The format of the debates makes it very unlikely that either side will say much that’s more than a sound bite. There’s not much room in public discourse for a sustained argument with detailed consideration of counter-positions.
I was just rereading the Lincoln/Douglas debates for comparison. It’s an instructive comparison. They were pretty hard hitting, but they both spoke at length and made serious comments about policy and the reasons for their positions. Lincoln is pretty funny at times.
Wow, you are the worst voice for the collective mind here. I mean, one minute you’re telling us that we’re headed for the promised land (that only socialism can give us), and the next you’re telling us that conditions in America are Third World-like. Which is it? Is a bright new dawning coming in America, or are we all doomed to the same ruinous conditions that are experienced by people in Detroit (the bluest of blue spots in America)?
What the hell are you talking about? Obama’s entire first (hopefully ONLY) term has been one big show, minus all of the wonderful things that he promised (transparency, unity, fiscal responsibility). I’m still waiting for the collective mind to explain how someone who’s supposed to be “unifying” can refer to his OWN GRANDMOTHER as a “typical White person.” My GOD, the collectivist mind is dumb.
Jason Allen over 11 years ago
And Mitt was telling the truth when he called Obama a liar.Romney had made his own falsehoods. The reality is they both lied.
rh Premium Member over 11 years ago
The comment about his five boys WAS telling. They all lie to him. Great kids, great parenting; good revelation, Mitt.
lonecat over 11 years ago
The format of the debates makes it very unlikely that either side will say much that’s more than a sound bite. There’s not much room in public discourse for a sustained argument with detailed consideration of counter-positions.
lonecat over 11 years ago
I was just rereading the Lincoln/Douglas debates for comparison. It’s an instructive comparison. They were pretty hard hitting, but they both spoke at length and made serious comments about policy and the reasons for their positions. Lincoln is pretty funny at times.
Ketira over 11 years ago
If Romney can’t pick a position and stick with it, why bother voting for him? Wasn’t the Shrub that way too?
yohannbiimu over 11 years ago
Wow, you are the worst voice for the collective mind here. I mean, one minute you’re telling us that we’re headed for the promised land (that only socialism can give us), and the next you’re telling us that conditions in America are Third World-like. Which is it? Is a bright new dawning coming in America, or are we all doomed to the same ruinous conditions that are experienced by people in Detroit (the bluest of blue spots in America)?
yohannbiimu over 11 years ago
What the hell are you talking about? Obama’s entire first (hopefully ONLY) term has been one big show, minus all of the wonderful things that he promised (transparency, unity, fiscal responsibility). I’m still waiting for the collective mind to explain how someone who’s supposed to be “unifying” can refer to his OWN GRANDMOTHER as a “typical White person.” My GOD, the collectivist mind is dumb.