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Aristus

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

Fri Sep 25, 2020, 12:23 PM

Sep 2020

Of normal standards of political behavior. Of respectable public proceedings.

If debating the walking sludge-heap that is Donald Trump is a part of that effort, so be it.

Trump will try to set the building on fire (figuratively. Literally? Possibly. Who knows?), but Joe Biden will attempt to bring American politics back to the realm of the adult, the measured, and the civil.

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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