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VP Debate Peanut Gallery

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Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 01:57
Hey, I had a blast in the Peanut Gallery for the Presidential debate, but I don't know how many people even care that we have Vice Presidents. I do think, however, that this will be a better debate.

Here they go. Join in
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 01:58
lets take bets on how many time cheney drops the f bomb and how many get past the censors, though them knowing they have cheney on they will probably have a delay on it
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 01:58
Once again I'm watching on C-SPAN (this time 2). No irratating commentators and if it's like last time split screen.

What, is this an essay contest? What are they writing?
CSW
06-10-2004, 01:58
Hey, I had a blast in the Peanut Gallery for the Presidential debate, but I don't know how many people even care that we have Vice Presidents. I do think, however, that this will be a better debate.

Here they go. Join in
Ah bugger, I'm going to miss some of this...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:00
F-bombs would be great. Liven it up and make those who didn't watch feel like they missed something

She looked like she was trying to keep from laughing, I'll bet Edwards was making googly eyes...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:01
Edwards was apparently one of the kids that had to be told "Pens down"
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:01
Hey Gwen
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:02
She relagetd inforcing the crowd rules to the wives of the candidates like Lehrer before her.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:03
Are they afraid they're going forget the question?

Ah, the opening bell ass kiss
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:04
The makeup artists did a good job. You almost can't see Cheney's horns. ^_^

Kidding of course. Lets see how many times Cheney can mention 9/11!
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:04
I can't decide if edwards is dreamy or owes me lunch money
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:05
meh meh meh 9/11 meh meh meh iraq was supporting terrosits meh meh unrelated meh emeh iraq loves terrorists meh meh
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:05
Ass kiss II

OOOoooohhhh!! Direct adress!!
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:06
I'm pissed at both of them for thanking everyone. Meh. So fake.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:06
Oh no, Edwards made the Iran/Iraq slip
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:06
the next Penguin = Dick Cheney
Edwards will be Robin
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:07
He's dreamy, lol.
I'm watching it with a bunch a bunch of people who refuse to let anyone comment :(

Evil old man, but yay! Edwards is on...
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:07
Straight onto the attack!

Cheney dodges the mention of losing more troops each month than the prior month.
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:07
I think this might be good once tempers start flaring. Edwards is a good speaker, but Cheney is really smart and can mention the key words in all the right places. It'll be a good one.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:08
I'm not sure what was settled there...
Automagfreek
06-10-2004, 02:08
This should be interesting to see who cracks first.....
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:09
the next Penguin = Dick Cheney
Edwards will be Robin

Lol, nice!

That hit the nail on the head there.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:09
edwards talks with his hands
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:09
Fact Check.org didn't agree with this on the last debate.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:10
Edwards made the Saddam/Osama slip.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:10
Everybody has to drink whenever one of them says, "WMD, economy, security or war on terror."
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:10
Edwards has a nice "I'm talking straight to you" vibe in his speaking. And is it just me or did Cheney say "Terr"?
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:11
Keep on pounding the point home Edwards!

The Secretary of Defense and the 9/11 commission have both said it, there was no connection!
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:11
How long do you think file footage will be up where Cheney relates 9/11 to Iraq?
Automagfreek
06-10-2004, 02:11
Edwards made the Saddam/Osama slip.


I think everybody has done that at least once.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:11
oh man cheney brought up the opposing defense stuff, edwards is going to rip him a new one if he knows what hes doing, and he looks like he does
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:12
Everybody has to drink whenever one of them says, "WMD, economy, security or war on terror."
We'll get achohal poisoning!!
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:12
We'll get achohal poisoning!!
Not me, I'm underage. All I get to drink is water.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:13
As much as I loathe Cheyney's existence, I really hope he doesn't rupture one of his clogged arteries on national TV. That would be bad for the country.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:13
Not me, I'm underage. All I get to drink is water.
The liquor cabnet can't be that hard to break into...
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:13
Uhh...he didn't answer the question.

He's talking about the Afghanistan government, not getting Osama.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:14
Uhh...he didn't answer the question.

He's talking about the Afghanistan government, not getting Osama.
ninjitsu art of decoy! *turns into a log*
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:14
Didn't he give this answer to the last question?

