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citood

(550 posts)
1. I noticed during the national security forum
Mon Sep 26, 2016, 12:29 PM
Sep 2016

That Trump gave very short, sometimes one sentence answers to questions, while Clinton gave very long answers.

Most debates, they fight for time. This time, I expect Trump to yield a lot of time.

unblock

(52,208 posts)
2. here's a typical exchange:
Mon Sep 26, 2016, 12:33 PM
Sep 2016

hillary: 7 minute speech thanking the questioner and the audience, empathizing with the questioned situation, detailing facts and policies that will deliver an effective solution, and touting experience and skills to make it happen.

trump: "borrrrr-ing"

media: ***TRUMP WINS!!!!!***

Rocknrule

(5,697 posts)
4. More like
Mon Sep 26, 2016, 01:27 PM
Sep 2016

Hillary: 7 minute speech thanking the questioner and the audience, empathizing with the questioned situation, detailing facts and policies that will deliver an effective solution, and touting experience and skills to make it happen.
American public: *gets bored and watches the Kardashians instead*

anamandujano

(7,004 posts)
3. Yes, I was thinking that if a bell goes off to end his segment, he'll stop mid sentence.
Mon Sep 26, 2016, 01:07 PM
Sep 2016

He doesn't make real sentences but you know what I mean. He will have a WHEW! expression on his face while trying not to say "WHEW!" He will look clammy and sweat will be dripping into his eyes, nose and mouth.

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