2012 Presidential Debates - Page 10

PhilsFan · 10-16-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

Or we could hear "so Mr Obama, you keep talking about going back to plans that we had during the Clinton administration when it comes to improving the economy... would the "houses for everybody" plan, which ultimately is what led to the mortgage bubble popping, be a part of that plan, or no?"

I'd also like to hear "what will you do in office to help overturn the Citizens United ruling?"

Important questions, especially the second one. The Citizens United ruling is so huge and so wrong.

anitram · 10-16-2012, 02:26 PM

The President cannot overturn a SCOTUS ruling, so that question would actually make no sense. And since the Citizens United ruling found that a previous bill was unconstitutional, it isn't as if Obama can be asked whether he would introduce legislation in that vein.

MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 04:26 PM

I signed an online petition before the last debate to get Jim Lehrer to ask about gun control. Of course it didn't work. Maybe someone will ask about it tonight.

digitize · 10-16-2012, 04:33 PM

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MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LJT

Ok i've read some of things that this supposed doctor and gentleman who uses science has previously said in relation to Chaz Bono and Newt Gingrich, he's a grade A quack and I'm pretty sure any of the first year junior docs on my ward could absolutely humiliate him.

He graduated from Brown and Johns Hopkins, but obviously that means diddly squat in his case. So irresponsible. I vaguely remember what he said about Chaz Bono, will have to Google the Newt stuff.

He's had his own (failed) tv show and has written mystery novels. He still practices privately in Massachusetts and NYC.

Moonlit_Angel · 10-16-2012, 04:47 PM

I love that Fox is talking about Biden having dementia. By that logic, they should've been equally concerned about McCain back in 2008, and had a doctor on to diagnose him, too.

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

It would also be nice if we could get a "when will one of you grow a set, stop bowing down to party ideology at all costs, and actually, ya know, lead? Specifically you, Mr. Romney... is your new/old run towards the center an honest attempt to get back to who you were as governor of Massachusetts after years of cow towing to the hard right douchebags in order to get elected, or are you just another opportunistic hypocrite?"

And perhaps, just once... "when will one of you dickwads do something real about gun control?"

No argument on these, either. ESPECIALLY the gun control one. How the news stories popping up in the last few months alone about mass shootings aren't enough to wake people up, I don't know. But someone really needs to tell the NRA to shove off for once and get serious about this issue.

And I do agree that Citizens United definitely needs to be dealt with, but anitram makes a good point on that one.

INDY500 · 10-16-2012, 06:53 PM

5 things I need to see or hear tonight:

1) Enough dog-whistles to keep me howling at the moon until 3 AM.

2) A gay soldier booed.

3) President Obama's n-droppin' black church dialect.

4) Hillary Clinton sous le bus.

5) A vivisection of a failed presidency.

MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 06:58 PM

Hopefully the earthquake was felt in Hempstead and Obama woke up for this one.

deep · 10-16-2012, 08:09 PM

Romney is out of the gate faster. Obama appears to be trying more, but struggling.

MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 08:10 PM

Romney should have told that kid to get a job from his parents

deep · 10-16-2012, 08:11 PM

cnn's coverage is terrible

maycocksean · 10-16-2012, 08:11 PM

I'm finding that Romney is not actually answering any of the questions.

deep · 10-16-2012, 08:12 PM

that is how one wins on appearance

read a transcript of the first debate, Obama may have been better, but was not the winner

MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 08:13 PM

I'm not watching it on CNN because of that stupid response graph line. It drives me crazy. ABC doesn't have it.

anitram · 10-16-2012, 08:14 PM

The idiot undecided voters pretty obviously prefer Obama (on CNN). I think these are generally pretty stupid people though and not a proxy for anything.

mikal · 10-16-2012, 08:14 PM

Obama is back on his game tonight. Thank goodness!

LemonMelon · 10-16-2012, 08:16 PM

CBS' broadcast looks generic and uninvasive as always

MrsSpringsteen · 10-16-2012, 08:16 PM

At least Romney can pronounce nuclear

Obama is not Mr. Oil or Mr. Gas or Mr. Coal. Is he Mr. Heat Miser?

deep · 10-16-2012, 08:16 PM

Obama, a bit better than last time, but not killing it,

and Romney is on point for his game, too.

maycocksean · 10-16-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deep

that is how one wins on appearance

read a transcript of the first debate, Obama may have been better, but was not the winner

I don't think Romney is doing better tonight.

10-16-2012, 02:26 PM	#182
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 11:36 AM	The President cannot overturn a SCOTUS ruling, so that question would actually make no sense. And since the Citizens United ruling found that a previous bill was unconstitutional, it isn't as if Obama can be asked whether he would introduce legislation in that vein. __________________

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10-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#183
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,620 Local Time: 11:36 AM	I signed an online petition before the last debate to get Jim Lehrer to ask about gun control. Of course it didn't work. Maybe someone will ask about it tonight.

10-16-2012, 04:33 PM	#184
digitize ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York / Dallas / Austin Posts: 14,117 Local Time: 09:36 AM	If FP nerds were 'the public': 15 questions for a more interesting debate \| FP Passport

10-16-2012, 06:53 PM	#187
INDY500 Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The American Resistance Posts: 4,754 Local Time: 09:36 AM	5 things I need to see or hear tonight: 1) Enough dog-whistles to keep me howling at the moon until 3 AM. 2) A gay soldier booed. 3) President Obama's n-droppin' black church dialect. 4) Hillary Clinton sous le bus. 5) A vivisection of a failed presidency.

10-16-2012, 06:58 PM	#188
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,620 Local Time: 11:36 AM	Hopefully the earthquake was felt in Hempstead and Obama woke up for this one.

10-16-2012, 08:09 PM	#189
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 08:36 AM	Romney is out of the gate faster. Obama appears to be trying more, but struggling.

10-16-2012, 08:10 PM	#190
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,620 Local Time: 11:36 AM	Romney should have told that kid to get a job from his parents

10-16-2012, 08:11 PM	#191
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 08:36 AM	cnn's coverage is terrible

10-16-2012, 08:11 PM	#192
maycocksean Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,911 Local Time: 11:36 AM	I'm finding that Romney is not actually answering any of the questions.

10-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#193
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 08:36 AM	that is how one wins on appearance read a transcript of the first debate, Obama may have been better, but was not the winner

10-16-2012, 08:13 PM	#194
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,620 Local Time: 11:36 AM	I'm not watching it on CNN because of that stupid response graph line. It drives me crazy. ABC doesn't have it.

10-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#195
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 11:36 AM	The idiot undecided voters pretty obviously prefer Obama (on CNN). I think these are generally pretty stupid people though and not a proxy for anything.

10-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#196
mikal Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Black Lodge Posts: 28,295 Local Time: 10:36 AM	Obama is back on his game tonight. Thank goodness!

10-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#197
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,784 Local Time: 08:36 AM	CBS' broadcast looks generic and uninvasive as always

10-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#198
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,620 Local Time: 11:36 AM	At least Romney can pronounce nuclear Obama is not Mr. Oil or Mr. Gas or Mr. Coal. Is he Mr. Heat Miser?

10-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#199
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 08:36 AM	Obama, a bit better than last time, but not killing it, and Romney is on point for his game, too.