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I watched because I feel like

stillidealistic — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:15:57 +0000

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I watched because I feel like I need to hear this crap coming right out of the horse's mouths rather than seeing just snippits. My hub had to leave after about half an hour.

My most important take-away was that the United States is a pretty sad place if this the best that a major party has to offer. I really don't know if one of these people is being set up as a sacrificial lamb because the party doesn't think they can beat Hillary, or if this is truly the best they can do. It scares the living crap outta me that nearly half the country would be willing to vote for one of these clowns.

What I find interesting is

ocean-kat — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:20:05 +0000

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What I find interesting is Jeb had a private email server and he absolutely refused to release any emails during the time when the Schiavo situation was happening as well as the time period of the Gore v Bush recount. We're not hearing anything about that email "scandal " at all.

I actually don't get any

Doctor Cleveland — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:05:31 +0000

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I actually don't get any cable in the current place, so the plan was always to listen to it on the radio. It reminded me strongly of listening to the New York gubernatorial debate five years ago ... the debate with every fringe candidate down to the Rent Is Too Damn High Party guy.

I hosted a dinner party,

Michael Wolraich — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:33:30 +0000

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I hosted a dinner party, complete with commie borscht, vege-faschist salad, illegal immigrant guac, and elitist wine. Unfortunately, I thought the debate was on Fox. We don't get Fox News, so we moved to a bar around the corner that and were sustained through the show by collective jeering (though one friend did leave early bc he couldn't take it anymore).

I read some op-ed piece,

Michael Wolraich — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:27:49 +0000

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I read some op-ed piece, which I can't find now, predicting that Trump would maintain his 20ish percent support throughout the race because that 20 percent is essentially voting rage, which he embodies. The first post-debate poll bears it out so far.

He can't win with 20 percent, of course, but as long as the rest of the field remains fractured, he can remain in the lead and draw headlines until the other 80 percent begins to coalesce around one of the other candidates. If so, we can "look forward" to a lot more Trump until the 2016 primaries begin winnow the field.

I guess you missed the part

Peter — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:56:10 +0000

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I guess you missed the part of the show where Trump explained how easy it is for people with money, such as him, to buy politicians R or D and guarantee that it is his class that they represent.

In our real political Reality Show even Hillary works for The Donald and his class and he easily bought/rented her for a day with a check to the Clinton (slush fund) Foundation.

Hillary won that debate.

Doctor Cleveland — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 01:59:01 +0000

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Hillary won that debate. Hands down.

I literally made popcorn for this. I planned dinner around the extra carbs from the popcorn. And I got a little extra thrill from it happening in Cleveland.

And then, after about ninety minutes, I couldn't take it anymore, and I turned it off.

Those dudes are totally not in touch with some pretty basic realities. And If they think the Fox News moderators were hard on them, wow, they are NOT ready to debate anyone outside their bubble.

Although his diatribes ARE

stillidealistic — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 21:37:35 +0000

In reply to Jean Robinson has a good take

Although his diatribes ARE illuminating, why would you support someone who takes advantage of the "way things are" instead of someone who fights against the "way things are?"

He is a disgusting excuse for a human being on so many levels and that he would be elevated by a party like this is almost unbelievable, except that we've seen them embrace people like Sarah Palin. But to go to THESE depths? Seriously?

I'm almost positive that people are just enjoying his outspokeness and wouldn't REALLY vote for him. Almost. But then again, look at how many people voted for a ticket that contained Palin.

Jean Robinson has a good take

trkingmomoe — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 20:13:51 +0000

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Jean Robinson has a good take on the Debate.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-one-reason-donald-trump-was-the-clear-winner-of-the-first-gop-debate/2015/08/07/c8fa4988-3d1e-11e5-b3ac-8a79bc44e5e2_story.html?wpisrc=nl_headlines&wpmm=1

One particularly telling moment, I thought, came when Trump was asked about his previous support of Democrats, including likely nominee Hillary Clinton. The gist of Trump’s answer was this: Hey, I gave lots of money to politicians of both parties because that’s what rich and powerful people do, and in exchange they get access and influence. It’s a rotten system but that’s the way it works, and let’s not pretend otherwise.

I think that exchange might help befuddled politicians and pundits understand the Trump insurrection. That is how the system works. For voters who feel powerless and marginalized, I believe it is refreshing and perhaps liberating to hear an insider talk honestly about the role big money plays in politics.

It is an interesting take and he feels Trump is not going away yet. I don't think he will either until the base gets tired of the show.

Florida has not forgotten.

trkingmomoe — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 18:33:15 +0000

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Florida has not forgotten. We get reminded every year at the anniversary date of her death by local news.

I am really in doubt that he can carry Florida in the general election. He could squeak through in the primary.