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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:47 PM Jul 2019

I'm not watching the debate...

First off, the fucking election is 15 months away. Secondly, the fucking election is 15 months away!

This bizarre 2 1/2 year election cottage-industry thing that's taken hold in the last 30 yrs is NOT healthy for our democracy (IMO). It only serves the media and other entities that profit off of the extended election cycle.

I'll pay closer attention after 1/1/2020. Until then, it's political masturbation.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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I'm not watching the debate... (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 OP
Yup. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2019 #1
I can't watch DownriverDem Jul 2019 #28
I agree GP6971 Jul 2019 #2
My dog needs a bath. SCVDem Jul 2019 #3
thirdly, The Boys is streaming on Amazon Prime! wyldwolf Jul 2019 #4
It is; my kinda "super" series JDC Jul 2019 #52
Love politics but right now the Braves are up 9-0. I'm sure the moderators and talking heads will redstateblues Jul 2019 #5
Masturbation. Always a good option. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #6
I *almost* wrote that... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #7
Iowa caucuses are Feb 3 IronLionZion Jul 2019 #8
They could debate closer to the actual primary/GE cycle Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #10
The next scheduled debate is September IronLionZion Jul 2019 #14
We can only pray it is! Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #16
I agree they are a good looking group but not sure they are masturbation material. UniteFightBack Jul 2019 #9
Watching my Phillies SallyHemmings Jul 2019 #11
I also am not watching the debate. I am here on the computer again at Democratic Underground..... Stuart G Jul 2019 #12
I just re-started GTA V (2nd time), in between posting history crap on DU... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #13
And of course here it is Kilgore Jul 2019 #55
Thank you! Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #57
Always puts a smile on my face! Kilgore Jul 2019 #58
Neither am I. smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #15
Will you watch tomorrow night? nt JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #17
Well, hmm, *scratches head*... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #19
Hahahhaaaa! JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #20
Amen. BadgerMom Jul 2019 #18
Horrible formatting.....nobody can get a full idea articulated ashredux Jul 2019 #21
Ambassador Susan Rice agrees with you about the bad format... iluvtennis Jul 2019 #43
No need to shout to all of DU. You made your choice. Good for you. nt Blue_true Jul 2019 #22
DU's been lacking content, so I provided some Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #24
it's big advertising dollars, that's what it is....period. Red Sox just went ahead. Family is NRaleighLiberal Jul 2019 #23
Go eat your own. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #25
Oh, wait, it's Donovan, not Donner. Same diff. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #26
nom nom nom... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #29
Dollars to donuts you're watching the debate. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #32
Maddow - pre-taped but much more relevant than a debate... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #34
Liar! Xipe Totec Jul 2019 #35
I am not watching it either CountAllVotes Jul 2019 #27
But you wanted the attention I notice! nt USALiberal Jul 2019 #30
Beats watching this debate! Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #31
Friggin waste of time Kilgore Jul 2019 #33
"the election is 15 months away. Secondly, the election is 15 months away! " mitch96 Jul 2019 #36
Yup, me too, not watching n/t gaiadiversity Jul 2019 #37
Hannah broke up obnoxiousdrunk Jul 2019 #38
NO. The debates get Democratic issues into the public debate sharedvalues Jul 2019 #39
I'm hearing more about foibles than substance from the media at this point... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #41
A local newsbunny just pointed out "the only" Dem candidate... SMC22307 Jul 2019 #44
Without debates you'd hear about foibles only and zero substance sharedvalues Jul 2019 #68
Agreed, yet some want Less Candidate Exposure - Wonder Why? n/t MarcA Jul 2019 #61
+++ agree. We need to do what they do in France and have 3-month presidential election cycle. iluvtennis Jul 2019 #40
Is that all it is? YES, PLEASE! This drawn-out process is ridiculous. (n/t) SMC22307 Jul 2019 #46
there's a toad in my garage Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2019 #42
The UK allows only 6 weeks for electoral campaigning. Great idea! catrose Jul 2019 #45
What you missed ... Sparkly Jul 2019 #47
Clamoring for THAT re-run! Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #48
My point is Sparkly Jul 2019 #49
Yeah, and I'm still not clamoring for it... Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #50
But but but Sparkly Jul 2019 #51
. Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #54
same here... chillfactor Jul 2019 #53
I'm enjoying seeing opinions of the candidates. Many of them will be in Cabinet. Hoyt Jul 2019 #56
Good thing...it is a shit show and the GIANT elephant Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #59
Masturbation? More like masochism. Who needs this much pain? dem4decades Jul 2019 #60
Why then are you participating in the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES forum? brooklynite Jul 2019 #62
Why are you kicking my OP? Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #63
You chose to tell us how unimportant the current phase of the Primary is... brooklynite Jul 2019 #64
Thanks for the kick again! Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #65
I didn't watch either. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2019 #66
I didn't watch either... Talitha Jul 2019 #67
 

TheCowsCameHome

(40,168 posts)
1. Yup.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:51 PM
Jul 2019


