January 2009

  • We Can See the Veep's House Again!

    By beatriz on 1/27/09 3:19pm
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    Tuesday, January 27th
    9:35am

    Dear Diary,

    Just watched a couple clips from various television shows to start my morning on a good note. And I could hardly believe it – the Vice President’s house in Washington D.C. was on almost every news program! When google maps started taking satellite pictures of everybody’s homes from the Naval Observatory, Dick Cheney refused to allow his house to appear on the internet. So it was pixilated. Even the White House has remained un-pixelated throughout this time. but that’s Dick Cheney for you.

    At any rate, when asked if I wanted to continue this veil of secrecy by pixelating my own home, I of course said no! After all, this administration is all about reversing the policies of those in the Bush Administration. And for me, it started with google maps. I’m just glad that people can finally see this home. After all, it is a public point of interest.

    Until next time,
    Joe the Veep

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  • Get Over It!

    By beatriz on 1/26/09 3:17pm
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    Monday, January 26th
    9:55pm

    Dear Diary,

    People (well, mostly bloggers) are saying I’m being “gloomy” when it comes my predictions about Afghanistan. Well, look folks, I’m being honest. If anything, people should be happy to finally have a government who isn’t filled with selfish crooks and liars. They should be glad to know about what’s really going on. I’m sure the public is still in a state of shock over the economy. After all, like Afghanistan, it looks like it’s going to get a lot worse before it gets any better.

    Still, I’m looking forward to the day when people don’t completely balk at everything I say. Man, you know, that John McCain really did a number on me during the campaign season. But who’s in the White House now? People will get back on track soon, I’m sure… realizing who’s actually fighting for their best interests. I have faith in the resilience and good sense of the American people. They’ve already given Barack and me the jobs, now hopefully they’ll stop freaking out over the little details and focus on the bigger picture.

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  • Reflections on the Big Day

    By beatriz on 1/21/09 3:15pm
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    Wednesday, January 21st
    5:45pm

    Dear Diary,

    Yesterday was such a wonderful day. I really just had the best time. While we were getting ready for the ceremony, Malia asked me to take a picture looking out across the National Mall. I did have a better view, and was only too glad to take the picture. The rest of the day went well, and it was a lot of fun to go to a couple of the Inauguration Balls with Jill, who looked absolutely gorgeous in her red dress. It certainly was fun to get to parade around with her. And I’ll admit that I felt lucky not to be the Obamas, who had to go to 10 balls in 7 hours. I guess they didn’t even get to relax in the White House until after 3 in the morning. How exhausting!

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  • Today's the Big Day!

    By beatriz on 1/20/09 3:13pm
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    Tuesday, January 20th
    6:30am

    Dear Diary,

    Can’t believe today is the big day!

    I can’t pretend that I’m not sad it’s not me taking the oath for the presidential office. But in a way, I’m relieved to know that the weight of the world is more prominently placed on Barack’s shoulders. And I’m always glad to finally have someone in the White House who can hopefully affect some positive change for us all.

    Slip-up on the part of Jill yesterday on the Oprah show… Oops. Sorta had to just smile and move on when she made that comment about how I was offered both the Vice-Presidency and the office of the Secretary of State. Sure it was true, but it didn’t look so good for Hillary to get my rejected position. Oh well. At least I got first pick. And now everyone knows that. In truth, I know I would have been good at being the Secretary of State as well. And most people now that, especially with my work on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. But Jill and I agreed it was best to take on the role of Vice President. And so here I am.

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  • Day at the Lincoln Memorial

    By beatriz on 1/18/09 3:09pm
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    Sunday, January 18th
    11:00pm

    Dear Diary,

    Yesterday was an amazing day and very touching day. Barack and I started out by visiting the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington, VA in order to pay our respects to the many brave men and women who have served our country. It was so emotionally moving that Barack and I simply could not speak. There are so many soldiers being honored there, I could feel all my emotions welling from within at the thought of all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. I can’t help but know that it is not only for the American men and women here today, but those who have passed on as well.

    Following that emotional event, Barack and I went to the Lincoln Memorial, which was awe-inspiring, to say the least. Anyone there could sense the excitement, the emotion, the communal togetherness. I bet even those watching the event on television could sense the energy in an around that mall.

