Official Presidential Debate Reaction Thread

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2004-09-30 09:39pm

Bush is not a good debator. Always thought Kerry would gain ground during the debates.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-09-30 09:39pm

The bit about North Korea getting nuclear weapons was insanely dishonest - that wasn't Bush's fault - but it was a good slam.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-09-30 09:40pm

I don't think either are ahead or behind at this point. But the lying question is up, it might make a break or not.

But so far, I think its been tit for tat. Bush starts slow and stumbles some, but Kerry has his 'politicians' smile and both have thier bullet points at the ready.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-09-30 09:40pm

Now Kerry's attacking. Hit him damn it hit him!

We did not go to war has a last resort.

Gil Hamilton · Post by **Gil Hamilton** » 2004-09-30 09:40pm

Joe wrote:The bit about North Korea getting nuclear weapons was insanely dishonest - that wasn't Bush's fault - but it was a good slam.

It being insanely dishonest is not relevant in a presidental election debate.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-09-30 09:41pm

Hmm, more Kerry quotes coming back to bit him in the ass.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-09-30 09:41pm

Gil Hamilton wrote:
Joe wrote:The bit about North Korea getting nuclear weapons was insanely dishonest - that wasn't Bush's fault - but it was a good slam.
It being insanely dishonest is not relevant in a presidental election debate.

Oh, I agree, these debates are all about perceived reality, not actual reality.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-09-30 09:41pm

Kerry just inoked All Father Regan. Bush is hitting him on the Osama opening though.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-09-30 09:42pm

Kerry is clearly owning this. He's more composed, more articulated and (incredibly) more direct.

Darth Garden Gnome · Post by **Darth Garden Gnome** » 2004-09-30 09:42pm

*stern look* "Let me finish!"

Hilarious.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-09-30 09:42pm

frigidmagi wrote:Kerry just inoked All Father Regan. Bush is hitting him on the Osama opening though.

Bush just dropped a big ol 'flip flop' bomb.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2004-09-30 09:42pm

This is ALOT livlier than I ever expected. Good fucking show.

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2004-09-30 09:43pm

Durandal wrote:Kerry is clearly owning this. He's more composed, more articulated and (incredibly) more direct.

Heard someone say that Kerry was a very acomplished debater, so it is not surprising.

Darth Garden Gnome · Post by **Darth Garden Gnome** » 2004-09-30 09:43pm

Whoa. Point dodge to flip-flop accuse. Didn't even address the question. Is this guy a politician or what?

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2004-09-30 09:44pm

Every life is precious --- unless its wearing a rag on its head.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-09-30 09:44pm

I think Kerry has run the "we need to blow our allies more" bullshit into the ground. It's getting more tiresome than freedom jibberjabber.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-09-30 09:44pm

Stravo wrote:Every life is precious --- unless its wearing a rag on its head.

...Did one of them SAY that?

CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2004-09-30 09:45pm

SirNitram wrote:
Stravo wrote:Every life is precious --- unless its wearing a rag on its head.
...Did one of them SAY that?

No, woulda been awesome, though.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-09-30 09:45pm

Joe wrote:I think Kerry has run the "we need to blow our allies more" bullshit into the ground. It's getting more tiresome than freedom jibberjabber.

I think it will hurt him, and Bushy has deffinately smacked him hard ever time he says it.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-09-30 09:45pm

Stravo wrote:Every life is precious --- unless its wearing a rag on its head.

That's just not fair.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2004-09-30 09:45pm

SirNitram wrote:
Stravo wrote:Every life is precious --- unless its wearing a rag on its head.
...Did one of them SAY that?

Bush said that Every life is precious. I had to add my commentary on that because I found it laughable.

CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2004-09-30 09:46pm

Can Kerry go TWO MINUTES without referencing Vietnam? We don't care!

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-09-30 09:46pm

"We can never confuse the war with the warriors" -or the atrocities.

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2004-09-30 09:46pm

CaptainChewbacca wrote:Can Kerry go TWO MINUTES without referencing Vietnam? We don't care!

How else is he supposed to relate to Bush's comments on combat casualties?

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2004-09-30 09:47pm

jegs2 wrote:
CaptainChewbacca wrote:Can Kerry go TWO MINUTES without referencing Vietnam? We don't care!
How else is he supposed to relate to Bush's comments on combat casualties?

Thank you Jegs, you said it more eloquently than I