Primary Debate Discussion

[HoneyBadger]

I'm a little surprised that nobody has yet started a thread on the Republican Primary debates. Is everyone just sick of politics in general? Did anybody watch?



If you didn't watch, you missed some good stuff, like the worlds most awkward high-five:

[TFOGGER]

At this point, more than a year out, it doesn't seem to make much difference in what order the clowns pile out of the car. The GOP establishment will field yet another uninspiring, middle of the road, beige candidate, that may or may not get elected based on how popular and energizing the opposition is. Voter apathy will reign, and we'll end up with another career politician in the Oval Office, systematically working to move us towards a dictatorship.

[/doomandgloom]

[HoneyBadger]

At this point, more than a year out, it doesn't seem to make much difference in what order the clowns pile out of the car. The GOP establishment will field yet another uninspiring, middle of the road, beige candidate, that may or may not get elected based on how popular and energizing the opposition is. Voter apathy will reign, and we'll end up with another career politician in the Oval Office, systematically working to move us towards a dictatorship.

[/doomandgloom]

Well, seeing how none of the career politicians are doing very well, I think (and hope) that your prediction will not come true.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm uninspired and could care less. At this point the only way to have a decent field is to send everyone running, a package of Tar & Feathers.

[StagLefty]

After last night I favor Rubio AND Fiorina but who knows by next week ?

[Singlestack]

I saw it and was encouraged that for the most part the candidates ignored Tapper as he tried to sic em on each other. Sure, they had some disagreements but a lot less red meat than CNN clearly wanted. Also notable was how often candidates had to correct Tapper's characterizations of things they previously said. I can't vouch for every instance, but a couple I was aware of were most definitely misrepresented or taken out of context by CNN. Before the main debate started, you could tell you were listening to CNN by all of the praise directed toward Lindsey Graham. I really don't expect these debates to have an effect on anything.

[Bailey Guns]

"Dr Carson, you just heard his medical opinion." (Trump's)

Carson: "Ha, ha. He's on OK doctor."

Best line, best slam, all night.

[ghettodub]

I just can't take it seriously with Trump up there. I feel like we are watching Idiocracy and he's President Camacho

[funkymonkey1111]

After last night I favor Rubio AND Fiorina but who knows by next week ?

Mr. Immigration reform and Mrs. Moslem lover.

[roberth]

Mr. Immigration reform and Mrs. Moslem lover.

That speech was 14 years ago and don't you think that maybe the media took it out of context?

http://gatesofvienna.net/2015/08/wha...am-after-9-11/

http://gatesofvienna.net/2013/08/how...nvent-algebra/ - I just threw this in here b/c this is the first time I've read about the history of algebra