***Pete Buttigieg up on CNN Town Hall***

[nolabear]

I’m exhausted but I have really been looking forward to him!

[mobeau69]

1. BOOT EDGE EDGE!

[nolabear]

2. Buddha Judge!

[DoctorJoJo]

17. NO NO NO!! Get rid of that "U"!

Maybe BuddaGedge, with an "E." He is my hometown mayor, so get it right!!

[Celerity]

67. boota-jedge is what we finally distilled the easiest way to type the correct pronunciation down to

[SharonClark]

68. Thanks! BOOT EDGE EDGE is nearly impossible to pronounce quickly.

[Celerity]

69. I agree, I think they went with that because it looks the dogs bollocks on tee shirts and stickers

[elleng]

4. That smart guy!!!

[True Dough]

3. Pete will re-infuse you with energy, nolabear!

[nolabear]

5. LOL! He looks as young as the students.

[DoctorJoJo]

19. Or As Young As Biden's Grandkids!

[nolabear]

22. ...

[samnsara]

6. I'm glad I'm pacific time zone!

.., I hope the crowd gets more excited😔

[nolabear]

7. Lack of experience question:

Unlike this presidency I have more experience in govt, military, etc. I couldn’t be more different from the incumbent.

Actual problem solving at the local level. Could be used at the federal level.

Cooper: no policy on the website.

SCOTUS reform, Medicare for all, values first before minutiae.

[elleng]

8. 'Problems with economy's relation to democracy.'

for example, constitutional amendment to 'cure' Citizens United.

anti-trust law's limits:

Not designed to handle tech companies. Empower FTC to block tech companies.

[lostnfound]

71. The way he phrases and frames with just a few words elevates the discussion so much

It’s a lost art in America.
Maybe more typical in the 1800s...
I feel like he wakes up brain cells and makes connections, without making his language dense or hard to follow.
He is a GREAT communicator

[elleng]

73. Yes, he does elevate the discussion.

[nolabear]

9. What is plan for addressing corporate control?

Biggest problem is concentration of wealth and power becomes policy power. Citizens United.

Constitutional amendment to tackle the problem. Anti-trust laws.

[floppyboo]

10. monopolies drive price up - hmm

today it is monopolies driving price down, killing indies. Food deserts etc. How did he miss this?

[femmedem]

23. For big box stores, you're right. But in other areas, Buttigieg is correct.

Monopolies drive up prescription drug prices and cable service, for example. Good article on it here: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/02/antimonopoly-big-business/514358/

[elleng]

26. Yes, and he understands anti-trust principles and law.

[mobeau69]

24. That's the first thing monopolies do; drive down prices to force out smaller

competitors. Then they jack up prices when the competition is gone. We already know that.

He makes a very good observation on the value of our data that the tech companies are using for free. That is going to need to be addressed and fast. He's the only candidate that has shown an awareness of the importance of that data.

[floppyboo]

28. if its true that they will jack up prices, why is it still cheaper at Walmart and Amazon?

Do you forsee they will jack up prices? I don't. They are only 'attractive' so long as they are cheap. And they haven't bought up all the natural resources yet that is the stuff of their products. Or will they do that too?

[mobeau69]

66. It goes the other way with Walmart

They get vendors by the balls and squeeze the life out of them. Some have went bankrupt as a result of their relationship. Sort of like cities giving away their keys to professional sports franchises.

The old "Be careful what you wish for" scenario.

[dsc]

72. that is precisely what he said

He said that anti trust laws were developed in an era when monopolies drove up prices but now they don't and thus we need to reevaluate how we judge what a monopoly is.

[floppyboo]

74. thanks. wish Pete was as susinct.

I just heard the 'free' part re. IT, which is the new beast that needs to be reevaluated. Not traditional sectors. Which is what I'm talking about: Amazon, Walmart. Warren was great on this.

[nolabear]

11. Finally an immigration question! DACA

Broad consensus for protecting dreamers. Need a pathway for undocumented. Somehow broad consensus issue used to divide us.

Reforms to clear up backlog. Reasonable border security. WH using itcas a dividing issue.

[nolabear]

12. How to negotiate trade?

Post industrial Midwest.

I got lost in the specific weeds. Sorry.

[Takket]

13. do you know what i love about him?

When he talks... he is knowledgeable, and in control... but he is just so CALM. From the moment drumpf got in the campaign i feel like i've been SCREAMED AT by him and his minions......... it is SO NICE to just hear a calm soothing voice. no fire and brimstones and panic....... it is soothing my rethug induced anxiety LOL

[nolabear]

15. They all have. I remember intelligent, reasoned discourse!

Good God, how primitive that monster has gotten us used to being.

[ecstatic]

16. Yeah and he smiles. A calming smile. nt

[babylonsister]

20. He's very calming. That adds to his charm. He

is smart! I'm a fan.

[applegrove]

14. He certainly knows how to paint a picture of a US that is great and novel.

[a kennedy]

18. and may I say, he's got bigger hands then even Anderson........or can't I say that.

So far so good for me though......very meticulous answers eh?? But I am tired. Whew.

[nolabear]

21. Good lord he DOES have big hands!

[Funtatlaguy]

76. Dear Lord, please don't ask his husband about that.

[nolabear]

25. Though I agree, reaching out to 45 voters will take finesse to sell.

He’s indeed the better and more mature approach. I hope we’re ready.

