Debates

[CajunCrimson]

Debates, like conventions, are now all about production and image. The dems produced a better convention. The reps produced a better debate.

The Republicans "produced" that debate? I get your point about conventions -- but how was that a Republican production?

The difference is that during the convention -- there isn't anyone to counter all the goo coming out of the mouth of the Donkeys -- last night this little thing called "facts" -- showed up and tilted the axis of the Democrat Party....

There was no production -- just two guys verbally duking it out on stage.....

One guy was ready -- the other guy apparently prepped for his fight by listening to Jay Z, watching late night TV, and showing up on the View.....

 

[Bamaro]

Personally, I wouldn't equate conventions and debates.

They are equatable in that both are used to create a 'bump' and both have now become productions with speeches.


If anybody is interested, here is a fact check on the debate:'
http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-presidential-debate-missteps-015421565.html

 

[Bamaro]

The Republicans "produced" that debate? I get your point about conventions -- but how was that a Republican production?

The difference is that during the convention -- there isn't anyone to counter all the goo coming out of the mouth of the Donkeys -- last night this little thing called "facts" -- showed up and tilted the axis of the Democrat Party....

There was no production -- just two guys verbally duking it out on stage.....

One guy was ready -- the other guy apparently prepped for his fight by listening to Jay Z, watching late night TV, and showing up on the View.....

'Debates' are produced in that both sides rehearse canned answers to expected questions. There is very little spontaneity.
I would agree that MR was much more ready.

 

[Tide1986]

3. i disagree with mitt regarding his statement about both parties loving america: how do you want to "fundamentally transform" something you love?

I didn't have much of an issue with this statement. I was more concerned with what followed:

“But we need to have leadership - leadership in Washington that will actually bring people together and get the job done and could not care less if - if it’s a Republican or a Democrat. I’ve done it before. I’ll do it again.”

This subsequent statement tells me Romney will sacrifice conservative principles in the interest of compromise. For example, he says he absolutely agrees with not raising new revenues through new or increased taxes, which I agree with. But, I'm pretty sure he'll give up on this position to achieve some level of spending cuts (assuming Congress remains under some level of Democrat influence).

However, I know that many many Americans will find this to be one of Romney's most appealing debate statements.

 

[Displaced Bama Fan]

Personally..I can't stand either one..It's kinda depressing knowing either one of them will be the leader of the free world..

We're not free. We're a puppet of China.

 

[Bodhisattva]

What a pathetic performance by the "smartest man in the room." Obama looked like he was waiting for Bill Clinton to show up so he could tag him in.

 

[RVTIDER]

Yall give Obama a break. You know it was his anniversary and he had just had sex. The blood was not fully back to his brain yet.

 

[Tide1986]

They are equatable in that both are used to create a 'bump' and both have now become productions with speeches.


If anybody is interested, here is a fact check on the debate:'
http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-presidential-debate-missteps-015421565.html

It also helps to fact-check the fact checkers...the one that's linked had about as much spin to it as last night's debate.

 

[bama_wayne1]

Obama has a very busy schedule. Convincing people he's done more than pass a healthcare bill many Americans didn't want, hanging out with Jay-Z, making appearances on late night shows, unnecessary apologies to other countries and taking "much needed" vacations.

I guess if he put all of that aside he could have took the time to plan out his debate.

You left out the time it takes to be "eye candy" on the View

 

[rtcjny]

It also helps to fact-check the fact checkers...the one that's linked had about as much spin to it as last night's debate.

I want to read Fox's fact checker.

 

[ValuJet]

Yall give Obama a break. You know it was his anniversary and he had just had sex. The blood was not fully back to his brain yet.

More Obama kids. Yippee!!!

 

[RVTIDER]

More Obama kids. Yippee!!!

No kids. You did notice first lady was wearing a blue dress? They did it Clinton style.

 

[Bamaro]

It also helps to fact-check the fact checkers...the one that's linked had about as much spin to it as last night's debate.

And then fact check the fact checking fact checker

 

[ValuJet]

No kids. You did notice first lady was wearing a blue dress? They did it Clinton style.

Doesn't everybody celebrate their 20th anniversary in that fashion?

 

[RVTIDER]

Doesn't everybody celebrate their 20th anniversary in that fashion?

I dont know. Stand by, I will take a poll.

 

[swoop10]

Yall give Obama a break. You know it was his anniversary and he had just had sex. The blood was not fully back to his brain yet.

So you are saying the blood was still in his little brain? Although, Biden says Obama carries a big stick.

 

[ValuJet]

So you are saying the blood was still in his little brain? Although, Biden says Obama carries a big stick.

I think I saw his ears flaring when Romney brought up the coal industry.

 

[ValuJet]

Will The Obamas cancel the remaining debate events?

Just throwing that out there. I expect there will be some discussion on this.

 

[RVTIDER]

Will The Obamas cancel the remaining debate events?

Just throwing that out there. I expect there will be some discussion on this.

I was gonna pick on you earlier and say "Great, cause one more debate thread would have completed me". But I decided our banter is better when its about steak.:biggrin:

 

[Timberline Tide]

Will The Obamas cancel the remaining debate events?

No, but he'll have his trusty teleprompter for the next two and Romney will be required to submit his answers 5 days in advance.