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oh come on it was funny i laughed people are way to sensitive

Joe Biden is a funny and fun guy and I'm glad he says what he thinks, that's a sign of character, the opposite of guilefulness. He also keeps things light and he is refreshing versus the boilerplate types.

this coming from and idiot that is the KING of gaffes..... he should concentrate more on gagging his wife from letting go of all the pillow talk...... he is a door knob and all of the MSM will get there turn...

Biden and his wife both need to remember that they are grownups and not just open their moths willy–nilly. I would have thought that they were more sophisticated than that, but I guess not.

When the flub originally happened, some of my coworkers laughed and commented on how they were glad it happened, it just showed that Obama was really human and nervous, just one of every day people. When they later found out Roberts had messed it up, they ripped Roberts apart as deliberately trying to sabotage Obama's big day and make him look stupid in front of the whole world. I pointed out their double standard. I'm sure they won't be hypocritical again, at least not when I'm around.

It was both of their faults...Obama jumped the gun first and shook up Roberts...who in turn screwed up the rest of the oath. It was a compounded error that was both of their faults. Obama retook the oath tonight by Roberts who re-administered it...it's all good now, so the point is mute.

"Why would VP Biden even bring that up?"

Better yet, why would CNN bring it up and why do so many people care? A new boss breaking the ice with subordinates he may never have met before...Big Deal!

Come on Joanne. I'm an Obama supporter and I don't believe for a minute Roberts did it on purpose. They are both human, and it was a mistake.

And personally I think Biden's remark was funny, he has a sense of humor, which I like.

Joe I voted for you, but please, what a hypocrite. You have a foot shaped imprint on your tongue as does your wife. You and she will be saying stupid, unprofessional things non-stop for the next 4 years. but you were the only VP running with Obama.

As for people who think Biden is moral, look into who stiffened the banruptcy rules under Bush as a favor to his son, who works for the banks.

Seriously Joanne? Another "Conservative Conspiracy"??? Puh-leeze. Hyper-paranoids like you give the decent liberals a bad name.

JB the babbling VP!

What a great time to be experiencing our country

Biden has no room to tal;k about someone else's misspoken verbiage. He thinks television was in use during the thirties when Roosevelt was president. I don't think Biden is too bright.

Joe Biden making fun of someones gaffe...lol thats rich.

Kinda like the pot calling the kettle black.

Typical Joe Biden, constantly sticking his foot in his big mouth.

Fortunately, President Obama didn't acknowledge the comment with a smile.

Oooohh, M. Koehler, I sense a bitter republican....:)

The mistake was honest. The understanding gracious. The joking unfathomably rude. It apprears that V.P. Biden has a great deal of trouble holding his tongue. Frankly, I hope the administration makes a mushroom out of him - feed him bull and keep him in the dark.

At least Roberts didn't tell a man in a wheelchair to stand up.

Can Joe Biden just shut up. Now and for the next 4 years please. And maybe stop that psychotic smile, too.

COME ON MR V.P. DON'T GO DOWN THE SAME UGLY ROAD YOUR PREDECESSOR WENT DOWN. WE ARE ALL HUMAN AND AME ERRORS EEVRY DAY OF OUR LIVES.

steve in ohio -– lay off the kool – aid,, you're showing your ignorance!

Come on people, give him a break! He's only the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It's not like he's supposed to know anything! I mean it was 35 words and all!

I feel it was deliberate on the part of Roberts. It was the biggest day of Obama life and what better petty action could Roberts pull off. The highlight of yesterday was the Bush family flying west!

It takes biden one day to say something stupid! between him and his "dr." (yeah right!) wife, I give them 18 months before Obama kicks them out if the administration~!

He's good at his job but his gaffes are just uncontrollable. I fear that he may say something so bad that it will cause a major overhaul in the United States during the Obama Presidency.

Not only the President didn't crack a smile, he also slightly tapped Mr. Biden's arm and dissuaded the joke from going any further! This is one level headed president!

Its Bush's fault! Wait, we're not allowed to use that anymore? Now what am i going to do? Now who am i going to blame?

I thank that the Chief Justice was probably as nervous as our new
President. It was redone, so hey lets put it behind us and move on
to more important issues. I'm sure that's what the President and
Chief Justice would wish. They both didn't make an issue out of it.

I loved it!! The man is the Chief Justice for crying out loud. That is precisely why you bring an index card if you think for a minute that your nerves will get in the way. This was history in the making and you mess up the oath. I'm glad VP Biden took a jab even if the POTUS didn't agree.

I too find Biden's humor and intelligence refreshing and honest, and what I saw is a cool Obama suppressing a chuckle at the joke.

Joe:

You are the best. My family and I love you

Just the kind of thing that you would expect from Joe Biden a man that is as self centered as him in such a powerful place. God help us

To err is human, to forgive divind, they day.
Just because Joe Biden has become the Vice President, should he refrain from cracking jokes? I don't think so. This is what I like about our democracy- the freedom to speech. Now, it is your job to take it in the way you like. Brigham Young said, "Those who offend others are fools, but those who get offended without reason are greater fools."
Now, you decide folks who you are. For myself, I am neither of those.

"I will faithfully execute..." and "I will execute... faithfully" have the EXACT same meaning, correct?

i agree. people like to pounce so much that the only they'll pounce out will be in their pants when their moms clean out their clothes. Justice roberts should have waited for obama to catch up to him. i don't know what he was running from. After he stumbled the first time, he just became too nervous, and predictably fumbled it again. Obama, caught off guards, stopped to recuperate and decides to repeat justice roberts somewhat instinctively by reciting the faulty line. End of the Story. Biden provided some much needed levity, and made sure the world knew who actually did fumble since foxnews and drudge put up joyous posts right after that 'obama fumbled oath', only to retract and try to present 'their' side of the story : "Obama and Roberts fumbled oath". They just couldn't wait. Well, Obama is no Bush.

