One of the major Party candidates might not show

[edhopper]

to a debate they agreed on. Should get condemnation from all quarters.
But the Press treats it like another episode of "Oh That Trump!"

[Captain Zero]

1. Maybe why he hasn't prepared?

Why prepare if you know you are not going to follow through?

Abandon your commitments.
Make your party and supporters look bad.
Make yourself look lazy, stupid, and ignorant.

[Irish_Dem]

2. His cult loves it when he defies tradition and breaks the rules.

And doesn't follow through on agreements.

They think it makes him look strong and courageous.

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Truth

[Irish_Dem]

6. And then he claims victim status too, which is quite popular

with his crowd.

[Diamond_Dog]

8. Yes they identify with that poor me crap.

[Irish_Dem]

9. Life is so bad for them in the US.

Entitled, white people.

They would not last two weeks in China, Russia, Saudi, Iran, North Korea.

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Heck they wouldn't last 5 minutes in front of a high school class

According to my retired teacher hubby.

I get so sick and tired of them being so totally put out that they have to live in a country where women are so uppity, a gay couple or a minority couple could live next door, and the ten commandments should be kept out of the public schools. I mean …. how does any of this make life worse for them?? It doesn’t.

[Irish_Dem]

16. Exactly.

How does a rainbow flag hurt them?

Women working and not popping out babies every year?

The MAGAs are spoiled entitled brats.

Some of these MAGAs need to do some real work in the trenches.
Teaching, front line health care, etc.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. Or get out of their bubble

and visit another country to see how good they have it here.

[Irish_Dem]

18. They should go to China or Russia for two weeks.

They would kiss the ground when they hit the US on return.

[ananda]

22. I grok -- having been a high school teacher.

So true.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

14. There was s story, not too long ago

About a maga family which moved to Russia to better live by their maga ideals.
It didn’t go well, their funds were basically stolen, the standards of living there are absolutely terrible and corruption is everywhere. According to the article they were desperately trying to get clear to come back to the U.S., where I’d guess they’ll probably still vote for Trump.
Edit: had it wrong: they fled CANADA (for dog’s sake). Not maga per se but definitely the same mindset.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. I think I remember that!

Also do they realize it’s very difficult to buy a gun in Russia, or so I’ve read.

[edhopper]

10. Does his cult include the Press

Which also gives him a pass?

[Irish_Dem]

11. The US Press is the Putin/Trump/GOP propaganda arm.

They were bought off some time ago.

[marble falls]

3. The whole thing reeks of theater. Joe's got to be there as an honest rebuttle to Side Show Don, ...

... it's a travesty. Joe will only confirm his supporters and TFG will maybe shed some wavering true believers, but he won't be picking up any new supporters. I hope Joe's corner people have him ready in case TFG has a Reaganish "there you go, again" moment.

[Celerity]

4. another episode of "Oh That Trump!"

perfect!

[keithbvadu2]

7. Anywhere. Anytime. Anyplace... Snowflake.

[Bettie]

12. My DH has suggested he will

show up, but at the first question, he'll become offended at the "rigged" debate and flounce offstage.

[Buns_of_Fire]

19. I don't think a person of his bulk can "flounce" anywhere.

"Waddle", maybe. (Extra points for tripping on his own tie.)

[Bettie]

20. Maybe lumber while raging?

Or just have a screaming tantrum complete with spinning on his back like a toddler?

[Xoan]

21. WHICH ONE?