Presidential Debates Thread [26.9.08]

apocolypse · Post by **apocolypse** » 2008-09-26 09:28pm

Falkenhayn wrote:Barack's not as fluid as I'd like.

I was thinking about that too. He seems a bit...stumbly or something, for lack of a better word.

OTOH, McCain is smiling and chuckling a bit too much. I hate that shit.

Invictus ChiKen · Post by **Invictus ChiKen** » 2008-09-26 09:29pm

McCain says liberal like it's a bad thing

God, he is putting ME to sleep.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-09-26 09:29pm

McCain slamming the LCS. I like that.

Falkenhayn · Post by **Falkenhayn** » 2008-09-26 09:30pm

John McCain is talking about cutting defense spending.

raptor3x · Post by **raptor3x** » 2008-09-26 09:30pm

McCain wrote:Eliminate Ethanol subsidies

Translation "I've completely given up on Iowa"

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2008-09-26 09:31pm

This is a pretty low key debate.

J · Post by J » 2008-09-26 09:31pm

Wrong answer from both candidates on "what needs to be cut if the $700 billion bill gets passed?"

The correct answer is "there will be NO $700B bailout!"

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-09-26 09:34pm

On the other hand, Obama is making a good point about spending issues. You don't blanket ban raises on all programmes. You select those that need funding more in the future and keep them on the tab, but cut those that are obviously pork.

Aaaaand climate change mentioned. By McCain.

TDion · Post by **TDion** » 2008-09-26 09:35pm

45 new nuke plants by 2030? Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems utterly unrealistic.

Grandmaster Jogurt · Post by **Grandmaster Jogurt** » 2008-09-26 09:35pm

Did McCain seriously just propose effectively turning off all government except the military or did I hear that wrong?

The Vortex Empire · Post by **The Vortex Empire** » 2008-09-26 09:36pm

TDion wrote:45 new nuke plants by 2030? Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems utterly unrealistic.

Since when has anything like realism or facts ever affected conservatives?

CaptJodan · Post by **CaptJodan** » 2008-09-26 09:36pm

Both sides, at times, seem to be trying to fight for being the first to raise certain issues.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-09-26 09:36pm

TDion wrote:45 new nuke plants by 2030? Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems utterly unrealistic.

It is. There isn't the money nor expertise to do that, not when the rest of the world wants in on it too.

raptor3x · Post by **raptor3x** » 2008-09-26 09:36pm

Grandmaster Jogurt wrote:Did McCain seriously just propose effectively turning off all government except the military or did I hear that wrong?

That's what it sounded like but it must just be a poor choice of words.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2008-09-26 09:36pm

One of the few things I actually agree with McCaine on is his position on nuclear power. And since when do these Republicans worry about climate change? Sarah Palin sure as hell doesn't.

Fire Fly · Post by **Fire Fly** » 2008-09-26 09:37pm

Pretty low key so far by both candidates. Jab, parry, jab, parry...

Answers are a bit long winded by both guys so far, nothing too sharp and concise yet. Its a bit annoying that McCain keeps going back to ear mark reform.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2008-09-26 09:38pm

So far Obama has called McCaine "Tom" and "Jim."

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-09-26 09:38pm

Did... did he just repeat that "Miss Congeniality" line?

CaptJodan · Post by **CaptJodan** » 2008-09-26 09:39pm

Maverick McCain! Maverick Palin!

raptor3x · Post by **raptor3x** » 2008-09-26 09:40pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:Did... did he just repeat that "Miss Congeniality" line?

What exactly is that supposed to mean? Am I misunderstanding or does he mean that "I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests" or something to that effect?

apocolypse · Post by **apocolypse** » 2008-09-26 09:42pm

raptor3x wrote:
Admiral Valdemar wrote:Did... did he just repeat that "Miss Congeniality" line?
What exactly is that supposed to mean? Am I misunderstanding or does he mean that "I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests" or something to that effect?

It's pretty much what he's saying. That he's not the "best liked" guy, it goes with his maverick schtick I guess.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2008-09-26 09:42pm

raptor3x wrote: What exactly is that supposed to mean? Am I misunderstanding or does he mean that "I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests" or something to that effect?

If only he hadn't put that lipstick on the pig instead.

raptor3x · Post by **raptor3x** » 2008-09-26 09:43pm

apocolypse wrote:
raptor3x wrote:
Admiral Valdemar wrote:Did... did he just repeat that "Miss Congeniality" line?
What exactly is that supposed to mean? Am I misunderstanding or does he mean that "I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests" or something to that effect?
It's pretty much what he's saying. That he's not the "best liked" guy, it goes with his maverick schtick I guess.

I understood Miss Congeniality to mean 2nd place, or in his example 2nd favorite, which doesn't seem to make sense.

The Vortex Empire · Post by **The Vortex Empire** » 2008-09-26 09:45pm

Obama's destroying McCain on the Iraq War.

And holy shit, McCain thought that there was no history of conlict between Shi'ite and Sunni?

Invictus ChiKen · Post by **Invictus ChiKen** » 2008-09-26 09:46pm

McCain harping on the story of soldiers staying and hinting that if we do not do what the GOP says our kids will have to fight... Gah! Fear monger.