Allen it spells plagiarist....not plagarist for God sake...and What's all the big fuss about Joey..he is our VP and unlike the dicks and the bushes...he is a very true patriot...Chief Justice Roberts made a fool of himself with his flubb....and Biden was just using some humor to break the ice...get over it you neo con...get used to the Names President Barach Hussein Obama...and Vice President Joe Biden...see you guys in 8 years...yeah right...8 years

Like it or not, Biden may need to limit his words in a way he isn't used to. Obama may need to lean on him a bit to remind him that what Biden does, Obama pays for...

That said, it was funny as hell, just not the right place or time...

On to more important fare....

Another LOL moment from Biden. His tenure will be full of them and some or most at others mistakes. Watch out President Obama!

I'm not big on most of Obama's views; however, I do admire his candor and exreme level of integrity. I am impressed by him and do pray he continues set the standard for ethical conduct in our government. Hopefully he can influence this lazy generation to make a difference.

Let Biden be Biden.

I will respect Obama even more when he ask for Biden's resignation in the next few years or leaves him off the ticket in 2012............

Gotta love Joe! He was only saying what Obama was thinking! Justice Roberts is a lame Bush appointee.

Jeremy- you nailed it. I was trying to say the same thing, but CNN has my comment in moderation limbo. Hope these props to you will show up, because that's exactly what saw too.
matthew- you're not paying attention. you're seeing what you want to see.

matthew, you can lose brain cells by sniffing the Rush Limburger cheese.

Joe Biden was funny in saying that but rather mean. I think he really didn't need to make fun of Roberts

Good for the President. Whatever to Biden. I think Obama might well reconsider his 2012 running mate. Biden has a speach impediment. He talks. It appears to run in the family.

we already know biden has a big mouth. lets be greatful that cheney isnt our vp anymore

Nice that Obama knew enough to not ridicule Roberts, even if he privately felt disappointed that his huge historical moment didn't go off as planned. Very diplomatic...

Its Bush's fault! Isn't everything else?

go joe ... speak truth...if a supreme court justice cannot administer an oath he should be removed. clarence thomas would,ve done a better job.

Is it me or does the entire Biden clan has problem with their mouth, or foot in mouth syndrome? Give me a freakin' break Mr. VP!

Steve in Ohio , Amy, mrthorne and MikeH calm down. The President did not make an issue of this so, why do you? Honest mistake, unless you of course believe the President to be lying! I don't! Calm down!

Impeach Roberts for failure to adhere to the Constitution!

I watched and I do not think the flub confused President Obama , he did not want to draw attention to Roberts mistake. As for Vice President Biden he was not making fun of John Roberts he was saying he needed to see the oath to be giving to the white house staff. John Roberts made a slip this was his first time. I think we need to quit picking every think apart.

I'm glad to hear the reports of President Obama retaking the oath of office. It was only a matter of time before "someone" wasted taxpayer dollars by taking THAT all the way to the Supreme Court.

we got rid of Bush and his "bushisms"... now we have bumbling Joe and i'm really not looking forward to his "bidenisms".

Biden is such a schmuck.

Oh, some really silly talk tonight.
FWIW, it was an important enough flub that the oath has been re-
administered.

Danwade, I couldn't agree with you more.

Just a couple of things:

1.) Glad to see the new age ushered in by Obama and co. is really going to be above the fray and not cause division.

2.) True, Chief Justice Roberts flubbed the oath, but so did Obama AFTER Roberts corrected himself. If Roberts is dumb or whatever for flubbing the oath, how would you characterize Obama and his ability to listen (after Roberts corrected himself)

3.) Gerda Edwards @ 5:44 pm- right on.

4.) I didn't vote for Obama, i'm skeptical, but willing to give Obama a chance. I must say, he got points from me b/c he looked quite annoyed when Biden spouted off about the chief justice. He didn't find it funny because, well, it wasn't. As for Obama, lets wait and see what he does. Before he was elected, i thought of him as a strong lefty. Now i'd guess its about 50/50 that he will govern from the center. Still skeptical, though.

Now, back to the matter at hand:

Mr. Biden, you are now the Vice President, not some substitute Junior High School P.E. teacher – watch your humor. You are too important to the process to continue being yourself! If you can't settle down then graciously step aside for someone else to keep the tone and tempo.

Gordon

Thanks Joe for remembering Robert's flub! Let's now remember Jill's flub too! Was it a Freudian slip?

The Chief Justice made a mistake and that is human, however, under the constitution President Obama was the President as of noon yesterday even if an oath was or was not administered.

Maybe Biden was making a "joke," some some say here. But there are plenty of so-called jokes that are in bad taste and out of place. Biden really needs to think more before opening his mouth. Now, there's a concept.

All that are without sin, let them cast the 1st Stone!!

Insert foot in mouth, extract. Insert foot in mouth, extract. While I didn't vote for Obama, I admire his composure and his presumed patience with his own personal 'loose cannon'. Can't wait to hear Obama back peddaling to cover his his VP whom he chose for his 'experience' and obviouly not for his ability to use good judgement and keep his mouth shut when appropriate.

Mr. Roberts wasn't the only one who goofed...President Obama in his speech said he was the 44th American to take the oath of office....He was only the 43rd....(#22 and #24 were the same person). Both were innocent mistakes and both men are the best in their positions. Let's all get together and do what is best for the USA and not what is best for each individual party.

You go, Joe

Boy, Biden is going to wear out his welcome in the White House REAL fast. He should talk about being able to speak in a public setting. I wish I had a nickel everytime that buffoon open his mouth before engaging his brain! I'd could pay off our national debt.

