I hope Paris doesn't hijack tonight's debate.

[hedgehog]

It's a terrible thing that happened, and I can't imagine the pain of the surviving loved ones - but -

we should stay focused on other things that we can do something about -

like how many Americans killed with guns so far this year

like how many Americans are working multiple jobs and just not getting by

like how many Americans are strapped with student loans

like an onrushing climate crisis

[onecaliberal]

1. They changed the entire format so it will. I guess our next president is in charge of France too.

[hedgehog]

2. If the format has been changed, maybe at least we'll get a feel

for how fast each candidate can think on their feet.

[onecaliberal]

3. We already know their positions on war aggression and terrorism.

To b fair I guess HRC could be evolving somehow even as we speak.

[MrMickeysMom]

5. Did they change the NFL games, too on CBS?

"America's network", right?

I think if it were strategic to the MIC, they would work this into the game schedule.

[onecaliberal]

8. IDK, perhaps they could pay some branch of the military to come and be "honored"

It's beyond the pale.

[Agschmid]

10. Huh?

NFL is on Subday.

[MrMickeysMom]

19. I guess SUNDAY make all the difference...

After all... it's 24 hours later, after the danger...

[hill2016]

4. I think

strength on national security and foreign policy are very important criteria for choosing a President.

not sure why you mean by "hijack"?

[hedgehog]

6. I think we've spent too much time getting distracted by

events overseas when we have real problems at home. Even at that, how many people died in Paris yesterday, and how many died in Syria? We're fighting a 21st century problem with the best tactics from WWII.

[hill2016]

7. great

issues to discuss tonight. Not sure why it shouldn't be a focus.

[restorefreedom]

9. very important issue

would be nice though if they added one to cover the ground they are going to lose tonight discussing war.

[Joe the Revelator]

11. It honestly needs to be the focus tonight...

...the war continues. I know Bernie's domestic ideas, i know Hillary's a hawk. I need to hear what Bernie would do as CiC when it comes to issues like this. Same with O'Malley.

[bettyellen]

17. Sadly, this will make a lot of Americans pay attention tonight in particular.....

Nations react quickly to such situations, and it could be really telling to see how these candidates react. It could make or break any of the three.

[NuclearDem]

12. Why not? We need some actual foreign policy debate in this country at some point.

[askew]

15. Because we have so few debates that we don't have the luxury to have an entire debate

focused on just one area - even one as important as foreign policy.

If that happens, there needs to be another debate scheduled to discuss domestic policy.

[TacoD]

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[hedgehog]

14. I don't get out too often - I was thinking hijack in the sense of to take over the

discussion rather than having any connection to acts of terrorism.

Edit: I'll leave the OP as is because I think it's not proper to conceal my mistakes.

[demwing]

16. I hope it does

the amount of people watching will undoubtedly increase as frightened voters look to their leaders for direction and inspiration.

National Security is a pertinent topic for Presidential debate.

When do we go to war, and when do we not?

Those of us who have not fought are not immune to the horrific outcomes of how that question is answered.

War has a trickle down affect.

[Catherina]

18. Sorry but I hope it does.

Hillary needs to be mercilessly hammered on her war vote for Iraq, for the atrocities in Libya which she's so proud of and Bernie needs to answer some damn questions and start being more specific.

I hope Palestine comes up as well as the other little adventures we're currently involved in. 74 of them, count em folks, 74. I want to hear them talk about their fancy toys like drones.