wussy debate format

[varwoche]

By pre-agreement, the candidates are not allowed to address one another during the presidential "debate".

One of these scripted bozos should have the gumption to say to the moderator as their first statement...

How is it that the two individuals vying to lead the nation and the free world are somehow unable to participate in a genuine debate? I don't know how these ridiculous rules got put in place, but I welcome you to suggest to my opponent that we put them aside here and now and let's have a frank exchange of views so that the electorate can make an informed decision. Maybe tack on "... instead of hiding behind handlers and sound bites".

[Dorian Gray]

The candidates themselves and their respective campaigns wrote the "ridiculous" rules. They're not tacking on ****. How you see it is exactly how they want it. Are you from another planet, or something?

[varwoche]

Originally posted by Dorian Gray
The candidates themselves and their respective campaigns wrote the "ridiculous" rules. They're not tacking on s**t. How you see it is exactly how they want it. Are you from another planet, or something?
I'm fully aware of that fact, thank you.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Originally posted by varwoche
I'm fully aware of that fact, thank you.

I guess they need a "wishful thinking" emoticon to make it obvious! :D

[BPSCG]

Remember the 2000 vice-presidential debate? Cheney, Lieberman, and (I think) Jim Lehrer sitting around a table?

Very low-key, thoughtful. I remember a lot of people asking, "How come these two guys aren't at the top of the tickets? Why aren't all the debates like this one?"

Of course, that was before the election and before the left started tarring Cheney as Satan's evil brother.

[c4ts]

Here's a better format:

- Candidates have their choice of melee weapons before the debate
- Steel cage to keep the audience out and the debaters in
- Surprise candidates trained in martial arts that enter the cage at random intervals
- Exploding cattle
- A panel of judges that consists of: a famous athlete, pop singer, Rush Limbaugh, monkeys