I thought he was supposed to tell us how to get Osama.
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:15
Hate to say it, but I think Edwards is gonna crack...
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:15
Ah, there's the global test again! Way to reiterate it Edwards!
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:15
Man, this is getting nasty
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:15
Jeez, did anyone else just hear Cheney say, "I never said there was a link between Saddam and Al Qeada"??
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:15
i cant help but laugh while looking at edwards talking, but its not a bad haha your a dumbass laugh like george bush its like you just look funny laugh
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:16
Didn't he give this answer to the last question?

I thought he was supposed to tell us how to get Osama.
That will be his answer to EVERY question. Fun with "talking points!" Yea!
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:16
I think Edwards is a little nervous. He's doing good, but he'll do much better if he relaxes.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:16
Again, that makes me think that either Afganhistan produces a great deal of opium, or the world just doesn't smoke that much opium.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:17
Jeez, did anyone else just hear Cheney say, "I never said there was a link between Saddam and Al Qeada"??

Yep, he definately said it.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:17
Pressing the global test thing. Had to see that coming.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:18
Yep, he definately said it.
Nice, so his entire argument is pointless. I better vote for him now :rolleyes:
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:19
Pressing the global test thing. Had to see that coming.
edwards is selling it like an chinese lady in an open market
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:19
That's how you answer a question and stay on topic! Nice solid answer there Edwards.
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:20
Edwards seems like Kerry's, I don't know, mother? He's just like John Kerry will not do that. At least Cheney seems like his own person.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:20
These guys have better poker faces than George.

Except for John's faces he's making.....stop it.

$120 Billion, not $200 billion, it's still a lot of money.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:20
Jesus Christ, Cheney is a fucking idiot... where is he getting these figures? What's his definition of "operations in Iraq" then?
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:20
That's how you answer a question and stay on topic! Nice solid answer there Edwards.
these people are going for the throat, but cheney has this bad habit of parroting bullshit, which is gonna sink his ship.
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:21
Flip-flop mention number one.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:21
edwards is selling it like an chinese lady in an open market
"You buy now!"
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:21
Uhoh, he mentioned voting against supporting the troops. I hope Edwards calls Cheney on it.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:22
I think Edwards is bombing.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:23
does anyone notice the lady changes the subject everytime mentions kerry coming down on the wrogn side of defense. i know damn well edwards will rip him a new one on that topic, and the lady is seeming like she is purposefully denying edwards a response
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:23
these people are going for the throat, but cheney has this bad habit of parroting bullshit, which is gonna sink his ship.
There is nothing here to call Cheney on his shit, which is a strength for him.

On Sunday morning talk shows when they can play him tape of him saying what he just denied, that's when he falls apart. 90 minutes, say whatever bullshit you want.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:23
When have weapon systems ever helped win the COLD WAR? I don't get it!
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:24
I think Edwards is bombing.
I'd like Cheney to stop bablling about a voting record and start facing up to his 4 year record of fucking messes.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:24
Alright, call him on his shit! Do it, doit.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:25
Cmon, call him on the body armor...

...

YAY, he's calling him on it!

Awesome!
Cpt Horatio Hornblower
06-10-2004, 02:25
these people are going for the throat, but cheney has this bad habit of parroting bullshit, which is gonna sink his ship.

I noticed that too. I was expecting more from him than that.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:25
Why don't they get some balls and explain the whole voting for the war/against the equipment BS? Explain it on camera once and for all.!
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:25
oh man edwards just ripped cheneys aces out of his sleeve
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:25
does anyone notice the lady changes the subject everytime mentions kerry coming down on the wrogn side of defense. i know damn well edwards will rip him a new one on that topic, and the lady is seeming like she is purposefully denying edwards a response

Not anymore. Edwards got started.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:26
"I think the record speaks for itself." Only when you cherry pick the damn votes you robot!
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:27
rofl cheney just lost his balls, his voice just died off, and he staleld at the start of his statement. he didnt think edwards was gonna put his balls in a vice grip
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:27
OOOOhhhhh!
The no-bid Halliburtaon Contract. There it is!
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:27
1/2 hour in, their getting heated. Cheney is keeping his cool a little better, but he's not getting as much bullshit thrown at him.
Automagfreek
06-10-2004, 02:27
HE SAID THE 'H' WORD!!!!!