[elleng]

27. Yes, he's GOT the finesse.

[nolabear]

29. Interesting question/answer on bulldozing houses in South Bend

A little specific for the Town Hall. Weird question.

[nolabear]

30. What are on the South Bend secret police tapes?

Okay I have to say these specific South Bend question’s and long answers are very weird.

[ecstatic]

31. Wow @ this police chief / wiretap scandal.

This isn't going to go over well in the primaries.

[elleng]

33. unless people can listen to him, AFTER they've read the flame-throwing 'news.'

And maybe heard from current South Bend residents.

[ecstatic]

37. The housing thing I fully understand and believed his answer.

The police chief issue has too many layers and touches on too many sore spots. If it gets more attention, he's doomed, IMO.

[elleng]

40. 'Doomed' only if people refuse or fail to learn something about it,

like secret tapes made apparently by the police chief (I think,) that even today can't be heard.

[floppyboo]

39. hate to break it to you, but this has been news for a week

at least where I get news. And where alot of young lefties get their news.
Hope it doesn't turn into a circus.
For a young guy, he does have baggage.
If you missed that, you probably missed the housing thing, the large out of state donations from the contractors.
Its all going to be grist for the mill, and he's going to have to deal with it.

[elleng]

42. It already IS a circus, and I've BEEN aware of it.

He DOES have to deal with it, and is able to do so.

[floppyboo]

44. good on ya!

[True Dough]

32. I'm glad Pete thoroughly addressed the demotion of his former police chief

That issue needed clarification. People can better understand more of the factors involved now.

[elleng]

34. Yes, they CAN, IF they listen to what he said.

[nolabear]

35. LGBTQ persecution question.

Rightly points out how we’ve lost our moral authority.

[nolabear]

36. Cooper asks about his sexuality. How weird that must all be.

Nobody else was asked about theirs.

[ecstatic]

38. I'm annoyed by many of Cooper's questions as well.

Like why is he so focused on the voting in jail thing?

[crazytown]

45. Because it's radioactive

It’s got Willie Horton ads written all over it.

[kennetha]

41. Seems like a future president.

But not this time around.

[nolabear]

43. VP perhaps.

[Honeycombe8]

59. I think so. VP. Or even in the cabinet. But he has political skills. VP would be better. nt

[floppyboo]

47. yup

[nolabear]

46. Navy Commander in Chief question.

How do you criticize 45 when he’s your CIC?

Well, it’s a good if obvious question. Brothers in arms. Americans. National Service plug.

[elleng]

48. NOT GONNA TAKE THE BAIT!!!

[Glimmer of Hope]

50. The perfect response!

[elleng]

52. YES!

[nolabear]

51. Can you quote the leadup to that?

[elleng]

56. Difficult, started with Gay ambassador to Germany, I think,

sorry I don't recall the lead up remark.

[elleng]

65. HERE!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/128782961

[nolabear]

49. How to justify Christian faith and gay status.

He’s smart to shift it over to 45’s lack of any Christian qualities.

Cooper comes back to Pence. Wish I could quote the comment. “I’m not a master fisherman but I know bait when I see it.” Biggest hand he’s gotten.

[DoctorJoJo]

53. OK--I've Changed My Picks. I Had Harris/Pete, But Now I'm Leaning Toward Pete/Amy:

Pete is just WAY smarter than any of the others, despite his youth. And Kamala lost me with that "let the inmates vote" nonsense. Bernie started that crapolla, but he was never in my mirror anyway. Amy really impressed me as a deep thinker and with her passion, which I'd never seen before. Rather have more geographical balance, but we already have both coasts, and the midwest is the key to winning. Two Ivy League magna grads--guessing there aren't many better tickets educationally in history!

[elleng]

58. I like it.

[Honeycombe8]

61. Hmmmm. That sounds interesting, Doc. I'll think on it. nt

[ecstatic]

63. I don't think she knew Lemon was referring to currently incarcerated

inmates. I wish she would have further clarified, and Lemon's facial expression was priceless. Lol

[DoctorJoJo]

64. Not True--He Made It VERY Clear. Said It Twice, Making the Boston Marathon Bombers an Example

[a kennedy]

70. and OMG should have heard the faux noise talking heads explode over that one......

[nolabear]

54. Young people and involvement.

Recognition of need for electoral college reform and making your voice matter.

[True Dough]

55. It was a good hour

and he finished strong. Expecting a few more percentage points in future polls.

Pete for America!

[nolabear]

57. Hey! We made it! Thanks for sticking with me!

I learned a LOT this evening!

[elleng]

60. Thanks for working it, nolabear!

Well worth it.

Now on to chris hayes show (without CHRIS!) NEVERMIND, RACHEL show!

[crazytown]

62. And thank you!

much appreciated

[floppyboo]

75. CNN clip re. Police Chief

this flew by me and I wanted to hear his explanation again. Seems reasonable. However, not a good day for whistleblowers. But it could have been a personal thing, not necessarily political on the ex-Chiefs part. This isn't something Pete should be dragged into. He was doing his job, I think, in a professional way.

[floppyboo]

77. although there are other implications:

I'm slow this morning, so forgive the reply to my own post.
Thinking some more about the 'whistleblower' illegal gathering of information.
No matter the source, are there times when there is a moral obligation to listen to information that could be important in revealing civil rights abuses? Or political corruption? For example, the deep throat leaks - did the illegal drip of highly confidential info make that info verbotten? I guess we're all still having that conversation.