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post #51 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:00pm
I'm almost more giddy about watching Fox News afterwards. The spin could probably power the Eastern seaboard.
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post #52 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer View Post
She IS folksy and charming and content-free. Hell, she embodies it. She's a younger, more attractive version of Bush. <shudders>

I just hope Biden's got his shit together and is on his A-game.
There's a difference between being something and coming across as something. I think if one were to look at the Couric interviews, folksy and charming wouldn't be the words that come to mind.

There is another way she might come out tonight that might be equally as damaging and that would be bitchy, mean, and immature. In some ways I think that would be more hurtful to the campaign than acting dumb. I'm one of the few who thinks Biden has nothing to worry about. He just has to show up to work and do his thing.
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post #53 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:07pm
I'm stuck at work this evening and thus missing the debate, which sucks. The boards are my only resource for trademark snark and witty commentary.

I'd love to see a Palin meltdown, but I think the bar has been set so low at this point that she should have little trouble clearing it. I'll settle for having her content-free "blizzard of words" schtick immediately contrasted by well-reasoned, weighty responses from Biden at every turn. Definitely hoping he brings his A game.
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post #54 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:09pm
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
I'm almost more giddy about watching Fox News afterwards. The spin could probably power the Eastern seaboard.

I expect Gwen Ifill to be painted as the Antichrist.
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post #55 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by Kel View Post
I'm stuck at work this evening and thus missing the debate, which sucks. The boards are my only resource for trademark snark and witty commentary.

I'd love to see a Palin meltdown, but I think the bar has been set so low at this point that she should have little trouble clearing it. I'll settle for having her content-free "blizzard of words" schtick immediately contrasted by well-reasoned, weighty responses from Biden at every turn. Definitely hoping he brings his A game.
You can probably either stream it on one of the news networks, or listen to it live on internet radio.
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post #56 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:39pm
Whiskey pah! I'll drink Vodka Gorbatschow and have a toast towards Putin's head. I wonder what giant floating head will whisper answers into her - probably earpiece bugged - ears? Rove?
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post #57 of 1396
10/2/08 at 8:59pm
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Originally Posted by Pop Zeus View Post
Kreskin says: this will get bigger ratings than last week's debate.
Anecdotal evidence: On a whim I thought I'd hit the grocery store on the way home tonight for some debate munchies (arugula, brie), and turns out I wasn't alone. Not only was it annoyingly busy for a Thursday night, but I'd swear 2/3 of em were laden with junk food, sweets, and alcohol. It was like Big Game Day.

Ironic And Kinda Poignant Coda I Am Not Making Up: Guy in line right before me (chips, ice cream, cookies, 12-pack), in front of his girlfriend whom he'd been teasing for making them late (debate party?), after 5 minutes of the cashier futzing trying to make it work, has his card denied, and they leave empty-handed.

Kind of a downer.
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post #58 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:00pm
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Originally Posted by Trav McGee View Post
Anecdotal evidence: On a whim I thought I'd hit the grocery store on the way home tonight for some debate munchies (arugula, brie)...
Don't forget the orange juice!
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post #59 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:02pm
It's 2 in the morning here and I just finished all the snacks I'd bought for the debate and my stomach fucking hurts now.

One CNN analyst said something interesting. If Biden has a disastrous night it won't cause Obama any votes from the republican side cause people know he's experienced and probably had a bad night. If Palin has a disastrous night it will definately cost them base votes.

T-minus 58 minutes!

ETA. So far her hair has been down in all the shots I've seen of her today. Hidden ear mike???
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post #60 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:02pm
There was a jackass on Hardball about 15 minutes ago, calling Biden the "Arugula Candidate".

Oh yeah. Catchy.
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post #61 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:10pm
Do Republicans, no matter how obscenely wealthy they are, just eat cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks day-in day-out?
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post #62 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:16pm
Is CNN going to use "the graph" again?
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post #63 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:20pm
I was arguing with my father about the arugula thing until I told him to put down the phone and look in the fridge at the ever present bag of "Italian Blend" salad greens.

He never called back.
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post #64 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:20pm
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Originally Posted by Bitch Leave View Post
ETA. So far her hair has been down in all the shots I've seen of her today. Hidden ear mike???
That's the first bet of the night that I'll take.

Anyone want to bet on what kind of statement will cause her the most post-debate schadenfraude?

This is vague, but it's my only guess so far: she makes a hard dig into Obama that turns out, upon later parsing, to be extremely racist.
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post #65 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:23pm
http://www.236.com/news/2008/10/01/d...s_w_1_9211.php

This belongs here.
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post #66 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:23pm
Since you guys all seem to be drinking your fancy boozes tonight, I am going to find out how the other side lives. Tonight is all about Mad Dog and Old Milwaukee. If I'm a Dem in the morning, it'll be by the grace of God.
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post #67 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:24pm
Got to get tough, go Joe!!