Cheny's pissed now.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:29
who wants to bet he drops an f bomb before another half hour is up
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:29
You know what this reminds me of? The classic Good/Evil characters in cartoons that show up on your shoulders. Just the way they look, ignoring what they say.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:29
That Cleveland line has got to burn
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:29
OH! Score! Calling him on sending them into war without proper equipment!
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:30
Bring up Poland, please bring up Poland....
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:30
I don't think Edwards has mentioned "Wrong war..." etc yet, it's all been Cheney.

And Cheney is dodging the attack again.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:31
cheneys got nothing but "wrogn war wrong place wrong time" after edwards stole all his aces in the hole
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:31
Really? Maybe we shouldn't have demeaned everybody when we where looking for allies to begin with.
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:32
Bring up Poland, please bring up Poland....
Haha. That's the best thing Bush has ever said.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:32
I think Cheney's getting frustrated...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:32
Gettin' snippy
Cpt Horatio Hornblower
06-10-2004, 02:32
Cheney barely responds to the questions. He just reads from a script.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 02:32
There you go - COALITION CASUALITIES

Nice bemused face on Edwards when Cheney is speaking
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:32
just give them both megaphones and ring a bell, they can have a shouting match
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:33
Counting "our Iraqi Allies" who have died? Would that include all the ones who died from Coalition bombing during the invasion?
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:33
15 minutes away from "Screw the moderator, we're going at it"
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:33
Edwards didnt get to respond when Cheney owned him on demaning the allies.
Sucks for him.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:33
Oops, was that the buzzer we heard?
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:33
Haha. That's the best thing Bush has ever said.
dont forget Poland
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:33
Their voices, in my mind, have already melded together so I can't tell who's talking. I need some friggin' sleep.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:34
Edwards better watch out for the chair Cheney's gonna throw at him...
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 02:34
Nice hammering on the points by Edwards
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:35
Edwards better watch out for the chair Cheney's gonna throw at him...
hes gonna drop the f bomb, i hope edwards is packing a bomb shelter in his jacket
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:35
Don't cover your mic Dick
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:35
Edwards didnt get to respond when Cheney owned him on demaning the allies.
Sucks for him.
Too bad our administration are the ones taking the piss out of our allies in reality. Actions speak louder than words.....
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:36
They've been doing this for the past few months. They're making Al-Zarqarwe into a new Osama/Saddam. They need a "bad guy" to go after, and they're using him for it.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:36
does anyone know what the fuck cheney is talkngi about? is he ranting about classified info?
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 02:36
Making the weak assed Saddam was a terrorist rant -

Hope Edwards nails him on just that the old WMD shit
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:36
I still have to say that I think Cheney is being calmer. I wish he wasn't.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:36
Oooooooh, THIS should be spectacular. She said the H word...
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:37
Too bad our administration are the ones taking the piss out of our allies in reality. Actions speak louder than words.....
When you're talking about "buiding coalitions" and such, words and attitudes count for plenty.
Cpt Horatio Hornblower
06-10-2004, 02:37
They've been doing this for the past few months. They're making Al-Zarqarwe into a new Osama/Saddam. They need a "bad guy" to go after, and they're using him for it.


exactly, they try to redirect the issue away from any substance
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:38
I still have to say that I think Cheney is being calmer. I wish he wasn't.
man i can feel the steam starting to pour from his ears, although there wasnt a "forrest fire" in his head like there was in bush's, if edwards was ripping bush a new one like he is doing to cheney he wouldve already broke down crying
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:38
Edward's still nervous I think. Cheney's got more experience in this kind of thing. He should relax soon (I hope).
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:38
I can't believe Cheney's going on about the UN after completely ignoring them on everything else.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:38
They've been doing this for the past few months. They're making Al-Zarqarwe into a new Osama/Saddam. They need a "bad guy" to go after, and they're using him for it.
Yup. He's the new bad guy.
"And we're gonna get him!" - D.C.
"Um, what about bin Laden?" - me
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:38
He's not answering the freakin question!