Open mouth. Insert foot. Open mouth. Insert foot.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States.

soo......what exactly does this have to do with anything? Great, Biden made a joke and obama didn't laugh. That's what i just learned. Im sorry but this article shouldn't even be considered news. My 2 year old sister can write better current events than this. Why dont you guys talk about the cruelties of Factory farming and get people to actually recognize more important things other than a joke? I know the first amendment allows free speech but this content shouldnt even be considered! Hire me! i'll make a great journalist!!!!!!!

Just like your Katie’s diner flub there Biden?

Or how about your flub about lying about taking on enemy fire?

How about your flub on not knowing when the TV was invented?

How about your flub on getting the President wrong in 1929?

Your flubs went unreported to most of the flock, but we who pay attention know that you are as dumb as hell.

In a battle of wits, I think Bush could even beat you.

What a gracious President. He always sets an example by leading. I hope his Veep would take a lead from President Obama.

Jill and Joe Biden suffer from the same foot-in-mouth malady. Mrs. Biden's rude, hurtful remark about Joe being offered both the Vice Presidency and Secretary of State positions, implying Hillary was second choice, greatly diminished the Bidens. Ironically, the Bidens' gaffes make it clear that Hillary is the better choice for such a sensitive position.

I can't wait until they kick the lying, baby killing creeps out of the white house and put in a real leader.

wow, didn't know our supreme court has being politicized. What a mess Bushes have left for our country?

I'm sorry, Biden got on someone for a speaking error?!?!?!
Bwaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!!!

Obama interupted Roberts first, that flustered Roberts and he botched the second line. They both recovered fine. All the Roberts bashing is pathetic but unfortunately par for the course when dealing with the more vocal elements of the Left.

Get lives, people. Try it. You might be amazed with the results.

They both made mistakes. Obama jumped in too quickly at the beginning. Everyone give it a rest.

What a bad show of Roberts part. I didn't know you could joke with aoth of Presidency of united states......

Are you kidding me? Obama is the one who first paused...he said two words and forgot the rest. If it wasn't for that, Roberts wouldn't have had to go back and rescue him! I'm all for giving Obama a chance and I hope he does well, but you people need to hold him accountable when he screws up and not act like he can do no wrong!

Good grief, both men got sworn in and now we have to pay for it. And we are by already having to listen to Biden' mouth pop off at every turn! Good "change".

Conservative Repubs... get a grip... your reign of terror is OVER! No one cares what you have to say about anything!

You lost! And we remember very well the Republican Rape of this Nation! You left us lying on the floor bleeding... but YOU are the ones who have to pay now! So get ready! We, the People, are Obama's base and we will back him all the way! Hide and watch!

Get over it... and get back under your rocks!

I was surprised that Joe Joe didn't claim that he was the original author of the oath.

It was Obama who messed up first, by jumping in on the first line too soon. He was supposed to wait until the Chief Justice completed the phrase, "I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear..." (as had been done in the past, e.g., JFK and Clinton). Instead, Obama started in prematurely right after Roberts said Obama's name. That is clearly what threw Roberts off. So, it's quite appropriate for Obama to be "gracious" and "take some of the blame" given that he was the first one to stumble.

Now now... sounds like a true bit of chicanery .... an innocent mistake... I DON'T THINK SO! I agree with Biden... sounds like a "gotcha" to me... only it has backfired on Roberts... because people DID notice....or as my old Uncle used to say... "slick um".... and I think Biden handled it quite nicely!

I really think these old time politicians out there have a really big surprise coming... Obama's base is the People... he is the People's President! And it will be hard to forget those who voted in lock step with Bush/Cheney! They are as much to blame for the mess we are in as Bush... and black hearted company! *side ways grin*

Joe my friend, one side of your mouth says we need to get along and today the other says crap like this. Were you not paying attention to the part of the speech that said put away childish things?

I love you bro but come on man tighten up!

There are a couple of gods. One is our amazing Attorney General, Gerry Brown, in California. The other is our President, Obama!

If you think its wrong to joke about things, then you belong in a small cubicle where no laughter and real human emotions can get through while you do my taxes!

Biden has to draw attention to other's mistakes. Because he can't demonstrate how good he is, he'll tear the other guy down instead.

PS before someone criticize my spelling above of human it was a typo when I spelled it humand...SEE everyone makes mistakes including myself

I LOVE Joe Biden...Joe, you are welcome at my house any time...you are a breath of fresh air....you gotta know, with Joe around the party is happening! I wish there were more "joes' in washington and the world...we would all smile more!

NOT A STORY
Not disrespectful, not that funny, only stalls the inevitable disappearance of the vice-president until an election loss in eight years

And being a plagarist came in handy this time since he brought the correct wording with him today to the swearing in, just as Justice Stevens had yesterday. Everyone needs to chill. It will tough maintaining this faux outrage for eight years.

Just another example of the media taking any sort of blame away from Obama. Obama only had to repeat what was told to him. Who cares if one word is off. It is 0% Chief Justice Robert's fault.

Just a friendly reminder: Obama is a human being (contrary to popular belief) and can make mistakes.

I hope this will not lead to a pattern by the media of ignoring mistakes as long as his approval rating is high, and trying to blame everything on the previous administration.

This nick picking when someone says something or make a mistake people get real humand beings do make mistakes...this is all so childish...Learn from Obama and do something more productive and see if theres anything you can do to help your neighbors or volunteer at a children hospital for so many very ill children you will be suprised how much better you feel about yourself and conclude that how silly not to criticize people and know how good it feel to have a positive self esteem...Now thats what I call having a life

God loves ya Joe and so do I. I bet there's nobody that can give so many a Big Smile or Grin like you can and do it with one hundred per cent sincerity and honesty! Course that's why everyone luvs ya so much, honesty is so hard to find today~!

