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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe simple solution to the debates no one seems to be suggesting:
One microphone on at a time.
When it's biden's turn to talk, turn off trump's microphone.
When it's trump's turn to talk, turn off biden's microphone.
it's fair and it makes sense.
Until they do this, it will continue to be a shit show.
end of story.
on edit:
as an electrician, i can tell you there is a kind of a switch, called a "double throw" switch. this is exactly what they need. only one microphone would operate at a time. there is no way for both to be on at the same time, with this kind of switch. the moderator presses a button and it switches from one to the other.
on edit.
(plus, i just want to see trump trying to interrupt but no sound coming out of his mouth)
SlogginThroughIt
(1,977 posts)Ms. Toad
(34,057 posts)Rule of Claw
(500 posts)pointless.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,105 posts)MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)dem4decades
(11,282 posts)wnylib
(21,417 posts)chased Biden away.
But, if Biden can make a strong case for cancellibg future debates that will resonate well with the general public and make Trump look like a total ass, then I'd be for it.
However, as long as Biden continues to come across as the rational one who cares about the people and gets his platform across while Trump acts like a bullying idiot, then I'd be for comtinuing the debates.
People will forget the specifics of what was said, but tgey will remember how Trump acted.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,587 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)but didn't they have an "open discussion" period?
Not criticizing your post, I think it's a great idea.
spooky3
(34,426 posts)Cirque du So-What
(25,921 posts)Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)TigressDem
(5,125 posts)KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)Each lie they turn it up.
wnylib
(21,417 posts)I'm betting that Trump gets off on S & M.
KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)And sadly, you are probably right.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,587 posts)And a tazer gun for every 3 lies. DFT would be lit up like a Roman candle
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14164397
vapor2
(1,243 posts)Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Biden's mic. He is an uncontrollable brat.
just chain him to his podium
he can start getting used to the chains that gonna come ...
✌🏼
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Demobrat
(8,968 posts)N/T
diane in sf
(3,913 posts)Shocks can be administered for interrupting and lying.
Or hold the next one on Zoom and use the mute.
diane in sf
(3,913 posts)wnylib
(21,417 posts)Just straight up questions, separately answered for a 2 minute period
Considering what an ass Trump was, I think that Wallace did a pretty good job. I liked the point where he asked Trump if he would like to just change places with him. Also when he reminded Trump of the terms that his team agreed to.
TigressDem
(5,125 posts)Maybe HULK could keep Dump from talking or at least punch him a block away, so by the time he got back, Joe could have said a few words.
KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)Because by 9:05 pm ET half the interwebs were yelling cut his mic. The other half of the interwebs was busy with cat videos.
garybeck
(9,940 posts)i'm saying turn it off before he starts interrupting. each person gets their 2 minutes without interruption, period. the other person has no microphone during that time. the problem is that he is still able to interrupt even though he's not allowed to. they have to take away his ability to interrupt in the first place.
Celerity
(43,261 posts)wnylib
(21,417 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,587 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I love that!
KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)Purrfect
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)both sides before the mic can be cut. The GOP will never agree because that is the only debate weapon they have. Being knowledgeable is not one of their assets.
PJMcK
(22,023 posts)LiberalFighter
(50,831 posts)A soundproof room would be better.
Native
(5,939 posts)Tarc
(10,476 posts)These sorts of posts are pointless, the GOP will not agree to changing the rules now.
AwakeAtLast
(14,124 posts)Teachers know what to do!