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May I suggest others join me in my compulsion (video taping the debate) and we can have a discussion on a thread after the debate. This way everyone can watch with friends and family and will have their comments for the thread. They can refer to their tape to clarify information if they have chosen to tape it.
My caution would be that in the critique of the debate we don't convey helpful information to the McBride/McAuliffe team. If anything falls into the category of "loose lips sink ships", it should be FReepmailed.
This way everyone can concentrate and enjoy all of it (with popcorn).

Excellent suggestion! As I am 'debate deprived' (due to being held 'hostage' in Kennedy Kountry).....I'll be very interested in reading your comments about the debate. On the plus side (even though I can't vote for him); I saw Mitt Romney take on RAT Shannon O'Brien tonight. He outshown her in every way.....I'm feeling optimistic for a GOP win in MA.

The only thing worse than debate deprivation is election night deprivation! I think the thread on the first debate will be more comprehensive when we're not trying to run commentary while watching.

Really good news on Mitt Romney. He did such a terrific job handling the Olympics that it's hard to imagine a job he couldn't do well.

Stay safe in Kennedy Kountry.

Taping the debate sounds like a good idea. I have to be sure to check the local listings to ensure that I don't miss it. Once I get the tape running, my boy and I will then break out the Nerf-blasters and plaster McBribe's face all over with suction-cup darts.

Please see my posts above. I don't mind transcribing McBride "live". And, I promise not to critique him (assist his campaign). I will try to do it word for word. My tv is by my computer. My posts will start MCBRIDE Q & A: so people can spot them. I don't mind. Then you guys can join in later.

Here's the latest list of stations carrying the DEBATE:

BREAKING - There will be a televised debate between Bill McBride and Jeb Bush on September 27th from 8pm-9pm in Jacksonville. This debate is sponsored by The Florida News Network and moderated by Michael Putney of WPLG.

The following local affiliates agreed to air the debate live:

WFTV - Orlando WPLG - Miami WJXT - Jacksonville WCTV - Tallahassee WFGX - Pensacola (7:00 p.m. central time) WPBF - West Palm Beach WEDU - Tampa WINK - Ft. Meyers

If you are outside of these areas, please contact your local Florida News Network affiliate (listed below). Let them know this debate is an important part of the political process and it is important that they carry it.

WCJB - Gainesville/Ocala (ABC) 352.377.2020 WWSB - Sarasota (ABC) 941.923.8840 WJHG - Panama City (NBC) 850.234.7777

Thanks for the ping. Watching McBride without a live Freep thread? What if we limit comments to catty attacks on his personal appearance? Better yet, ignore McBride altogether and comment (positively of course) on Jeb throughout the thread since DU-DNC-McAuliffe-McBride will probably be checking us out? I bow to your political expertise. (^: