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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: ApesForEvolution
Are we voting for a slimey debater or Commander in Chief?

The knuckleheads who make up the "undecideds" (how in the world can ANYONE be undecided at this late stage of the game?) will vote for the guy who comes across better on television. Their perceptions are shaped wholly by Big Media, and if someone looks slick on the tube he'll gain their loyalty.

Witness the eight years of Clinton.

2,281 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:03 PM PDT by Denver Ditdat (Ronald Reagan belongs to the ages now, but we preferred it when he belonged to us.)
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To: Alia

Luh-vey...do you remember when the island held presidential elections? The millionaire Mr. Howell didn't win.


2,282 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:10 PM PDT by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (lib­·er·al - noun: ¹A person who is so open-minded that their brains have fallen out)
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To: Lee Shore

"The liberals know about Freep; they have no equivalent so they flock here to try to jerk our chains. The only thing to do is to point out that they are trolling."

There were more trolls out tonight at this site and at another live blogging site than can be found running around on Hallowe'en night. I agree that they're out to pull our chains and to spread discouragement.

This debate was at most a draw, like the first Bush-Gore one. No harm, no foul, IMHO.


2,283 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:11 PM PDT by plushaye (President Bush - Four more years! Thanks Swifties.)
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To: AFPhys

I know that Kerry is a lying, opportunistic bastard. But, tonight, he is a polished, prepared and articulate lying opportunistic bastard. I don't think that this will cost Bush any of the support of those already committed. But, I don't see him picking up any undecided votes unless feminine intuition can reach through the TV and see Kerry through his facade.
Bush was horrible. I love him and support him, but he really sucked tonight. Just damn....

After being a monthly contributing member for years this is my first post, I am very proud to have been a quiet freeper for many years but am more honored to have had the opportunity to be supportive of all of the great participants of Free Republic. You guys are all great and when anything is going on, I am in awe of the quick insight and accurate comments and viewpoints that the people here post. Thank you all.


2,285 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:20 PM PDT by Ron/GA
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To: George W. Bush

Wrong War Comments = More Muhammadan Suiciders

Way to go sKerry!


2,286 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:28 PM PDT by ApesForEvolution (You will NEVER convince me that Muhammadanism isn't a veil for MASS MURDERS. Save your time...)
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To: rwfromkansas; Dutchy; RaceBannon; stanz; Howlin; StarFan
Bush had a very good closing statement, but my word...rest could have been a lot better.

He missed many opportunities to bring serious questions for Kerry.

Sadly, I agree with you. Maybe the next debate will be better...

2,287 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:35 PM PDT by nutmeg ("The DemocRATic party...has been hijacked by a confederacy of gangsters..." - Pat Caddell, 11/27/00)
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To: alancarp

Personally, I think she's on meds and they gave her a double dose to put her in la la land and KEEP her mouth shut.


2,288 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:38 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
i hope you are right..we'll see. Kerry outlined a plan tonight..(for the first time)..that will be attractive to undecideds..Bush didn't attack it very well...Bush didn't answer back to many of his charges...kept saying "it's hard work"....thats not gonna wash with undecideds..
2,289 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:38 PM PDT by 4bushinOH
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To: lawgirl
Lehrer just handed him one on a silver platter and he let it go. BIG mistake.

Nah. It takes a great deal of character and self control to restrain from opportunities to insult, especially when they are served up on a silver platter. That particular platter was a booby trap. Fortunately President Bush is no booby.

2,290 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:40 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew
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To: sinkspur
It's unfortunate that when we are of one mind on a subject it is bad for our side.

Your comments are right on target.

2,291 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:50 PM PDT by Pharmboy (History's greatest agent for freedom: The US Armed Forces)
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To: New Girl
well, it was a full six minutes before Kerry got his "combat" in...

Yep - but then he "slipped it in" on just about every answer from that point on....

2,293 posted on 09/30/2004 7:38:53 PM PDT by TheBattman (Islam - the cult of Satan - The DemocRAT Party= Acolytes of SATAN)
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To: tame
Bush is getting his ass whipped, and the tragety is he doesn't have to.

I'm afraid so. For those who understand the facts and are truly informed on this issue, as most here are, the debates themselves are moot. The point is how this will come of the the swing voters who get their news from Dan Rather sound-bites, MTV, or the Daily Show. From that purely objective point of view I think this one will go in favor of Kerry's numbers.

I have my fingers crossed that I am wrong.

2,294 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:03 PM PDT by PsyOp (The bombing begins in five minutes. - Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Admin Moderator
Debate has ALWAYS been Kerry's strong point.

Even tho he doesn't say anything he appeals to dumber people in an oily way. That's why he's a Senator.

And that's why I'm encouraged. This was his high point. And he didn't look too good.

2,295 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:19 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Mr. Jeeves
Unfortunately,Kerry won this debate this will hurt Bush badly!!!!!!!
2,296 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:37 PM PDT by patriciamary
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To: In The Defense of Liberty

Bush did fine.

Quit putting so much into debates.


2,297 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:44 PM PDT by ArmyBratproud (all)
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To: In The Defense of Liberty

Bush did fine.

Quit putting so much into debates.


2,298 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:48 PM PDT by ArmyBratproud (all)
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To: TeleStraightShooter

Kerry is obviously a very skilled and polished debater. Bush is not. Kerry can say a lot of words without saying much of anything. Bush says a lot in one sentence. Kerry comes across as a laywer, Bush pretty much talks the way I would.


2,299 posted on 09/30/2004 7:39:55 PM PDT by Avenger
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To: Khaosai; All
You and the rest of the newbies,who keep posting doom and gloom crap, should go read FR's archieves for the 2000 debate threads. And then reflect upon just WHO is now president.

Dont want to wake up on Nov.3,with a President Kerry looming in our future? THEN GET OUT THERE AND WORK YOUR BUTTS OFF,TO GET PRESIDENT BUSH RE-ELECTED!

2,300 posted on 09/30/2004 7:40:01 PM PDT by nopardons
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