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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:16 AM Original message |
Just to inject a little reality re: VP debate. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
1. Biden will have to be careful with her. |
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Amonester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
2. I trust Biden will hammer on the 300 billion of tax-cuts McPalin intend |
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A-Schwarzenegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
3. REMEMBER when we underestimated ADMIRAL STOCKWELL!!???@#$!? |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:27 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Just as helpful as always, A. |
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A-Schwarzenegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #4 |
12. Youre welcome, last, I just want to help you save this campaign before it's too late! |
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cameozalaznick (624 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
59. LOL. Your post made me remember that he said... |
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jacksonian (699 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
5. yep, this was the strategy in her Gov race |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
46. However, in the Governor's race debates, the subject was the ONE thing she knows a lot about-- |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
6. There's setting the bar low.. and setting the bar in negative territory |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. You just described bush* but he's in the white house today. |
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timtom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
7. "Palin didn't get to be governor of Alaska by being an idiot..." |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. Maybe she just had to be a little bit less of an idiot than the people who voted for her |
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sunnybrook (986 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
9. I frankly still wonder if it will occur |
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Captiosus (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. Sigh.. |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #25 |
63. Yes, if she dropped out or died her name would still be on the ballot |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
10. Something I noticed about last night's debate that may apply to the VP debate. |
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JustAnotherGen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Ditto |
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xiamiam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
11. she is so incapable of performing well i dont even think we will be able to witness it |
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JustAnotherGen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
13. I do think |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:00 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. I have great confidence in Biden but we should also remember the structure of the debate. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
14. He will have to acknowledge her at the very least - if he ignores her it could be perceived |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. I think that's exactly what he will do. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
15. um she couldn't even come on camera to make unscripted responses |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Maybe she misplaced her notecards??? |
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davepc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. She wasn't terrible in the 2006 Alaska gubernatorial debates. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. No, she can't but the format of the VP debate favors her in that. |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
17. You're going to hate this, but.... |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:14 PM Response to Reply #17 |
28. I don't hate it at all. They're right on this. |
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Captiosus (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
21. My 2 cents |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. That's the problem. She doesn't have to talk for 2 minutes. |
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Captiosus (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Here's the format as reported |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. The difference is that mcsame thought he was in the superior position. |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:19 PM Response to Reply #21 |
31. "out of her league" - exactly |
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TuxedoKat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
27. I have the utmost confidence |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. UGH! Once again, this isn't about Biden. It's about lowered expectations. |
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TuxedoKat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:42 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. Yes, I realize that |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. And Palin wins a draw. Hell! She even wins with a lose at this point. |
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TuxedoKat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. You're probably right... |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:19 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. Don't expect surprises from "No Drama" Obama. |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
30. You make a good point |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Joe's making all the right moves and I'm sure he'll continue that. |
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nc4bo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
33. How can anyone be as unqualified "sounding" as Sarah Palin? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
35. Yes, if she doesn't start weeping and run away, it's gonna be called a tie |
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wildeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
37. The debate clips I saw from her gubernatorial campaign, she looked pretty good. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. It's a shame to see so many here at DU falling for it, isn't it? |
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wildeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. People like rooting for their guy. |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. Yep. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
41. if you've ever prepped a witness for a trial or a hearing, |
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wildeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. That's basically what Bush did. |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
44. Biden, on CNN last nite, said that he expects Palin to be a great debator. |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. I never said he was. |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. I know - I was agreeing with you, and people that think Thursday is going to be a cakewalk are sadly |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. Sorry, I'm getting defensive here with so few understanding what I'm talking about. |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #52 |
57. Me too, and I took comfort last nite seeing that Joe is taking this seriously. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
47. And if they put another screw up in the |
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last1standing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:12 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. Who's "THEY"? As far as I'm concerned it's "US". |
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retread (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
48. Really? In what regard, Charlie? n/t |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
53. Well put. n/t |
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RiverStone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
55. I agree - never underestimate the stupidy of almost 1/2 the electorate |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
58. This is all he has to do: |
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SmileyRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
60. Ya, I don't think she'll belch the alphabet for us. |
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crazy_vanilla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
61. LOL, "stand up and not wet himself" |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-27-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
62. The expectations for Bush vs Gore are totally different then Biden vs Palin |
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