Edit: Cheney isn't*
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:39
He's not answering the freakin question!

Edit: Cheney isn't*


No, but I think Edwards is
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:39
Iraq or Iran?

Iran. I see. As long as I still get to see their films. They're pretty good.
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:40
"There are 60 countries in Al Qaeda. How many are we going to invade?"
translates to "Fighting terrorism is too hard. Let's give up."
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:40
Cheney spoke out against the sanctions before he spoke out for them!!!

hahaha...
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:40
oh man edwards is trying to set cheney on fire with some kindling from the Halliburton tree
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:41
Oh, and you're not try to confuse voters Cheney? *rolls eyes*
Cpt Horatio Hornblower
06-10-2004, 02:41
Edwards needs to stop with those faces. The media will pounce
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:41
Ohhhhh, that was practically talk to the hand.

Did Cheney just bring up factcheck.org?
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:42
oh man, edwards railing on haliburton is in his element, but now hes got to rip them some more on iraq
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:43
Oh no here comes the personal story.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 02:43
Ohhhhh, that was practically talk to the hand.

Did Cheney just bring up factcheck.org?
yep he said .com though
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:43
Isreal just pulled from Gaza? You guys are supposed to tell me these things...
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:44
Oo, calling out the Saudis.

They answer each one with "I'll go back to.." "Back to what he said..."
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:44
Oh no here comes the personal story.
It was a little cocker spaniel dog in a crate that he'd sent all the way from Texas....
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:44
And back to Halliburton.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:45
"You can't talk about Halliburton because you've never been in the Senate to vote!!"

Did I miss the logic in this statement? Because I sure don't see any...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:45
I want to go back to Halliburton by talking about the senate...
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:45
Well, I think Cheney just lost... He completely lost it over this Halliburton thing.

And he's overtime again.
HadesRulesMuch
06-10-2004, 02:45
Who's Winning?
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:46
Burn
The Confederate Empire
06-10-2004, 02:46
Well I think VP is winning so far. Though I think both should have done the Presidential debate...they are better than who they are running with.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:46
rofl edwards is operating on cheney with his own record and cheney is like your breaking my balls john breaking my balls
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:47
Lol. Nice jab Edwards. "I talked about it, he didn't!"
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:47
And every time Edwards slams Cheney, Cheney goes for "The record speaks for itself."

And that was beautiful. "I asked him about Isreal, even though you didn't speak much about it."
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:47
Criticism of Cheney's record goes unrebutted...oooh...
Tellenthion
06-10-2004, 02:47
HAHA Edwards pulled the "You voted against old people" card.

And the moderator just dissed Edwards. Ouch.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:47
Edwards!!
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 02:47
"You can't talk about Halliburton because you've never been in the Senate to vote!!"

Did I miss the logic in this statement? Because I sure don't see any...
Big assed cuban cigar smoke screen, eh
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:47
I'm not really seeing a clear winner right now. They've been slicing each other up.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:47
"Before I respond to the current topic. I'm going to talk about the fact that Edwards didn't show up for votes."
Which is what EVERY Senator and Congressman, Republican or Democrat who is on the campaign trail does
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:48
Who's Winning?
cheney is staying as professional as possible but Edwards keeps ripping him a new one every time he brings up something about his or Kerry's record or Halliburton
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:49
Edwards looks so terribly excited that Cheney said "no child left behind"
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:49
What "will" the administration do to better the lives of low-income familys?

Cheney talks about head-start, when the topic is about jobs and poverty. Doh!
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:49
"Poverty can be solved if people get high-paying jobs"
Republican economic policy in a nutshell.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:49
Back to being snippy.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:50
Cheney talks about head-start, when the topic is about jobs and poverty. Doh!

