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In reply to the discussion: Trump Signaling Withdrawal From Debates [View all]DENVERPOPS
(8,844 posts)71. I would love
to see non-stop "COWARD" ads........my first choice of words would be "Chicken Shit".............
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I'm thinking the rules shouldn't be changed to turn off their mikes.........
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#61
I understand that, but presently Joe advisers are exploring ways to help Joe keep his cool
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#102
I think the rule (or agreement) they are referring to is STFU when the other person has the floor.
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#106
It isn't changing the rules, it is enforcing the rules that BOTH agreed to.
not_the_one
Oct 2020
#134
I would like for Joe to turn to the camera and do a Jack Benny deadpan
yellowdogintexas
Oct 2020
#136
I knew he was the one who would back out of the debates. Why? He said Biden would first.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#86
WIth the Town Hall format, will be even more real people with real expereinces.
Amaryllis
Oct 2020
#120
I guess Biden would get 100% of the town hall time. Place an empty chair for the coward.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#87
He got his ass handed to him. That is why he is trying to back out of more debates. nt
Blue_true
Oct 2020
#99
if you look carefully, his thumb isn't extended all the way to the end of the index fing
bigtree
Oct 2020
#79
Trump's circle of sycophants told him that he did great in the debate. They also told him
Doodley
Oct 2020
#17
They aren't changing the rules, they are enforcing them. He can't handle that. Above the rules?
Shrike47
Oct 2020
#20
Rules are for others to follow and for him to break without any real hurting
Lock him up.
Oct 2020
#96
The only undecideds are those who are embarrassed they voted for him and can't admit they
33taw
Oct 2020
#69
Someone on DU predicted this to occur exactly like this. Anyone have that thread? nt
Quixote1818
Oct 2020
#34
I predicted Trump would find an excuse to avoid any of the three debates.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Oct 2020
#43
Yes. This is his out. He forgets that he violated the rules in place which prompted any changes.
George II
Oct 2020
#46
why is that? pulling out like a coward is perfectly in line with the last 5 years
bigtree
Oct 2020
#50
Woodward said it best - Trump genuinely believes that there is no problem on earth
bullwinkle428
Oct 2020
#119
Stupid on his part. He desperately needs a win in the debates to have a chance in Nov. nt
Quixote1818
Oct 2020
#48
Instead of whining, Trump should be glad they still allow him to stand up there & lie all night long
mtnsnake
Oct 2020
#65
Just like The West Wing they need to put people wearing a chicken costumes outside of the WH,
avebury
Oct 2020
#67
I hope trump backs out. What a dumbass. HE needs the debates more than Biden.
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#74
If you are not going to allow me to act like a petulant child in the future...
Scalded Nun
Oct 2020
#83
What did you expect? He tried his best to be disruptive in the first debate and
Blue_true
Oct 2020
#88
No one ever went broke underestimating the gullibility of his supporters, BUT....
LisaM
Oct 2020
#90
Helium will come out of a tube underneath their mic when a button is pressed.
lpbk2713
Oct 2020
#107