Araxen
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:47 AM
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They should just let the BBC do Presidential Debates from now on |
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Yeah, they are European News, but I think their coverage is pretty neutral and prolly would hold a better debate than any of the US News Org's can now. Every news org in the US has some bias one way or another anymore and it's a damn shame what it has become now.
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:50 AM
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1. One word - TRAVESTY eom |
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:51 AM
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2. Bloggers - heck high school gowernment students - could do |
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a better job. I would love to see Kos, Skinner, Babylonsister, Jane Hamsher, Christy Hardin Smith, McJoan etc asking serious questions and followups.
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:52 AM
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3. yep. PBS & NPR would also at least discuss actual issues too |
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:54 AM
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4. contact Democratic Party with your ideas: |
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:54 AM
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5. I was thinking the same thing ..... n/t |
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:55 AM
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6. Just have each candidate go on Top Gear and do a lap. |
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Fastest lap wins the nom. And the interviews with Jeremy Clarkson would be priceless.
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Fri Apr-18-08 09:59 AM
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Edited on Fri Apr-18-08 10:02 AM by CherokeeDem
I would pay to see that happen!! I love that show and those guys, I am a middle-aged woman who watches every show even the reruns!!! Seeing Clinton and McCain have to deal with Jeremy would be priceless!! I think Obama could give Stig a run for his money though. Wonderful idea!!!!
By the way, I love the idea of the BBC doing the debates. They might actually ask some real questions.
Edited to add a thought and correct my really stupid spelling. MUST USE SPELL CHECK!!!!
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Fri Apr-18-08 10:08 AM
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Fri Apr-18-08 11:04 AM
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9. Are they as good as the BBC? |
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Fri Apr-18-08 11:39 AM
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10. Yes. In fact, it was pretty much modelled on the Beeb at the start... |
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...plus it's public broadcasting and thus way more centre-left than either CTV or Global. But at the same time, the CBC is pretty even-handed. And at least one reporter/host made a very big fool out of Ann Coulter a short while back.
And while you're at it, the US should maybe outsource its federal election to Elections Canada. They're non-partisan, they manage to get everything done in about a month, and they can produce all the nice paper ballots you need, to be marked with an X -- and they'll be consistent throughout the country.
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