What's up with Biden?

Okay, so there has been a lot of criticism flying around about Palin, McCain, and Obama lately, but there is a lot to be said about Biden too.

The VP debate would have, undoubtedly, been a complete victory for Biden, had it not been for the fact that Sarah Palin managed to overcome her historically low expectations. In the debate Biden seemed cponfident, knowledgable, and in control. But was he really?

He was deemed a 'master Senator' by the Associated Press, thanks to his ability to talk about foreign policy with ease. The only problem is, Biden didnt really have a good grasp on what he was talking about, he just made it seem that way. A quote from Biden is that the US successfully "kicked Hezbollah out of Lebanon", and claimed that if NATO forces did not intervene, then Hezbollah would once again gain control. Hezbollah never lost control of Lebanon. They are in fact largely in control of the countries Southern half, and also dominate a portion of the government.

It is possible that Biden switched up a few terms, and actually meant to discuss the removal of Syria from Lebanon, which was the actuall attempt made by the United States. But he would still be incorrect as Syria still has a foothold in Lebanon.

He aslo doesnt seem to understand the technological capabilities causing stress in the Middle East, specifically regarding Israel and Pakistan. Biden claimed that "Pakistan's weapons can already hit Israel and the Mediterannean." Sorry to say, but unless we gave Pakistan more weapons (again), then their missiles can not even make it halfway.

So, whats going on with Biden? Is he really the capable, in control, knowledgeable person we'd like him to be, especially since our only other option is a Barbie doll, or is he, in fact, just as clueless as Palin, but better at hiding it?