I'll tune in when it's time to shred Trump 1 on 1, if he has the guts to debate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

DownriverDem

(6,227 posts)
28. I can't watch
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:36 PM
Jul 2019

either, but I do check every now and then at the live blogging on Daily Kos.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

GP6971

(31,133 posts)
2. I agree
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:52 PM
Jul 2019

totally worthless.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SCVDem

(5,103 posts)
3. My dog needs a bath.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:53 PM
Jul 2019

At least something will be accomplished.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

wyldwolf

(43,867 posts)
4. thirdly, The Boys is streaming on Amazon Prime!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:53 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JDC

(10,121 posts)
52. It is; my kinda "super" series
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:38 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
5. Love politics but right now the Braves are up 9-0. I'm sure the moderators and talking heads will
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:55 PM
Jul 2019

Annoy everyone and analyze every word all night. I may watch tomorrow.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LakeArenal

(28,809 posts)
6. Masturbation. Always a good option.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:57 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
7. I *almost* wrote that...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:00 PM
Jul 2019

...I was gonna do that to something else other than the debate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IronLionZion

(45,404 posts)
8. Iowa caucuses are Feb 3
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:00 PM
Jul 2019

many of these candidates will drop out in the next few months. Some already have. These debates are the only way some of these people can address a national audience with their policies and plans

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
10. They could debate closer to the actual primary/GE cycle
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:08 PM
Jul 2019

Out this far, they're only allowing the opposition more opportunities for swipes.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IronLionZion

(45,404 posts)
14. The next scheduled debate is September
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:13 PM
Jul 2019

it will be a much smaller field at that point

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
16. We can only pray it is!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:16 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)
9. I agree they are a good looking group but not sure they are masturbation material.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:02 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Stuart G

(38,414 posts)
12. I also am not watching the debate. I am here on the computer again at Democratic Underground.....
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:10 PM
Jul 2019

.....again, and again...Wait...the election is not this year??

You mean November of 2020? fucking 15 months away??..back to playing a computer game.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
13. I just re-started GTA V (2nd time), in between posting history crap on DU...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:13 PM
Jul 2019
50 Yrs ago today; LBJ ordered pants that won't bunch up in his *burp* bunghole...

Today, Trevor Phillips wakes up without pants and spikes his liquor bottle on the curb.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kilgore

(1,733 posts)
55. And of course here it is
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:56 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
57. Thank you!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:05 PM
Jul 2019

Strangely, that endears LBJ to me! No one likes a wedgie, even the POTUS!

...on edit:

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kilgore

(1,733 posts)
58. Always puts a smile on my face!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:08 PM
Jul 2019

The Prez discussing how his nuts hang......priceless!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
15. Neither am I.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:14 PM
Jul 2019

It just stresses me out too much. It's too early for me. I'll check in later to see what people here think out of curiosity, but this debate will not sway my decision.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,700 posts)
17. Will you watch tomorrow night? nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:16 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
19. Well, hmm, *scratches head*...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:19 PM
Jul 2019

Nope.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JoeOtterbein

(7,700 posts)
20. Hahahhaaaa!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:20 PM
Jul 2019

Thanks for the laugh! And great answer!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

BadgerMom

(2,770 posts)
18. Amen.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:17 PM
Jul 2019

I’m watching Rachel.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

ashredux

(2,603 posts)
21. Horrible formatting.....nobody can get a full idea articulated
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:26 PM
Jul 2019

CNN sucks

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

iluvtennis

(19,843 posts)
43. Ambassador Susan Rice agrees with you about the bad format...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:13 PM
Jul 2019


@AmbassadorRice
This debate format is totally messed up with moderators not even giving candidates one minute to complete a thought. C’mon!



If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
22. No need to shout to all of DU. You made your choice. Good for you. nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:29 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
24. DU's been lacking content, so I provided some
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:31 PM
Jul 2019

Thanks for the kick!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NRaleighLiberal

(60,013 posts)
23. it's big advertising dollars, that's what it is....period. Red Sox just went ahead. Family is
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:29 PM
Jul 2019

visiting. Agreed - way too early to pay much attention.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Xipe Totec

(43,889 posts)
26. Oh, wait, it's Donovan, not Donner. Same diff. nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:32 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
29. nom nom nom...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:36 PM
Jul 2019

...er, what were you saying? I was monging.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Xipe Totec

(43,889 posts)
32. Dollars to donuts you're watching the debate. nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:38 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
34. Maddow - pre-taped but much more relevant than a debate...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:39 PM
Jul 2019

...for an election 15 months away.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Xipe Totec

(43,889 posts)
35. Liar!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:41 PM
Jul 2019


You can't stand the suspense!

Ooooh! you just missed a great exchange!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

CountAllVotes

(20,868 posts)
27. I am not watching it either
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:34 PM
Jul 2019

One of the joys of cutting the cord so to speak.

Its METV or bust!


