remember, kids, you can't spell 9iu11ani without 9/11!

There are few things I would like to see more than a debate with a "kill switch" phrase for each candidate... Any time they say it or by the judges determination mention the topic their microphone is shut off for 60 seconds. Some starter suggestions?

Gulliani : 9/11
Clinton : Her executive experience (as she actually has none)
Huckabee : God
Ron Paul : The IRS
McCain : Veteran (any war reference)


And force the candidates to actually address the topics and questions rather than running back to their respective "wheelhouses" for catch phrases and redirection of the topic.

9/11 = 0.818

Do I win a presidency?

revskippy: There are few things I would like to see more than a debate with a "kill switch" phrase for each candidate... Any time they say it or by the judges determination mention the topic their microphone is shut off for 60 seconds. Some starter suggestions?

Gulliani : 9/11
Clinton : Her executive experience (as she actually has none)
Huckabee : God
Ron Paul : The IRS
McCain : Veteran (any war reference)


And force the candidates to actually address the topics and questions rather than running back to their respective "wheelhouses" for catch phrases and redirection of the topic.

I would like to further refine this excellent idea by putting a time / word count limit on the device.

When all you have is a hammer...

revskippy: There are few things I would like to see more than a debate with a "kill switch" phrase for each candidate... Any time they say it or by the judges determination mention the topic their microphone is shut off for 60 seconds. Some starter suggestions?

Gulliani : 9/11
Clinton : Her executive experience (as she actually has none)
Huckabee : God
Ron Paul : The IRS
McCain : Veteran (any war reference)


And force the candidates to actually address the topics and questions rather than running back to their respective "wheelhouses" for catch phrases and redirection of the topic.

i'd love to have candidates at a "yes or no" forum. barring, "have you stopped beating your wife" trap questions, i'd love to hear a politician answer "yes" or "no" to a question of import without equivocation.

it'll never happen.

the economy, Iraq and health care

First of all, there's nothing wrong with any of those things, they are all going Gloriously and in fact could only be improved upon by God himself or by another Republican.

That said, what possible value would it be to hear any candidate address one of those issues ? Does anyone really feel better when they're being lied to ?

flaEsq: When all you have is a hammer...

every problem is a nail?

FlashHarry: remember, kids, you can't spell 9iu11ani without 9/11!

This is the first time I've seen this. Hilarious.

FlashHarry: i'd love to have candidates at a "yes or no" forum. barring, "have you stopped beating your wife" trap questions, i'd love to hear a politician answer "yes" or "no" to a question of import without equivocation.

One question which would prevent any candidate in their right mind from attending this debate:

Do you believe the government should make abortion a federal crime.

Mordant: First of all, there's nothing wrong with any of those things, they are all going Gloriously and in fact could only be improved upon by God himself or by another Republican.

That said, what possible value would it be to hear any candidate address one of those issues ? Does anyone really feel better when they're being lied to ?

Well I have always believe that no news is good news when it come to national topics and the media corps. The less they are talking about it the better it must be doing. (boy does that sentence suck) I'm not a big believer in the great left wing media idea, more in the "if it bleeds it leads" media. Are most of them a bunch of lefties? Sure but I dont think they get together at the drum circle to figure out how best to screw with America. And you have to admit that the news corps have seen a huge drop in coverage of both Health Care and the War. The coverage on the economy is about the same. You can always get people to watch tv or read the paper if they think it could save them money.

On the topic of lying: The Republicans are not lying to you about pulling the troops out of Iraq. Only one I think has said that he would and I believe he would. Democrats on the other hand are lying though their teeth about the subject. They tell the crowd what they want to hear at that given time. I'm not saying that the Reps don't do that on other topics just not on this one.

There are few things I would like to see more than a debate with a "kill switch" phrase for each candidate... Any time they say it or by the judges determination mention the topic their microphone is shut off for 60 seconds. Some starter suggestions?

