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Last Debate Peanut Gallery-Predictions and Live Commentary!

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Cannot think of a name
15-10-2008, 23:42
Early? Yeah, well-someone was getting impatient. So to bid the time before the debate, let's here everyone's predictions?

McCain wets himself?

Obama wets himself?

McCain tries to land in the debate on a fighter jet with "Election Accomplished?"

What's your predictions?

Poll to follow...
CthulhuFhtagn
15-10-2008, 23:44
Kyronea sniped you by one minute.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
15-10-2008, 23:44
I think I'm acutally going to stay up and watch it. My first debate this election, woohoo.

It's gonna be awkward and make me squirm and I'll wish I'd have gone to bed instead, but hey. <<
The Atlantian islands
15-10-2008, 23:44
I'm a bit busy right now and about to run out....what time does the debate start?
Poliwanacraca
15-10-2008, 23:46
I predict that Obama will do okay and McCain will make me yell at the TV.
Ashmoria
15-10-2008, 23:48
I predict that Obama will do okay and McCain will make me yell at the TV.
thats a good prediction.

i predict that mccain will have me saying to my husband "what did he just say? did he really say <something insane>?"
Cannot think of a name
15-10-2008, 23:49
Kyronea sniped you by one minute.

Mine is snappier and has a poll. Everyone loves polls...
Neo Art
15-10-2008, 23:50
An interesting article on CNN, the question of whether Obama's comments in the last few days, stating that McCain won't talk about Ayers "to his face" may be manipulating McCain into political rope-a-dope (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/), getting him to blow his top in the hour at a time where even the slightest misstep could be fatal for his presidential ambitions.
Cannot think of a name
15-10-2008, 23:52
An interesting article on CNN, the question of whether Obama's comments in the last few days, stating that McCain won't talk about Ayers "to his face" may be manipulating McCain into political rope-a-dope (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/), getting him to blow his top in the hour at a time where even the slightest misstep could be fatal for his presidential ambitions.

I am intrigued.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
15-10-2008, 23:52
An interesting article on CNN, the question of whether Obama's comments in the last few days, stating that McCain won't talk about Ayers "to his face" may be manipulating McCain into political rope-a-dope (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/), getting him to blow his top in the hour at a time where even the slightest misstep could be fatal for his presidential ambitions.

It'd very much be worth having stayed up for that. *hopes*
Smunkeeville
15-10-2008, 23:53
thats a good prediction.

i predict that mccain will have me saying to my husband "what did he just say? did he really say <something insane>?"

My entire script for the last few debates

liar........liar.........that's not what you were asked.......liar......liar.......you're going directly to hell for that sir.......liar.......liar.........liar.

I don't think I'll watch tonight.
Cannot think of a name
15-10-2008, 23:56
My entire script for the last few debates

liar........liar.........that's not what you were asked.......liar......liar.......you're going directly to hell for that sir.......liar.......liar.........liar.

I don't think I'll watch tonight.

Maybe there will be a pit fight...and then you'll miss it!
Forensatha
15-10-2008, 23:59
I predict that McCain will spend the entire time trying to make Obama look like a toddler in diapers while Obama will spend the entire time making speeches so long that some people will hang themselves just to get him to shut up.
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 00:00
Maybe there will be a pie fight...and then you'll miss it!

Fixed. :)
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:03
I predict that McCain will spend the entire time trying to make Obama look like a toddler in diapers while Obama will spend the entire time making speeches so long that some people will hang themselves just to get him to shut up.

I will donate $5 to a charity of McCain's choice if he uses the SNL line "Pee pants"...
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:04
Fixed. :)

I think ending the debate in a reproduction of the finale to Bugsy Malone would be the awesomist thing ever.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 00:05
Dude...you San Franciscan you...

Twice! TWICE!
Forensatha
16-10-2008, 00:06
I will donate $5 to a charity of McCain's choice if he uses the SNL line "Pee pants"...

I'll donate $20 to the charity if he also does the SNL item of walking in circles around Obama while Obama's trying to talk.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:07
Dude...you San Franciscan you...

Twice! TWICE!
It was peer pressure!
Sumamba Buwhan
16-10-2008, 00:07
I'll skip it since I never hear them say anything unexpected.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 00:08
It was peer pressure!

Yeah.

Peer pressure of your thread being more popular than mine! :(
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:08
I'll skip it since I never hear them say anything unexpected.

