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pbmus

(13,127 posts) Fri Sep 25, 2020, 12:05 PM Sep 2020

Why is Joe lowering himself to debate this corrupt dictator...? [View all]

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By debating a dictator you are legitimizing his candidacy and giving him free propaganda...The entire debate is a debacle.

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Why is Joe lowering himself to debate this corrupt dictator...? [View all] pbmus Sep 2020 OP

Biden can easily shame trump in front of theentire world and why I have doubts that trump would even beachbumbob Sep 2020 #1

Yeah - I've got a feeling JustAnotherGen Sep 2020 #13

There is no way Trump will forgo any of the debates DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #37

Because Biden would look weak if he backed down. It plays to their accusation that he's mucifer Sep 2020 #2

Agreed customerserviceguy Sep 2020 #41

Because he wants to win the election? brooklynite Sep 2020 #3

Because he will pants Trump, steal his lunch money and stuff him in his locker, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #4

You forgot giving him a swirly. Grammy23 Sep 2020 #40

He HAS to debate him! redwitch Sep 2020 #5

He's doing it for us. vlyons Sep 2020 #6

Good question. Laelth Sep 2020 #7

Because it's the right thing to do?? Lowering himself? Presidential debates are Cousin Dupree Sep 2020 #8

So the cult JustAnotherGen Sep 2020 #9

Because it's a night and day, stark comparison when you hear someone intelligent, compassionate, and soothsayer Sep 2020 #10

To reveal him as a corrupt dictator to tens of millions of viewers, I'm hoping. Mister Ed Sep 2020 #11

For us. nolabear Sep 2020 #12

Because not to would give Republicans a lot of ammunition Sympthsical Sep 2020 #14

Yup JustAnotherGen Sep 2020 #16

Sounds like he's getting adequate rest, which is good. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #22

Because he's a presidential candidate. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #15

Because he believes in Democracy and America. maxsolomon Sep 2020 #17

So you're attacking Biden for participating in a debate? BannonsLiver Sep 2020 #18

If there's one thing a Biden candidacy represents, it's the hope for a return to form. Aristus Sep 2020 #19

Never wrestle with a pig.... pbmus Sep 2020 #23

I don't want Joe Biden to wrestle that pig. Aristus Sep 2020 #26

Silly. nt USALiberal Sep 2020 #35

Along with a fact checker they need... lame54 Sep 2020 #20

What do you think the response would be if Biden refuses to debate IMPOTUS? mcar Sep 2020 #21

I'm sure Putin would be thrilled if Joe backed out of the debates. Maru Kitteh Sep 2020 #24

It will show Trump is an idiot? pwb Sep 2020 #25

Biden is the Democratic candidate... stillcool Sep 2020 #27

Because not debating him would make Biden look weak Trumpocalypse Sep 2020 #28

I think it makes Joe look complicit to legitimizing a corrupt dictator... pbmus Sep 2020 #30

No it doesn't Trumpocalypse Sep 2020 #32

Joe's going to work him over like a speedbag Blue Owl Sep 2020 #29

Really? Optics Matter to the Voting Public. How Would Biden Refusing to Debate Look? Indykatie Sep 2020 #31

Because he's lowered himself to running against him for president? Crunchy Frog Sep 2020 #33

Look at it as an opportunity. ooky Sep 2020 #34

if the Pelosi is trying to psyche Trump into thinking Biden is scared TheRealNorth Sep 2020 #36

A few reasons: LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #38

Here is how Joe should open debate Gothmog Sep 2020 #39

Joe already said he's looking forward to the debates. Talitha Sep 2020 #42