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In reply to the discussion: Trump Signaling Withdrawal From Debates [View all]bluestarone
(17,045 posts)95. THIS is what RUMP is all about! (he thinks he's king)
He just wants to CONTROL everything! He's taken control of EVERY fucking Gov. department, and NOW he wants to control the Debate commission!!!! FUCK HIM!
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I'm thinking the rules shouldn't be changed to turn off their mikes.........
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#61
I understand that, but presently Joe advisers are exploring ways to help Joe keep his cool
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#102
I think the rule (or agreement) they are referring to is STFU when the other person has the floor.
KS Toronado
Oct 2020
#106
It isn't changing the rules, it is enforcing the rules that BOTH agreed to.
not_the_one
Oct 2020
#134
I would like for Joe to turn to the camera and do a Jack Benny deadpan
yellowdogintexas
Oct 2020
#136
I knew he was the one who would back out of the debates. Why? He said Biden would first.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#86
WIth the Town Hall format, will be even more real people with real expereinces.
Amaryllis
Oct 2020
#120
I guess Biden would get 100% of the town hall time. Place an empty chair for the coward.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#87
He got his ass handed to him. That is why he is trying to back out of more debates. nt
Blue_true
Oct 2020
#99
if you look carefully, his thumb isn't extended all the way to the end of the index fing
bigtree
Oct 2020
#79
Trump's circle of sycophants told him that he did great in the debate. They also told him
Doodley
Oct 2020
#17
They aren't changing the rules, they are enforcing them. He can't handle that. Above the rules?
Shrike47
Oct 2020
#20
Rules are for others to follow and for him to break without any real hurting
Lock him up.
Oct 2020
#96
The only undecideds are those who are embarrassed they voted for him and can't admit they
33taw
Oct 2020
#69
Someone on DU predicted this to occur exactly like this. Anyone have that thread? nt
Quixote1818
Oct 2020
#34
I predicted Trump would find an excuse to avoid any of the three debates.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Oct 2020
#43
Yes. This is his out. He forgets that he violated the rules in place which prompted any changes.
George II
Oct 2020
#46
why is that? pulling out like a coward is perfectly in line with the last 5 years
bigtree
Oct 2020
#50
Woodward said it best - Trump genuinely believes that there is no problem on earth
bullwinkle428
Oct 2020
#119
Stupid on his part. He desperately needs a win in the debates to have a chance in Nov. nt
Quixote1818
Oct 2020
#48
Instead of whining, Trump should be glad they still allow him to stand up there & lie all night long
mtnsnake
Oct 2020
#65
Just like The West Wing they need to put people wearing a chicken costumes outside of the WH,
avebury
Oct 2020
#67
I hope trump backs out. What a dumbass. HE needs the debates more than Biden.
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#74
If you are not going to allow me to act like a petulant child in the future...
Scalded Nun
Oct 2020
#83
What did you expect? He tried his best to be disruptive in the first debate and
Blue_true
Oct 2020
#88
No one ever went broke underestimating the gullibility of his supporters, BUT....
LisaM
Oct 2020
#90
Helium will come out of a tube underneath their mic when a button is pressed.
lpbk2713
Oct 2020
#107