Gulliani : 9/11
Clinton : Her executive experience (as she actually has none)
Huckabee : God
Ron Paul : The IRS
McCain : Veteran (any war reference)


And force the candidates to actually address the topics and questions rather than running back to their respective "wheelhouses" for catch phrases and redirection of the topic.

60 seconds? Nah. The microphone should be shutoff until they down a shot of Everclear.

revskippy: One question which would prevent any candidate in their right mind from attending this debate:

Do you believe the government should make abortion a federal crime.


That's a really easy question to get out of. Any one that could not dodge that bullet does not need to be POTUS. In the yes or no debate you answer No. Now after it breaks down like this:

To the militant life movement: No, I think states should out law it.
To the normals out there: No, but in needs to "rare and safe"
To the pro choice people: Hey, I said no, vote for me!!!

In a yes or no debate you almost always say no. Then "clarify" it later with a press release.

Nice headline

I LOL'ed

/911

hyperdream: 60 seconds? Nah. The microphone should be shutoff until they down a shot of Everclear.

Great idea. Now if we could just get Hillary the Dem and Ron Paul the Rep then we could sell this on pay-per-view. I know I would watch! Who I'm i kidding I would pay to see that without the Everclear.

Goodbye 911 guy.

/sadly that also means hello jesus freak and morman freak
//reminder: kill self

we need to pretend terrorists are a real threat to our sovereignty so that we can continue to invade oil rich nations under that guise, keep up the good fight Rudy!

revskippy: FlashHarry: i'd love to have candidates at a "yes or no" forum. barring, "have you stopped beating your wife" trap questions, i'd love to hear a politician answer "yes" or "no" to a question of import without equivocation.

One question which would prevent any candidate in their right mind from attending this debate:

Do you believe the government should make abortion a federal crime.

not all candidates would fear that question. i know ron paul would answer it and i know what his answer would be...

but you could argue whether or not he's in his right mind, so i cede the point to you.

Turn off their mic if they mention those words? Naa, one word electroshock.

Don't taze me bro.

FlashHarry: i'd love to have candidates at a "yes or no" forum. barring, "have you stopped beating your wife" trap questions, i'd love to hear a politician answer "yes" or "no" to a question of import without equivocation.

it'll never happen.

While I agree it would be nice to have them answer straightforward questions, most of the issues facing our country are more complex and require a nuanced answer. We cannot afford even 4 more years of black or white, "you are either with us or the terrorists" thinking.

The man did diddly squat after 9/11. I'm so sick of hearing about his great 9/11 leadership when all he accomplished was to hold some good press conferences.

a new TV ad that addresses the economy, Iraq and health care.

I can see your cards subby.

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While I agree it would be nice to have them answer straightforward questions, most of the issues facing our country are more complex and require a nuanced answer. We cannot afford even 4 more years of black or white, "you are either with us or the terrorists" thinking.

By a "nuanced" answer you mean we need them to answer questions more like John Kerry did. His "plans" were so nuanced you couldn't describe them in words.

MFL: By a "nuanced" answer you mean we need them to answer questions more like John Kerry did. His "plans" were so nuanced you couldn't describe them in words.

Man, it's a good thing HE ISN'T RUNNING.

Video is borked for me. Is it working for anyone else?

Looks like the pony has fallen back on his one trick.

MFL: While I agree it would be nice to have them answer straightforward questions, most of the issues facing our country are more complex and require a nuanced answer. We cannot afford even 4 more years of black or white, "you are either with us or the terrorists" thinking.

By a "nuanced" answer you mean we need them to answer questions more like John Kerry did. His "plans" were so nuanced you couldn't describe them in words.

Thank you for telling me what I mean. It must be TEH AWESOME knowing what other people are thinking.

Asshole.

revskippy: Do you believe the government should make abortion a federal crime.

Better followup question: If we make it a crime (federal or state), how long should the jail sentence be for women who get abortions?

FlashHarry [TotalFark]: remember, kids, you can't spell 9iu11ani without 9/11!

Win. Close the thread.

5000_gallons_of_toothpaste: revskippy: Do you believe the government should make abortion a federal crime.

