2008 U.S. Presidential Election: First Debate

[U2isthebest]

I thought it warranted it's own thread, so we can discuss specifics later.

 

[Lila64]

Now is the time I wish I had a laptop

 

[anitram]

This thread should be locked and possibly deleted.

Given that we already know the outcome.

 

[U2isthebest]

^I have one, but my home row no longer works, so I can only use it for charging my iPod. I hate my desk top.

 

[U2isthebest]

This thread should be locked and possibly deleted.

Given that we already know the outcome.

Aw, shit. I missed it?! It must have taken place between 7 and 11am when I was at work.

My money says McCain would've run that ad even if he hadn't showed up to the debate.

 

[dazzledbylight]

This thread should be locked and possibly deleted.

Given that we already know the outcome.

They stole Edge's Time Machine!






I agree U2dem! hi there!
Be watching but no net @ home, but have trusty lib radio to turn on.

 

[BoMac]

I still have doubts that that's legit.

 

[anitram]

I still have doubts that that's legit.

I told you that it's real in the other thread and that McCain is blaming the WSJ.

"McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said the ad posting was a mistake by the Wall Street Journal."

Tales from the Trail ? Blog Archive ? McCain to attend debate, Web ad claims victory already | Blogs | Reuters.com

 

[deep]

You realize you are quoting a blog?

What standards do we use for saying something is real?

 

[Dreadsox]

Palin's youngest child is really her daughters.

Those standards.

 

[anitram]

Cute.

I grabbed it off the first place I saw it linked on Google News.

But if you prefer ABC, then go ahead, it's there too: Report: McCain Ads Say He Won Tonight's Debate - Politics News Story - KMGH Denver

And a number of other places.

 

[anitram]

Palin's youngest child is really her daughters.

Those standards.

You're full of shit.

I never, ever propagated that story, not here and not elsewhere. I even said over and over again that it should not be propagated and better left to such publications as the Enquirer.

 

[deep]

Palin's youngest child is really her daughters.

Those standards.

Yes,

that story did appear in "so-called" legitimate coluums.

Andrew Sullivan comes to mind and I think it was even on CNN for awhile.

All from some bullshit that was put out there and picked up.

 

[anitram]

Yes,

that story did appear in "so-called" legitimate coluums.

Andrew Sullivan comes to mind and I think it was even on CNN for awhile.

All from some bullshit that was put out there and picked up.

Yes, and were those legitimate columns citing Palin spokespersons validating the rumor?

Now if you want to say that ABC news and the rest are manufacturing quotes, then that's another story alltogether.

 

[Dreadsox]

You're full of shit.

Nice!

Did I say you did?

Awful hostile there.

 

[Strongbow]

You're full of shit.

Do you really think that is an intelligent and forum appropriate response?

 

[Dreadsox]

I think it is, in her defense. There is no black and white with her on this election. There is only Obama and the great white satan McCain.

She thought I was making a comment about her. I was not. I thought I was making a joke. Didn't register with her.

 

[yolland]

While I can understand the frustration of feeling tarred with someone else's brush, no, it wasn't an appropriate response.

Let's leave it at that, please.

 

[Irvine511]

you know what? talk about standards all you want.

i still want to know why a woman gets on an 8 hour flight after her water broke.

or are we not allowed to ask non-deferential questions because, please, it's sexist.

 

[U2isthebest]

Seriously, John, quit calling attention to your age. That's really not a plus to most people.

 

[Dreadsox]

I like this format.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

so do I.. I love the fact that nobody saw these questions except for the host.. this will be a good debate for sure.

 

[U2isthebest]

What the hell is wrong with McCain? He's coming off like a complete douchebag. It's pretty clear that I disagree with nearly everything he stands for, but I've never seen him behave like this in a debate setting before. Why so Tracy Flick, Johnny Mac?

McCain: "I've been involved in these issues for many, many years." Ok, John, We understand that you were around during the Jefferson administration, please stop.

 

[U2isthebest]

Yes, John, let's cut the federal government out of health care. The private health insurance system has been working out so well for us.

 

[Dreadsox]

He said ORGY!!!!!!

My wife is in trouble tonight!!!!!

 

[Earnie Shavers]

Obama needs to sharpen up.

Great format.

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

I wish they'd quit talking about "hard to swallow" and "orgies" and start talking about foreign policy...

Ooh, here we go!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

the only person so far who's convinced me to think about voting for them is jim lehrer.

 

[Dreadsox]

Me too!

 

[U2isthebest]

the only person so far who's convinced me to think about voting for them is jim lehrer.

Lehrer/Brokaw '12'?