[W:23]OFFICIAL First Presidential Debate Thread

[beerftw]

My view on the debates, trump started out sounding scared, but reached his true trump form shortly after the start, biden started out sounding like he was high on meth for the first 2 segments then mellowed out some.

Then later I saw trump going low and biden cracking, to me trump came out looking more presidential, and biden confirming the assumption of the masses that he can not handle tough questions, he handled some well, but went to insults which he is no trump at or cracked like when trump brought up hunter. HAd biden justshrugged off the hunter topic and not resorted to telling trump to shut his mouth repeatedly he would have walked away with the debate, but he seemed unable to handle direct criticism to his policies, or his record.

The bar for trump handling them had already been set, and trump handled it like everyone thought trump would, by jumping subjects and talking about how great he or america is, while biden being projected as being presidential seemed to be less able than trump to handle tough questions.

 

[Finch]

As president he should have the military out there with rakes raking up the leaves.

Debate was a shit show, Trump is a 4th grade bully that doesnt know how to debate and Biden stumbled...But the clear WTF moment and will or should give Biden an edge is the fact Trump wouldn’t denounce white supremacists and said they should “stand down but stand by." WTF???

 

[truthatallcost]

RBG was fantastic. It might be good for Roe v Wade to be challenged. Finally get the left to vote and get involved much like the anti choice crowd has done with their base.

We've lost 50 million Americans due to Roe v Wade. The left would hate to see that genocide end, I get it. I'm glad RBG is not a part of making decisions on the behalf of Americans anymore.

 

[Grand Mal]

As president he should have the military out there with rakes raking up the leaves.

Especially since 45% of California is owned by the Fed.
No doubt Trump has big crews of rakerss and pruners deployed there as we speak.

 

[foolardi]

RBG was fantastic. It might be good for Roe v Wade to be challenged. Finally get the left to vote and get involved much like the anti choice crowd has done with their base.

For Moms { Mother's } RBG was " fantastic ".?
She was a ridiculously predictable and awful Supreme Court Jurist.
Otherwise a fine person.Chuck Schumer was wrong.She is Not sitting
in heaven.Even most Rabbis would have to conclude.Her constant affirmation of
Abortion would make Mother Teresa if alive,so peeved she would walk right up
this RBG and slap her square in the face { kisser }.

 

[trixare4kids]

I don't vote based on likability. I base it on what policies will be implemented and the judges appointed

Boggles the mind why the left can't figure this out yet. Trump is a disgusting man ... but so is Biden but that's not the criteria conservatives use when voting for the candidate that best promote their constitutional ideals.

 

[Hari Seldon]

We've lost 50 million Americans due to Roe v Wade. The left would hate to see that genocide end, I get it. I'm glad RBG is not a part of making decisions on the behalf of Americans anymore.

Yea because you care so much for your fellow Americans. LOL! What a joke.

 

[Josie]

2020 continues to crap all over us.

 

[Hamish Howl]

The only standard for me is whether or not Trump got angry enough to medically endanger himself.

Too soon to tell.

 

[pamak]

It's an accurate but toned down reflection of America.

Actually, we will see if this is accurate in a few weeks. While there is certainly much more anger and polarization now (despite Trump's claim that under Obama polarization was worse), I think it is quite possible that the American electorate is just not willing to follow the same path down the road and may show a willingness to support less polarization.

 

[calamity]

I don't believe Trump called Biden a " Racist " or told him to
" shut-up already ".
Your Bias is showing.

Trump is a racist, as his "racism in reverse" comment proved. Also, he would not shut up, all night. But, I understand. You like buffoons. We get it.

 

[element94]

Biggest winner tonight: Putin. He wants democracy to fail. Tonight looked like a fail for democracy.

The republicans have been failing democracy for far longer.

