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*****Kamala Town Hall Thread. LET'S GOOOO!!***** (Original Post) nolabear 19 hrs ago OP
Right after the panel says she shouldn't talk Hitler nolabear 19 hrs ago #1
I didn't see the panel. Sparkly 19 hrs ago #2
Exactly. These jackass talking heads what do they expect her to talk about if they ask JohnSJ 19 hrs ago #14
do you think he's a fascist? Yes I do! Coexist 19 hrs ago #3
So glad the gloves are off. nolabear 19 hrs ago #5
Good let's make "is TFG a fascist" the news all day tomorrow please Coexist 19 hrs ago #11
Is this on bdamomma 19 hrs ago #4
Yes! cilla4progress 19 hrs ago #6
Yes nolabear 19 hrs ago #8
Yes senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #9
Yes Sparkly 19 hrs ago #10
We should have a kick line! ha. Sparkly 19 hrs ago #16
So far, so good/ Funtatlaguy 19 hrs ago #7
She looks and sounds good. nolabear 19 hrs ago #12
She had me at yes, trump cilla4progress 19 hrs ago #13
We're all nodding so hard our eyes are rattling. nolabear 19 hrs ago #17
Put bdamomma 18 hrs ago #24
I like the young woman's question. nolabear 19 hrs ago #15
Glad tapper isn't the host of this town hall. JohnSJ 19 hrs ago #18
Me too. I really like Anderson. Always have. nolabear 19 hrs ago #19
OMG yes! senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #20
I'd like to see plain talk on groceries. She's doing okay nolabear 19 hrs ago #21
Apropos of nothing love Carol's glasses. nolabear 19 hrs ago #22
She just brought up the fact that cheato didn't show up senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #23
She should point out that Biden deviated from Obama's administration. nolabear 18 hrs ago #25
She's so disciplined. I want her in the room with world leaders representing us Coexist 18 hrs ago #26
All these questions bdamomma 18 hrs ago #27
The only thing that should matter tonght and thru Nov.5 is Trump wanting to be like Hitler Tribetime 18 hrs ago #33
Amen! Sparkly 18 hrs ago #43
LOL--I want to hate Jackson but he did ask a nuanced question. nolabear 18 hrs ago #28
Good response on immigration. It has be fixed through legislation, not JohnSJ 18 hrs ago #29
I only wished she would have answered Anderson on the building the wall part of the bill Bev54 17 hrs ago #82
Anderson Cooper is a POS onecaliberal 18 hrs ago #30
I don't think so. He's pushing but she's answering. nolabear 18 hrs ago #34
The immigration issue was disgusting. She answered over and over. onecaliberal 18 hrs ago #36
He was pushing the Trumper narrative hard. Quiet Em 18 hrs ago #47
Hence my comment. onecaliberal 18 hrs ago #49
Trump would never agree to this. TwilightZone 18 hrs ago #51
Interesting seeing a studious, quiet audience. nolabear 18 hrs ago #31
There has been zero applause Funtatlaguy 18 hrs ago #32
I think they did discourage reactions. nolabear 18 hrs ago #35
and she answered it perfectly. Executive action is not the solution, legislative JohnSJ 18 hrs ago #46
That is a good answer. If pushing her resulted in that concise answer, it's a sound byte. Silent Type 17 hrs ago #81
I think so too. JohnSJ 10 hrs ago #93
Sick of Anderson. I liked him in the past when he pretended to be fair. Nt helpisontheway 17 hrs ago #73
I feel like I'm watching Hillary Clinton defending everything the Shrub did in Iraq... Sparkly 18 hrs ago #37
They could do an hour on each topic. nolabear 18 hrs ago #40
the question was impossible, 'how to make sure not one more person is killed by an American bomb" Coexist 18 hrs ago #45
Wow both sides of the war back to back Coexist 18 hrs ago #38
To avoid alienating either, neither will be pleased with her answer. Martin Eden 33 min ago #95
Trump couldn't answer these questions Funtatlaguy 18 hrs ago #39
Boy, what a vulnerable position to be in. nolabear 18 hrs ago #44
Godwin Jonhn1 18 hrs ago #41
A good issue on third party voters not voting because of Israeli Palestinian issue JohnSJ 18 hrs ago #42
Kamala is leaving no doubt with me gab13by13 18 hrs ago #48
at the very least oldtime dfl_er 18 hrs ago #54
Much of the story has been public for at least two years. TwilightZone 18 hrs ago #57
I'm glad they asked about the pastor. nolabear 18 hrs ago #50
I loved her answer. Sparkly 18 hrs ago #53
She's doing great Quiet Em 18 hrs ago #52
Perfect answer about being a nerd and overdeliberating. nolabear 18 hrs ago #55
just tuned in -- watching delayed from DVR ecstatic 18 hrs ago #56
On Grieving Sparkly 18 hrs ago #58
This was very very enlightening Jonhn1 18 hrs ago #59
Interesting, how so? marble falls 8 hrs ago #94
Odd question about grieving. But I like what she says. nolabear 18 hrs ago #60
Cooper has a podcast... OneGrassRoot 16 hrs ago #91
Oh I'd forgotten that! nolabear 15 hrs ago #92
She's doing a great job. Go Kamala! jalan48 18 hrs ago #61
Damn gab13by13 18 hrs ago #62
About grief: My family lost a good friend yesterday, elleng 18 hrs ago #63
I'm so sorry. She's right. It doesn't end. nolabear 18 hrs ago #65
So sorry, elleng Sparkly 18 hrs ago #71
Thanks, Sparkly. elleng 17 hrs ago #72
Such blessings matter!! Sparkly 17 hrs ago #76
GREAT to see you say '. Stinky is overjoyed!' elleng 17 hrs ago #78
Deepest condolences, Ellen SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #75
Thank you. elleng 17 hrs ago #79
May her memory be a blessing... regnaD kciN 17 hrs ago #83
Thank you. It IS, and will be, forever. elleng 16 hrs ago #85
I'm glad she's not letting Anderson interrupt nolabear 18 hrs ago #64
I think this has been tough and some answers are stronger than others. cilla4progress 18 hrs ago #66
Agree. She's doing well. It's not a barn burner but it's good. nolabear 18 hrs ago #69
I think she's becoming tired of counting how many fairies might dance on the head of a pin Sparkly 18 hrs ago #67
I'm not sure she answered the taxes question well enough. I hope this works for her but I don't think anyone Pisces 18 hrs ago #68
This was good, and she was GREAT!!! elleng 18 hrs ago #70
Kamala is just another know-it-all demoncrat! /sarcasm BootinUp 17 hrs ago #74
"They are not taking the same exam" Seinan Sensei 17 hrs ago #77
I believe that Kamala scored a touchdown, home run, three pointer and hole in one all at the same time in that townhall. Uncle Joe 17 hrs ago #80
I AGREE!!! elleng 16 hrs ago #88
Wow - these undecided voters are very introspectful Coexist 17 hrs ago #84
YES, she won them ALL!!! elleng 16 hrs ago #89
Fascist... meaning flying-skeleton 16 hrs ago #86
a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator elleng 16 hrs ago #90
Dana Bash ‼️‼️‼️ flying-skeleton 16 hrs ago #87

