesbro if im gonna be honest, the presidential debate would be 10x more interesting if it was like this
better yet, challenge both of the candidates to a game of call of duty and whoever wins gets to be president.
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also this changed from fortnite to angry birds real quick lol