The simple solution to the debates no one seems to be suggesting:

[garybeck]

One microphone on at a time.
When it's biden's turn to talk, turn off trump's microphone.
When it's trump's turn to talk, turn off biden's microphone.
it's fair and it makes sense.
Until they do this, it will continue to be a shit show.
end of story.

on edit:
as an electrician, i can tell you there is a kind of a switch, called a "double throw" switch. this is exactly what they need. only one microphone would operate at a time. there is no way for both to be on at the same time, with this kind of switch. the moderator presses a button and it switches from one to the other.

on edit.
(plus, i just want to see trump trying to interrupt but no sound coming out of his mouth)

[SlogginThroughIt]

1. Even Better... A zoom meeting.

[Ms. Toad]

37. Unfortuately, the louder voice controls the mic. n/t

[Rule of Claw]

2. Further debates are

pointless.

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. This x 1000

[MFGsunny]

15. This times a 1,000,000. n/t

[dem4decades]

18. I'd kind of like a town hall one. So we could watch Trump shit on regular voters.

[wnylib]

23. Except then it looks like Trump

chased Biden away.

But, if Biden can make a strong case for cancellibg future debates that will resonate well with the general public and make Trump look like a total ass, then I'd be for it.

However, as long as Biden continues to come across as the rational one who cares about the people and gets his platform across while Trump acts like a bullying idiot, then I'd be for comtinuing the debates.

People will forget the specifics of what was said, but tgey will remember how Trump acted.

[MustLoveBeagles]

31. Even the pundits are saying this

[LuckyCharms]

3. This is a good solution for the 2 minute direct questions,

but didn't they have an "open discussion" period?

Not criticizing your post, I think it's a great idea.

[spooky3]

4. Lots of DUers have suggested that. Nt

[Cirque du So-What]

24. I thought no one else was smart enough to have thought of that

[Spider Jerusalem]

6. Add in "Trump gets an airhorn blast every time he lies" and I can get on board with that (n/t)

[TigressDem]

13. I LIKE IT nt

[KentuckyWoman]

16. I am partial to the shock collar.

Each lie they turn it up.

[wnylib]

28. Do you really want to see that spectacle?

I'm betting that Trump gets off on S & M.

[KentuckyWoman]

38. I would not watch.

And sadly, you are probably right.

[MustLoveBeagles]

33. There's this suggestion too from RainCaster

Only if he has a mute button

And a tazer gun for every 3 lies. DFT would be lit up like a Roman candle

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14164397

[vapor2]

7. It has been mentioned on MSNBC but BOTH parties have to agree

[Marie Marie]

9. Trump would agree but then during the debate, he would just walk over and talk into

Biden's mic. He is an uncontrollable brat.

[dweller]

22. so

just chain him to his podium

he can start getting used to the chains that gonna come ...

✌🏼

[Marie Marie]

25. That works for me.

[Demobrat]

8. They should lose time for every interruption n/t

N/T

[diane in sf]

10. There should not be another debate without a mute on tRump's mic and a shock collar on his neck.

Shocks can be administered for interrupting and lying.

Or hold the next one on Zoom and use the mute.

[diane in sf]

12. I don't think discussion will work at all. Best to just give separate times,

[wnylib]

29. Agree. Trump cannot handle discussion.

Just straight up questions, separately answered for a 2 minute period

Considering what an ass Trump was, I think that Wallace did a pretty good job. I liked the point where he asked Trump if he would like to just change places with him. Also when he reminded Trump of the terms that his team agreed to.

[TigressDem]

11. Dunno. Think we need the Avengers.

Maybe HULK could keep Dump from talking or at least punch him a block away, so by the time he got back, Joe could have said a few words.

[KentuckyWoman]

14. Does no one mean everyone?

Because by 9:05 pm ET half the interwebs were yelling cut his mic. The other half of the interwebs was busy with cat videos.

[garybeck]

19. slightly different

i'm saying turn it off before he starts interrupting. each person gets their 2 minutes without interruption, period. the other person has no microphone during that time. the problem is that he is still able to interrupt even though he's not allowed to. they have to take away his ability to interrupt in the first place.

[Celerity]

27. the other half

[wnylib]

30. Love this.

[MustLoveBeagles]

34. I also love this

[smirkymonkey]

35. Hah!

I love that!

[KentuckyWoman]

36. Ayup.

Purrfect

[mfcorey1]

17. According to Lawrence O"Donnell, the rules committee has to have agreement from

both sides before the mic can be cut. The GOP will never agree because that is the only debate weapon they have. Being knowledgeable is not one of their assets.

[PJMcK]

20. Cones of Silence

[LiberalFighter]

21. He will just yell louder.

A soundproof room would be better.

[Native]

26. The Trump team would obviously never agree to this.

[Tarc]

32. The debate rules are locked in after negotiations with each party

These sorts of posts are pointless, the GOP will not agree to changing the rules now.

[AwakeAtLast]

39. A Zoom debate with a mute button

Teachers know what to do!