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October 1st, 2004, 02:44 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
Well I was hoping this would stay on the topic of the debate itself... but I guess a degeneration into a discussion of politics in general is inevitable.
After letting the analysts have their time to think about the debate, I think it's a little bit funny that a lot of the more "conservative" outlets are reporting that the debate was a draw, while the "undecided" and "liberal" outlets are reporting that Kerry won. There's little said on Bush gems such as:
"I know how the world works!"
"Of course we're after Saddam. I mean bin Laden."
"We've aleady sanctioned Iran. We can't sanction them any more."
And the previously mentioned gaffee where he responded to a comment about dealing with North Korea and nuclear proliforation by saying "we must stay the course in Iraq."
Political beliefs aside, I fail to see how anyone can believe Bush did a good job in this debate with those blatantly obvious mistakes, and the less-than-Presidential reactions to Kerry's comments. Especially when the debate was centered on the Iraq War and terrorism, which are supposed to be Bush's "strengths". If he can't debate well on his strong points, what chance does he have on domestic issues?
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October 1st, 2004, 02:52 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
That is what I meant - people do not think about facts any more to arrive at a decision. So it does not make sense to make debates.
Most people have their political beliefs, like a religion, and no debate will change it, and even if one of the candidates would start growing horns and hooves and smell of sulfur the majority of his supporters would not budge. Idiots are ruling this world...
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October 1st, 2004, 03:00 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
I though Bush looked like a chimp caught in the headlights. I thought Kerry looked like Frankenstein (but with the good brain)
I can't wait for the Edwards/Cheney debate. It'll be an Evil CEO vs. Slick Attorney man. I'm getting that oily feeling already!
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October 1st, 2004, 04:48 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
I watched some exerpts (I live in europe, us presidential debates are not all that much news) and bush definetly looked kinda baffled at times by what kerry said, I think the man has a total belief in what he did was the right thing to do and anyone who thinks something else must have a completely skewed view of the world (at least that's my impression because nobody can tell so many lies and so much bull****, except when he is not aware himself it are lies or bull****.)
his spindoctors have done a bad job this time, I definetly expected him to do better.
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October 1st, 2004, 07:50 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
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October 1st, 2004, 08:38 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
I say we revolt! Vote for no one, depose Bush, execute politicians, and find someone who's actually qualified to lead a country! Who's that you may ask?? Well, me of course!  I'd be quite happy to travel down to the States and lead your country for you. Oh wait, foreigners aren't allowed to be president are they? Damn...well we can change that. My first official act will be to surrender the US....to CANADA!! [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Flag_Canada.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Flag_Canada.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Flag_Canada.gif[/img]  
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October 1st, 2004, 09:09 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
Aren't these political thread suppose to goto the general forum?? Anyways Govener Bushey, I swear hes a studdering monkey. This is how he sounded I....uh....and..um. He would take an extra 30 seconds and not explain anything, And yet according to an unbaised poll i've looked at Bushey is still ahead overall the US.
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October 1st, 2004, 09:55 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
Debates are just forums for those participating to spread their views. They mean nothing past the soap box they stand on.
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October 2nd, 2004, 01:46 AM
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Re: OT: Debate
I already beat you to that joke.
I know who I'd vote for: http://www.drunkduck.com/Culture_Shock/
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October 1st, 2004, 04:45 PM
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Re: OT: Debate
Quote:
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Idiots are ruling this world...
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Speaking of which, did anyone catch Bush's "As the leader of the world..." freudian?
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