I am thoroughly enjoying this debate

[Clintonista2]

It's nice without all the fringe candidates taking up time.

[BuyingThyme]

1. What have you learned about the candidates?

[RB TexLa]

41. Here. You really don't learn anything about them from a debate. It's not like they are going to

think up new ideas behind the mike and just say, "hey, why don't we do this?"

hillaryclinton.com

johnedwards.com

barackobama.com

[BuyingThyme]

50. What's the debate for?

[RB TexLa]

52. A show, energize supporters, but mainly a chance to attack your opponents

you can hit a lot harder in a debate than with a tv or radio ad. But it's not for getting a message out.

[Junkdrawer]

2. Thank you sir. Can I have another?

[fenriswolf]

3. let me guess you like soap operas too

cause their is nothing interesting bout this debate that concerns america.

[HughMoran]

4. lol

You're just looking for trouble!

:evilgrin:































(I actually agree)

[Clintonista2]

7. I know I know, but I really do enjoy watching serious contenders debate

[NightWatcher]

5. corpo-fascist, flamebait post

this, like the debate, is pure BS

[patrice]

6. Yeah, Democracy is messy. Selecting a pResident should be tidy. nt

[AnOhioan]

8. Tonight's debate...entertainment...not substantive

[bridgit]

9. yeah, plus all this talk about sex & color makes me want to have sex while finger painting

:7

[Clintonista2]

10. LOL

[Whisp]

11. it's the 3 fakes up there that are the 'fringe'.

yes, I'll bet it's really 'interesting' - all that dodging and nonspeak.
I'd rather listen to dogfarts.

[HughMoran]

13. You don't like the next Democratic President?

I'm serious - what are you saying here?

[cboy4]

14. Yea, how dare Whisp not drink the KoolAid. n/t

[HughMoran]

21. Supporting Democrats on Democratic Underground is "drinking the KoolAid"?

Is that the implication of your post?

[Whisp]

27. my democrat is Kucinich.

and he appears to still be in the race.
so you can save your c/p of the 'rules' for now.

[HughMoran]

31. Oh, ok

I didn't think Kucinich had even a remote chance of winning - I was asking the person who posted that, but n/p.

[cboy4]

29. I'm saying if someone holds the opinion that the three

candidates who are being allowed to debate are "fakes," that person has the right to think that way and say so.

Perhaps they support a candidate who was not allowed on the stage.

[HughMoran]

32. OK

I just thought it was a bizarre statement - no problem.

[Whisp]

16. I don't much like that the filthy media is picking the next president.

I'm serious too.

[HughMoran]

19. How did the media choose who people vote for?

Are you implying that we can't think for ourselves in this country? I guess you are that cynical - that's fine. I am too worried about the future of the country to not pay attention - even if the average voter appears to be a moron at times.

[Whisp]

22. only certain voices that support the status quo are allowed to speak to a large audience.

I can't believe I have to say that....
here of all places.

[Clintonista2]

It's not up to the media to do Kooch's job for him

Sorry Whisp.

[mondo joe]

36. "Here of all places". I know. I can't believe that here of all places I have to remind people

that the nominees are Democratic nominees - put forth by Democrats.

[Whisp]

38. and the media sells wars, and presidents that like wars.

so what top three wars are you going to go along with on the next choice given to you?

[HughMoran]

39. lol

Now you're talking about wars... See ya! :hi:

[Whisp]

43. nah, can't talk about THAT Now, can we?

wonder if this unimportant sideline issue is being discussed at the 'debate' tonight.

[mondo joe]

40. I'll chalk up your irrationality to being upset about DK tonight.

But the fact remains: Democrats put forth our candidates. If you don't get the candidate you like out of it, that's your problem.

[Whisp]

44. patronizing *****

'upset', 'irrational'.

throw in hysterical and emotional while your at it.

there is Nothing irrational about supposing that a company like NBC that is owned by another that is Most Interested in profits of war, would have a message to support war and exclude people that are anti-war.

wtf is going on here? because i do see a problem, but it's not mine.

[mondo joe]

46. Did you think you're NOT being emotional? Did you think the Democratic parties of

Illinois and NY and North Carolina are all really Republicans?

[Whisp]

48. don't bait me, bro. nt

[AnOhioan]

34. Are you really that naive????

"How did the media choose who people vote for?" Oh please

[HughMoran]

37. Well, that's a nice greeting

I have read all of the reasons here and on the more "Progressive" sites for several years. I'm not naive, I don't buy it.

[mondo joe]

18. Why are you so opposed to Democratic voters?

They are the people who nominated these 3.

[Whisp]

20. those are the 3 that are blessed by the media.

don't sell that 'we the people' to me tonight, because I'm just not buying.

[mondo joe]

30. Buy or don't buy. They have all been put forth in their state races by Democrats. They

were nominated by Democrats to run for the Presidency.

[Pastiche423]

12. You just admitted

you don't give a damn about democracy on a public board.

Buh bye.

[Incitatus]

15. Yeah, I like the media picking our candidates for us. I don't have to think as much.

:eyes:

[Clintonista2]

17. I don't know about you but

I supported my candidate for prez long before she ever announced she was running.

[fenriswolf]

23. so you admit you dont care about debate

and talking about discussion, you want to do alittle more hero worship.

[Clintonista2]

26. Sure, whatever floats your boat

[madokie]

24. I don't know about that but I am liking this debate

all three are being asked questions and are allowed to give their answers. by far the best debate I've seen so far.

[Junkdrawer]

25. So it's true. Life IS better after a lobotomy. n/t

[AnOhioan]

35. Perfect....absolutely perfect LOL

[HughMoran]

45. Yes

personal insults are the way to debate people you don't agree with...

[Junkdrawer]

47. No, exclusion is the way to debate people you don't agree with.

Get with the program.

[HughMoran]

49. I feel bad that Kucinich didn't get very much support in the primaries

That's his fault for not being a good candidate. Since he has no chance in hell of being elected, he was excluded. It's not the end of the world, is it? He was in most of the previous debates - he had his chance.

[TahitiNut]

51. Excommunication for heresy. In corporate Disneyland opposition to the staus quo is heresy.

:shrug:

Las Vegas ... perpetuating the myth of "rags to riches" and gratification of all appetites.

We've perfected "bread and circuses" ... people can get bred in Circus Circus.

[Old and In the Way]

28. I'm really enjoying this format.

All 3 are articulate, relaxed, and talking like Democrats. All 3 are sounding informed on the issues and they know that structural changes have to be made. Energy policy and tax policy are going to be part of a new Democratic agenda. The biggest problem is choosing which of these people deserve the office the most. Contrast this to the lying, orchestrated, war-mongering, fear spreading, tax cutting idiots that are competing to big the Big Loser in November.

[BlackVelvet04]

33. I'm enjoying it as well......

This is a great debate for independents and undecideds to get a better picture of each of these candidates. They have had ample time to answer the questions and it's more relaxed.

I know people are angry and disappointed that Kucinich wasn't in this debate and I'm sorry it happened, BUT the silver lining is these top 3 candidates are having more time to explain who they are and what they believe. And Hillary, Barak and John are all doing a good job in pointing out the mistakes of the republicans. That HAS to be a good thing for the Democrats.

These are the top 3 because Democrats voted for them.

[go west young man]

42. Interesting debate but I still feel one thing needs answering....

are Obama's ears real?:silly: