Joe the Revelator
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Wed Oct-01-08 11:48 AM
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| 46. How about we wait for the debate to take place before we act like the sky is falling? |
| -DU I believe we need to brace ourselves for a very unpleasant debate |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:43 AM |
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Here is what will happen... |
bob_weaver |
Oct-01-08 10:45 AM |
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Yeah that's pretty much what they are going to do |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:47 AM |
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Yep, that's pretty much it. |
1corona4u |
Oct-01-08 10:49 AM |
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Yeppers--that's exactly what will happen. I watched David Gregory's |
wienerdoggie |
Oct-01-08 10:50 AM |
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And don't forget, that little wrinkling of her nose she does. |
murbley40 |
Oct-01-08 02:01 PM |
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Two points: |
MercutioATC |
Oct-01-08 10:52 AM |
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I hope he rebuts any mistake she makes with one sentence then moves on. |
bob_weaver |
Oct-01-08 10:55 AM |
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3) She will make AT LEAST 1 huge disastrous gaffe or non answer.... |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Oct-01-08 10:59 AM |
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Not sure, McLiar made a HUGE gaffe claiming Pakistan was a failed state |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:02 AM |
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That wasn't not a true gaffe, it was a bizarre stretching of the term "failed state" |
Marsala |
Oct-01-08 11:43 AM |
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I agree that the media is pissed off that Palin has been sequestered from them |
CrispyQGirl |
Oct-01-08 11:02 AM |
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The media is still pissed, but they still work for Republican bosses |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:06 AM |
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I think he can address her directly in one, and only one context |
Vash the Stampede |
Oct-01-08 12:44 PM |
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I am inclined to agree on this, esp in light of the Couric interviews. |
yellowdogintexas |
Oct-01-08 02:05 PM |
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And Biden will be caustioned away from using his sharp wit; which is unfortunate as hell. |
blondeatlast |
Oct-01-08 10:52 AM |
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I hope he does, but keeps it very brief, and non-personal |
bob_weaver |
Oct-01-08 10:57 AM |
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The problem is that truth is not part of these debates |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:59 AM |
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You nailed it. |
No Surrender |
Oct-01-08 11:04 AM |
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Biden will ignore Palin, much in the way... |
VolcanoJen |
Oct-01-08 12:10 PM |
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That could happen, still it won't stop the media from singing Sarah's praises |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 12:23 PM |
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Even that asshat Joe Scarborough couldn't defend her today |
VolcanoJen |
Oct-01-08 12:30 PM |
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Expect to hear "she held her own against a seasoned Senator" |
DesertedRose |
Oct-01-08 12:34 PM |
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Yeah that's going to be it |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 12:45 PM |
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The MSM tried that shit after the first Obama/Mac debate and it didn't work. |
msallied |
Oct-01-08 12:47 PM |
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Exactly right. I'm nervous and scared about this. I hope Biden has some zingers at hand, too. |
weezie1317 |
Oct-01-08 12:15 PM |
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if Biden is breathing, he has zingers (watch for blood trickling as he bites his tongue) |
yellowdogintexas |
Oct-01-08 02:10 PM |
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Thanks for the re-assurance! |
weezie1317 |
Oct-01-08 02:34 PM |
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I was just saying the very same thing a few hours ago. |
dicksteele |
Oct-01-08 02:38 PM |
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Even if Palin performs as you've said, it won't make a difference. |
sparosnare |
Oct-01-08 10:48 AM |
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That's true, but my point is that the actual debate will be meaningless |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:50 AM |
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I agree the actual debate will be meaningless; not a debate at all. |
sparosnare |
Oct-01-08 11:14 AM |
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Possibly. |
iceman66 |
Oct-01-08 10:48 AM |
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er... in what regard, nomad? nt |
jakem |
Oct-01-08 10:49 AM |
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???? |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:51 AM |
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I think he meant, "In what respect, Churrlee?" |
wienerdoggie |
Oct-01-08 10:52 AM |
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well, i was trying to mix it up a little, but you are correct. |
jakem |
Oct-01-08 11:03 AM |
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I'm bracing myself for a hell of an entertaining evening. |
A-Schwarzenegger |
Oct-01-08 10:49 AM |
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I am inclined to think that Ifill will re-ask Palin questions if she dodges them. |
Ilsa |
Oct-01-08 10:50 AM |
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You just know it all. |
thewiseguy |
Oct-01-08 10:51 AM |
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what an utterly stupid and unhelpful remark |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:52 AM |
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I can say the same about your OP |
thewiseguy |
Oct-01-08 10:54 AM |
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you could, but it would be as dumb as your first post |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:56 AM |