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
1. Right after the panel says she shouldn't talk Hitler
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:04 PM
19 hrs ago

Anderson first question is about Hitler. Okay, let’s get it out of the way,

JohnSJ

(95,609 posts)
14. Exactly. These jackass talking heads what do they expect her to talk about if they ask
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:10 PM
19 hrs ago

her a question about it?

Now watch them criticize her for talking about it because she is answering the question about it.


nolabear

(42,969 posts)
21. I'd like to see plain talk on groceries. She's doing okay
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:15 PM
19 hrs ago

I’m glad Anderson is following up. But Covid, supply chain, fuel …oh, she’s doing it! Good woman.

senseandsensibility

(20,141 posts)
23. She just brought up the fact that cheato didn't show up
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:16 PM
19 hrs ago

to take their questions, right after she kicked you know what on the cost of living question.

bdamomma

(65,685 posts)
27. All these questions
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:22 PM
18 hrs ago

about the economy???? Is it due price gouging??? Is it due to the House who haven't had the other side of the aisle vote for the people interests.

Tribetime

(5,954 posts)
33. The only thing that should matter tonght and thru Nov.5 is Trump wanting to be like Hitler
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:32 PM
18 hrs ago

Everything else is secondary.

Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
43. Amen!
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:40 PM
18 hrs ago

"We'd like your record on walking when the stoplight is blinking yellow."

Ignoring "Orange Menace Plows Through National Norms, Potentially Undermining America in a New World Order, Where the United States Aligns With Russia and North Korea."

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
28. LOL--I want to hate Jackson but he did ask a nuanced question.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:26 PM
18 hrs ago

Again I’d like to see details about what the plan, even an early one, is.