Better followup question: If we make it a crime (federal or state), how long should the jail sentence be for women who get abortions?

Couldn't they just go after the practicioners?

But what about the tigers stalking us *everywhere*! What will he do about those gruesome, bloodthirsty tigers! He wasn't in SF when it happened, so how can he protect us from those fascist felines!?

A vote for Rudy means a tiger on every doorstep, AND YOU KNOW IT!

/ducks and covers....

Drakin020: Video is borked for me. Is it working for anyone else?

Doesn't work for me either. Glad to know it's not (necessarily) just because my computer severely retarded.

Drakin020: Video is borked for me. Is it working for anyone else?

You don't understand. 9/11 changed everything.

Thank you for telling me what I mean. It must be TEH AWESOME knowing what other people are thinking.

What were you thinking then? "Nuanced" is the buzz word libs used to describe John Kerry. I haven't heard that buzz word used to describe any of the present candidates positions. Mabey you can simmer down and elaborate.

Saiga410: Couldn't they just go after the practicioners?

Not if you truly believe abortion is murder. It would be like putting the hitman in jail and letting the guy who hired him go free.

fark Rudy sideways. With a chainsaw.

FlashHarry: i'd love to have candidates at a "yes or no" forum. barring, "have you stopped beating your wife" trap questions, i'd love to hear a politician answer "yes" or "no" to a question of import without equivocation.

it'll never happen.

Excellent idea.
They could be hooked up to a wire that gives them a shock if they answer with more than one word.

Q: "Are you in favor of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage?"
A: "Marriage is an AmericaAARRGHHHGHH!!!"

"nuanced" as in "I have a plan here it is in detail" vs. "black and white" as in "you're either with us or against us."

I really don't know how to simplify that any more for you.

I honestly get the impression that this douche just thought that after 9/11 made him "America's Mayor", he would just waltz into the White House unopposed. He doesn't seem to give any actual reason why he should be President beyond "9/11".

Rev. Skarekroe: Excellent idea.
They could be hooked up to a wire that gives them a shock if they answer with more than one word.

Q: "Are you in favor of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage?"
A: "Marriage is an AmericaAARRGHHHGHH!!!"

I would pay money to see that.
Oh this is a great idea. Everyone pays to see this debate- and the monies are divided up. The winner of the debate gets the biggest purse.

timmy_the_tooth:
I really don't know how to simplify that any more for you.

Just wave a flag and show some cleavage imagery before and after every sentence.

MFL: Thank you for telling me what I mean. It must be TEH AWESOME knowing what other people are thinking.

What were you thinking then? "Nuanced" is the buzz word libs used to describe John Kerry. I haven't heard that buzz word used to describe any of the present candidates positions. Mabey you can simmer down and elaborate.

but wouldn't you rather have a yes or no answer?

It's not like he actually DID anything on 9/11

except stand around and go "We can't give up, we will not be beaten down..." and so on

which has got to be pretty easy as a millionaire who didn't actually lose anything or anybody.


He's gotta get over it, though.
He sounds like a broken record, a one-trick pony, a man with no other card to play.

ElPresidente: I would like to further refine this excellent idea by putting a time / word count limit on the device.

A little electrical arc could make this device produce some WONDERFUL television...

"I like 9/11 pie rawr [zap!]"

This is the address for the ad on youtube for those (like me) that couldn't see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3tt8dniJXc

I love how Rudy talks about how the terrorists are trying to take away our freedom but says nothing about how he will work to restore said freedoms the government has taken to make us more "secure". He makes at least 5 direct or indirect to 9/11 in under one minute. Thank the flying spaghetti monster (Huckabee and Romney is a farkin unelectable morons too) we won't have to hear from this farking dumbasshole after Feburary 5th or in any other presidential elections.
If only we could say the same for some of the others.
/Voting for my cat in 08
/I's n ur Wite House runnin ur country.

Chuck Wagon: Drakin020: Video is borked for me. Is it working for anyone else?

You don't understand. 9/11 changed everything.

I almost choked on my sandwich. Well played.