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FR Live Thread: Bush Kerry - First Debate - Thread 2 - Here we go!

Posted on 09/30/2004 5:57:19 PM PDT by Admin Moderator

Thread 1 - Pre-Debate discussion


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush; debate; debates; electionpresident; firstdebate; globalpoints; kerry
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To: All
N. Korea didn't develop the capacity to build a nuke within the 2 years that "Bush wasn't talking to them"...

Whats more is that N. Korea is obsessed with us. It doesn't matter what we do, thats always the case. If we do a unilateral discussion we merely validate their beliefs that we are behind every evil going on towards N. Korea...

1,681 posted on 09/30/2004 7:12:55 PM PDT by maui_hawaii
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To: overeasy

1,682 posted on 09/30/2004 7:12:59 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)
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To: Rastus
Finally a good question...but a missed opportunity from Bush.

Love him, but he ain't built for the 10 second sound bite.

1,683 posted on 09/30/2004 7:12:59 PM PDT by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: Admin Moderator
What is wrong with people here? Why is everyone sounding so defeated? Just imagine what the MSM would say if tomorrow all the conservative talk shows - Laura, Rush, Dennis, Michael, Hugh, ect. were talking like some people here are. We know the MSM will give Kerry a win, but conservatives shouldn't. People, please stay positive!
1,684 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:04 PM PDT by ejdrapes
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To: RightWhale; All

I agree.

My big concern are the people out there (undecideds) who watched only the first 1/2 hour and saw Kerry doing better than expected.

Anyone else out there believe this too?


1,685 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:06 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: All

GOOOOO BUSH!. Gotta love the comeback to the "loaded question"


1,686 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:06 PM PDT by Emzloh
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To: Jet Jaguar

Agreed Gwb isnt articulate, but he isnt a bullshitter either

We must be steadfast


1,687 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:10 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: overeasy
Bush is a MORON!

TOLL ALERT! TROLL ALERT!

1,688 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:10 PM PDT by Lee Shore (Oy, vay!)
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To: Right_in_Virginia

The format works against GW. He has to defend his record, and Kerry doesn't have to defend anything. He can blovate, and that's what he's doing. Glib. And he's all set to send troops to Africa...a pitch for the black vote. GW comes across as honest and plain speaking. Kerry's your slick used car salesman.


1,689 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:14 PM PDT by hershey
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To: rwfromkansas

let's hear what Brit Hume has to say after its over. If Brit says W did badly, I'll take that as perhaps the most honest assessment we are going to get.


1,690 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:14 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: overeasy; hellinahandcart; trussell; MEG33; MeekOneGOP; petuniasevan; Hillarys nightmare; ...
Bush is a MORON! He can't do anything other than repeat "talking points" because he isn't smart enough to think on his feet! And what's with that smirk on his face the whole time? Is that "presidential" or "Christian?" Ask yourself; do I want the stupidest, most nasty kid in the class to lead my nation? (oh, I'm sorry, he's "compassionate" isn't he?)

KERRY LOOK AND SOUNDS LIKE A PRESIDENT!

Everyone wave goodbye to the lice farmer....

1,691 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:15 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (Help control the Leftist population - have them spayed or neutered.©)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

I agree Bush is winning. He was a little nervous at first , but now has settled in and is kicking Lurches ass!


1,692 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:18 PM PDT by Bush gal in LA
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To: Irish Eyes

Bush just won. You can all go to sleep.


1,693 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:19 PM PDT by Tribune7
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To: overeasy; Admin Moderator
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1,694 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:20 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (French: old Europe word meaning surrender)
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To: plain talk
"Bush is not known as a great debater. Kerry is. Even with all that Bush is winning because he is articulating plain logic and common sense people can understand."

Bush has logic and common sense on his side for sure, it's just he has some difficulty effectively articulating it.

"Bush doesn't have to come across as a great debater. If he just ties he wins. Kerry is the one with the hurdle. He has to have a knock out plus explain his crazy positions plainly. He is not doing it. Just more blowhard stuff."

Agreed....but if Bush doesn't counter Kerry's "blowhard stuff" a little more effectively it will be a clear loss for the president.

1,695 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:22 PM PDT by Godebert
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To: no more apples

Well right now there's a very loud snore coming from the
living room so I'm staying right here:0)


1,696 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:23 PM PDT by geege
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To: JustaCowgirl

I think a lot of newbies are here...I can't get on to post!
God bless the President...


1,697 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:24 PM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry has been AWOL on issues of national security for two decades)
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To: rwfromkansas

You are way off the mark. Further your hysteria is unbecoming.

Lehrer just asked the most unbelievable question to President Bush. Asked if he thought there were character issues that go against Kerry holding the office.

President Bush points out that's a loaded question and ably handles it, as he's handled all the questions. Yes, I've seen your handwringing and you are quite wrong.


1,698 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:24 PM PDT by cyncooper (Have I mentioned lately that I despise the media?)
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To: Irish Eyes

Quick, say "mixed messages" three times real fast.

Mixed messages
Mixed messages
Mexed missages!


1,699 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:26 PM PDT by Tarantulas
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To: killjoy
With the questions that are being given themqwahat dxo you expect?

"WHAT NICE THINGS CAN YOU SAY ABOUT YOUR OPPONENT"? What the bloody hell moddle school crap is THAT,for a presidential debate?

1,700 posted on 09/30/2004 7:13:26 PM PDT by nopardons
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