I think I actually don't like politics.

[madaboutharry]

I think I am in with Michelle Obama, who said this in her book. I don't really like politics. And this debate reminds me why.

The bickering and attacking turns me off. It is all a big show for them. It is so annoying.

[BootinUp]

1. yep. nt

[JonLP24]

2. A lot of times I don't like politics

But if I drop out this country probably slides further to the right and the rightward shift started in the 60s that is how far right we are today.

[BootinUp]

3. I remember when debates were different. nt

[unblock]

4. The decline in quality of debate is depressing

Back in the 70s there was interesting debate over facts and figures and policies. There was also the occasion pot shot or zinger.

Now it's all insults and labeling and tribe identification.


What a ridiculous way to run a country.

[Corgigal]

5. To each it's own.

I like the strategy, the quick thinking. However, I loved watching my son in parliamentary debate. I don’t see anything changing any ones mind, I like the brain fights. The better they present their case, the better then come across.

[walkingman]

6. Who does but it is a necessary evil. We ultimately control our political destiny and have to

remember that even though sometimes it is distasteful.....especially under Trump!

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. I am with you. I dislike it on so many levels.

[fierywoman]

8. Perhaps politics is not a thing to like or dislike;

but for sure we would all be better off if the populace made it a point to consider politics and to be as well informed of issues as possible.

[pnwmom]

9. And I don't like flossing my teeth or going to the dentist.

But it would be stupid to skip either one.

[Talitha]

10. I posted this elsewhere on DU tonight but it's worth repeating.

I remember the Hillary Clinton - Barack Obama debates. OMG, they tore into one another so bad it scared me. But they knew it was a debate, and each wanted to win, so they gave it all they had. That's what you do in a debate. You fight to win.

So don't worry about the arguments we're seeing tonight. After a Candidate is chosen, they'll all get behind them in support. We're Democrats... that's what we do.