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In reply to the discussion: I really can't believe what I just watched [View all]Grammy23
(5,806 posts)55. The so-called debate was just a demonstration of how low Mitt will go to win---
this is a man used to getting his way, at all costs. He came prepared to lie, switch positions, leapfrog around his own positions and, in short, do whatever he could to stay away from the truth. This was a peek into the mind of a man who will stop at NOTHING to get his own way, including denying his own ideas, principles and policies. If the American people really want another LIAR and CHEAT in the White House, Mitt is their man.
The President, on the other hand, came prepared to actually compare and contrast their respective positions on the issues. He was unable to engage in that kind of conversation because his opponent simply would not play fair.
I wish the President had been more forceful in his responses and had been more aggressive in calling out the more egregious lies and half-truths. But Mr. Obama is a much better man than Romney (and NO I will not call him Mr. because he is no gentleman.)
Compounding this problem, the news media fell into Romney's devious plan and practically eviscerated the President once the debacle ended. I didn't watch any network except MSNBC but read comments here on DU and Daily Kos and noted that the blood bath for the President was pretty much across the board.
I think in the cold light of day, once the fact checkers get finished (and it won't take them long) Romney will be found out and called to account for every word out of his mouth last night. Remember, now he has to go back out on the road again and CAMPAIGN. So what's he going to say the people in Ohio, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia now? He has pretty much renounced every position he took for months of campaigning.
I think the real show has just begun. I can't wait for any interviews he gives and any speeches he makes. The ads from the Obama camp will write themselves.
Oh and the next debate ought to be MUCH WATCH TV since the President now knows how Romney plays. I don't think he will disappoint us. He will still be the same calm, cool and collected guy we all know and want to continue in the job, but Romney needs to be ready for a very different opponent.
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I honestly think the President is setting him up. Those lies are out there now, Romney owns every
monmouth
Oct 2012
#3
The next debate is too far off, people in this country have trouble with focus. Don't get me wrong,
still_one
Oct 2012
#7
It would not be the first rethugs he has set up and showed them up for what they truly are.
jwirr
Oct 2012
#63
Some Of The Blame Needs To Go To The Debate Moderator That Basically Knows The Stances Of Both.....
global1
Oct 2012
#30
In a perfect world yes. But it would have taken a lot of time. It would have come across as defensiv
rhett o rick
Oct 2012
#105
There have been three personalities shown and the 4th is the one that this is too hard on Mitt.
DhhD
Oct 2012
#98
Romney is counting on the idea that nobody saw him on the campaign trail,...
Spitfire of ATJ
Oct 2012
#43
Disagree. Romney had it easy. All he had to do was spout agressive talking points and make impossib
rhett o rick
Oct 2012
#107
Romney's promise to cover pre-existing conditions isn't new, but it's limited
pinboy3niner
Oct 2012
#14
Same old story: you're covered until you can't make payments or slip up accidentally once. Curtains.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2012
#83
Romney won the prize for being the most long winded, rapid fire liar on record
lunatica
Oct 2012
#49
Romney also kept going from "compassionate conservative" to "obnoxious know it all"
bloom
Oct 2012
#53
The so-called debate was just a demonstration of how low Mitt will go to win---
Grammy23
Oct 2012
#55
Romney wins debate -- in other news, the Seattle Seahawks beat Green Bay Packers last week
Blue Owl
Oct 2012
#70
Romney took every shot on the goal he could get. Didn't matter if 75% didn't go in.
Jester Messiah
Oct 2012
#80