Debate microphones can't be turned off unless both debaters agree.

[BigmanPigman]

Team tRump won't agree with that. (MSNBC reported).

[elleng]

1. Then cancel future 'shit shows.'

[DonaldsRump]

3. Agreed. It's then useless to host these.

Both sides play by the rules, or there are no debates.

[spooky3]

5. Exactly. Biden then has an excellent basis for not participating. Nt

[BigmanPigman]

7. I turned on Fux Ruse for 1 minute

and they said that poor little Biden wants to do that because he is losing and lost tonight's debate. Even watching 1 minute was too long. Donna Brazile is the Dem commentator...how does she stand it?

[onecaliberal]

2. Then no more debates

[Horse with no Name]

4. Then the only thing we can do is a shock collar

:haha:

[Blue_playwright]

9. Squirt bottle full of water and vinegar ...

...that oughta do the trick.

[DBoon]

11. a spray bottle of water works on cats

[Cicada]

6. With the mike on Trump self destructed

I don’t want any changes in format

[andym]

8. Moderator can just bring a whistle

There's probably no rule against that, and blow it until Trump shuts up.

[RainCaster]

12. The mod will need an air horn

But a tazer would be more effective

[Ferrets are Cool]

10. Then just don't have them. Easy Peasy

The moderator/network can make the rules. If one participant doesn't like it, they don't have to show up.

[littlemissmartypants]

13. Is there such a thing as a programmable mike?

Like one that automatically shuts off at yelling or due to repetitive nonsense?

[crickets]

14. That's the current norm.

Given trump can't seem to respect the norms of debates by being quiet when it isn't his turn, he's destroyed that norm as well. The debate committee or whoever runs it should just lay down the law to anyone participating in presidential debates going forward: when it isn't your turn, your microphone will not be on. Done. It's the only way to deal with his nonsense.

[uponit7771]

15. K&R, If Trump breaks debate rules by interrupting constantly moderator has to take control by

... cutting off mics.

Trump is breaking the rule

[Silent3]

16. The debate commission should announce that that's their own rule...

...and they'll cancel the rest of the debates (not make Biden do it) if Trump doesn't agree.

[zebrapa]

17. Need a rule

Set a rule. Only one mic on at a time. When allowed speaking time ends, the mic goes silent. If trump won't agree, let Joe appear alone with a free air time question and answer venue.