JohnSJ

(95,609 posts)
29. Good response on immigration. It has be fixed through legislation, not
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:29 PM
18 hrs ago

executive action, because Congress holds the purse string

Bev54

(11,785 posts)
82. I only wished she would have answered Anderson on the building the wall part of the bill
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:04 PM
17 hrs ago

as "As you said Anderson it was a compromise bill, we compromised and gave the republicans their wall so we could get a comprehensive plan approved".

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
34. I don't think so. He's pushing but she's answering.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:33 PM
18 hrs ago

He’s not disrespectful but pushes for detail. I have no problem.

onecaliberal

(35,404 posts)
36. The immigration issue was disgusting. She answered over and over.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:34 PM
18 hrs ago

They would NEVER push Trump in this way. They’re cowards.

Quiet Em

(610 posts)
47. He was pushing the Trumper narrative hard.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:43 PM
18 hrs ago

He gets on my nerves. He turned into a huge Trump normalizer and I don't like it.

TwilightZone

(27,521 posts)
51. Trump would never agree to this.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:47 PM
18 hrs ago

If he did, I could see Anderson pushing him. I don't think Anderson is intimidated by anyone.

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
31. Interesting seeing a studious, quiet audience.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:32 PM
18 hrs ago

I like it. It’s serious and fearless. I’d still like details.

Funtatlaguy

(11,718 posts)
32. There has been zero applause
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:32 PM
18 hrs ago

for any answer.
Did CNN tell the crowd not to applaud?
This is so sterile.
Anderson trying hard to blame her for Bidens immigration policies.

JohnSJ

(95,609 posts)
46. and she answered it perfectly. Executive action is not the solution, legislative
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:41 PM
18 hrs ago

action to provide real solutions is needed.


Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
37. I feel like I'm watching Hillary Clinton defending everything the Shrub did in Iraq...
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:35 PM
18 hrs ago

"What about this WALL part of the compromise?"

"What about what Netanyahu did in Palestine?"

"What about the anti-Semitism because of what Netanyahu did in Palestine?"

Coexist

(25,786 posts)
45. the question was impossible, 'how to make sure not one more person is killed by an American bomb"
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:41 PM
18 hrs ago

Umm.. no one can ffs

Martin Eden

(13,341 posts)
95. To avoid alienating either, neither will be pleased with her answer.
Thu Oct 24, 2024, 03:42 PM
33 min ago

That's a rhetorically difficult line to walk.

Funtatlaguy

(11,718 posts)
39. Trump couldn't answer these questions
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:37 PM
18 hrs ago

with any thoughtful responses.
No way.
But Harris is expected to have perfect answers to everything.
The double standard is ridiculous.

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
44. Boy, what a vulnerable position to be in.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:40 PM
18 hrs ago

I like it better than debate but I’d really feel under the gun, so to speak.

JohnSJ

(95,609 posts)
42. A good issue on third party voters not voting because of Israeli Palestinian issue
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:38 PM
18 hrs ago

She understands the issue and the need to a cease fire now that sinwar has been eliminated, release of hostages, rebuild Gaza, and a two state solution, but there is more than one issue facing the country that needs to be factored in all the issues.

gab13by13

(24,511 posts)
48. Kamala is leaving no doubt with me
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:44 PM
18 hrs ago

That the October surprise is linking TSF to Hitler , linking him to dictators.

oldtime dfl_er

(6,961 posts)
54. at the very least
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:48 PM
18 hrs ago

it proves she can pivot on a dime. That story just broke and she's fully informed on it and ready to answer.

TwilightZone

(27,521 posts)
57. Much of the story has been public for at least two years.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:55 PM
18 hrs ago
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219595258

If The Atlantic (or whoever) just repackaged it with some new info so that it could be released now, that was a pretty damn brilliant move. Seems that nearly everyone forgot the 2022 story anyway, so it looks like a bombshell now.

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
50. I'm glad they asked about the pastor.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:45 PM
18 hrs ago

I’m glad because it’s NOT really important, but gives her a chance to sound like the person behind the position. That influences people.

Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
53. I loved her answer.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:48 PM
18 hrs ago

It resonated with me! (And I'm not a church-goer -- but grew up with it, and learned from the parables.)

ecstatic

(34,196 posts)
56. just tuned in -- watching delayed from DVR
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:52 PM
18 hrs ago

I'm already kind of annoyed though because CNN is feeding into the nonsense IMO. The bottom line is that we need someone with character and integrity in the White House. Kamala Harris has those qualities, and trump clearly does not. Nothing that she says tonight will change that.

