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Nettacki Since: Jan, 2010
#31826: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:36:02 PM

Ryan likes Objectivism. I don't give a damn about what he says anymore.

pvtnum11 OMG NO NOSECONES from Kerbin low orbit Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
OMG NO NOSECONES
#31827: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:36:06 PM

The moderation seems to be a bit more agressive than what we had with the first Presidential debate, I think.

Happiness is zero-gee with a sinus cold.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31829: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:36:24 PM

Another Story!

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#31830: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:36:46 PM

I really wish this would sway people's opinions but I doubt it will. Oh well. If Obama wins the next two debates at least it will be 3 to 1 which isn't exactly bad.

TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#31831: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:36:52 PM

Ryan talks like a yuppy. That's what it is. He sounds like a yuppy.

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31833: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:37:26 PM

"I heard that same argument from Sarah Palin"

DAAAAAAMMMMN

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31834: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:38:04 PM

Biden's "You are so full of crap" face is great.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#31835: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:38:25 PM

This is what the last one should've been.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31837: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:39:24 PM

Obama was being too friendly he needed to be fierce and confrontational like Biden is being.

Also lol @ P Aul Ryan's "cookie jar" metaphor

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#31838: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:40:21 PM

Thats got to suck man, bein laughed in the face by the 15th longest running senator in history

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31839: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:40:47 PM

Ryan "Blah blah blah said this"

Biden "No they didn't"

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#31840: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:40:58 PM

And this is how you play attack dog. I have a feeling that Obama knows where he went wrong and they are adjusting as well as they can.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#31841: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:41:29 PM

Uh...but...wha....who?

Ah, the strategy is to spout so much bullshit in rapid succession that Biden can't possibly respond to it all.

edited 11th Oct '12 6:42:01 PM by johnnyfog

I'm a skeptical squirrel
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#31842: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:41:31 PM

he's not letting him get away with bullshit

or at least he's trying not to

edited 11th Oct '12 6:42:00 PM by cutewithoutthe

Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31843: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:42:00 PM

Biden-Gepetto

Paul Ryan-Pinnochio

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
pvtnum11 OMG NO NOSECONES from Kerbin low orbit Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
OMG NO NOSECONES
#31844: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:42:42 PM

Think I'm sick of Biden's smug smile when Ryan talks. Yeah, some confidence is okay, but this looks like outright contempt.

...justified or not isn't the point, though.

Happiness is zero-gee with a sinus cold.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#31845: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:42:58 PM

I love how Biden is Breaking The Fourth Law to us, i swear he is bout to say "YOU FUCKING IDIOTS!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#31846: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:43:45 PM

Ryan: "Look, I know you're under a lot of duress-"

Biden: -laughs-

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#31847: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:43:46 PM

Biden is speaking directly to the audience occasionally which is good.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#31848: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:44:01 PM

Ryan: "oh yeah? Well, turbo unicorn hotdog tobaggan."

I'm a skeptical squirrel
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#31850: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:45:08 PM

Ryan is complaining about demonizing tactics?

Has he met his own party?

edited 11th Oct '12 6:45:29 PM by TheBatPencil

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)

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