Oh come on, last one McCain said something that even his own campaign didn't expect. And insulted a questioner.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:09
Yeah.

Peer pressure of your thread being more popular than mine! :(

Snappy titles, poll, and a little pimpin'-which ain't easy.
Dragontide
16-10-2008, 00:09
How many times will McCain's eys wonder? How many times will he say "KGB"? Will there be a laugh track this time?
:p

Find out in 1 hour 50 min.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 00:10
my roomie and I will be playing the drinking game again.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:11
How many times will McCain's eys wonder? How many times will he say "KGB"? Will there be a laugh track this time?
:p

Find out in 1 hour 50 min.

There should be an "I know..." count..."I know how to do this...why won't you fuckers listen to me!!!"
Tmutarakhan
16-10-2008, 00:14
my roomie and I will be playing the drinking game again.
Whatever you do, don't pick "my friends!" for your compulsory shot.
Sumamba Buwhan
16-10-2008, 00:15
Oh come on, last one McCain said something that even his own campaign didn't expect. And insulted a questioner.

True but the best parts get rerun all day long

There should be an "I know..." count..."I know how to do this...why won't you fuckers listen to me!!!"

what are the McCain phrases we can count on?

"I know how to..."

"My friends..."

"Obama doesn't understand..."

"I'm sorry, where am I again?"
Dragontide
16-10-2008, 00:18
But seriously. One thing. Watch and then post which one you think is more likely to get us in a war with Russia and Iran.
Forensatha
16-10-2008, 00:20
But seriously. One thing. Watch and then post which one you think is more likely to get us in a war with Russia and Iran.

Palin.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 00:20
Whatever you do, don't pick "my friends!" for your compulsory shot.

haha...that's exactly what I chose. He chose every time Obama mentions change.

edit: though, we're playing with beer, not shots.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 00:23
Snappy titles, poll, and a little pimpin'-which ain't easy.

But I had a funny Batman clip! I had it made!
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:24
haha...that's exactly what I chose. He chose every time Obama mentions change.

edit: though, we're playing with beer, not shots.

Good thing, otherwise you'd all die of alcohol poisoning...
Tmutarakhan
16-10-2008, 00:25
edit: though, we're playing with beer, not shots.Phew! I was fearing for your life, for a second there...
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:25
But I had a funny Batman clip! I had it made!

You can post your clip here...:p
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 00:28
But I had a funny Batman clip! I had it made!
But have you ever uttered the phrase "Aw yeah, I'm gonna butter you like a corn cob"?
CToaN it is then.
Good thing, otherwise you'd all die of alcohol poisoning...

Phew! I was fearing for your life, for a second there...

We considered it, but all we have is Jose, which he hates and I can't do without limes/salt (which we are far too lazy to get) or vodka, which I hate, and he needs a chaser for (which, again, sloth kills.)

so beer it is!
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 00:30
General Petraus should be there so McCain can 'service' him right there in front of the world. It would probably be less annoying and more entertaining. :D
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 00:31
You can post your clip here...:p

It was supposed to be my "prediction" of the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l63SRpGXBHE

Sarkhaan: No, I can't say I have ever said that.

Nor would I ever do so. :gundge:
Dragontide
16-10-2008, 00:31
General Petraus should be there so McCain can 'service' him right there in front of the world. It would probably be less annoying and more entertaining. :D

Maybe available in the directors cut later.
:tongue:
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:36
It was supposed to be my "prediction" of the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l63SRpGXBHE
Nice.

Sarkhaan: No, I can't say I have ever said that.

Nor would I ever do so. :gundge:

You have to be pimp to pull it off...http://www.cvreefers.org/images/smilies/pimp.gif
Sumamba Buwhan
16-10-2008, 00:41
I predict that the moderator of the debate is going to facepalm at least once at McCains responses
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 00:42
Maybe available in the directors cut later.
:tongue:

McCain and Petraus call it a 'troop surge'. ;)
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 00:42
But I had a funny Batman clip! I had it made!
:tongue:
It was supposed to be my "prediction" of the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l63SRpGXBHE
"hobnobbing with crooks" = "palling around with terrorists" :eek2:
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 00:43
None of us should mock McCain. Hes got us right were he wants us!
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 00:44
Sarkhaan: No, I can't say I have ever said that.