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
60. Odd question about grieving. But I like what she says.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 09:56 PM
18 hrs ago

Once again she’s human. Tfg has nothing but contempt for that.

elleng

(135,356 posts)
63. About grief: My family lost a good friend yesterday,
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:00 PM
18 hrs ago

learned about it today; she was mother of 3 boys we shared a 'baby'sitter with, so she (and whole family) was close to my family for many of my daughters' young years; the boys were like brothers to my daughters, and we're all grieving now. ('Kids' adults now, and don't live nearby. Very sad, and thinking of her, our friend, fondly.)

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
65. I'm so sorry. She's right. It doesn't end.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:04 PM
18 hrs ago

You can only try to honor your lost beloveds by living well and doing things that honor them. That keep their influence in the world.

Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
71. So sorry, elleng
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:12 PM
18 hrs ago

I hope her passing was as easy as it could be for all, and her children will have plenty of memories of her.

elleng

(135,356 posts)
72. Thanks, Sparkly.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:22 PM
17 hrs ago

Her passing was sudden, apparently shortly after surgery while she was recovering, and had been out shopping with one of the boys the day before.

Will learn more, I'm sure, and the boys (and we) have MANY memories. AND just learned, there's a new baby, one of the boys married couple years ago (I attended reception/party,) had a boy baby 2-3 yas ago, and a new little girl now; not many girls in the family, and I'm sure our friend was thrilled about that.)

Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
76. Such blessings matter!!
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:53 PM
17 hrs ago

(You might know about my health, yet the miracle of my daughter surviving and having a beautiful baby girl. Stinky is overjoyed.)

elleng

(135,356 posts)
78. GREAT to see you say '. Stinky is overjoyed!'
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:56 PM
17 hrs ago

Learned briefly/recently about your health issue.

elleng

(135,356 posts)
85. Thank you. It IS, and will be, forever.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:18 PM
16 hrs ago

I didn't mention earlier, one of the boys, middle one, wrote:

'There was no task that she did not meet with an all encompassing energy. This can be embodied in nothing better than the way she raised her son Eli. Independent living for her son with intellectual disabilities was not a question but a mission that she marched towards at her own chaotic drumbeat. She and my dad are the architects of this full life Eli lives at his apartment in Rockville. Surrounded by friends, resources, public transportation and most importantly a movie theatre. She was also the hearth that kept the tireless work of his day to day schedule operating at 110%. (Eli has Down Syndrome.)
We will carry this torch of independence and self-advocacy forward for her and my late father because that is what they taught us to do.'

nolabear

(42,969 posts)
64. I'm glad she's not letting Anderson interrupt
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:02 PM
18 hrs ago

I think he’s trying to be “tough” and it works in her favor when she hands it back to him.

cilla4progress

(25,588 posts)
66. I think this has been tough and some answers are stronger than others.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:08 PM
18 hrs ago

Overall her strategy, competence, and not getting trapped in the weeds is admirable.

She is skillful in pulling back to the larger context and policies of the moment. Not the least, Trumps fascism.

4 alarm fire...

Sparkly

(24,289 posts)
67. I think she's becoming tired of counting how many fairies might dance on the head of a pin
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:08 PM
18 hrs ago

re: her answer on Supreme Court reform....

Edit: I shouldn't have used the word "tired!" I should have said "fed up."

Pisces

(5,783 posts)
68. I'm not sure she answered the taxes question well enough. I hope this works for her but I don't think anyone
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:10 PM
18 hrs ago

Leaning towards Trump is going to vote for her because of this town hall. They are looking for reasons to dislike her and you will find whatever you are looking for.

Seinan Sensei

(648 posts)
77. "They are not taking the same exam"
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 10:54 PM
17 hrs ago

"He gets to be Lawless
She has to be Flawless"

Van Jones on CNN, discussing the Town Hall

Uncle Joe

(59,904 posts)
80. I believe that Kamala scored a touchdown, home run, three pointer and hole in one all at the same time in that townhall.
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:00 PM
17 hrs ago

Thanks for the thread nolabear

Coexist

(25,786 posts)
84. Wow - these undecided voters are very introspectful
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:12 PM
17 hrs ago

I think she came away very favorably to them. Good! it was a success!!!

flying-skeleton

(744 posts)
86. Fascist... meaning
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:29 PM
16 hrs ago

You & I know what Fascist means.
I'll be willing to bet many Magats do not.
I wish VP Kamala had expanded on what Fascism means for those with low IQ.

elleng

(135,356 posts)
90. a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:34 PM
16 hrs ago

controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government.

flying-skeleton

(744 posts)
87. Dana Bash ‼️‼️‼️
Wed Oct 23, 2024, 11:30 PM
16 hrs ago

Is such a closeted Magat. She can't even hide it anymore. It oozes out of her mouth everytime she speaks.

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