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No, I'm not confusing anything. Surely you must see the two sides of the coin — those who revel in knowledge and learning, and those who eschew it in favour of, as we see here, Fox News and images downloaded from the web? I'm making no point beyond that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
Just like any other country, then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
Fox news is not a bad thing. Much of the content is neutral. (Notice I didn't say "all" or "most".) It provides needed balance with the other main news outlets - ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS - which all lean somewhat to the left. But Fox is just like these other four networks, in that you can't just buy into it as your only source of information. Take all of them, Fox included, with a grain of salt.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Now THAT is funny.Quote:
Just like any other country, then.
I need no lectures on this subject, thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
Really? Maybe I should have added some sort of caveat such as 'democratic country'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
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Originally Posted by BDunnell
I though that the overall tone of the Vice-Presidential debate was far more civilised than the Presidential one. That's probably because the role of Vice-President is far less stressful, though some commentators are trying to pin this on Jim Lehrer.
Basically as far as I can gather, the Vice-President only has three jobs:
1. Take over if the President dies, or is in some other way unable to serve
2. Vote in a deadlock in the Senate
3. Preside over the Electoral College votes
Considering that most presidents (36/44) survive their full term, you have a roughly 80% chance of never having to fulfill No.1 on the job description; and heck, I could do numbers 2 and 3.
4.Attend a funeral of other leaders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollo
I think it was ok debeate,much of the same slogans,VP needed to push and young congressman held his own against seasoned veteran, and VP showcased great dental work. Looks like politicians have a good dental insurance coverage.Nothing earth shaking really.
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Joe Biden was worse than I thought he would be. He is clearly making a name for himself and the administration and its not a good one. He is being dubbed "The Joker"...lol
What Biden did lastnight was completely unprofessional. He laughed, smirked, made cheap comments and constantly interrupted Paul Ryan. He spat out lies, deceivement, and changed topics to get off of the cold hard truth. He was very rude to both Ryan and the moderator. He clearly showed that he does not want to work with Republicans on anything.
The issues being discussed were very important but yet he can keep a smirk on his face and laugh throughout the whole thing. Pretty arrogant and ignorant to do that to America. He kept talking about helping middle class, well, his administration has had 4 years to help and they have done nothing but make it worse. He is the same as Obama, I dont believe a word that comes out of his mouth.
Ryan showed much more class and restraint and America saw that. I am beginning to think Biden is Romney's best political ally. With Biden saying things that he does and acts the way he does, it only helps Romney get more votes.
But I guess as Biden saw it, he knows thier administration is flawed, thier policies failed, and he has nothing to stand on. So, he will just go out and attack, be rude, and try to paint a bad picture of the opponents who will actually do good for America.
Your implying that education and learning is normally associated with certain political views is questionable, to say the least.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Nowhere in my statement did I refer to this having anything to do with political views at all. It wasn't implied and it isn't meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy Tamasz
Ah but there you risk the tired non-sequitor from "the usual suspects' that " Merikuh ain't a Democracy, itssa Respublik".Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
And if I hear that one more time I will blow my brains out.