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

USALiberal

(10,877 posts)
30. But you wanted the attention I notice! nt
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:36 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
31. Beats watching this debate!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:37 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kilgore

(1,733 posts)
33. Friggin waste of time
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:39 PM
Jul 2019

Will start paying attention when I sober up after new years.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mitch96

(13,883 posts)
36. "the election is 15 months away. Secondly, the election is 15 months away! "
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:43 PM
Jul 2019

Agree.. Like trying to predict a hurricane when it's just a small rainstorm off Africa.
Anyhoo I'm gonna vote for any Dem that wins the primary and can dump tRump...
m

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

obnoxiousdrunk

(2,909 posts)
38. Hannah broke up
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:46 PM
Jul 2019

with Jed. May hook up with Tyler....

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

sharedvalues

(6,916 posts)
39. NO. The debates get Democratic issues into the public debate
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:49 PM
Jul 2019

Every second our media spends talking about a Dem debate is a second they are not talking about Republicans.
That is GOOD.

The debates are not interesting because we’re choosing a candidate now. They’re interesting because we are watching the Democratic Party debate ISSUES and figure out what we stand for, and we are watching them tell the American people that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
41. I'm hearing more about foibles than substance from the media at this point...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:54 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
44. A local newsbunny just pointed out "the only" Dem candidate...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:18 PM
Jul 2019

who put his and over his heart during... ? I was channel-surfing and came in at the very tail end of her segment, which appeared to offer ZERO SUBSTANCE. This process shouldn't start until at least after Labor Day... don't wear white and don't hold any debates!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

sharedvalues

(6,916 posts)
68. Without debates you'd hear about foibles only and zero substance
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 07:57 AM
Jul 2019

Our media stinks. But the debates do help a bit.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

MarcA

(2,195 posts)
61. Agreed, yet some want Less Candidate Exposure - Wonder Why? n/t
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:19 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

iluvtennis

(19,843 posts)
40. +++ agree. We need to do what they do in France and have 3-month presidential election cycle.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 09:53 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
46. Is that all it is? YES, PLEASE! This drawn-out process is ridiculous. (n/t)
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:20 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,309 posts)
42. there's a toad in my garage
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:09 PM
Jul 2019

Jamestown, season 3, ep. 3 will be on a local pbs station shortly.

It's down to 80F outside, now!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

catrose

(5,065 posts)
45. The UK allows only 6 weeks for electoral campaigning. Great idea!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:19 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Sparkly

(24,149 posts)
47. What you missed ...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:28 PM
Jul 2019

Mostly:

"What really matters in this is that the big corporations are -"

"Thank you, Senator/Mayor/Whoever."

"The problem in this country is not that we lack the ability, it's that our leaders lack the moral courage to -"

"Thank you, Senator/Mayor/Whoever."

"I'd like to respond to what my opponent just said in order to clarify that I am not saying -"

"Thank you, Senator/Mayor/Whoever."

"Iamtalkingasfastaspossibletomakeapointand"

"Thank you, Senator/Mayor/Whoever."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
48. Clamoring for THAT re-run!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:30 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sparkly

(24,149 posts)
49. My point is
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:33 PM
Jul 2019

that they were interrupted before they could complete a thought in any way that had enough meaning to -

"Thank you, Sparkly."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
50. Yeah, and I'm still not clamoring for it...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:36 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sparkly

(24,149 posts)
51. But but but
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:38 PM
Jul 2019

but -- oh I'm sorry, that's all I have time for.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

chillfactor

(7,573 posts)
53. same here...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 10:40 PM
Jul 2019

too many candidates, too far from election...….and downright boring.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
56. I'm enjoying seeing opinions of the candidates. Many of them will be in Cabinet.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:05 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
59. Good thing...it is a shit show and the GIANT elephant
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:09 PM
Jul 2019

In the room is trump.

I love my party..but this night is a huge fail. Bet almost zero people are watching.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dem4decades

(11,282 posts)
60. Masturbation? More like masochism. Who needs this much pain?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:19 PM
Jul 2019

Of course i was watching the Sox tonight and that wasn't exactly pleasant.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,479 posts)
62. Why then are you participating in the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES forum?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:22 PM
Jul 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
63. Why are you kicking my OP?
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:26 PM
Jul 2019
*queue calliope*
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,479 posts)
64. You chose to tell us how unimportant the current phase of the Primary is...
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:37 PM
Jul 2019

I’m wondering why you bothered to come into the Primaries forum t tell us.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)
65. Thanks for the kick again!
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:38 PM
Jul 2019

I guess I was wrong about you!

P.S. This is the Democratic Primaries forum. The Democratic Primaries start next February, sparky...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

greatauntoftriplets

(175,729 posts)
66. I didn't watch either.
Tue Jul 30, 2019, 11:51 PM
Jul 2019

Partly because the election is still so far off and partly because there are too damned many candidates. I'll watch when the numbers are more manageable so that all can be onstage at the same time.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Talitha

(6,579 posts)
67. I didn't watch either...
Wed Jul 31, 2019, 02:26 AM
Jul 2019

When the list gets whittled down to a reasonable size, I'll watch.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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