People never cease to amaze me.....both O'bama & Roberts messed up, but who cares.....they are both human and subject to error. Grow up and stop pointing fingers at the other side...I myself voted for McCain, but I will not lower myself to demean President Obama....who is now "my" President. As Americans we should respect the office the man holds regardless of our personal opinions and biases.

Standby, Biden is just getting started. He'll stick both feet in his mouth many times in the next few months.

speak ur mind joe and tell Roberts the truth , the justice looks angry and jealous and didnt seem to wanna administer that oath. he doesnt like obama bcos barack spoke against his confirmation. justice roberts you performance was the worst ever seen in generations.

Jeremy, if you think he isn't throwing anyone under the bus you are either living in a cave in some foreign country or so partisan that you ignore reality. I like President Obama, but this is the very thing I think he needs to do; move on. Even yesterday he continued to suggest that the Bush administration and republicans generally had no morals. That may be the view of the partisan left in this country, but they would believe that if Bush walked on water. If President Obama truly wants to build bi-partisan supports, then he needs to quit throwing out these far left partisan barbs. I hope he does and finds great success for all of us.

I am glad Biden is V.P. He is such a bumbler and provaricator it has to damage Obama, which is a good thing. Enshala.

35 words – too much to ask.

Its not like Biden has not made a slip or his wife in their day in the spotlight. Don't get me wrong I like Joe Biden a great deal, but he will have to rise above some of this if he wants to soar with the new Presidsent.

Roberts didn't screw it up, Obama did.

And for Biden, he'll have plenty of time to get his normal FOOT IN MOUTH disease.

@ Gerda

"Who knows, since I'm sure he wouldn't want anyone to mention that Pres Obama couldn't get past "I, Barrack" without stopping. One would think he'd remember his own middle and last names, especially after someone just told him what they were."

You need to watch the tape again... Pres Obama stopped because Roberts suddenly continued "do solemnly swear".

thank you joe biden for reminding america today of the total flaws and unimaginable blunder commited by the justice. what kind of justice is this? i would have performed better. the guy just blew it .

I love CNN and have nothing out of the ordinary to say about this subject.

The first of many "blurts" from the new VP.

Joe Biden needs to think before he speaks and so goes his wife.

Good luck Mr. President!

Roberts had no judicial experience of a Judge when he was sworn in as Chief Justice of this great land. The only experience he had was that before becoming Chief Justice, he was a lawyer. His faux pas at the inaguartion reflects his inexperience and failure as a Chief Justice of America. Whoever heard of someone becoming a Chief Justice of USA without having experience as a junior and senior Judge. Even India where I come from has more experienced Judges. Roberts should return to his former position as a small-time lawyers.

Wasn't it Justice Roberts just saying he needed a raise? Maybe he should learn the job before he starts complaining about the pay!

Biden and his wife both have trouble keeping their mouths shut. Should be a real entertaining 4 years.

I agree with the "it's just a joke" people.

Ever think that Biden can come off looking nonchalant and Obama can come off looking bipartisan and serious all while giving them both extra air play? Anyone?

MZ

20 million people without a job don't give a schitt about this. Let's move on and get the economy back on track.

Gerda Edwards: he messed that up because Roberts took a long pause, and then kept talking. I think Roberts just forgot the whole thing ... another great choice from the Bush Admin.!

Allen: It's PLAGIARIST not PLAGARIST. Back to the spelling bee. Besides, for all you hard-heads out there, it was a JOKE. Remember jokes–who aren't president, like Bush.

Roberts = horse's rear end

Mr and Mrs Mouth are going to be hard to manage but I have no doubt in Pres. Obamas ability to bring some dignity to the office. Biden is not a bad person, just an ego driven smart alec and his wife sure didnt show any sense or concern for the overall image with her remarks on Oprah show...

I love the Bidens!! Gee, its not going to be as dull as I thought. JOKES for years to come.....Love ya Joe and Jill

I think Roberts is another Bush clone that need to go!

It was only a 35-word sentence and the Bush appointee couldn't handle it. Why it doesn't surprise me?

President Obama was not pleased at the "joke." I myself was disappointed in Biden. You can see Obama tap him on the arm and then shake his head. That is about what you can expect without making a bigger scene.

Kansas City, MO

I think it is ridiculouse for Roberts to forget something so basic! I believe this was on purpose, I dont blaim Biden for trying to call defend the President!

I personally think it isn't about Biden it is about Roberts. How in the world would he make such a mistake?

Joe, you are not the president, you are the vice president, ACT LIKE IT !!!!......

Look I am a huge Obama supporter, but while Biden's joke may have been funny it was not needed nor timely today. You just became the Vice President of the United States, act like it. There's a time to joke and a time to work. Ask/look at Obama, he wasn't amused either, can't expect the rest of them to shape up around Washington if the leadership at the top doesn't provide a good example!

Obama messed up at the start. I am sure it messed up the chief justice. Maybe they should have had a teleprompter.

Tooshay!!! Justice Roberts deserved that comment and owes President Obama an apology. I don't remember anyone "screwing up" his swearing in ceremony. Way to go Joe, protect our leader!!!!!!!

You would think, given the significance of yesterday's event, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, would have come prepared. President Obama waited for the Chief Justice to regroup and even tried to say the oath as Roberts stated.
Oh, and by the way, Vice President Biden was making a joke. Move on, we have more important issues at hand!

Some of you complainers are disgustine. Whine and complain. Whine and complain. It's not becoming to anyone.

It is pretty hilarious people get their panties in a bunch by what Biden said. If he was making fun of the American people then I could see your point. But he wasn't so most of you are getting mad for no reason.

It is pretty sad that the Chief Justice can't say the oath correctly, but then again what do you expect from a Bush appointee? Screw ups!

I agree with Colleen from Canada. President Obama did the right thing.

Actually, I was baffled by Roberts error! FIRST ERROR was asking "Senator are you ready for your oath?" Barack Obama has not been a senator since November! And according to the Constitution at noon on January 20th Obama became president without being sworn in!