And Edwards called him on it.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:50
edwards looks like a kid in a candy store, which is just accentuated with him looking alot younger than he is
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:50
And Edwards called him on it.
the worst part is edwards called him on it BEFORE he broguht it up
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:51
And Edwards called him on it.
Making himself look stupid by implying education has nothing to do with jobs or poverty.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:51
Good hit by Edwards about 4 million people going into poverty, and the first net job loss in 70 years.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:51
Please don't tell me that those people dropped of the federal tax roles because they don't make any money anymore...
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:52
Please don't tell me that those people dropped of the federal tax roles because they don't make any money anymore...
Can't pay income tax if you don't have a job to get income from.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:53
Yeah, anybody else remember the Lockbox?

(Yeah, I know it was Gore's thing, but they both promised to leave that money alone...)
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:53
Edwards seems to be calming down.

And now he's explaining their plan simply. I get it! Yay for simple explanations!
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:53
edwards is partly pulling this answer out of his ass, i debated alot like that during government class. i said alot of shit that sounded good but i just pulled it out of a combination of thin air and facts floatign around in my head
The Confederate Empire
06-10-2004, 02:53
Edwards is now lying..Tax cuts....whatever lol
Andaluciae
06-10-2004, 02:54
Well, in my opinion these two crazies seem to be pulling even, even if Cheney is making the hardest punches.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 02:54
"Mr. Vice President, I don't think our country can take four more years of this!"

The entire room just clapped at that... :D
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:54
I forgot what I was going to say.

I'll just wait until something interesting happens.

oh hell
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:54
edwards is partly pulling this answer out of his ass,
....
i just pulled it out of ... facts floatign around in my head
Your head is up your ass?
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 02:55
Your head is up your ass?
yours apparently is.
Andaluciae
06-10-2004, 02:55
I think Cheney's head is funny, whilst Edwards looks...not southern.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 02:55
I hate to say this, but I work for a small business, and I find it hard to feel bad for the owner if taxes go up for her, when she's bitching about problems with her BRAND NEW POOL...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:56
Cheney should know better than to put his mic that low so that we can hear him shuffle and his voice cutting off as he turns his head.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 02:56
How in blazes does Cheney plan to cut down the defecit? He doesn't even mention it. Just says it'll happen, even with their planned tax cuts. Ahhh, my brain!
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:57
Cheney played the "not there to vote" card again...getting tiresome
Andaluciae
06-10-2004, 02:57
I hate to say this, but I work for a small business, and I find it hard to feel bad for the owner if taxes go up for her, when she's bitching about problems with her BRAND NEW POOL...

Maybe she worked hard to get to where she is, and you haven't worked as hard as her. She took risks you weren't willing to take. That's why she has a pool and you don't.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:57
Making himself look stupid by implying education has nothing to do with jobs or poverty.
Of course Education is important. Unfortunately, The No Child Left Behind Act is the most awful piece of legislation for American Children.
Ask anyone in the business of educating children.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:58
Modify my mic comment, I noticed they put the mics on the side of the moderator so if they turn to each other they start to cut out. Clever.
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:58
Of course Education is important. Unfortunately, The No Child Left Behind Act is the most awful piece of legislation for American Children.
Ask anyone in the business of educating children.
I don't disagree.
However, what Edwards said was along the lines of "I thought the questions was about jobs and poverty. the VP was talking about education."
Stupid, stupid, stupid.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 02:59
Maybe she worked hard to get to where she is, and you haven't worked as hard as her. She took risks you weren't willing to take. That's why she has a pool and you don't.
Or maybe she inherited the business from her Daddy, much like George Bush Junior inherited the presidency from his Daddy!
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 02:59
"I think the VP and his wife love their daughter."
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 02:59
Of course Education is important. Unfortunately, The No Child Left Behind Act is the most awful piece of legislation for American Children.
Ask anyone in the business of educating children.
He's got to get that point across, unfortunately he's only got two minutes max and he's got to defuse bombs.
Andaluciae
06-10-2004, 03:00
Edwards is talking about the "Them and us" mentality. Unfortuneately, Edwards is one of them (neither is cheney for that matter), not us.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:00
the moderator is OBVIOUSLY biased, yo ucan hear it in her tone and questions.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 03:00
Maybe she worked hard to get to where she is, and you haven't worked as hard as her. She took risks you weren't willing to take. That's why she has a pool and you don't.
Bull shit. Wealth isn't a function of intelligence or industriousness. It's a function of circumstance and opportunity.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 03:00
Or maybe she inherited the business from her Daddy, much like George Bush Junior inherited the presidency from his Daddy!