 

[Hari Seldon]

For Moms { Mother's } RBG was " fantastic ".?
She was a ridiculously predictable and awful Supreme Court Jurist.
Otherwise a fine person.Chuck Schumer was wrong.She is Not sitting
in heaven.Even most Rabbis would have to conclude.Her constant affirmation of
Abortion would make Mother Teresa if alive,so peeved she would walk right up
this RBG and slap her square in the face { kisser }.

Like assholes everyone has an opinion. I could care less about your religious views.

 

[joko104]

Although a Trump supporter, I call it like I see it.

Even most little children know not to interrupt. Trump's conduct was attrocious.

 

[Lursa]

That wouldn't have worked.

First, Trump wouldn't know that his mic was turned off.

Second, everyone else in the room would still hear him.

Third, you'd still hear him via the other mics in the room.

Fourth, Trump and the Trump Suckers would have had a field day with the "censorship" of cutting his mic.

I can only imagine Wallace threatening to end the debate early. "If you kids don't stop fighting, I'm going to turn this car around right now!" No, actually, I can't. Wallace was just too weak.

It sure could have worked....just by Biden ridiculing him. Yes, they each would have known it was off and the mod would have noted it....in order to get the Donald refocused.

It would have been humiliating and as long as it was turned back on again when he was allowed to speak...there's no credibility behind claims of censorship.

 

[iguanaman]

We've lost 50 million Americans due to Roe v Wade. The left would hate to see that genocide end, I get it. I'm glad RBG is not a part of making decisions on the behalf of Americans anymore.

How many unwanted children have you agreed to adopt? More importantly why do you think the world needs more unwanted children? Please give a real answer to that.

 

[Helix]

Independents are Loud.? I always considered them milquetoast types.
Like if they order a mixed drink it's always some kind of drink with an
umbrella in it.Plus watered down.

Dana Bash called the debate a shitshow out loud. please try to follow the conversation.

 

[jpn]

Does anyone think this helped Trump? I'm sure his bubba's loved it, but did his shouting and bullying and trashing the rules of the debate win over undecideds? Win over Biden supporters?

I have trouble believing it.

 

[Napoleon]

 

[EnigmaO01]

Biden is coming across as nicer, but Trump is coming across as 10 times smarter and more prepared to lead.

 

[foolardi]

The only standard for me is whether or not Trump got angry enough to medically endanger himself.

Too soon to tell.

Or sneak up real slow and easy behind a female with a nice behind
and touch her hair.A Biden move.Biden probably needed to do that
afterwards to regain his sense of who he is.

 

[ASHES]

How many unwanted children have you agreed to adopt? More importantly why do you think the world needs more unwanted children? Please give a real answer to that.

I think what they're saying is there are no unwanted children, however many are born someone will want them. Seems counterintuitive if you look at the state of our social services systems, but the Lord will provide or something.

 

[pamak]

That might be one of the few good takeaways.

Last time a FOX journalist tried to ask Trump hard questions (Megyn Kelly), we saw Trump commenting related to "bleedings" and the menstrual period of the journalist.

 

[TurtleDude]

Trump is sinking you people and its a beautiful thing to watch.

For four years you have raved and ranted about Trump. Nothing you say about Trump can be seen as anything other than partisan hackery. Barrett on the court will prevent Biden from doing much damage, and his idiocy would mean massive GOP gains in the 2022 elections, if Biden were to win. If Trump wins, chances are he will be able to replace Breyer with a conservative and maybe Thomas with someone like him. And that means 30+ years of major obstacles to the creeping crud of socialism

 

[Schweddy]

What ****ing planet are you on?

I was attempting to say that Trump threw out a laundry list that was hard to refute. He recalled names, cities, places and Biden looked very lost and it was apparent that his handlers told him to laugh at Trump to get him riled up. Trump was a complete jerk but he was able to say what he has accomplished. Plus Biden called Trump a clown - wow. It might be true but that was very rude.

I'm not a Trump fan and will not be voting for him.

Also, quite a bit disapointed that he didn't denounce white supremacy directly. He has done so several times in the past.