Chief Justice Roberts was either nervous or is just plain dumb.

Granted, Joe should not be making light of such matters. That is exactly why, Obama, a brilliant man with the kind of elegance and decorum that would be expected of him, did not smile. People in such positions should be very careful. And, John Roberts is another brilliant genius who I have immense respect for. Therefore, John, being the man he is, will not be too hurt by Joe's gaff.

Joe Biden rocks. Barack Obama needs a sense of humor. Actually though, he does have one... I remember hearing a speech he gave during a Rahm Emanuel roast where he gave Rahm a high four-&-a-half (in reference to Emanuel's missing digit). Maybe Obama's just not sure of the audience so he opts with caution first.

Forget the wording, I want to know about your administration. How can you confirm a person who doesnt pay taxes? Must be a crook confirming a crook. How could you have missed that when he was vetted???????????????????????????

What would you expect? Roberts was appointed by a bumbling idiot mumble mouth. Obama was gracious not to accentuate Robert’s mistake and further showed his tolerance by pausing to let him correct it.

One would expect Roberts could have handled this modest task. The fact he didn’t leaves one to ponder his motives.

You know 2 million people were watching them plus the billions on TV, I think it is understandable they would be NERVOUS!

I think Joe Biden will always be "Joe Biden" and that's ok.

This is an example of, "Judiciary is not always correct".

Barack, this is not serious.....relax!

I recommend that whoever is the Supreme Court Justice in the future who will give a presidential/vice-presidential oath of office (actually not required by our Constitution), that they set it up in a nice leather notebook (small, like 5" x 7"), READ it at the ceremony, then hand the notebook to the inductee as a gift. It will probably end up in a presidential library.

one last laugh..now no one will care about you anymore. just get on with your dull life out of public view. good bye joe dunderhead.

Someone needs to get Biden a fright wig, a red rubber nose and a pait of big floppy shoes. that will complete the clown costume.

I guess the thing with the oath was a honest mistake. Once the timing got off due to the importance of the moment it just happend. But it is interessting that neither of the two considered starting over. I would have thought Obama to be cool enough to suggest this and Roberts to be strict enough to demand it. Yet it didn't happen...

Oh really Biden how about all your GAFFS. Someone could write a book about them. I knew you would be a tacky VP.

It was an unintentional mistake, unlike Biden's plagiarism.

Lets get to work for this country and stop talking about things that means nothing.

I don't think Biden could run a 7-11 store. I miss Bush the greatest President ever.

Haven't any of you ever made a mistake before in front of millions of people? And I'm sure none of you have ever joked about something at work...I love Joe Biden...someone's got to keep things light.

I'll tell you why...because he's the VP and the GOP/conservatives lost so you can suck on Conan the Delawarian's blunders all day...he scoffs at your petty ridicule!!!

Lighten up people. Biden is the man! Great sense of humor.

I was watching TV at the moment Vice-President Biden made his statement and then I looked at President Obama and saw unlike the Senior WH Staffers, he was not smiling. Somethings are best left unmentioned.

David
Germany

Go Joe.I see the sales of anti-depressants selling well among the GOP for the next four years.

I'm sure it was an honest mistake on Chief Justice Roberts' part. It was freezing cold and literally the whole world was watching (with a couple million in person).

Obama's graciousness is par for the course – and Biden is just showing his sense of humor.

Next!

Gotta love Joe but I think Obama did the right thing. The last thing we need to do is make fun of anyone and work together through this hard time. Sure, the judge made had flub on purpose or maybe he didn't but it's not important.

Right after Bidens quipp today , He & Obama showed how unorganized they are ,as they didn't know what they were doing or how to do it, when it came to the swearing in of the Senior Whitehouse staff! and Our Country is in their hands! Guess we need more experience at the Helm Folks!!!!

Can everyone just take a deep breathe and relax Joe's made many fumbles let's say his 40th????? Chief Justice made a minor mishap it's not such a big deal can everyone just give it a rest.

Vice President Biden needs to remember his flubs in his history. Don't kick the cow unless your out of milk

It was Barack Obama who messed up first, and Joe Biden thinks its then okay to poke fun at Roberts? What a loser.

The comics may have ahard time finding things to crack on President Obama about but they are going to have a field day on VP Biden.

if BxO didn't say the oath the correct way, is he even POTUS?

Joe Biden should go back to selling cars.

Chief Justice Roberts is a bush fan. but then again nobody is perfect. VP Biden knows a gaff when he hears one. I love him. He is where the humor will be found in this administration.

I'm happy we have Joe. The days of Agnew and Quayle were some of the best.

What would you expect? Roberts was appointed by a bumbling idiot mumble mouth. Obama was gracious not to accentuate Robert’s mistake and pausing to let him correct it.

John Roberts is a moron who thinks he needs a pay raise. And to think we will have to endure him for a long as he desires.

Sounds like President Obama needs to school his VP on the new cordiality we are expecting from our executive branch.

Was Biden offered the job of Chief Justice as well?
If there's going to be a gaffe contest....bet on Biden...give the points

I find in very interesting that Roberts messed up the oath! Is it just a coincidence that President Obama was one of a few that voted against Roberts' confirmation. I feel this was a deliberate Jab on the part of the Chief Justice.

Chief Justice was afraid that his white hood might fall from underneath his robe.

What a contrast to Cheney. VP Biden is a refreshing and real guy standing behind President Obama. He's cool.

What can you say, Justice Roberts is just one in a long line of incompetent Bush appointees.

Roberts is far too much a political idealogue to be on the Supreme court.

"and I think I too would have tripped over that particular moment, it was so monumental. Saying his own name out loud, in the oath, with the inclusion of his unpopular middle name ...was epic, a slight pause to appreciate it is certainly allowable."

