Mainstream vs. outsiders: Debate highlights GOP's 2 groups

  • Thread starter Thread starter Path_Finder
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
Mulligan2 said:
Many of the candidates came across as petulant and whiny. They are campaigning for the most powerful position in the world, and they can’t handle a few tough questions in a debate? Their attempt to deflect questions by blaming the media fell woefully flat.
Click to expand...
This from the same poster who urged others to “google Santorum and see what they find”.

Everyone should note this bias and a rather uncharitable attitude has been demonstrated before, I would say it is mainly to just take shots at Republicans, perhaps one’s beliefs in traditional marriage causes some to be vindictive or perhaps one is not tolerant of pro-life views.
 
Vouthon said:
It’s a tactic. Some regard it as a shrewd means of deflecting unwanted questions. It’s theatre, not reality. Politics is like any job interview, it’s just that your ultimate interviewers are the electorate whom you need to win over.
Click to expand...
Well in this case, the interviewers, i.e. the moderators, are not the one’s doing the hiring, they’re reporters who are spinning the debate into entertainment rather than information that the voters can use to decide on whom to vote for.

Trump was right to come back at the mod’s question about his comic book style.

The question was insulting as Trump said.

And they were also right that we would never see this low-level-thinking style of questioning in the Democratic Debates.

Jim
 
Path_Finder said:
This from the same poster who urged others to “google Santorum and see what they find”.

Everyone should note this bias and a rather uncharitable attitude has been demonstrated before, I would say it is mainly to just take shots at Republicans, perhaps one’s beliefs in traditional marriage causes some to be vindictive or perhaps one is not tolerant of pro-life views.
Click to expand...
All this while being listed as a Catholic…go figure:eek:
 
Jeanne_S said:
I really like Ted Cruz.He is a true Constitutionlist.He more than showed he can hold his own against the typically and predictable biased media.I would like him to really surge in the polls.Rubio is good as well.IMO Cruz,Rubio,Trump,Fiorina and even Christie has some really good breakout moments.
Click to expand...
I like Cruz a lot, too. I’ve been waiting for that surge, but sadly, I don’t think it’s going to happen.
 
DeniseNY said:
Considering the current Whiner in Chief, this is really funny!
Click to expand...
Exactly!As Pathfinder already mentioned,these types of comments are designed to stir the pot.We can expect this kind of thing to really ramp up and increase in the coming months ahead. :cool:
 
Mulligan2 said:
Many of the candidates came across as petulant and whiny. They are campaigning for the most powerful position in the world, and they can’t handle a few tough questions in a debate? Their attempt to deflect questions by blaming the media fell woefully flat.
Click to expand...
I did not get that impression at all. I felt that they were trying to keep the focus on “getting to know where each candidate stands” instead of “let’s try to pick a fight.”

Besides, I’ll take whiny over Shrillery Clinton any day. Seriously, that woman’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
 
I believe other remarks have been made in regards to believing this forum should be for “serious candidates” per a thread on Mr. Trump, so when one notes, some historical fact such as the Klan being a military arm of the Democratic Party, it’s really not hard to see where such an attitude originates from.
 
Path_Finder said:
This from the same poster who urged others to “google Santorum and see what they find”.

Everyone should note this bias and a rather uncharitable attitude has been demonstrated before, I would say it is mainly to just take shots at Republicans, perhaps one’s beliefs in traditional marriage causes some to be vindictive or perhaps one is not tolerant of pro-life views.
Click to expand...
Please do not conflate different threads, and please remember the forum rules that posters should discuss the issues - not each other.

I made a comment based on my assessment of the debate. If you disagree, please feel free to state your opposing viewpoint.
 
No matter who said it, Breitbart or whomever, Carl Bernstein said last night’s CNBC performance was “disgraceful”. Oh, I guess Bernstein, famous for “All of the President’s men” is now whining.
 
Vouthon said:
It’s a tactic. Some regard it as a shrewd means of deflecting unwanted questions. It’s theatre, not reality. Politics is like any job interview, it’s just that your ultimate interviewers are the electorate whom you need to win over.
Click to expand...
If I was in charge of hiring and asked an applicant a valid question and they refused to answer saying the question was unfair, I would not be hiring them. The question on the debt ceiling was relevant, fair, and honestly, touched on a matter of national importance.

I would also argue that the fantasy football question was relevant as well.
 
DeniseNY said:
After CNBC debacle, Carson camp vows revolt over debates

washingtonexaminer.com/article/2575209

And before anybody comes in with comments questioning Dr Carson’s intelligence, I remind you that he’s a world renowned neurosurgeon.
Click to expand...
I’m aware that Dr Carson is very intelligent, but I don’t believe he has the requisite experience to be President. I’m a pilot, and if the worlds greatest brain surgeon told me that he wanted to land the airplane, I would have to decline, unless of course, he were a qualified pilot. Being a neurosurgeon doesn’t mean that you can land an airplane, sail a boat, design a building, or serve in political office without additional training and experience.

And if that neuro surgeon in my example were to decide to become a licensed pilot, he wouldn’t immediately be made the chief pilot at American Airlines.
 
What I’m referring to are a few posters on this board who routinely post gratuitous insults in threads about Dr Carson such as “he’s an idiot”, “he’s so stupid”, “he’s a moron” etc… What you’re stating is kind of the obvious, and I wouldn’t want a neurosurgeon (or a community organizer for that matter) doing those things.
 
DeniseNY said:
What I’m referring to are a few posters on this board who routinely post things in threads about Dr Carson such as “he’s an idiot”, “he’s so stupid”, “he’s a moron” etc… What you’re stating is kind of the obvious, and I wouldn’t want a neurosurgeon (or a community organizer for that matter) doing those things.
Click to expand...
Fair enough!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top