Nor would I ever do so. :gundge:
I was going to say something on CToaN's behalf, but I think he said it perfectly. So I'll just quote it to highlight it/rub it in
You have to be pimp to pull it off...http://www.cvreefers.org/images/smilies/pimp.gif
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 00:48
I was going to say something on CToaN's behalf, but I think he said it perfectly. So I'll just quote it to highlight it/rub it in:(

Whereyouthinkyougoing: It's obvious! McCain is the Penguin!
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 00:49
Clearly.
Dragontide
16-10-2008, 00:51
:(

Whereyouthinkyougoing: It's obvious! McCain is the Penguin!

I think for this debate, McCain has decided to chain himself to the table to keep from wandering like a penguin.
:tongue:
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:52
None of us should mock McCain. Hes got us right were he wants us!

This will be a long road for something probably not worth it, so fair warning.

I used to be a writer/performer for a starship simulation group where players would sit in a box and operate various stations of a starship bridge and we'd sit on the outside controlling the 'universe' and playing villians (part of my job)...one hitch, we only had one monitor for the overall 'game' that also served as our monitor to the 'bridge', so when I was talking smack we would lose some vital information. That hadn't been a problem until one day I was talking smack while they were trying to get us to surrender, I said, "I've been in worse shape than this before!!!" They looked a little stunned and said, "No, I don't think you have..." We switched monitors and realized that while I was talking smack they had destroyed my ship. (we flipped back on and I put my finger up and then did a prat fall...)

McCain reminds me of this moment.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 00:54
I was going to say something on CToaN's behalf, but I think he said it perfectly. So I'll just quote it to highlight it/rub it in

You know what they say, procuring sexual favors and the behalf of others in exchange for monetary compensation is a difficult prospect...
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 01:03
You know what they say, procuring sexual favors and the behalf of others in exchange for monetary compensation is a difficult prospect...
It's a wonder that phrase hasn't caught on more...
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 01:09
It was supposed to be my "prediction" of the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l63SRpGXBHE


It ain't even funny that you can run through that clip and pick out 8 or 10 direct parallels with the current campaign...
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 01:13
It ain't even funny that you can run through that clip and pick out 8 or 10 direct parallels with the current campaign...

It's funny in that 'laughing while crying' kind of way...
Dragontide
16-10-2008, 01:17
Palin.

Yes she would be more likely. But McCain seems like automatic war with Russia & Iran as well. Not just in his attitude and lack of forthought, but how he won't look at Obama. Obama is a fellow senator. How would he act at a world summit? When you go to a world summit meeting you have to look at those people when your talking to them and they are talking to you. If you don't they can get extremly pissed.
Arroza
16-10-2008, 01:17
I can't take it anymore. I've decided to watch U.S. vs. Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup Qualifiers, since there really sin't anything that could get me to vote republican at this point.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 01:23
Okay, which websites are streaming the debate again? (And if they are, can you pause the stream?)
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 01:23
I can't take it anymore. I've decided to watch U.S. vs. Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup Qualifiers, since there really sin't anything that could get me to vote republican at this point.

Might as well watch the only game the US is going to win, right?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 01:30
Okay, which websites are streaming the debate again? (And if they are, can you pause the stream?)

Good point-who is watching where? Who is on the CNN lines? I myself prefer the dry blandness of the C-SPAN broadcast, who has what covered?
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 01:34
Well, see, if I watch it with my parents on TV, I'll have to watch it on MSNBC.

I'd rather watch it at my computer this time and actually participate in the running commentary instead of just laughing at it afterwards, but I want to be able to pause it in case I need to.
Neu Leonstein
16-10-2008, 01:36
Okay, which websites are streaming the debate again? (And if they are, can you pause the stream?)
http://news.sbs.com.au/worldnewsaustralia

They've got a live stream (top right corner). No idea whether you can pause it.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 01:37
Well, see, if I watch it with my parents on TV, I'll have to watch it on MSNBC.

I'd rather watch it at my computer this time and actually participate in the running commentary instead of just laughing at it afterwards, but I want to be able to pause it in case I need to.

I'm pretty sure CNN streams it.

C-SPAN is broadcasting the audience prep-"At 9pm you'll hear all the anchors behind you talking...don't freak out"


EDIT:Oooh, shout out to the sponsers...first on, Anheiser Busch...national drinking game catalyst, beer sponsor...coincidence?
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 01:39
I think I'll be watching on CNN. The line entertains me.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 01:39
I think I'll be watching on CNN. The line entertains me.