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  • Restoring the Balance

    By beatriz on 1/17/09 3:08pm
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    Saturday, January 17th
    9:00am

    Dear Diary,

    I am proud of my interview yesterday with The New York Times. After all that Dick Cheney has put this country through, I’m sure everyone (including myself) will be relieved to finally have a vice-president who does not overstep his bounds.

    Cheney has hurt our country in so many ways, from falsely claiming that Saddam Hussein was connected to Al Qaeda, to illegally wiretapping US citizens. In addition, he denies any responsibility for the economic downfall that has devastated America and much of the world, and continues to brush off new revelations about torture at Guantánamo, saying that everything they did was legal. The guy is unbelievable! And it’s true – I don’t know one person, Democrat or Republican, who isn’t glad to see him go. Cheney was the linchpin in everything that was dishonest about this presidency, it’s amazing he hasn’t been indicted for more crimes, and even impeached.

    Cheney can mock me all he likes.

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  • Complete Denial

    By beatriz on 1/16/09 3:05pm
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    Friday, January 16th
    11:15pm

    Dear Diary,

    Usually past presidents have ended their presidencies on somewhat positive notes. At least they try to have a farewell conference that seemed to reaffirm most people’s suspicions – that Bush is in an incredible state of denial.

    He talked about having kept America safe since September 11th and all that. He even said, “Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation. I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.” Um, everything? I can’t help but remind Bush that he had been president for eight months before 9/11. And he had completely ignored the warnings that could have prevented that horrific attack on our people. Did he do everything to prevent this attack?

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  • News Abroad and at Home

    By beatriz on 1/10/09 3:03pm
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    Saturday, January 10th
    9:55am

    Dear Diary,

    Just met with the Pakistani leaders yesterday in hopes of finding common ground and hopefully building a new relationship with them. I would say that overall the meetings went quite well. I’m hoping that these diplomatic talks can do more to encourage the countries to do more in eliminating the Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants operating along the Pakistani-Afghan border. But ultimately, the meetings will strengthen US-Pakistan relations, which will be extremely helpful when Barack and I take office in just ten days.

    Also, I read about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives. Now it’s in the hands of the Senate to determine whether he should remain in office. I personally have mixed feelings as to whether this was a good move on the part of the Illinois Democrats.

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  • In the Doghouse (Again)

    By beatriz on 1/9/09 3:01pm
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    10:40am

    Dear Diary,

    Will I ever escape the perpetual doghouse that I am continually cast into as the Vice President? I hate to sound like such a martyr, but here I am doing good things for our country, and the media just wants to turn anything I say or do into a “Biden Blunder. ” Well, I’ll tell you, I am sick and tired of having everything I say become scrutinized out of context. I hate to say it, but I’m beginning to have a little sympathy for George Bush. Maybe he’s not the idiot we all thought he was. Ok, that’s going too far. We know Bush is an idiot. But why would I ever be compared to him?! It’s just embarrassing, that’s what it is.

    First of all, my “We’re at war!” comment was totally taken out of context. Second of all, I don’t see why I have to make it such a secret that I’m visiting countries in the Middle East. If anything, Americans should be glad to hear that I’m doing something. I know they were beginning to wonder if the Vice President title was such a façade. Not to mention, anybody can tell you that there’s a lot going on over there, so I should be there paving new roads for this administration!

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  • New Year, New Beginning

    By beatriz on 1/9/09 3:00pm
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    Thursday, January 8th
    9:35pm

    Dear Diary,

    The New Year is upon us, and I only have 12 more days until I am sworn in as the Next Vice President. Can’t believe the year of my (hopefully first) inauguration has already arrived. Seems like just yesterday, Barack and I were learning of our victory over John McCain and Sarah Palin. But on the other hand, so much has happened since then, that it seems like ages ago. Well, so much has happened to everyone else. I’m still waiting to make my mark. But perhaps it’s better that I bide my time until the inauguration.

    This year, I have one main New Year's Resolution.

    1. , Become an outstanding Vice President. By the end of my first year, I would like to be placed in the upper quartile of Vice Presidents when it comes to popularity and rankings. Of course, this may be difficult when it seems like the media is out to get me, but I’m sure I’ll work something out.

    Of course, to realize this resolution will mean that I’ll have to significantly boost my popularity ratings.

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