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apples and oranges

(1,451 posts) Wed Oct 3, 2012, 11:42 PM Oct 2012

How do you handle an aggressive bully who lies? What advice would you give [View all]

to Obama for the next debate? Is it possible for the visual dynamics to change in the next debate, considering Romney's natural inclination towards bullying and Obama's naturally calm demeanor?

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How do you handle an aggressive bully who lies? What advice would you give [View all] apples and oranges Oct 2012 OP

Wait for the deconstructions over the next day or two. That will guide any "advice giving." MADem Oct 2012 #1

Use footage of the lies and flip-flops in commercials PA Democrat Oct 2012 #2

I think he handled it just right, the more Romney talked the more I could see doc03 Oct 2012 #3

Hoist him by his own petard Politicub Oct 2012 #4

You call their lies out, and you do so repeatedly, and you don't back down. joshcryer Oct 2012 #5

Obama should award Pinocchios and Unicorns for every lie and fantasy. factsarenotfair Oct 2012 #6

I think he needs to put his attorney hat on and question Romney like he's a witness on the stand... KathieG Oct 2012 #7