Same here.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 01:43
I dig the black out screen in the back for the moderator camera. Mostly imagining the director or operator yelling at them when they step into light or get too close to the window.
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 01:43
Good point-who is watching where? Who is on the CNN lines? I myself prefer the dry blandness of the C-SPAN broadcast, who has what covered?

I'm watching the "NSG Live Debate Coverage" since I need to get a few side-project-related things done and don't have a laptop. On a related note: GnI, any luck so far?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 01:47
Stuart Rabinowitz, Hofstra University President just quoted Spiderman in regards to the responsibility to hosting the debate...
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 01:47
I'm pretty sure CNN streams it.

C-SPAN is broadcasting the audience prep-"At 9pm you'll hear all the anchors behind you talking...don't freak out"


EDIT:Oooh, shout out to the sponsers...first on, Anheiser Busch...national drinking game catalyst, beer sponsor...coincidence?

I can't find the stream on CNN, unless they're just not doing it yet.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 01:52
We all ready for Maverick time?
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 01:52
We all ready for Maverick time?

there really should be an MC Hammer picture for that...
Erastide
16-10-2008, 01:53
Damn CToaN, why aren't you over here watching with me. >_>
Pirated Corsairs
16-10-2008, 01:54
Whatever you do, don't pick "my friends!" for your compulsory shot.

You know, the last debate, my roommates and I had that as just one of the rules (though we too played with beer).

I also took to yelling "I'm not your friend, buddy!" and such when he said it. :D
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 01:55
Haha, our CNN feed here is 15 seconds ahead of the American one.

I shouldn't have told anyone and just blown everyone's mind with my mad predicshun skillz.
Jocabia
16-10-2008, 01:55
Damn CToaN, why aren't you over here watching with me. >_>

Cuz he's outside your window watching you. Pull up your pants!
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 01:56
You know, the last debate, my roommates and I had that as just one of the rules (though we too played with beer).

I also took to yelling "I'm not your friend, buddy!" and such when he said it. :D
It usually started a long volley of those around here, which then lasted untill the next time he said it. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Jocabia
16-10-2008, 01:56
Haha, our CNN feed here is 15 seconds ahead of the American one.

I shouldn't have told anyone and just blown everyone's mind with my mad predicshun skillz.

I noticed that last time. Some people were commenting on things as they happened. Either that or they could type with their minds.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 01:57
Wow. They are talking about the Clintons and their support or lack there of of Obama on CNN.


God I hate the press.
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 01:58
I noticed that last time. Some people were commenting on things as they happened. Either that or they could type with their minds.

Telekinetic typing, or as we like to call it, "teletyping."
Jocabia
16-10-2008, 01:59
Telekinetic typing, or as we like to call it, "teletyping."

That was almost witty, or as we like to call it, stupid.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 02:00
I noticed that last time. Some people were commenting on things as they happened. Either that or they could type with their minds.

15 seconds is a lot, too.

I can throw out outrageous statements and have people bet me and lose. Like "McCain is going to call Obama 'that one'".

Bets for money, obv. Really, really quick bets for money.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:00
Here we go! WHOO! WHOOOOOOOOOO!

Good to be here with all of you again!
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:00
The poll is kinda annoying me >_>
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:01
Damn CToaN, why aren't you over here watching with me. >_>

I'm not the planner, dammit, you are!
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 02:01
That was almost witty, or as we like to call it, stupid.

I'll have my revenge, the next time I electronically cockblock you.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:01
Here we go folks.
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:02
I'm watching the "NSG Live Debate Coverage" since I need to get a few side-project-related things done and don't have a laptop. On a related note: GnI, any luck so far?

I'll TG you later, once I'm not at work :)

Watching it on CNN here, for the groovy glowy lines.
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:02
I'm not the planner, dammit, you are!

Too late now
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:02
and we are OFF
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:02
And....they're off! :tongue:
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:02
get ready for the thank you's
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:03
and we are OFF

Dammit, get out of my head. :p
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:03
Write offs for stock losses? Really? Was that in McCains plan?

Talk about socializing losses.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:04
only two thank yous for McCain.
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:04
forgot Obama's name... great start. Finally got it out though... that's an improvement.
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 02:04
I'll TG you later, once I'm not at work :)

Watching it on CNN here, for the groovy glowy lines.

Sounds good.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:04
McCain is taking notes before start again...


