Watch the Other Hand: Biden Uses Sleight-of-Hand to Nab Speech From 3-Year-Old
- Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:01am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Watch the other hand. That’s the phrase Glenn Beck often invokes when describing the Obama administration. Now he has some video evidence.
While swearing in senators on Wednesday, the three-year-old son of Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) grabbed Biden’s script. After trying to reason with the boy, Biden realized he had to get more innovative. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a bargaining chip — a mint.
While playing a mint-in-the-hand guessing game with the boy, Biden snatched the speech back while the boy was enthralled with the candy. As Beck would say, “watch the other hand”:
(H/T: Mediaite)
Politico also published video of Biden telling some of the other children that we need jobs:
From Politico:
And after he administered the oath to Georgia’s Johnny Isakson, the senator’s grandson, Jack, had a question for Biden: Could construction workers build a LEGO shop in Washington?
“I’ll tell you what, I’ll work with grandpop to see if we can get that done,” said Biden. “We need jobs, Jack. The kid’s thinking! He wants to build a LEGO shop here.”
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Comments (95)
NJartificer
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:18pmNo surprise…..can’t negotiate…….STEAL IT…….end justifies the means
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:16pmThey are getting the gold mine and we are getting the shaft.
Report Post »Bulletproofed
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:15pmI’m surprised Biden gave up the mint…..Doesn’t he have a teleprompter also!!!
Report Post »dcwu
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:55pmIt wasn’t his.
Report Post »kafirTom
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:12pmOh! I misunderstood the headline! I thought Crazy Joe needed a speech so he tricked a 3-yr. old and stole his! He stole speeches before, unless I’m wrong! LOL! But now I see that’s not what happened. I’m surprised Crazy Joe can outsmart a 3-yr. old!
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:11pmWhat was The Lesson….I’ll you give you something thats worthless for something I want…
Report Post »If its Brown, (like Jerry Brown), flush it down !
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:54am“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.”
Report Post »- Albert Einstein
GiGi80
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:01pmAnd we, as Americans, are so blessed to be able to live, study, and work in freedom. Those who feel that they have been somehow oppressed by the current administration clearly have no idea what it really means to live under a fascist or totalitarian regime — and perhaps do not really understand the meanings of those words.
Report Post »MichiganPatriot
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:39amThe ole “rope-a-dope” Ali used that in the boxing ring and he defeated alot of opponents…smart tactic.
Report Post »srcamachonj
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:39amI’m not a fan of Biden, but why didn‘t the parent’s step in and get it back for him? I can’t stand spoiled kids with parents that think everything their little angel does is sooooo cute. I commend Biden for his quick thinking on this one, I only hope the kid got a paper cut and a laxative in exchange.
Report Post »Spawnomite
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:36amPesky kids.
Report Post »What a nuissance to this administration.
Better hope your kid isn‘t fat or it’s over.
RightPolitically
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:34amOl’ Joe, ya gotta love the guy! Slick when it comes to child’s play yet dumb as a brick dealing with his job…… Hey, how about this idea. Have Joe resign the Vice Presidency, give it to Hillary, at least she has a functioning brain in her head, and make Ol‘ Joe Bobby Gibbsee’s REPLACEMENT as Press Secretary. What a hoot!
Report Post »lipstickcat
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:31amAdd your comments
Report Post »snowloepard2300
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:30amWhateverhesaid.
TonyDarrington
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:29pmI have reported you, troll.
Report Post »lipstickcat
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:29amThat Biden is a laugh a minute! If only he was president we’d have some comic relief when we really need it!
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:26amI work in sales. It’s my job to read body language.
Look at Joe’s body language just after the kid grabs the speech at about :05 in. He looks as if he wants to rip the kid’s head off!
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:34amI guess you could see it that way if you are heavily medicated or just really sadistic.
@leftfighter
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:02pmAre you serious?
You can‘t see that he’s visibly angry with that kid?
LOL …and I’M supposed to be the medicated one… ROFL!
Report Post »GiGi80
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:21amIt’s “sleight of hand”.
Report Post »Ssenkrad
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:44amI like the stories on the Blaze and I like reading the many responses that they garner, but… the quality of the grammar and spelling is really low. Now, don’t get me wrong, I can understand if a few articles had some spelling mistakes here and there, but seriously, this is getting out of hand (get it?), I don’t like people who have to harp on other peoples grammar and spelling, but there’s a point where it gets on my nerves as well. Whew, glad I got that off of my chest… I need a mint…
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:21amHe had to nab it so we could find out what’s in it..
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:18amThat Joe! He such a kidder!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:25amNo, he is just a baboon.
Report Post »komponist-ZAH
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:24pmDon’t insult the baboons, they are more highly evolved than most politicians.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:06pmEven a four year old has no respect for poor ol’ Joe. Buffoon may have been a better word.
Report Post »wampanoag
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:17amI was disgusted by the lack of solemnity, and the almost comical nature of the swearing in. It was as though the Senators were smirking “oh sure we give a darn about the constitution. we are here just to stuff our pockets and our sponsors’ pockets with tax payers loot.”
