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exboyfil

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2. Here is a thought
Sat Aug 3, 2024, 09:24 AM
Aug 2024

Last edited Sun Aug 4, 2024, 02:26 PM - Edit history (1)

Each candidate writes out 2-3 questions for the other candidate (ones in which they also have to answer). These questions have to relate to policy and be made available to the candidates prior to the debate.

The debate itself will be strictly timed and involve a cross examination by the other candidate (kind of like policy debate in high school/college). Mics get turned off when time is up.

Then it doesn't matter who hosts the debate. Every news service has the option to broadcast the debate.

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Love this Docreed2003 Aug 2024 #1
Here is a thought exboyfil Aug 2024 #2
Trump will just ignore the questions. How do people still not get that? DFab420 Aug 2024 #6
It is up to Kamala... orwell Aug 2024 #20
you're right... agingdem Aug 2024 #33
Rules don't work with demented toddlers like chump The Sick Fuck John Shaft Aug 2024 #8
Yeah sure, Trump will answer those question. Autumn Aug 2024 #11
I've always thought that was a good idea; let the other side ask SOME of the questions oldsoftie Aug 2024 #49
Take that weirdo malaise Aug 2024 #3
That's right!!! Call Benedict Donald out for being a punk ass uponit7771 Aug 2024 #4
Ball's in your court, whistleass EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #5
Whistle ass I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2024 #41
I should promote that one to 'heavy rotation' EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #46
He has no BattleRow Aug 2024 #43
This is how you deal with a bully John Shaft Aug 2024 #7
We knew he would chicken out. mwb970 Aug 2024 #9
Some folks call it BattleRow Aug 2024 #45
Love it! anciano Aug 2024 #10
Treating him like the child he is. C_U_L8R Aug 2024 #12
Little Donny tRump Blue Owl Aug 2024 #47
He doesn't get to set the rules. llmart Aug 2024 #13
His counter proposal NJCher Aug 2024 #51
Not on Fox DownriverDem Aug 2024 #14
He also wants Fox to fill out an audience servermsh Aug 2024 #15
Terrific... PCIntern Aug 2024 #16
"Mr. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace..." krkaufman Aug 2024 #17
Harris Campaign statement on Donald Trump backing out of the debate he already agreed to LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #18
Just the answer I was hoping for. ananda Aug 2024 #19
Can not trust Trump bmichaelh Aug 2024 #21
Trump never answers questions, he just rambles about something else. appleannie1 Aug 2024 #22
Yup. GB_RN Aug 2024 #25
Ahhh, I always thought of that method Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #48
Called the "Gish Gallop" debate technique..... DENVERPOPS Aug 2024 #39
Now THIS... GB_RN Aug 2024 #23
Mr (Alleged) Macho doesn't want America to see him get beaten by a GIRL. calimary Aug 2024 #24
How about MSNBC host the debate and Lawrence and Rachel moderate. MSNBC can pick the audience. 33taw Aug 2024 #26
Coward. Snowflake, convicted felon and rapist needs a widdle protection?? F' him. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #27
Solid campaign but please jujubeets Aug 2024 #28
Yeah an arena with only his supporters only kimbutgar Aug 2024 #29
I wonder wryter2000 Aug 2024 #30
Hmmmm . . . wordstroken Aug 2024 #32
Way to go!!! wordstroken Aug 2024 #31
Perfect orangecrush Aug 2024 #34
Good response except Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #35
ROFL! Man, I am loving this. Go Kamala! Joinfortmill Aug 2024 #36
excellent response Skittles Aug 2024 #37
Doyle says: usonian Aug 2024 #38
Is it me, or B.See Aug 2024 #40
Good responses, strong message to the cowardly candidate. GoodRaisin Aug 2024 #42
"safe space" PedroXimenez Aug 2024 #44
The thread on X has some great comments. My fav intheflow Aug 2024 #50
Capt. Obvious needs the Heimlich Maneuver! Brainfodder Aug 2024 #52
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