I'm going to have so much fun during this thing, thanks to everyone who has made this election season so fun and interesting for me.
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post #68 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:25pm
Settling in and preparing for the debate. The wife is picking up food from a Greek festival with a drive-thru. God bless the USA.

Opa! Give 'em hell, Joe.
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post #69 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:27pm
Just what is the whole "arugla" meme mean anyway? I'm guessing it's something so asinine it's just that "not obvious".
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post #70 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by soylentgreen View Post
Just what is the whole "arugla" meme mean anyway? I'm guessing it's something so asinine it's just that "not obvious".
It's only the fanciest and most elitist food known to man.
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post #71 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:34pm
Arugula is the most sensuous of the leafy salad greens.
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post #72 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:36pm
I'm making a jalepeno-cheese pizza. I hope that's not on the Elitist Checklist.
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post #73 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:38pm
Arugula is known to cause spontaneous abortions, money from latte sales go to supporting pro-gay marriage groups, and California rolls spat on soldiers returning from Vietnam.
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post #74 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:39pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer View Post
I'm making a jalepeno-cheese pizza. I hope that's not on the Elitist Checklist.
Yeah but, paper or cloth napkins?
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post #75 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:41pm
SLEEVE baby!
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post #76 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:41pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer View Post
I'm making a jalepeno-cheese pizza. I hope that's not on the Elitist Checklist.
Anything other than pepperoni and cheese (just like mom and apple pie) is indeed elitist. For shame Jacob.

Further note, the cheese should be white american. None of those fancy french or italien cheeses.
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post #77 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:41pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer View Post
Do Republicans, no matter how obscenely wealthy they are, just eat cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks day-in day-out?
Yes, but this is what they order.
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post #78 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:46pm
I've got Fig Newtons and sweet tea. I'm not sure which side of the line that puts me on.
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post #79 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:46pm
I'm currently sitting in a room with 10 people, a keg of Yuengling, and a half pint of Jameson for myself. And a four foot bong on my right. I'm ready to go.

This board will be a dead zone in the morning.
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post #80 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:46pm
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Originally Posted by JGButler View Post
I've got Fig Newtons and sweet tea. I'm not sure which side of the line that puts me on.
Centrist!
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post #81 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:47pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer View Post
Do Republicans, no matter how obscenely wealthy they are, just eat cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks day-in day-out?
No lie.

Last year, I read a book that was written by former White House Chef, Walter Scheib. He described in great detail about the daily menus of the Bush's, and how GW would eat a variation of brisket and baked beans nearly every single day.

You got the feeling that he wanted to stake himself from the redundancy of it all.
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post #82 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:48pm


Man, this thing tonight better live up to the hype!
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post #83 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:50pm
Alright...ten minutes. Still officially in the "pre-game" stage.
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post #84 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:52pm
The Perception Analyzer makes a triumphant return!
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post #85 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:53pm
It'd be nice if the start of Page 3 was the start of the real-time debate discussion.
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post #86 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:54pm
So, live streams?
The same Myspace link works? That got stuck for me a lot.
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post #87 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:54pm
I'm eating chocolate-covered almonds, by the way.
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post #88 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:55pm
Too bad The Office isn't on tonight, this will probably be funnier though.

I just had a burger, but I swear I'm not a republican.
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post #89 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:55pm
I know we don't love the perception analyzer, but it's DAMN entertaining.
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post #90 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:55pm
I'm eating some Roquefort cheese empanadas.
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post #91 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:55pm
I hope everyone has their bingo card ready.
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post #92 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:56pm
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Originally Posted by JonStrickland View Post
The Perception Analyzer makes a triumphant return!
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post #93 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:56pm
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Originally Posted by JonStrickland View Post
The Perception Analyzer makes a triumphant return!
It's Men compared to Women now? WTH?
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post #94 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:56pm
They're pulling a switcharoo . . . the perception filter isn't divided into Democrat, Republican and Independent. . . it's divided into Men versus Broads.
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post #95 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:57pm
Shirts and Skins would have been just as useful.
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post #96 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:57pm
No independents? Gosh.
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post #97 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:58pm
Thread Starter 
Okay, I've got a hot toddy, the second-to-last piece of Rosh Hashana honey cake, my flannel pjs, and a blanket. The only thing I'm missing is DaveB (he's in class for another half-hour). Let's do this.
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post #98 of 1396
10/2/08 at 9:59pm
Time for the popcorn. I can't even post here, this debate shall get my full attention, see you guys in a bit :-)
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post #99 of 1396
10/2/08 at 10:00pm
I've got the radio on. I considered going to the gym to see it. Let's get it on!
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post #100 of 1396
10/2/08 at 10:01pm
I'm guessing, again PBS will be the most sane tonight.
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