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Cyrano

(15,041 posts) Tue Sep 20, 2016, 12:28 PM Sep 2016

Are you planning to watch the debate? I'm not. [View all]

Last edited Tue Sep 20, 2016, 01:24 PM - Edit history (1)

I just can't do it. I refuse to expose myself and my own sanity to whatever shit comes out of Trump's mouth. I'm just not that much of a masochist.

My guess is it would take me about five minutes before I throw whatever I'm drinking at the TV screen and then have to buy a new TV.

The coverage the following day will be sufficient. Yet, I'll still be holding my remote in hand to turn it off if it gets too painful.

On edit: Will we see Trump bite the head off a live chicken?

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Are you planning to watch the debate? I'm not. [View all] Cyrano Sep 2016 OP

i am not going to watch either... chillfactor Sep 2016 #1

I'll need a beer and a pain pill and I'll be ok bmstee01 Sep 2016 #2

hahaha, good idea! I think Hillary will shred that Trumpster fire... should make for must see TV. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2016 #85

No. HELL no. Hayduke Bomgarte Sep 2016 #3

No. I detest the MSM and can't abide them letting Trump off without apcalc Sep 2016 #4

Oh god no. (n/t) Iggo Sep 2016 #5

I want Hillary Clinton's blue boot saltpoint Sep 2016 #6

Same here Runningdawg Sep 2016 #33

I think it's important to watch the debate. Jerry442 Sep 2016 #7

If you really care jehop61 Sep 2016 #8

I really care about Hillary being elected, and my own health Cyrano Sep 2016 #15

The mute button is your friend frazzled Sep 2016 #9

A commentator today (forget who sorry) said the way to tell who won a debate Maru Kitteh Sep 2016 #83

I'll watch, with the mute button at the ready Siwsan Sep 2016 #10

Nope loyalsister Sep 2016 #11

No, for two reasons Rocknrule Sep 2016 #12

I'm afraid too. shockey80 Sep 2016 #13

I'll watch and record it. Oldem Sep 2016 #14

You have more fortitude than I do, Oldem Cyrano Sep 2016 #19

I wouldn't watch it unless I was paid a very large sum of money... malthaussen Sep 2016 #16

No. I'm on the verge of hysteria over this election as it is so I refuse to watch. Vinca Sep 2016 #17

You're right, Vinca. A "gotcha" moment is inevitable. Cyrano Sep 2016 #21

They'll probably have it on too early for the West Coast LisaM Sep 2016 #18

No, Sherman A1 Sep 2016 #20

I agree totally with you..... dawnie51 Sep 2016 #22

I can't wait to watch it pinboy3niner Sep 2016 #23

Actually, it's not "one of the most important events ... " Cyrano Sep 2016 #39

Exactly. GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2016 #65

I do not understand why anyone would watch it. Everyone here knows who they are voting for. CBGLuthier Sep 2016 #24

I'll follow it on twitter PasadenaTrudy Sep 2016 #25

No way. johnp3907 Sep 2016 #26

We've been unable to watch debates for quite a few years, generally since Nay Sep 2016 #27

you betcha I will vlyons Sep 2016 #28

I plan to watch, I know Hillary's performance is going to be great as usual and I want her Thinkingabout Sep 2016 #29

You should watch the post-debate commentary Orrex Sep 2016 #30

I don't recommend hiding from reality. brooklynite Sep 2016 #31

Preserving one's own sanity is not hiding from reality Cyrano Sep 2016 #42

In that case, I would suggest not getting involved with politics at all. brooklynite Sep 2016 #45

I'm going to try, narnian60 Sep 2016 #32

No bigwillq Sep 2016 #34

Probably not rurallib Sep 2016 #35

I'm not either. Faux pas Sep 2016 #36

Before it even starts Runningdawg Sep 2016 #37

Interesting observation that this will be the only debate Cyrano Sep 2016 #43

That's what I've been thinking... 2theleft Sep 2016 #74

I want to see him flattened! Lifelong Protester Sep 2016 #38

Yes. And I plan to participate in the debate thread here on DU. femmocrat Sep 2016 #40

No way I will watch. Have you seen the ads billing it like a WWF cage match doc03 Sep 2016 #41

Have to see but don't want to either phallon Sep 2016 #52

I will record but not watch elfin Sep 2016 #44

I Will Hold My Nose RobinA Sep 2016 #46

If Don the Con's head explodes it will be replayed ad nauseum the next day. mnhtnbb Sep 2016 #48

I won't watch it. I know for whom I'm casting my vote mnhtnbb Sep 2016 #47

Hell yes! Egnever Sep 2016 #49

When is the debate? nt avebury Sep 2016 #50

The first one is September 26 Different Drummer Sep 2016 #61

No. Can't bring myself to watch. Glorfindel Sep 2016 #51

No watch Dworkin Sep 2016 #53

My hubby will watch but I'll get my info from underthematrix Sep 2016 #54

His voice makes my skin crawl, so I'll be watching a play by play, live on-line, but not listening. Lucinda Sep 2016 #55

I'm waiting for the Bad Lip Reading version Retrograde Sep 2016 #56

Yes, I will watch with my partner Blue Dalek Sep 2016 #57

Can't do it. Hillary will kick ass and I will check DU for the thread and post mortem. redstateblues Sep 2016 #58

No because I never watch political debates Ron Obvious Sep 2016 #59

Yes, I will watch Delmette Sep 2016 #60

I have the utmost confidence in our nominee that she'll be able to hold her own against the Madman. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2016 #62

Hell fucking no GusBob Sep 2016 #63

The debate isn't going to change my mind about Different Drummer Sep 2016 #64

My TV is a movie playing machine. That's all it does. hunter Sep 2016 #66

I don't think I'm quite as fed up by his voice or face as most on DU are, meaning I'll watch... LanternWaste Sep 2016 #67

"Will we see Trump bite the head off a live chicken?" yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #68

If I'm awake I'll infer what's occuring from Twitter MowCowWhoHow III Sep 2016 #69

Not on your life ailsagirl Sep 2016 #70

Of course I'll watch! I wouldn't miss it for the world. DawgHouse Sep 2016 #71

No. LWolf Sep 2016 #72

No. I already know who's getting my vote. roamer65 Sep 2016 #73

I can't wait....it will be sooooo gooood Demonaut Sep 2016 #75

I really want to watch to see how this all plays out Farmgirl1961 Sep 2016 #76

I'm hoping Lester Holt will ask saltpoint Sep 2016 #77

I can't Skittles Sep 2016 #78

I think it has the potential of being the Dallas who shot JR or mash finale numbers yeoman6987 Sep 2016 #79

I will record it, but not watch it live. I will follow posts here still_one Sep 2016 #80

What would be the point of watching? JenniferJuniper Sep 2016 #81

Absolutely I will watch it. wncHillsupport Sep 2016 #82

Exactly! It's a historical event, IMO. DawgHouse Sep 2016 #84

absolutely. i'm a political junkie. spanone Sep 2016 #86

Absolutely! I've been looking forward to it, no way would I miss it.. nt Raine Sep 2016 #87