And the cheapening of expectations has begun. "A slight pause"??? He stopped and motioned for the Chief Justice to repeat it. (BTW, why do you consider his middle name unpopular?)

I think Biden's mouth is going to wear thin very fast.

You will have to excuse Joe today. He forgets sometimes that he not only speaks out of line, but has the uncontrollable habitual habit of being a derogatory imbecile. Never the less, Joe is Joe, and nobody knows it better than me.

Let me ask, How would a supreme court justice joke with oath of office?

i think obama did not smile because he thinks it is rude to rub it in that someone made a mistake...i appreciate his graciousness...

Pres Obama was confused because the Ch Justice screwed up the beginning. As active duty military, I've taken or witnessed over 50 oaths nearly identical to the Presidential Oath. The person administering the oath always says "I (state your full name)", then pauses. Obama was expecting that, and started saying the oath then, but the Ch Justice kept going. That set the tone for the rest of the oath. And the Ch Justice did also mess up the stanza Biden mentioned. Trivial story, but if you want to lay any blame, it's w/ Ch Justice Roberts.

I see all the 15 yr.old Rush Limbaugh fans are out today.lmao.Also some CEOs of major companies that have no work to do but come on to bash Obama.

In the grand scheme of things I think a wee bit of levity for the sake of breaking the ice - you know cutting the tension - isn't such a bad thing. If Biden's dry witty remark helped someone in the room emotionally exhale, that's great. But I wouldn't read more into it than that.

Biden makes up for the lack of humor, off-the-cuff remarks or gaffes on Obama's part. I hope no one tries to put a leash on him.

I miss Bushisms already, and am looking forward to some refreshing Bidenisms.

Dave January 21st, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Like to see Biden do better. Oh wait, he asked for a copy of the oath to read.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Yes, that is so called counterchecking. we all do countercheck!

Joe makes up for the lack of humor, off-the-cuff remarks or gaffes on Obama's part. I hope no one tries to put him on a leash.

I mish Bush-isms already and am looking forward to some refreshing Joe-isms.

Not everything that happens today is a story, CNN.

I could see how Obama fumbled the first line. But how could Roberts not remember this little ditty?

I recall him giving his opening statement to the Senate that confirmed him as Chief Justice. Unlike darned near anyone else, he didn't bother to read it. And this guy can't remember this oath?

It's a small blemish on the entire ceremony, but one that should not have been.

Oh well.

But I find this of mild interest - Roberts is a strict constructionist, right? Then why did he reorder the oath, change the end of it, and then add some extra words at the beginning of it?

grow up Biden. This is the same guy who steals his speeches? He's a snake

Do you mean to tell me none of you could figure out a way to blame Palin for this?? You must be slipping!

Your kidding right. All any of you liberals can do is say one thing and then do another. Didn't Obama say it was time to grow up. Why then is it ok for the new vice president to act like an immature high school student. Hey Biden, shut up and sit down and do us all a favor and don't open you mouth again.

That was REALLY BAD! That actually was the most important part to wait to hear President Obama actually quote the oath!! That to me was really "The Moment", then to have a chief justice flub it up,,, well that was bad. Then he confused President Obama, and that was worse! Obama is extremely intelligent and a perfect orator, for that to have happened to Him of all people,.. oh me.

Oh please! Biden was making a JOKE! Get a life, people.

"Minor" flub? He's set with the task of administering the most historic presidential oath EVER and he screws it up. It's not like he wasn't prepared to do it, it's in his job description. And yet he shows up with no notes. I realize it must have been hard for the uber-conservative man who tried to prosecute a 12-year-old girl to have to swear Obama in...but really.

Also, Gerda, it's Barack (with one R, you'd think people would have figured that out by now) and I think I too would have tripped over that particular moment, it was so monumental. Saying his own name out loud, in the oath, with the inclusion of his unpopular middle name (of which he should be incredibly proud) was epic, a slight pause to appreciate it is certainly allowable.

Roberts totally blew the oath. When Obama started to repeat that portion that was initially stated by Robers, the latter cut him off by adding to it. Then misstated the next sentence by leaving out the word "faithfully", and then inappropriately tagging to the end of the next sentence. The difference between Justice Stevens' and Roberts' performance testifies to the quality of their repsective presidential appointmets.
I had the sense that Roberts had sort of an "in your face" attitude and may reflect that he was miffed at Obana having opposed Roberts' appointment to the Supreme Court.

Hah, did anyone actually think Joe Biden would change? Glad to see he's still his old self!

as if biden has never flubbed...

Quickly, to that last comment, President Obama knew that Justice Roberts had spoken incorrectly, that is why he stopped. It was not because he forgot his name- please... think, before you speak.

Obama and Biden are both idiots.

I dont care if it sounds like monkey, gorilla or fish language, he is still #1 in the world!! Roberts is young. He'll grow wiser by the hour.

Biden was referring to Roberts reciting the oath from memory and joked that he couldn't do that. At least that is my read. A jab, yes, but a playful one and a jab at himself as well.

If I had to choose again...Biden or Palin...I'd choose Biden 1,000,000,000 times over!

Doesn't that sound good America?

Vice President Biden, President Obama, and even better...

Unemployed Bush and Broken Back Cheney!

Talk about karma!

It was a just a joke. Obama didn't think it was funny because it was an important moment for him and Biden probably should've thought about that before opening his yap. We all know that some less than thoughtful talk from Biden is his downside along with a lot of upsides on issues that actually matter.

Moving on....

I feel it is a very cheap and imature remark. WHat is next for the VP

Hey,hey there folks,let's bring a little levity to the situation.It's not that serious a matter.