Has he started every debate with a shout out to someone in a hospital?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:05
Is he answering the question? I haven't actually heard a reference to Obama yet...
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:05
Hes talking about buying bad mortgages again.
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:05
Gosh, John, are the American people angry? Because you only said so three times in about 15 seconds...
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:05
Has he started every debate with a shout out to someone in a hospital?

well when you get to his age it's a rare day when you don't know someone in the hospital.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:05
Blah, blah, Freddie Mae, Fannie Mac, shut up already! God!
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 02:05
McCain is taking notes before start again...


Has he started every debate with a shout out to someone in a hospital?

Could be worse, he could be giving a shout out to a dead person.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:05
Wait, is he trotting out Clinton's plan-the one already in the bill, as his again?
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:06
three thank you's for obama.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:06
voter response was generally positive to McCain for both men and women.

But notice he didn't actually answer the question.
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:06
...and.. neither of them is answering the question.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:07
Aaaaaand Obama is wrecking this shit right off the bat.
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:07
Blah, blah, Freddie Mae, Fannie Mac, shut up already! God!

He actually did say "Freddie Mae," which made me giggle. :p
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:07
Now... Obama is pushing his plan, but wait! a McCain mention. omg he answers the question.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:07
...and.. neither of them is answering the question.

What was it? I got in late because I had to download the stupid video plugin. :rolleyes:
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:08
Obama actually addressed real differences in their plan.
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:08
Joe.....what?!
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:08
"encountered with a guy"...you don't encounter with.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:08
Wow, McCain seems to know all about a conversation Obama had with some random guy.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:08
Is McCain using an Obama "I met someone in Buttfuck Idaho..." story?
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:08
and joe? I will come to your house and suck your dick. Then I will service your wife.
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:09
so who the hell is still uncommitted to serve on the cnn focus group?
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:09
Oh, poor Joe the plumber, who apparently makes a heck of a lot of money plumbing...
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:09
LOL. nice obama
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:09
OMG! Poor Joe the Plumber!
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:09
How the hell does McCain know who Obama met? Is he stalking him?
Deus Malum
16-10-2008, 02:10
Aaaaaand Obama is wrecking this shit right off the bat.

Wrecking it in a good way, or a bad way?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:10
What, is McCain writing a novel? How many notes do you need?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:10
Is it just me or does McCain never seem to actually have to DENY anything Obama says. Whereas Obama seems to always have to set the record straight. That's kinda bad form for McCain.
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:10
Buttfuck Idaho

a nice town, but, surprisingly, it's night life is lacking
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:11
Lulz how Obama knows this Joe as well.

Also Obama, WE KNOW YOUR PLAN! GIVE US SOMETHING NEW!
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:11
and joe? I will come to your house and suck your dick. Then I will service your wife.

...at least provided she's much younger and more attractive than me, 'cause I don't hit the old chicks, ya know?
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:11
Seriously, how does McCain know all about this conversation with "Joe the Plumber"?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:11
Is this Swing Vote? Are we trying to win the vote of "Joe the Plumber?"
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:11
CNN analyst scores: 18 to 8 Obama.
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:12
BECAUSE YOU JUST AUTHORIZED A 700 BILLION DOLLAR PAYOUT. How else are we to pay for it if not taxes?

This is like.. stupid idiot lala time.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 02:12
I should never have watched this. McCain is making me sick already. "Joe the Plumber", in that saccharine tone and weepy look - makes me fucking gag.
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:12
Spread the wealth around?!? How horrible! It's like that big douchebag, Robin Hood!
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:12
The voters dont seem to love either economic plan.
Hydesland
16-10-2008, 02:13
Ahh crap, not this again.
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:13
Kyro - the question was about what is wrong with the other guy's plan, basically.


McCain just tried to paint Obama as a commie with the whole 'redistribution of wealth' angle.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:13
I highly doubt that we have the second highest tax rates for businesses
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:13
Ireland had to say they would guarantee all bank investments. Don't tell me Ireland is doing wonderfully.
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:13
"I don't mind paying a little more." Nice.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:13
Spread the wealth around?!? How horrible! It's like that big douchebag, Robin Hood!

It's a catchprhase. You should've seen this Libertarian I was arguing with on a forum for local people in my area. Crazy go nutter claiming anything to do with it is auto-communism. :rolleyes:
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:13
I think McCain had planned this "joe the plumber" story to be his first round knockout. He seems irritated it's not working.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:14
Has McCain found where Obama is sitting yet?
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 02:14
Joe.....what?!

