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In reply to the discussion: The media has done what we've been saying it would do to create a horse race out of a slaughter. [View all]porphyrian
(18,530 posts)36. Agreed. This was a Presidential debate, not an MMA match. n/t
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The media has done what we've been saying it would do to create a horse race out of a slaughter. [View all]
porphyrian
Oct 2012
OP
I think the President's response was likely genius. It will become more apparent in the coming days.
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#4
Yes. Rmoney did not follow procedure and he said things that were inaccurate or inconsistent
treestar
Oct 2012
#31
Robme. Your Presidential nominee. Do we really need a crack head in the White House?
Tigress DEM
Oct 2012
#3
I'm sorry, what? I can't tell if you are agreeing with me or insulting me. n/t
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#6
A lot of people wondered if Robme was drugged up. No one thought that about Obama.
Tigress DEM
Oct 2012
#13
Sorry if it seemed weird. I hate liars with a passion and I'm still punchy.
Tigress DEM
Oct 2012
#18
Contrary to what the media has been saying, everything has not been riding on this debate.
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#9
It will take a couple of days to see what the aftereffect of the debate is. Challengers usually win
plethoro
Oct 2012
#22
Another good point. Very few minds were changed on who to vote for by this debate. n/t
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#43
The President didn't look weak or indecisive, he just didn't meet everyone's expectations of...
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#11
Well, I think the next Presidential debate may go a little differently than this one.
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#19
He was playing defense and he succeeded. People believe he failed because they...
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#23
I think the pundits are just performing theater. They are smarter than that.
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#64
Things will become more clear as the alcohol wears off and the story unfolds. n/t
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#37
The media has been mostly successful at the conversion of slaughters to horse races
wtmusic
Oct 2012
#44