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Biden has the trump card. |
ginnyinWI |
Oct-01-08 10:53 AM |
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The actual debates have become meaningless |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 10:55 AM |
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You said, "The expectations are she is going to have a complete melt down" |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Oct-01-08 11:08 AM |
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Agreed - and don't forget to add in the new "Ifill Contoversy" |
Tesibria |
Oct-01-08 11:05 AM |
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There are way too many things the McCain campaign is unaware of |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:08 AM |
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the only voters that matter will not LIKE it if she attacks Biden or Obama |
TexasObserver |
Oct-01-08 11:06 AM |
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She will attack. It's me my observation that people attacking |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:09 AM |
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If that were true, McCain wouldn't be behind by 7-10 points. |
TexasObserver |
Oct-01-08 11:23 AM |
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Attacks work |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:31 AM |
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Attacks do NOT work in debates, and that is our topic. |
TexasObserver |
Oct-01-08 12:59 PM |
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Biden just needs to IGNORE Palin. COMPLETELY. |
AndyA |
Oct-01-08 11:08 AM |
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I would tend to agree, this may be the best approache |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:12 AM |
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All they need to do is keep pursuing on her non answers |
bambino |
Oct-01-08 11:12 AM |
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They should, but they won't |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:15 AM |
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maybe this is Biden's chance like a dog with a bone doesn' let go. |
bambino |
Oct-01-08 11:18 AM |
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It would be if they had the debate format like they had Friday |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 11:21 AM |
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Really? I suggest you go back and read some of the transcripts. |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 12:08 PM |
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I have been watching them since Reagan vs Carter |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 12:19 PM |
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I see your concern, and raise you two confidents. |
truthisfreedom |
Oct-01-08 11:22 AM |
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I agree. Biden will concentrate and fix her wagon. |
Waiting For Everyman |
Oct-01-08 11:46 AM |
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How about we wait for the debate to take place before we act like the sky is falling? |
Wolsh |
Oct-01-08 11:48 AM |
#46 |
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Your cyber spine is unimpressive |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 12:20 PM |
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Yeah wringing our hands is always productive...what was i thinking |
Wolsh |
Oct-01-08 12:40 PM |
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I'm simply left speechless by the OP and the first few comments on this thread |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 12:06 PM |
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Two words- George Bush |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 12:13 PM |
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Palin isn't Bush. |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 12:34 PM |
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You are exactly right! |
msallied |
Oct-01-08 12:54 PM |
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I suspect they are trying to hone her in on two or three topics |
TornadoTN |
Oct-01-08 01:01 PM |
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Curious: What about Palin can be considered "spunky"? |
TornadoTN |
Oct-01-08 12:57 PM |
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And I agree with you 100% |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 03:02 PM |
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Hate to say it, but Bush is heads and shoulders above Palin |
TornadoTN |
Oct-01-08 12:51 PM |
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While I don't entirely agree |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 01:26 PM |
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Thanks, that's a much better way to sum up my point |
TornadoTN |
Oct-01-08 01:28 PM |
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re: I'm simply left speechless by the OP and the first few comments on this thread |
tpi10d |
Oct-01-08 12:43 PM |
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Again, you are exactly right. |
msallied |
Oct-01-08 12:54 PM |
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I told my son this am that the VP debate is basically a media free for all |
tigereye |
Oct-01-08 12:10 PM |
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You don't say how old your son is |
rvablue |
Oct-01-08 01:28 PM |
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he's 12 - and pretty socially aware... |
tigereye |
Oct-02-08 12:27 PM |
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This will be very unpleasant....VERY UNPLEASANT ! |
Ragazz68 |
Oct-01-08 12:14 PM |
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This is Biden's moment |
chookie |
Oct-01-08 12:52 PM |
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I don't think Joe is in a position to influence this |
nomad1776 |
Oct-01-08 01:05 PM |
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After all these years hanging around D.C. with a "D" in front of his name |
nolabels |
Oct-01-08 01:04 PM |
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The media stands to gain by a close race. |
Forkboy |
Oct-01-08 01:10 PM |
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Agree 100% |
maseman |
Oct-01-08 01:29 PM |
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