Actually, she married a rich guy who lets her run her business basically because she wants to. He pays for it, and if there are any really big decisions he makes them (or overrides her decisions). It's pretty much a fun little game for her.
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 03:01
Wealth isn't a function of intelligence or industriousness.
How many street bums do you think have PhDs?
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:01
Finally someone talks about the f'd up shit that happens to a commited gay/lesbian couple because they can't get the same piece of paper hetero's can get.

That's what it's about, not about them trying to f'with your marriage.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:02
Edwards is talking about the "Them and us" mentality. Unfortuneately, Edwards is one of them (neither is cheney for that matter), not us.
which edwards stated at the beginning of the debate, you dont have to be part of "us" to support "us"
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:02
Edward's is talking in a way I can actually follow. Cheney tends to make me lose concentration as he flies around the topic.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:02
How many street bums do you think have PhDs?
More than you'd think.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:03
Of course Education is important. Unfortunately, The No Child Left Behind Act is the most awful piece of legislation for American Children.
Ask anyone in the business of educating children.
Truly - in NYC literally thousands of parents have tried to get their kids out of failing schools. There is nowhere to go. No Funding = No Chance
CSW
06-10-2004, 03:03
Did he just give up a responce to that?

Cheney just didn't respond to that question!
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:04
i can feel edwards sharpening up his rip-cheney-a-new-one knife
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 03:04
More than you'd think.
I like in Berkeley. We have plenty of PhDs and plenty of street bums. Funny how they tend not to overlap.
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 03:04
How many street bums do you think have PhDs?Most street bums are mentally challenged. And I'm not debating socialism in this thread.


Fuck Cheney and his references to New Mexico. He personally has treated us (I'm from NM) abysmally. Just fuck him...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:04
Did he just give up a responce to that?

Cheney just didn't respond to that question!
I'm on a liberal college campus (I'm not crying wolf, it's Santa Cruz) and some people in another apartment cheered when that happened. I'm not sure why, but they did.
Andaluciae
06-10-2004, 03:04
Did he just give up a responce to that?

Cheney just didn't respond to that question!

neither of them respond to questions constantly
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:05
"I think the VP and his wife love their daughter."
No doubt. But public policy positions are not necessarily one's personal view.

BTW - I think Bush is insane on this issue
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:05
OMG this is the exact thing i advocate for frivolous lawsuits

++

incomnig Checkers speech
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 03:05
How many street bums do you think have PhDs?
I'm not a street bum, but I'm borderline poverty. I'm smart enough to get a PhD, I just can't afford one.
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 03:07
Maybe she worked hard to get to where she is, and you haven't worked as hard as her. She took risks you weren't willing to take. That's why she has a pool and you don't.

I am in the process of getting my education, and working 35 hours a week while taking 12-14 hours a semester isn't exactly easy. I live with my brother, who is in the same situation. We pay all of our own bills (barely), our own food (barely), and can only go to school because we qualify for grants and subsidized loans, and in that respect we're lucky.

Even once I get my degrees (Bachelor's and Master's), there's no guarantee I'll get any kind of job, what with outsourcing of so many tech jobs. I'd call that risky. But I've got my dream, and I need the education to do that.