Report Post »mcFirst
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 4:02pmagree. I think Joe should have had a few assistants to keep the process more formal.
Report Post »WallyBallou
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:14amThis mildly amusing story is marred by an illiterate headline. The term is “sleight” of hand. C’mon folks – edit, don’t just spell-check.
Report Post »GiGi80
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:08pmMaybe The Blaze needs to add some of those “elites” — you know, people with post-secondary educations — as editors. I have yet to see a Freshman Composition class listed in the Beck U course catalog.
Report Post »lasthouseontheright
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:14amThe best thing obout this, is that we finally learn where old bungling Joe gets his ideas…from 3 year olds. I always had a sneaking suspicion.
Report Post »woodypynes
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:11amriddlin, no doubt
Report Post »GiGi80
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:51am“Riddlin’” or Ritalin?
Report Post »Outside Looking In
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:11amSleight of hand, sir, not slight.
Report Post »GiGi80
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:23amNot that most of The Blaze’s “readers” would know the difference . . . .
tobywil2
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:50amDeception does not end with the prestidigitation! You also have to ignore what they say and watch what they do! http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »half pint
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:53amseems to be alot of spelling errors here lately (and just plain errors – physical instead of fiscal?)
Report Post »woodypynes
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:10amit was probably riddlin
Report Post »dcwu
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:52pmRitalin
Report Post »DoremusRJessup44
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:06amWell yeah, but still this isn’t worth being on the blaze.com.
Report Post »mrdbcooper
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:18pmtranquilrider
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DrFrost
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:22pmI agree. He did what any experienced parent would do… if a child takes something they shouldn‘t you don’t just grab it out of their hands, you offer then something else that they can have.
This doesn’t merit reporting… and it certainly shouldn’t be spun as something indicative of a darker hidden nature.
If the Blaze is going to garner a reputation for telling the truth and not spinning stories for some agenda (yeah, I know… none of us are happy with the dems right now but still..) there’s no room for stories like this.
IMHO you should pull this story.
Report Post »ilovethiscountry
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:23pmWhy not? It demonstrates government in action.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 2:40pm@mrdbcooper
Report Post »Wish I was getting paid
Very original post though
mrr
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 2:54pmOk folks this is simply a funny piece meant to bring a smile to our faces. Stop reading so much into it. Not every article has to be serious or political. I personally enjoyed watching this objectively and having a good laugh, so just smile or laugh and move on to the next story.
Report Post »Cliff
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:03amThat is exactly how they get our tax dollars!!!
http://www.mentordvd.com
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:06amTrue, they use the bait and switch distraction game; along the way they also use the distraction of smoke and lights coming from their mouths, ears and eyes to try and intimidate the people who are crazy enough to listen to them.
I still find it funny that Biden had the speech grabbed by a three year old; makes me wonder which of the two is the smarter after all.
I know, the kid wins hands down.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:11amThat’s how they get our tax dollars?!? Really??? Did you get your mint?? I didn’t……..all that I got was some sweaty TSA guy telling me “Now let‘s play ’Find The Mint’!!”……never gonna fly again……or buy another York peppermint patty, for that matter…..
TonyDarrington
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:29amAt least the kid got a mint. What are we getting? I think I’d rather have the Certs.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:37amAnother fascinating Blaze headline
Report Post »rbqueen
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:39am@tonydarrington – I think that I would rather have Biden keep the the Certs and force him to use them.
Report Post »tranquilrider
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:42amMaybe the new Huffpo staff can help with some of the editing on this site. Wow!
paperpushermj
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:03pmI was thinking the same thing. Biden was demonstrating one of the unique talents it takes to be a career Politician.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:04pmHe learned the technique while picking pockets … comes in handy in Washington.
Report Post »rubintheartist
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:29pmWhy does Biden have to read a script? Who wrote it? Should we care? Yes we should! America must pay attention to the evil progressive brainwashing speeches. This is comicaly brought out in the new animated web movie here http://www.marcrubin.com/Hairmerica.ivnu
Report Post »Strife
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:55pmCome on, this is hilarious… nobody should hold this against Biden. The parent of the child should have taken it back from the child and Biden shouldn’t have had to deal with it.
Report Post »click4cheapandeasyweb
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 2:27pmDing, Ding, Ding, Cliff you win!
Report Post »click4cheapandeasyweb
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 2:32pmBiden and that kid are democratic thieves. Biden the expert and the kid in-training.
Report Post »101
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 3:20pm.
Report Post »Glenn learned him well
AveMariaLawyer.com
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:00pmOId “Upchuck Joe” Biden demonstrates his 3-card monte skills.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:03pmStrife,
That’s right, what is wrong with the kids mother, standing there and watching her brat make sport of a grown-up man?
Report Post »Even if he was not the VP, the kid should have been brought up short by his stupid mother. Parents now days have no sense.
getalong
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:47pmThis is perfect! Biden taking something from a child who did not give him permission to take it. And to top it off, he tricks the poor child! I’ve been laughing all day over this one! Thanks, VP
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