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Posted by Yoepus on Oct-01-2004 03:34:

So who won the debate?

Ya, we have to do this after each one.

Its out duty, we're the polit forum addicts for christ sakes.

Posted by LiquidX on Oct-01-2004 03:38:

Well, so far, Kerry was on the offensive.. really, I was nervous before the debate, but after this, Kerry really did a nice job.

Posted by Yoepus on Oct-01-2004 03:44:

I personally think the whole physical platform of the debate helped Kerry.

Setting him up as an equal to Bush and a chance to question the man.

I think the Bush camp was able to set Kerry up as a thorn - not a real equal opponent to Bush, not of the same stature or entitlement, but as simply somebody from the outside with an opinion - just like everybody else. Right or wrong, I think that was some perception many people had, and this forum debunks that obviously.

...

During the debate though I did sympathize with Bush because Kerry basically is just saying the same stuff you and me say from the outside, while Bush really knows it from with in. I think when he comes into office he will face a great reality shock, just as Bush did. I don't think he *understands* what it means to be president.

Its like a ten year old telling a guy who's been doing his job for 20 years how to do his job....

Posted by imokruok on Oct-01-2004 03:47:

What is this "global test"?! Nobody told me about a global test! Is this like a pop quiz? Shiat.

Posted by Yoepus on Oct-01-2004 03:53:

BTW this is the "OFFICAL WHO WON THE DEBATE POLL" that other won is just some rip-off by CO ppl.

Ya global test, I hope I won't have to pass won of those. Is it one of those popularity pagents? Do we have to make more beautiful women or..?

Posted by hardcore trancer on Oct-01-2004 03:53:

quote:
Originally posted by imokruok
What is this "global test"?! Nobody told me about a global test! Is this like a pop quiz? Shiat.

ahahahahahaha that was funny

Posted by daffodil on Oct-01-2004 04:08:

I voted for Kerry, although I'll admit I didn't see the entire debate. I watched from about 9:15 -10:00 while I had dinner at work, then listened to the last 10-15 minutes on my cab ride home.

First, it was intriguing to note my different feelings when I saw and heard the two, versus when I simply heard them. I'm an unequivocal Kerry supporter, and I though Kerry came off brilliantly on television. However, on the radio I found myself more sympathetic toward Bush's voice. It might be because I like the familiarity and comfort of a Southern-toned voice, but I thought it was worth noting.

Anyway, overall I thought Kerry was best able to express himself eloquently and effectively. Bush relied heavily on catch phrases and repetition, something that has strengthened his messages in the past, but this time it seemed more like a crutch. He had little else to say aside from his platitudes. A huge mistake he made was still drawing links between 9/11 and terrorism, and Iraq. Kerry corrected him and he responded with a flustered, "I know who attacked us!" It sounded as if he was trying to convince himself. I've never seen Bush appear so flustered and defensive.

Oppositely, Kerry appeared calm and eloquent. He expressed himself clearly and intelligently without getting overly complex. I was worry he would get to far into minutiae, but he stayed (the gods will strike me for being cliche) "on message." I'm eager to read all of the news reports, particularly where the conservative publications will pick at Kerry.

Posted by sensorium on Oct-01-2004 04:09:

Poll fight!

Great.