And when I'm rich, I won't mind paying a little more in taxes, so people like me will have a little more money to actually be comfortable, and be able to eat better than I do.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:07
I like in Berkeley. We have plenty of PhDs and plenty of street bums. Funny how they tend not to overlap.
I've been homeless, neither fact refutes anything.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:08
Edward's is talking in a way I can actually follow. Cheney tends to make me lose concentration as he flies around the topic.
Grat tactic - bury them with bull
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 03:08
I'm not a street bum, but I'm borderline poverty. I'm smart enough to get a PhD, I just can't afford one.
Scholarships exist. Plus lots of schools let you earn part of your graduate tuition if you TA for undergrad classes.
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:09
Well, the times Cheney does give a straight answer, he knows what he's talking about. For the most part.
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:09
Gah! Neither of them are disagreeing really on this question. MOVE ON! :rolleyes:
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:09
Scholarships exist. Plus lots of schools let you earn part of your graduate tuition if you TA for undergrad classes.
get back on topci, i dotn give a damn about your partisanship or the argument you started here, sthu and lets go back to the debate
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:10
I could practically hear Cheney scream when Edwards mentioned Halliburton again. Man, if looks could kill...
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:10
Hey Fat Rich People, nice quote
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 03:10
Well, the times Cheney does give a straight answer, he knows what he's talking about. For the most part.
It's a common tactic. He has a set of preprepared responses. When asked question, he picks one that has some relation to the question, and gives it, following a lead-in. That's why he tends to either give a complete response or evade the question.
Little Ossipee
06-10-2004, 03:11
Here comes the "Abstenence Education" speech.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 03:12
Scholarships exist. Plus lots of schools let you earn part of your graduate tuition if you TA for undergrad classes.
Thanks, but who will raise my kids and pay my mortgage while I go to school?
It's a rhetorical question. Don't answer that. This isn't about me. It's about the debate.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:12
I dig that Edwards underlines his notes.

NOOOO She said NOT in Africa and China....dammit....
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:12
cheney just fucking lost

he jsut went on for a minute on other countries on teh aids question which was SPECIFICALLY stated to be related ONLY to america, then he admitted he didnt know shit about the american aids problem.
Little Ossipee
06-10-2004, 03:13
Here comes the "Abstenence Education" speech.
Never mid, no more America. They both ignored the question.
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:13
Not more money! Here comes the... "where will that money come from?" from Cheney

dude... who's going to say AIDS research/prevention is wrong to fund?
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:13
Hey Fat Rich People, nice quote

^_^ Thank yee kindly.
Little Ossipee
06-10-2004, 03:13
cheney just fucking lost

he jsut went on for a minute on other countries on teh aids question which was SPECIFICALLY stated to be related ONLY to america, then he admitted he didnt know shit about the american aids problem.
They've BOTH done that before.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:14
Technical difficulties...
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:14
republicans will

and edwards isnt much more on topic, but he is alot more on it tha cheney especially with the "uhh i didnt know those figures but i thought we were doing a good job in america withe the billions of dollars we are spending on other countries for aids" man fuck other countries
CSW
06-10-2004, 03:15
neither of them respond to questions constantly
Given what question that was...Cheney just rolled on it.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:15
factcheck.org is going to have to move to a bigger server tonight....
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:16
Long resume =/= good judgement! Woo, that's a nice sound bite there.
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:16
Wait a sec. stop them BEFORE they start? Doesn't that support Bush/Cheney? NOOOO... The prevention stuff is bad... :(
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:16
is it just me or do conservatives have some backward ass ideas? lets spend billions of dollars to give free medicla coverage to people in OTHER COUNTRIES and spend billions to give pay raises to cops IN OTHER FUCKING COUTNRIES. but in america, god help us if the government spends money on health care. man fuck other countries, we should not be supporting them over us in these areas
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:16
How did we get back to terrorism?

Oh, the heartbeat away thing...
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:17
factcheck.org is going to have to move to a bigger server tonight....
Bet ya dollar they crashed about 20 seconds after Cheney mentioned them.
Wazzu Elysium
06-10-2004, 03:17
Hey, I had a blast in the Peanut Gallery for the Presidential debate, but I don't know how many people even care that we have Vice Presidents. I do think, however, that this will be a better debate.

Here they go. Join in

I stopped watching 20 minutes in. I used to like Cheney. Now I can't stand either Chimney or Little John.

But I did like how Big John trampled Dubya in the first debate. I thought it was quite funny how Kerry did more damage to himself then Bush did.

I still cant decide though. Which pair is the greater evil?

