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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
I just watched the opening to the debate. What... the actual... fuck... just happened? What is Ben Carson doing? Can he really not do something as simple as just walk onto the stage when his name is read? That was one of the most awkward thing I ever recall seeing, and the moderators even forgot to announce Kasich.
Do yourselves a favour and watch it. It's hysterical.
It might even be he's gunning for a cabinet position, understanding he's screwed and is doing everyone else a favor by sacrificing himself in a kamikaze on Rubio.
EDIT- On the other hand, I was amused by the rules lawyering Bush and Kasich were doing to monopolize conversation for a while.
edited 6th Feb '16 7:15:44 PM by FFShinra
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
Carson, buddy, you should have just switched places with Carly Fiorina.
For those who can't watch the video, Carson refused to come out on stage when his name was called (obviously wanting to come out last), Trump then spotted Carson and did the same thing, Bush could be seen pretty much going "what the fuck is happening here?" and they forgot to even call Kasich to come out.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran....Man, the GOP party just keeps getting worse worse with each presidential election.
Watch SymphogearGovernor Bobby Jindal endorsed Marco Rubio for president.
edited 6th Feb '16 8:02:35 PM by Demonic_Braeburn
Any group who acts like morons ironically will eventually find itself swamped by morons who think themselves to be in good company.

I am. And it is gloriously snarky.