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terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#31901: Oct 11th 2012 at 6:59:35 PM

Biden really should stop with the smugness,he wasn't nearly this bad 4 years ago.

Really we'll just be open a little bit? We already have a Navy that can dominate almost everyone

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
#31902: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:00:02 PM

[up][up][up][up]Still on. Biden is calling Ryan on all the lies.

edited 11th Oct '12 7:00:57 PM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31903: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:00:38 PM

Lying Ryan. Look at lil Ryan lying. waii

"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
Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#31904: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:00:48 PM

I think Biden's winning the debate.

The media might disagree, but the polls might not.

In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.
Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#31905: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:00:53 PM

[up][up][up][up] It CAN dominate ANYONE. Seriously, it's larger than the next 13 fleets in the world and one carrier strike force carries more firepower than many countries.

edited 11th Oct '12 7:01:08 PM by Joesolo

I'm baaaaaaack
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#31906: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:00:58 PM

Obama please use this as a template to tear Romney a new asshole.

We are leaving in 2014. Period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
AceofSpades Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#31907: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:01:18 PM

He doesn't seem smug to me. Where are you people getting this? I think it's easy to mix that up with confidence when talking about two people debating.

Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31908: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:01:21 PM

@Gear Leader

Agreed.

"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
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#31909: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:01:26 PM

We spend more on our military than the next nine nations combined. I think we can afford to cut some military spending without worrying about someone attacking us. Ryan is full of shit with regard to his "weakness" comments.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#31910: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:01:37 PM

I'm starting to think it's safe to call the media that isn't MSNBC Conservative at this point.

rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#31911: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:02:26 PM

Oh, Ryan's going into BS mode again.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31912: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:02:31 PM

There's a big difference between smugness and confidence folks. Biden has been plenty respectful, and is doing the confrontational that is called for a debate. Ryan is being a big fat liar.

"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
#31913: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:02:36 PM

Story time with Ryan again.

“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
#31914: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:03:05 PM

@Ace

Amazing that Romney wants to cut PBS. He ought to be sending the News Hour champaigne.

I think Lehrer has rubbed shoulders with the powerful for too long; just a stenographer to power like Tim Russert was.

Interesting to see how Ryan justifies staying in Afghanistan. Oh, a pullout date "broadcasts a calender to our enemies" for when to swoop in and attack.

Ooh, WOULDN'T WANT THAT! BETTER STAY FOREVER

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31915: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:03:05 PM

BS story from Paul Ryan again.

"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
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#31916: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:03:23 PM

Meh, CNN Is rather liberal.

ABC is rather centrist.

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#31917: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:03:25 PM

Im watching CNBC broadcast at the moment, no bull, and watching the Twitter feed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#31918: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:03:34 PM

These stories are both devoid of actual content and are getting a bit grating. Your grandma isn't running for high office Pauly.

I've always found CNN relatively balanced... or spineless and totally focused on style over substance when they report on anything.

edited 11th Oct '12 7:06:03 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#31919: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:05:36 PM

@Rationalinsaity

Indeed

Quit B Sing us with shit about your grandma and people who probably hate how you're politicizing them.

And Biden is back on the attack ^^

On another note I'm watching the MSNBC feed of the debate.

"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
Nettacki Since: Jan, 2010
#31920: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:05:39 PM

All the major news outlets suck. They're just a bunch of corporate suckups who have no regard for journalistic integrity.

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#31922: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:06:04 PM

CNN is more neutrality-obsessed than anything else. Look at Wolf Blitzer.

In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#31923: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:06:25 PM

This really pisses me off. Ryan is justifying endangering our troops for another four years BECAUSE WINTER.

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#31924: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:06:49 PM

MSNBC- Liberal

CNN- very neutral, but won't go out of it's way to force another side.

ABC- very neutral.

Fox News- you already know. go watch the debate.

I'm baaaaaaack
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#31925: Oct 11th 2012 at 7:07:16 PM

CNN always struck me as being firmly entrenched in the cult of centrism. They're not in favor of any one side and they try to avoid calling out either side on their bullshit which irks me to no end. ABC seems to be better about this.

edited 11th Oct '12 7:08:05 PM by Kostya


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