Matthew

If YOU had watched you would have seen that Roberts cut Obama off after 2 words then Roberts stated faithfully at the end of the sentence. Obama knew that was wrong so he waited and the it got awkward so he repeated what Roberts said incorrectly. According to the transcript faithfully execute is the correct phrase not execute faithfully as Roberts stated.

Nice try though.

Let us not forget that President Obama was one of a few would voted against Roberts' confirmation. I feel this was a deliberate ploy on his part. Nice try ROBERTS!

What does it matter who flubbed what – the end result is what matters – we have a wonderful man who will be one of the great presidents.

Please Wolf – don't show this on the air. Be as civil as President Obama. Surely there ismore to talk about.

Honestly... Who really cares?

Biden should stop with this childish stuff. He reports to President Obama.

Does nobody get that it was a joke? Geez. Lighten up. So many people waiting to pounce on anything that they don't take the time to notice that they are pouncing on NOTHING.

Coming from bumbling Joe.

During a church service, in which my pastor was ministering on Paul during his time in a Roman jail, where the chains were removed by God, my pastor exclaimed "Paul stood up, and his hands fell off", instead of his chains fell off.

Give the man a break, he made a mistake. Did anyone consider that he understood the historical significance of the situation, this being his first inaugration, and was nervous, beyond belief?

Like to see Biden do better. Oh wait, he asked for a copy of the oath to read.

If you watched and paid attention, Obama made the first mistake by jumping the gun and not letting the Chief Justice finish the first sentence before repeating it.

That is probably what tripped up Roberts. But so what! Obama and Biden are in, Bush and Cheney are out!

Enough said!

Why would VP Biden even bring that up?

Who knows, since I'm sure he wouldn't want anyone to mention that Pres Obama couldn't get past "I, Barrack" without stopping. One would think he'd remember his own middle and last names, especially after someone just told him what they were.

Joe is a trip. Did he actually asked, "Do I have to do this again?!" LOL. Yes Joe. It's your job. The party is over. Snap out of it. Time to work. Anyway, this is much to do about nothing. The truth is while listening to the swearing in by the Chief Justice, I did not even pay attention to this matter. It was a non issue as far as I was concerned.

Biden should take a page from his leader. The idea is to smooth over people's mistakes to get past them NOT make jokes at their expense to get even. Perhaps Biden should listen to Obama's speech again. "We're all in this together" apparently didn't get to Biden's memo.

To Jeremy...You got it right!

Funny, the word "Faithfully" would be flubbed

Matthew, "If you actually paid attention to it, Obama missed the very beginning...": Your statement simply provest that reality is a matter of perception.

My favorite part about the discussion after the Oath was when one pundit discussed if anyone will challenge the legal legitimacy of the Oath as it was stated. Why is this funny? Think: Where would a legal challenge end up? The Supreme Court. I'm pretty sure that CJ Roberts would not overturn the validity of a mistake predicated by himself.

I think Obama's a fantastic leader and boss. He has integrity, which is something the Oval Office hasn't seen in a very, very long time.

And Biden...he's cool and keeps it real, but I'm worried he'll become a popular jab on SNL. It's hard to laugh at Obama!

Not only is Joe the 'people's' man..but he also knows how to handle the political slights....nice move Joe! lol

Quazy wabbits in Washington.
Always whecking everwee thing wiff wong words.
Wasculs!

And did Joe criticize his wife when she appeared on the View, for dropping the fact that he was offered both the VP and Hillary's job and chose the VP. I'll bet Hillary was thrilled to hear that one. Besides, Joe, the gaf man, had a few of hhis own, like the line to the veteran in the wheel chair when Joe said "stand up and take a bow".

Hairplugs must really like the taste of his shoe.

...not to mention that the reason Roberts got the line wrong in the first place was the Obama started in on his repeat of the oath before Roberts was done reciting the first line. My guess...Obama wanted to blow past the Hussein reference as quick as he could, rightly or wrongly.

Matthew: No, Obama really can't be faulted, the Chief Justice ("CJ") made the stanzas a lil longer than usual. Normally, it goes: I Xxx Xxx Xxx (as one stanza). But the CJ was trying to get a long stanza in. That's why Obama who had memorized it expected that the CJ will stop at the name part before moving forward to the next stanza. In fact, being is first time to lead, the CJ should've had the text with him. Everyone will understand that he hadn't had the experience.

You won Joe, so quit with the campaign tactics!! He is an idiot, and Obama will be sorry for picking that moron.

Grow up, Joe Biden!

I don't think Obama was confused. He knew the oath, how could he not? (Hello?? Harvard Law Review Head...)
But when it was delivered incorrectly, Obama stopped at the point of the error, giving Roberts a chance to correct himself. Then instead, as Roberts was in the middle of his correction, Obama seemed to "let him have it his way" and repeated the oath as it was administered to him. Gracious, as always.

I wonder if Joe Biden is also not letting Obama forget that only 43 Americans have taken the oath of office as President.

danwade:

your morals must follow the morals and truthfulness of the great plagerizer "Joe Scumbag Biden" the same scumbag that took the words of Neil Kennock and claimed them for his own.
What a wonderful new bunch running the country. Plagerizer, liars tax cheat, we are so blessed.

I watched it... Obama arguably jumped the gun in repeating, though there was a pause there. Then Roberts moved "faithfully" around, which I think threw Obama a bit. In any case, the oath was irrelevant: Obama became President at noon, whether he recited the oath or not.

so where is Obama breaking a Bush Rule? as the headline suggests

matthew – you need to watch it again and read the actual oath. Obama spoke before Roberts was finished with the first 2 lines, but Roberts messed up the wording thereafter, and Obama stopped to allow Roberts to get it right. Nice try, though.

I like a good jab, but get to work

and give us more Palin

Thank you, Mr. President for keeping your eye on the ball and not feeding in to these minor distractions. As you said, when I was a child, I did childish things. But now that I'm a man.... This nation has to "man up"!

