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Goddammit.
Better luck in 2020, Hildawg.
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Presidential Debate #1 |Hofstra University| PRESS X TO SEAN
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Better luck in 2020, Hildawg.DangerMouse
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This. Even right from the start he was babbling and losing the question.
It sure did.
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He isn't showing how broken the system is, he is abusing it. Those are two completely different things.
And don't worry about shooting at Iranian ships that taunt ours. It'll be fine.
BinaryPork2737
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Trump came across as flustered throughout the debate to me. There were several points during which he was screaming and attempting to shout over both Clinton and Holt, and he was really shaken during the racial and birth certificate lines of questions. So I completely disagree with his assertion that he has a better temperament than Clinton when he constantly loses his cool.
Clinton also responded to many of his comments, and did far more than sit there with a stupid grin on her face. Trump kept fluctuating and going off topic to a far greater degree than Clinton did, though she did so as well a few times. Trump kept saying "wrong" repeatedly, even though he was the one lying, multiple times.
Furthermore, his admission to tax evasion, his non-response/outburst of "nothing" to racial healing, and his statement in regard to blowing up a ship all came across as something that would have easily sunk a candidate's campaign in the past. None of those will result in anything because Trump is completely untouchable. The media will likely mention those three things for a few days before moving onto something else, and they will probably be forgotten by the end of next week.
Edit: oh never mind, you were just being sarcastic.
EmpressInYellow
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The fact that you think they're even remotely comparable, especially after that debate, is mind boggling. I honestly cannot process it.
EdibleKnife
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Uh no. Why would he have to keep any scruples once he becomes president if we excused the fact that he abused the system for his own gain? Admitting he's used broken systems just means he thinks people are dumb enough to vote to give him more access to power to wield incorrectly
Dubbedinenglish
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Look oil is in barrels, that's how it is traded. We find the barrels, take them out and that is it.
BravesCountry
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The way this reads it doesn't even sound like you believe it. Is this a troll job?
Really minor thing, don't want to actually discuss the politics (as thats get me into trouble lol), but just something that surprised me as I assumed both campaign staff would deal with it.
Donald Trump's makeup looked weird and it seemed like Hillary had something in her teeth. Oh, and of course Trump's hair was a disaster but that's expected.
I know the physical aspects shouldn't matter, but how you present yourself does make an impression. I guess I also haven't watched either speak that much.
Donald Trump's makeup looked weird and it seemed like Hillary had something in her teeth. Oh, and of course Trump's hair was a disaster but that's expected.
I know the physical aspects shouldn't matter, but how you present yourself does make an impression. I guess I also haven't watched either speak that much.
DontBeThatGuy
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YES. and he's banned. Come on, folks.
Considering the rate he was spewing bullshit, it'd be impossible to catch everything. She had some pretty good zingers, though. Especially that bit about preparing for the debate/presidency.
Aren't you from a Muslim family?
It doesn't concern you that your family and friends will probably be targeted under Trumps presidency?
And what about his commentary regarding other minorities, foreign policies, abysmal financial record and etc.?
Edit: nvm, it seems you got yourself banned.
I like that she refused to take his bait deflection about the emails and in fact called out that he was trying to avoid the subject of his taxes by changing the topic to her. Instead she went ahead and ripped on him for it.
He did the same with the birther stuff, kept trying to end the topic and move on and say "I ended it let's talk about something else", but she kept on him about it (as did the moderator frankly) and he crumbled.
funkystudent
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So...
You think Trump uses the "Bill cheated" card next debate or he saves it for the final one?
You think Trump uses the "Bill cheated" card next debate or he saves it for the final one?
DontBeThatGuy
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I don't think he goes down that road.
But Trump cheated too, why is this even a topic to bring up. If he brings up shit like this he'll get sidetracked again and drag himself down like he did tonight.
I bet he does if his poll numbers take a dive.
Davey Cakes
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Listen.
As much as I hate a smug grin, I think Hillary (the master of the grin) had every reason to use it during this debate. It's an appropriate reaction to the words of Trump.
I just find it funny to think that people use that against her. C'mon. Of course there's a level of smugness and confidence to it but goddamn, Trump is the kind of guy who would love if fact-checking weren't a thing. It's hard not to smirk at pretty much anything he says, especially when it's off base. And I actually think he had a couple of decent points in this debate, albeit drowned out by his desperation to sound qualified for the position of president.
As much as I hate a smug grin, I think Hillary (the master of the grin) had every reason to use it during this debate. It's an appropriate reaction to the words of Trump.
I just find it funny to think that people use that against her. C'mon. Of course there's a level of smugness and confidence to it but goddamn, Trump is the kind of guy who would love if fact-checking weren't a thing. It's hard not to smirk at pretty much anything he says, especially when it's off base. And I actually think he had a couple of decent points in this debate, albeit drowned out by his desperation to sound qualified for the position of president.
BinaryPork2737
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Problem is, people actually think and talk like that. It's difficult to tell who's trolling and who isn't nowadays in regard to Trump.
well he's already patted himself on the back for not going down that road yet
Except that whole it's a war crime. Yeah, no big
DontBeThatGuy
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Hey, I hope I'm wrong. Let him continue to bury himself.
I mean on the debate stage with Hillary actually still in the building.
I think he doesn't use it and just string the media along with it. He knows she's waiting for it, and being a guy who very publicly cheated and ruined his marriage Hillary will just use any condemnation of adultery against him since she is the only one between them not guilty of it.
ScatheZombie
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He literally brought it up in the post-debate interview already...
Hope it was worth it.
Oh he practically said he's using it next time on CNN after the debate. Next time is going to be a shitshow of even more epic proportions.
the_batman
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If so, Hillary should ask him ifhe has a younger woman lined up for when Melania's too old.
Astral Dog
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poor guy he died for Trumps sins
He said he wouldn't because Chelsea was there, but then said he would in the next debate, as per the CNN spin room interview.
Chie Satonaka
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So, can we make #CallSean a thing?
I was just sitting there in astonishment as he was ranting and raving about Sean Hannity, beacon of journalistic integrity.
I was just sitting there in astonishment as he was ranting and raving about Sean Hannity, beacon of journalistic integrity.
KO Traveling Hobo
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I am not in love with either of them, but Trump is just so, so, astronomically worse that there is no question in my mind that Hillary must win this election.
You don't have to be happy about supporting Hillary, but sending your vote anywhere else would be irresponsible at best.
Lionel Richie
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The difference between the tone of his face and his hand was fucking jarring.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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I don't think there's a person on Earth who wouldn't smirk while debating that fool.
GeorgioCostanzaX
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You must have missed him back stage at CNN...he brought it up, praised himself for not brining it up during the debate, then implied he might bring it up in the next debate.
water_wendi
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i didnt mind it later but at the start it felt unnatural. She earned that grin though.
BinaryPork2737
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I think he'll bring it up outside of the debate when he can get a cheap shot in, but he doesn't have the guts to actually mention it during the debates. He'll probably do his best to dodge it because he doesn't want to talk about his various affairs.
DontBeThatGuy
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Post-debate is not the debate stage, and why would he do it after he went told the world about his great "restraint". I know he's an irrational turd, but it would be extra nonsensical.
Vestal
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If he does, it will be brought up in the Debates.
NealMcCauley
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To me it looked like the kind of grin that's desperately trying not to burst out laughing.
Hillary was like a cat playing with a mouse. She played with it for a bit letting it think it could win, but after a while she started trapping the mouse in a corner. If the debate had lasted five more minutes we would have watched a mouse getting its head bit off on live tv.
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