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3catwoman3

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40. Secretary Pete is so smooth, and trying to argue just about anything...

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Fri Jun 28, 2024, 01:45 PM

Jun 28

...with him is like the bible thumpers trying to argue scripture with John Fugelsang - an exercise in futility.

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Pete Buttigeig demonstrates how to handle the "Gish gallop" right wing talkover [View all] jmbar2 Jun 27 OP

He's good! I hope Biden channels Pete ALBliberal Jun 27 #1

He's WONDERFUL! elleng Jun 27 #2

I love him. Think. Again. Jun 27 #3

He is tremendous... hlthe2b Jun 27 #4

He would make a wonderful POTUS. Diamond_Dog Jun 27 #5

I was just thinking that! CTyankee Jun 27 #19

Absolutely! ShazzieB Jun 27 #25

Absolutely. dalton99a Jun 27 #29

K&R Blue Owl Jun 27 #6

He is so good... Mike Nelson Jun 27 #7

The Gish talkover is such a rightwing staple, I hope more people will learn to counter it. jmbar2 Jun 27 #8

Beautiful. yonder Jun 27 #9

Fox News probably edited it so it looks like Perry gets the last word and wins the exchange. TheRickles Jun 27 #23

Pete is an absolute master communicator Jilly_in_VA Jun 27 #10

Insisting on the facts is key. oasis Jun 27 #11

Indeed... jmbar2 Jun 27 #12

Yet another reason I would be unfit for such an office: I'd out-yell the RWNJ or leave. Hermit-The-Prog Jun 27 #13

Facts have a liberal bias Warpy Jun 27 #14

Touche! Well played, Mr. Buttigeig, as usual. Timeflyer Jun 27 #15

"Since time is limited I'm just going to comment on your errors" is basic HS debate Prairie Gates Jun 27 #16

Hey, Scottie... rubbersole Jun 27 #17

You heard it first here. multigraincracker Jun 27 #18

As he is not a MI native (he recently moved there) Governor is a tougher hill to climb than a Senate run. Celerity Jun 27 #34

Good points, I'm mostly wishful thinking. multigraincracker Jun 27 #36

Bravo, Secretary Buttigeig! CrispyQ Jun 27 #20

Perry must have needed a thousand stitches after that slicing n dicing. NoMoreRepugs Jun 27 #21

Pete for prez! brakester Jun 27 #22

"I would imagine most people are aware of that" hibbing Jun 27 #24

This is SO SATIFYING!!! LAS14 Jun 27 #26

If so much of this country... appmanga Jun 27 #27

Well said. Escurumbele Jun 27 #32

Kick dalton99a Jun 27 #28

Leagues apart malaise Jun 27 #30

I bet they think they are going to grab Pete by the throat with their wise questions and discussions to find out their Escurumbele Jun 27 #31

Is this the same Perry who is complicit in attempting the overthrow of the United States? AZ8theist Jun 27 #33

Giddy-up, Goober czarjak Jun 27 #35

Pete is a treasure. James48 Jun 28 #37

I love Pete - he is so incredibly smart and a decent person. nt TBF Jun 28 #38

I would vote for Pete Buttigieg for President pinkstarburst Jun 28 #39

Secretary Pete is so smooth, and trying to argue just about anything... 3catwoman3 Jun 28 #40