I really do like how normal Joe Biden is. It was also nice to see him help out the aid who was handing over the papers to President Obama to sign.

Outspoken= pot/kettle/black.

Barack will be fine. Joe is doing fine. Find something else to talk about.

Biden is a liar and makes things up all the time. He said they were shot at when landing in Afghanistan for christ sake. Even John Kerry corrected him. The guy is a dope.

sometimes little blunders make good memories, it's lets us all know we are all just human.

If you actually paid attention to it, Obama missed the very beginning and that set the table for him not stating the first line correctly and needing to be corrected. At that point the Justice started the next line but Obama was lost. Watch on line and you will understand.

Obama is so gracious. Instead of pointing out that he knew the oath cold and was waiting for Roberts to get it right, he played it off and actually took some of blame too, when it was clearly not his fault. After waiting a few seconds to allow Roberts to correct it, he decided to just say it the way Roberts did. This is just another example, albeit small, of the way he doesn't throw anyone under the bus.

One of the things I've always liked about Joe Biden is his sense of humor....also the main reason I knew he'd never be successful in a run for the presidency....he is too upfront for most.

I thought what he said was great, the reaction from those in the room (Oooooo!!!) and the look on President Obama's face made it clear that Joe's sense of humor might have to be toned down a bit.

How gracious of Obama to not blame Roberts. Me, I would have said, "It's amazing to me that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was unable to recite the oath of office."

I noticed The president did not even grin when Biden blew his mouth open again.In fact he looked perturbed.Boy those Bidens just keep their lips moving at all the wrong times.

A noun, a verb and 911...

...priceless

This is why Obama pick him he's tough and say what he thinks.

Will he EVER learn when to leave well enough alone.

Danwade, you must not have much of a life.

I am sure Joe has never forgotten. Oh wait that is a hiccup. He usually puts his foot in his mouth very much like his wife did. It must run in the family.

What an idiot....

Conan the Delawarian has thrown down his gauntlet! Bring it on, oh dark and foreboding Robed Ones!

He's a fine one to talk.....PLAGARIST!!

Obama was being kind in not jumping on Roberts. I'm pleased that Biden did make mention of it. Roberts knew better. I am convinced that the "flub" was intentional.

Joe Biden is so arrogant and full of himself. He's so annoying! Grow Up!

Aww.. c'mon all lawyers are familiar with clerical mistakes and the power of the word. Biden can't dance either. Useless.

I could watch Joe Biden all day! He has a way about him that keeps it real with a sense or morality and humor. You can tell that he's been doing politics for a very long time! Not to mention that he says whatever is on the top of his mind. I only wish half of Washington were as truthful (or at least sound as truthful) as Joe is when he speaks.

The Biden rocks!

Each party needed to have pratice for this major eventi history so they could get it right. You should not do thiis by memory.

Biden, you're not setting a good example of bipartisanship here by poking fun at others. Where's the "everyone makes mistakes" mindset you want us to buy about Tim Geithner's not paying his taxes at now?

At least Roberts isn't a plagarist.

Thanks, Joe. We love you. We can always count on Joe to set the record straight!
Personlly, I think Roberts intended to try to make Obama look badly.

This guy really doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut. On top of a troubled econonmy , Obama will have to figure out a way to keep this guy from undoing what he is trying to accomplish by his ingracious and stupid remarks. He isn't funny...

We all knew Roberts is an evil man, now we know he's an incompetent fool.

There should be a way to kick out some of these right wing extremists, who don't belong within 2000 miles of the Supreme Court, out of the top US court.

I got a good laugh. Can´t wait for SNL to do a sketch about this incident.

Day one and this idiot already put his foot in his mouth again.

THAT'S RIGHT! ROBERTS FLUB NOT OBAMAS! LETS GET THAT STRAIGHT RIGHTWINGERS, OBAMA CAUGHT THAT UNLIKE YOU!!

'Biden made light of the mishap Wednesday as he was called on to swear in senior members of the White House staff.'

And this comes from a man who tells a criple in a wheelchair to stand up! I'm sure Joe has put his foot in his mouth more often than Justice Roberts have over the years.

I've got some superglue on hand available for the President to use on the lips of the Vice if and when needed ...

Wow, FL Michelle Obama was right about her husband....he doesn't get irate over small stuff and sees good in people and situations.

this from an individual who sticks his foot in his mouth at least once a day ! and get a haircut for God's sake ! ! !

Just like your Katies diner flub there Biden?

Or how about your flub about lying about taking on enemy fire?

How about your flub on not knowing when the TV was invented?

How about your flub on getting the President wrong in 1929?

Your flubs went unreported to most of the flock, but we who pay attention know that you are as dumb as hell.

In a battle of wits, I think Bush could even beat you.

Ya gotta love VP Biden. That was funny.

Here we go.. 1st full day in office and he is opening his loud mouth.. dont embaress yourself and the rest of us Joe..

the new VP would do well to take graciousness cues from the new President.

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS, WAS APPOINTED BY BUSH . . . SO WHY DOES IS SUPRISE ANYONE THAT HE DOSEN'T KNOW THE OATH?

Who is perfect, definitely not Obama?

Biden seems to think he's on a field trip. I think he and his wife at times have too much to say, don't know how to zip it.

Colin Powell is wrong, Joe Biden's mouth will be Obama's no 1 problem.

All if fair when it comes to Justice Roberts because he prided himself on being the smartest and the brightest. Well...ummmm, we see that even the most brilliant and most educated are HUMAN and make mistakes. A little laughter is good for the soul.

I know Justice Roberts is feeling mighty STUPID right now. lol.

Go get'em Biden. Barack of course would not say anything b/c he's trying to get things together. On the other hand, I concur with Biden.

Biden is the same guy who asked someone to stand-up who was in a wheelchair...he has no room to talk!