Wurtzelburger, I'd say.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:14
good question...will they answer it?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:15
I like how the moderator started this question, pinning them down with facts that they can't do everything they've talked about.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:15
Oooh, did the moderator just try to get the question answered?
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:16
McCain is making scary faces... *hides from the scary man*
Hydesland
16-10-2008, 02:16
I highly doubt that we have the second highest tax rates for businesses

The US, according to this at least (not sure how reliable it is yet) has the highest corporate tax rate:

http://www.taxfoundation.org/blog/show/1188.html
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:16
I've got Obama winning this round, simply because - while I don't think either has given brilliant answers yet, Obama is the only one talking about how he's going to pay for what he spends.

Also - liked the 'I don't mind paying more' comment.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:17
Obama, you're dodging, damn it.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:17
Nice dodge Rambo. Dont tell what you'll cut, go off on a rant about your mortage plan.
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:17
Oooh, did the moderator just try to get the question answered?

Bob Shieffer is like Mr Rogers: Deceptively friendly but the wrong man to piss off.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:17
haha, McCain got smacked down by the moderator and got flustered.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:17
Wow you guys should be watching C SPAN, you'd get to see McCain's wild eyed blinking stare at Bob...it was awesome...


What the hell...energy? How'd we get here?
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:17
"Well, thank you, Bob, I'm just going to talk about something else now."
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:17
god.. finally McCain gets to answering the question.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:17
The hell?! He admits it?!
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:17
what does energy have to do with housing prices?
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:17
Obama, you're dodging, damn it.

He answered it in the end.
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:17
I highly doubt that we have the second highest tax rates for businesses

i think it is true about our top number, but then again, nobody with a tax lawyer and an accountant pays that
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:18
I know how... doy
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:18
Hatchet THEN a scalpel.

"Alright, jim. Hand me the Hatchet."

"But this is bypass surgery!"

"Hatchet, THEN the scalpel!"
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:18
I know how to eliminate programs!

...which?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:18
haha. answer the damn question with facts.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:18
"Hack the head off and then perform surgery!"
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:19
26 to 18 Obama
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:19
Oh dear god, the projector AGAIN?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:19
Lmao. The planetarium.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:19
Hes talking about that projecter again!
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:19
mccain still hates planetariums
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:19
Is McCain trying to do a 'greatest hits' concert?
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:19
What a maverick.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:20
He'd eliminate the tariffs on sugercane ethanol? Bullshit!

Also, you guys are so ahead of me! I'm on the stream too! :(
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:20
McCain is ruling on the CNN scoreboard. Obama is just not connecting with the audience.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:20
Motherfucker, Obama doesnt seem to be doing too well. What is going on?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:20
mccain still hates planetariums

The damn kids keep TPing one of his house after Laser Floyd lets out.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:21
Dear god, McCain is doing well.

****
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:21
"Senator Obama, I am not president Bush."

No, but you sure like the guy.
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:21
Oh dear god, the projector AGAIN?

That killed him a bit, he was doing okay with the crowd, until then...
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:21
McCain finally has a good attack sound bite
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:22
yeah, McCain is actually doing well tonight.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:22
Don't smirk Obama...I know its frustrating...keep you composure...
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:22
Women dont like McCain.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:23
Obama's flustering! What's going on?
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:23
Ha he took a shot a Fox. That might not have been a good idea.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:23
Even FOX news disputes it, and if they dispute, it, it must be dispute-worthy!
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:23
"on the core economic issues that matter to the American people ... you have been a vigorous supporter of President Bush"
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:24
Obama's flustering! What's going on?

I have no idea whats going on tonight.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:24
"Even Fox News disputes it!"

Bam!
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:24
Great answer from Obama right now, but mentioning Bush seems to be dangerous.
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:24
Hee, McCain's reaction shot to the Fox comment was hilarious.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 02:24
Those frigging lines make me nervous. <<
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:24
To be honost, neither of them are doing well.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:24
Obama just had a MAJOR comeback on that one.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:24
McCain has SCARS from contending with the Republicans? WTF?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:25
"I hate my party more!" "No, I hate my party more!"
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:25
Does mccain have pink eye?
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:25
"I got the scars to prove it."

