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SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329726: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:09:03 PM

Also, Trump sounds like an asshole already.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329727: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:09:25 PM

[up]You mean "always".

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XMenMutant22 The Feline Follies of Felix the Cat Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#329728: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:09:46 PM

[up]x2: Chris Wallace is far more neutral compared to his cohorts.

Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#329729: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:10:18 PM

But Democrats did hold back, on the last nominee. Trump's lying right off the bat.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#329730: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:10:20 PM

Biden is warning that Trump's Supreme Court will kill the ACA.

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#329731: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:10:36 PM

Also, Trump sounds like an asshole already.

"Already" makes it sound like there's times Trump doesn't sound like an asshole.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#329732: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:10:45 PM

Trump, "That's the idea."

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#329734: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:11:58 PM

Actually, Trump came across as a bit less douchie than I was expected, though it was pretty obviously deliberate.

Leviticus 19:34
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#329735: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:12:11 PM

I'm already concerned that Biden is sounding weak.

Trump keeps beating the drum of "liberal" and "socialist"

Do not obey in advance.
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
#329736: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:12:12 PM

And Biden just called Trump a liar.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#329737: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:12:19 PM

Trump's argument that we would do the same thing is sound logic, thankfully Biden is focusing on the consequences which do not appeal to the majority of the population.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:15:43 AM

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#329738: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:12:38 PM

Trump's already flinging "Socialist!"

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329739: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:13:36 PM

Trump's already starting to crack, it looks like.

i'm tired, my friend
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#329740: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:13:37 PM

The problem with Trump's opening argument is that it's absolutely correct. The President should be the one who appoints a Supreme Court Justice and the Senate SHOULD immediately hear it.

Mitch's argument was bullshit in Obama's time and it's bullshit that Democrats have it now.

We're just against it because we have a madman and a corrupt Senate...which is pretty extenuating circumstances. It doesn't make Mitch's argument from 2016 accurate, though.

Edited by CharlesPhipps on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:14:14 AM

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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
#329741: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:14:01 PM

“Donald would you just be quiet a minute?” Ahh snarky Biden.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329742: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:14:21 PM

This is legit painful to watch.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329743: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:15:19 PM

[up]Imagine how Donald must feel.

i'm tired, my friend
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#329744: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:15:22 PM

"Sir you're debating him not me" My god Trump is fighting the moderator. This is going to be a clusterfuck.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#329745: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:15:40 PM

Holy fuck, Trump is picking a fight with the moderator. Chris Wallace, no less!

Do not obey in advance.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#329746: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:16:00 PM

Can we just end the debate now?

Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#329747: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:16:12 PM

But insulin isn't cheap. It use to be cheap but that asshole raised the price and Trump did nothing.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#329748: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:16:58 PM

Holy fuck, Trump is picking a fight with the moderator. Chris Wallace, no less!

Who was that right-wing BBC presenter Ben Shapiro tried to debate? It has that energy.

i'm tired, my friend
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#329749: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:17:20 PM

You're not debating Wallace or Sanders, dude[lol]

Joe called Trump a liar.

Edited by BearyScary on Sep 29th 2020 at 5:17:49 AM

Do not obey in advance.
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
#329750: Sep 29th 2020 at 6:17:27 PM

“I’m not gonna listen to [Trump]”. evil grin

“everyone knows [Trump’s] a liar”.

Edited by Silasw on Sep 29th 2020 at 1:18:00 PM

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran

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