LisaKinVA Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I ran into one of his boys (I believe it was Beau) in New York City on Monday morning. We were just getting off the Acela train -- I was carrying Abby in her carseat, and rolling my luggage to the elevator. The police were holding everyone back to allow Mr. Biden to get on the elevator alone, and he insisted that Abby & I get on first, along with an older lady (around 60 or so). We rode the elevator with the police and the VP's son up to Penn Station. Although I may have policy disagreements with people -- I pretty much hold to the belief that, for the most part, we all share the same basic desire to fix the problems which plague our nation, but that we merely disagree with the steps to do it. So, I just felt like I needed to write the VP and compliment him on his son (I don't think parents ever tire of hearing good things about their children, even when they're grown... do they?) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 It's nice to see that Mr. Biden trained his son to be such a gentleman. I don't agree with his politics, but I have to respect that. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 My dh went to college with Beau. They were in the same fraternity at Penn. He was always impressed with him. He would never go along with all the stupid stuff that college frat guys do because he didn't want to hurt his dad's political career. Cool heh? It was nice to read your story too! I'll be sure and tell my dh about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Nice story! Definitely write and share :) blessings, Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalanceSeeker Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Very commendable! Yay, Beau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 That's great!! Thanks for sharing that!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkraw Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Sounds like he is a real gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I ran into one of his boys (I believe it was Beau) in New York City on Monday morning. We were just getting off the Acela train -- I was carrying Abby in her carseat, and rolling my luggage to the elevator. The police were holding everyone back to allow Mr. Biden to get on the elevator alone, and he insisted that Abby & I get on first, along with an older lady (around 60 or so). We rode the elevator with the police and the VP's son up to Penn Station. Although I may have policy disagreements with people -- I pretty much hold to the belief that, for the most part, we all share the same basic desire to fix the problems which plague our nation, but that we merely disagree with the steps to do it. So, I just felt like I needed to write the VP and compliment him on his son (I don't think parents ever tire of hearing good things about their children, even when they're grown... do they?) Lisa Dh's Beau Biden story -- he was doing some processing at Fort Dix where dh was working at the time. Walked up, signed in, went to sit down and wait his turn on the floor. Now, it's a big fat hairy deal when a senator's family member in in the MEPS. Carpets are rolled and stuff is expedited. But he didn't utter a peep about who he was, just took his number and took his turn. Dh just happened to key in on the "Biden" part of it and googled him, lol, then told the CO that a VIP was on the floor. He declined to have his processing expedited, just elected to wait his turn with the rest of the riff raff. No expectations, no fanfare. Just a very nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Um. This might be a dumb question, but why is a VP's son a VIP? I get that his dad would be, but why him? Is he in government too? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 I think it has to do with the close association... and knowing that how they treat the kiddo will get back to the parent (especially if it's negative) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Um. This might be a dumb question, but why is a VP's son a VIP? I get that his dad would be, but why him? Is he in government too? Rosie Yes, Beau Biden is the Attorney General of the Sate of Delaware. Concurrently he's served in the United States Military as a member of the Delaware National Guard, and recently he did a tour in Iraq. He is widely expected to run for (and win) his father's old Senate seat in 2010. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Um. This might be a dumb question, but why is a VP's son a VIP? I get that his dad would be, but why him? Is he in government too? Rosie He was only a Senator's son back then (and a reserve officer), but yes, a US congressman's immediate family member would be considered (for internal "courtesy" purposes) a VIP. Showing respect to the office by giving respect to the family member, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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