U.S. Presidential Debates & Election

sharkbit · 10-03-12, 01:45 PM

So...who's going to watch the debate tonoght and how much will they influence you decision?

Or are they just going to talk for two hours and not say anything?

Sailor Steve · 10-03-12, 01:46 PM

There is no debate. What they have, and what they've had since the advent of television, is a question-and-answer session. It's not the same.

AVGWarhawk · 10-03-12, 01:48 PM

I'm tuning in to "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."

Oberon · 10-03-12, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

There is no debate. What they have, and what they've had since the advent of television, is a question-and-answer session. It's not the same.

I've often wondered what would happen if they just put a camera on them, took away all their scripts, and then just asked one question and step back to let the fireworks roll.

Snag is, without their carefully prepared script and questions, both would probably be completely and utterly lost.

What time is the 'debate' on anyway? If it's not too late GMT I might tune in, I dare say the BBC will air it.

Tchocky · 10-03-12, 02:07 PM

2am for you Oberon.

http://debate2012.du.edu/

Oberon · 10-03-12, 02:11 PM

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2am for you Oberon.

http://debate2012.du.edu/

I might still be about at that hour, just done three all nighters so my sleep pattern will be a bit afk.

TLAM Strike · 10-03-12, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I'm tuning in to "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."

There are far easier and painless ways to commit suicide you know...

AVGWarhawk · 10-03-12, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

There are far easier and painless ways to commit suicide you know...

Yes, but I like it long and slow without any means of escape.

TLAM Strike · 10-03-12, 02:36 PM

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Yes, but I like it long and slow without any means of escape.

But there is the risk of a power failure or the cable going out in which case you may be left a vegetable after the first commercial break.

Or worse you may only end up dead on the inside and be forced to wander the Earth as a reality TV watching zombie, until someone has the mercy to unload a shotgun in to you.

Takeda Shingen · 10-03-12, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I'm tuning in to "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."

Me too.

JU_88 · 10-03-12, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

Or are they just going to talk for two hours and not say anything?

^Probably this, anyway they pretty much agree on everything dont they? or at least they have done at some point in time.

Oberon · 10-03-12, 03:43 PM

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^Probably this, anyway they pretty much agree on everything dont they? or at least they have done at some point in time.

Could be worse, could be "I agree with Nick"

Still, let's not go there...

JU_88 · 10-03-12, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Could be worse, could be "I agree with Nick"

Still, let's not go there...

Nick? Nick who?, oh yes... him.

Ill never forget when the Lib dems got a possitive public response in the 2010 TV debates, suddenly they were like - 'oh crap we might actually win this, QUICK guys, make up some policies and stuff!'

mapuc · 10-03-12, 04:32 PM

If the debates gets bored, you can always.....

soopaman2 · 10-03-12, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

If the debates gets bored, you can always.....

Sounds like a recipe for alcohol poisoning.

It is funny because it is true. I can see all that in the first 10 minutes.

10-03-12, 01:45 PM	#1
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	U.S. Presidential Debates & Election So...who's going to watch the debate tonoght and how much will they influence you decision? Or are they just going to talk for two hours and not say anything? __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	There is no debate. What they have, and what they've had since the advent of television, is a question-and-answer session. It's not the same. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	2am for you Oberon. http://debate2012.du.edu/ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I'm tuning in to "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	If the debates gets bored, you can always.....