The media needs to cancel the next two debates with Trump

[dlk]

He is using them as a platform to foment violence. Any future debates will only enable him. The Commission on Presidential Debates has been neutered.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Just a kill switch for his microphone will do.

[exboyfil]

4. You can't kill on content

So he can still call for violence. So long as Biden has equal time, I don't have a problem with him spouting whatever he wants (he will anyway on Twitter or his "briefings"/non-"press conferences".

[RazzleCat]

13. Yes, but he will shout over we need a "zoom" debate

put each one in a separate room. Moderator has the mute, ask question, un mute, start clock after time mute and so forth.

[TreasonousBastard]

15. I like it. Both of them in soundproof booths. Like some 60s quiz shows. Even better...

[lagomorph777]

17. +1000 It's so damned simple.

[dlk]

2. The debate commission won't allow it

Good idea but it won’t happen. Any future “debates” with Trump will be more of the same ranting monologue to agitate for violence.

[consider_this]

3. 'the media' will not be the ones to cancel it

they make $$$ shitshow or not.
they air his damn pressers, which are usually nothing newsworthy, just a free platform for him to bloviate - this has been going on for far too long. At least a few outlets have smartened up and skipped them or cut away, but it is insane how much time he is given for his own personal whining, etc.

[dlk]

7. True, they could refuse to participate and in essence cancel the debate but they won't

Too much money to be made.

[The Genealogist]

9. This. Right. Here.

Money, money, money. To many media outlets are focused on those fat stacks of cash. What is right, decent and just matters little.

[Buckeyeblue]

5. I agree. There is really no point in having a debate with Trump.

[TigressDem]

6. How about a 15 minute delayed ZOOM debate?

So moderator asks the question and each candidate answers but their answer is delayed 15 minutes and given one each at a time. That way, Trump can think he is still the center of the universe and Joe gets to say his peace/piece.

[dlk]

8. The Debate Commission isn't That flexible, unfortunately

[Ferrets are Cool]

10. You are correct, but why would they? They LIVE for shitshows.

Why do you think the Weather Channel gets it's best ratings during hurricanes? America loves to watch disaster shows.

[Ohiogal]

11. If the next two debates are cancelled

Then you for sure will hear the MAGAts crowing about how Biden is afraid to debate Trump again.

They need to be able to cut off their mics.

[lagomorph777]

19. But Trump is the one who will cancel. His handlers won't let him commit suicide again.

[DemsIn2020]

12. NOOOOO

The next debate is townhall with questions from the public.. I can't wait for trump to get shitty with a voter.

Must see tv.

[dlk]

20. Trump will do a repeat of last night with voters and with Biden

No one will be able to get in much of a worse edgewise. Trump can’t help himself. He’s too impaired. I don’t see how that helps Biden.

[dlk]

14. There should be a different format to avoid a ranting monologue of Trump's lies and vitrol

His nonstop spewing of poison is damaging to our country. Trump is actually afraid of Biden and any discussion of his long list of failures. That’s why he interrupts & shouts down any substantive discussion. The debate commission won’t take corrective action so, in my view, better to cancel Trump’s noxious diatribes.

[lagomorph777]

16. Trump will cancel; no way his handlers will let him commit suicide again.

[dlk]

18. Bully that he is, Trump will demand more debates

Trump needs the camera; it’s his lifeblood and I think his handlers will ultimately cave. Trump steamrolls everyone. I hope you are right, I have my doubts, though.

[TigressDem]

21. My boss, a Libertarian, says neither candidate won the debate, but the real loser was America

We the People got denied an honest debate about real issues.

[dlk]

22. If Joe had been able to get a word in edgewise...

I’m not sure bothsiderism is useful in this instance.