*sigh* Politics.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:18
That was actually a good answer....got to give it up.
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 03:19
is it just me or do conservatives have some backward ass ideas? lets spend billions of dollars to give free medicla coverage to people in OTHER COUNTRIES and spend billions to give pay raises to cops IN OTHER FUCKING COUTNRIES. but in america, god help us if the government spends money on health care. man fuck other countries, we should not be supporting them over us in these areas
Amen to that!
It boggles my mind.
:headbang:
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:19
he's been in for four years and demonstrated he can't do his fucking job.

who has the john stewart quote again? :rolleyes:
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:19
Cheney says Bush has the strength, determination, etc, to win the war on terror...which Bush has said may be unwinnable! Is it just me or is that a slip?
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:19
I stopped watching 20 minutes in. I used to like Cheney. Now I can't stand either Chimney or Little John.

But I did like how Big John trampled Dubya in the first debate. I thought it was quite funny how Kerry did more damage to himself then Bush did.

I still cant decide though. Which pair is the greater evil?

*sigh* Politics.
Well, we already know Bush & Co. are liars and warmongers. If nothing else that is worth the nay vote.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:19
Bet ya dollar they crashed about 20 seconds after Cheney mentioned them.
Or the squatter that was sitting on factcheck.com...
La Roue de Fortune
06-10-2004, 03:20
"Without mentioning his name" jackass!
It's the first freaking thing he did!
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 03:20
I want to hear them talk about Bush's damn resume here.

Oh wait, then everyone would realize what a failure they (didn't) vote into office...
Zoltarin
06-10-2004, 03:20
who has the john stewart quote again? :rolleyes:

I don't know what quote you're thinking of, but I know I plan to get my post-debate coverage from The Daily Show. They had the best coverage after the last debate.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:21
Finally stopped covering his mic.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:21
Cheney says Bush has the strength, determination, etc, to win the war on terror...which Bush has said may be unwinnable! Is it just me or is that a slip?
No, it's doublespeak.
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:22
edwards has kerry's name burned into his brain. :D
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:22
I don't know what quote you're thinking of, but I know I plan to get my post-debate coverage from The Daily Show. They had the best coverage after the last debate.
This time we'll have to wait 'til tommorrow.

Damn, you suck at this game John. Don't say the name.
Csrjjsmp
06-10-2004, 03:22
Edwards said Kerry's name. Twice. Let's point and laugh.
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:22
Or the squatter that was sitting on factcheck.com...
NS LMAO!
CSW
06-10-2004, 03:22
Edwards said Kerry's name. Twice. Let's point and laugh.
I did...
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:23
WAAAHHHHH!!!! Not the flipflop nonsense......
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:23
Oo, flip floppin topic. Lets take a look at this.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:24
Make this burn
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:24
Yay Edwards! Way to call the Bush administration on it's own flipflopping! Turn the term on them.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:24
Huh, Cheney underlines too
Slap Happy Lunatics
06-10-2004, 03:24
I don't know what quote you're thinking of, but I know I plan to get my post-debate coverage from The Daily Show. They had the best coverage after the last debate.
NS - The real coverage begins & ends with The Today Show. Great writers, eh?
Unfree People
06-10-2004, 03:25
Edwards said Kerry's name. Twice. Let's point and laugh.At least he didn't say it in his very first sentence - unlike Cheney.
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:25
idiotr keeps saying kerry's name, see this is what happens when he relaxes, at least he isnt a complete moron like bush.
Erastide
06-10-2004, 03:25
we can't take the high road on flip-flopping? right decision for that point in time?
Chess Squares
06-10-2004, 03:26
wow every line of rhetoric in one sentence, some one toss a cheny a cracker
Fat Rich People
06-10-2004, 03:26
Cheney's bringing up ideas that Edwards nailed earlier. The $87 billion bill for example. Yeesh. I hope Edwards calls him on it again.
Wazzu
06-10-2004, 03:26
Well, we already know Bush & Co. are liars and warmongers. If nothing else that is worth the nay vote.

Kerry and Edwards claim to have supported going to war against both Afganistan and Iran (even if "doing it a bit differently in Iraq"). Does that make them warmongers as well?

BAH! I say!

They are all liers, warmongers, mudslingers, overspenders. I believe the collective term is politicians.

Well, maybe that is a bit unfair. There are a few politicians I like. Unfortionately, none of these big four qualify.

We need McCain...or maybe Powell.
Cannot think of a name
06-10-2004, 03:26
30 seconds to nail the 'for it against it' thing, come on.