I heard that giggle. Someone doesn't approve.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:25
Oh wow, are really going to pretend that Obama has been nearly as bad as McCain when it comes to this campaign?
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:25
lol this question is awesome.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:25
Wow that is an INTERESTING question. Put up or shut up time folks.
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:26
Wow, just throw a knife on the desk and get it over with why don't they?
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:26
Holy crap, that's a zinger of a question.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:26
"I had to get ugly, he wouldn't do what I wanted!"
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:26
"This tone of the campaign has been unacceptable... BUT Obama didn't play my game..."
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:26
Oh please. Dont try to pretend like you werent inicting race riots McCain.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:27
"You gotta do what you gotta do!"
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:27
Holy crap, McCain is such a liar.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:27
Obama had better call McCain out and the people SCREAMING for his DEATH. I haven't seen him REPUDIATE them.
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:27
So hurtful? McCain's people have connected to Obama to bin Laden!! Their suporters have called for his death!!
CthulhuFhtagn
16-10-2008, 02:27
The torture bit was a nice touch, since McCain's backed a bit away from that.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:27
49 to 37 Obama
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:28
He doesn't repudiate every statement someone else makes?
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:28
Quit shaking your head, Obama...
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:28
So let me get this straight -- McCain's way of regretting the nasty tone of the election is to get nasty on Obama?
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:28
Wow, he mentions McCain running a negative campaign and the men's line plummets. Do we just have republican males on there?
Christmahanikwanzikah
16-10-2008, 02:29
Blah.
CthulhuFhtagn
16-10-2008, 02:29
Ooh, that was a good one. "I don't think the voters care about our hurt feelings".
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:29
sounds about right
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:29
Heh, neither of them wants to talk about this. McCain keeps attacking, and Obama dodges.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:29
Obama is just not on his game tonight.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:30
Heh, neither of them wants to talk about this. McCain keeps attacking, and Obama dodges.

For Obama to address it, it would appear to be race baiting. He is right to avoid it.
CthulhuFhtagn
16-10-2008, 02:30
Yeah, Obama's doing pretty badly.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:30
Obama is just not on his game tonight.

not at all
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:30
Obama is just not on his game tonight.

Nope, he is very dull tonight.
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:31
this worries me slightly, Obama has an hour to fix this mess.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:31
Nope, he is very dull tonight.

I want to know why.
Whereyouthinkyougoing
16-10-2008, 02:31
Joe the fucking plumber again!
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:31
For Obama to address it, it would appear to be race baiting. He is right to avoid it.
I actually didn't like the question at all. I thought it should not have been brought up deliberately.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:31
Obama's dying out there! We need a St. Bernard!
Grave_n_idle
16-10-2008, 02:31
Obama should point out that he is attacking McCain's policy... whereas McCain's ads are talking about Obama personally...
Cannot think of a name
16-10-2008, 02:31
JOe's back!
CthulhuFhtagn
16-10-2008, 02:31
Oh, God. Obama just got McCain and McCain doesn't realize it. He managed to get McCain to repudiate the positions that he took to get votes.
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:31
give him a bit, he's having to be extra careful right now
Christmahanikwanzikah
16-10-2008, 02:31
So... about McCain saying he was going to whip Obama in this debate...
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:31
Seriously, I want to smack that fucking plumber.
Sarkhaan
16-10-2008, 02:32
is Joe the Plumber related to Joe 6 pack?
Hydesland
16-10-2008, 02:32
Obama is just not on his game tonight.

Agreed.
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:32
When did attacks on an opponent's policies and positions become 'negative attacks'?
Jocabia
16-10-2008, 02:32
Yes!!!
CthulhuFhtagn
16-10-2008, 02:32
The "kill him" thing got brought up, and McCain smiled.
Erastide
16-10-2008, 02:32
Damn. Go Obama. I appreciate the calmness with which he addresses this.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:32
Obama's coming right back.
Kyronea
16-10-2008, 02:33
Obama, you idiot! :headbang:
Lunatic Goofballs
16-10-2008, 02:33
He said 'tit'. :)
Poliwanacraca
16-10-2008, 02:33
McCain is getting pissy, I think...
Free Soviets
16-10-2008, 02:33
proud, i say!
Neo Art
16-10-2008, 02:33
"I'm proud of the people that come to our rallies" oh that MIGHT cost him.
Knights of Liberty
16-10-2008, 02:33
Wow. McCain plummeted when he said hes proud of the people who come to our rallies.
Muravyets
16-10-2008, 02:33
McCain is getting pissy, I think...
Getting? He's always that way.
Tiberiusa
16-10-2008, 02:33
........

"I'm proud that my supporters are SCREAMING for your DEATH."