John Kerry Wins 2nd Debate

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John Kerry tonight won the debate with President Bush in what was a very lively "town hall" discussion. George Bush at one point smirked, cocked his head and laughed as Kerry pointed out that even he was considered a "small business". Bush earlier interupted Charlie to give an illegal rebuttal. The main reason Kerry won though, was because Kerry actually used facts, while Bush hammered away with his rhetoric. His only line seemed to be You can run but you can't hide, refering to Kerry's voting record. If he was being serious, this is the first time that I have actually doubted Bush's mental capacity. He should know that bills aren't as simple as he makes them seem. So if he believes what he is saying, then shame on him.

Also, I found it humorous that Bush lashed out at Kerry for having misspoken, when even today Bush called Kerry Senator Kennedy.
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Reply #1 from PolMach Forums Top
Kerry using his truth: '...Bush owns a timber company!'

Bush using his rhetoric: 'Well that's news to me...want some wood?'



- GX
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

I liked that "Kennedy" line.  Maybe it shows now more than ever that Bush is living in the past.  Most of all, it just shows that he has a little problem with turning a phrase.

I won't touch on the misconjugated verbs, as I often do that in spoken speech as well.

Neither of these two are as good in a "town hall"-style debate as Clinton was.

Galactic Civilizations IV
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
". George Bush at one point smirked, cocked his head and laughed ... Bush earlier interupted Charlie to give an illegal rebuttal. ...


maybe those prosecutors that wouldn't get Moore for handing out underwear will bring down the administration for illegal rebuttals...

It never ceases to amaze me how two people can watch the same debate and see a totally different view. I heard just as many facts from Bush. I saw Kerry dodge question after question, and I saw Bush do the same thing.

Frankly this one was too close for me to believe that your estimation is unbiased. Maybe Kerry won, I tend to think it was more of a tie, but you are characterizing it in totally colored terms.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Reply #1 By: Grim Xiozan - 10/8/2004 9:58:40 PM
Kerry using his truth: '...Bush owns a timber company!'

Bush using his rhetoric: 'Well that's news to me...want some wood?'


That was awfully funny. I almost fell over. But kerry never said he owned the company, just that he was paid by a company.
Reply #5 from PolMach Forums Top
That was awfully funny. I almost fell over. But kerry never said he owned the company, just that he was paid by a company.


Or how about the whole staring into the camera deal Kerry: 'I will not raise taxes...'

Minute later Kerry: '...rolling back tax cuts...'

Also Bush was tapping his foot like crazy! I thought he was going to start line dancing!!

- GX
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Peter Jennings also referred to Kerry as "Kennedy". Is there something in the air?
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
"Peter Jennings also referred to Kerry as "Kennedy". Is there something in the air?"


The initials JFK? The fact that Kerry used to tell people he would be the next JFK? The fact that he holds Ted Kennedy's coat tails? The fact that is glorified beyond his merits and beloved of people who basically don't know anything about what he has accomplished?

Or, people that speak publicly are human.
Reply #8 from PolMach Forums Top
Is there something in the air?


(Sprays air freshener)

Okay, Wonder WHO used a really strong Weapon of Mass Stinkiness?

- GX
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think you doing some wishful thinking here, Sandy. Calling Kerry Kennedy isn't too far off, actually. Kennedy's been a bigger asshole than Kerry throughout the campaign. Not a bad idea to remind people Kerry's even left of Tubby Ted.

Cheers,
Daiwa
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Unfortunately Sandy, you're so ideological that I think most people would agree that Kerry would have "won" the debate even if Kerry turned out to be merely a bio-suit containing Kodos from Epsilon IV.