What just happened.

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85. I know what was posted

--but you didn't address my point--that a LARGE part of the reason heads were exploding around here is that DUers KNEW what the media would do with this. They knew very well that the debate would NEVER be treated as a "draw." They KNEW that the image-conscious media would give Rmoney extra points for lying with conviction. And certainly they KNEW Obama could not "win" merely by sticking to truth, since that's not what's valued in our culture. They KNEW that it is all about image. Yes, Obama lost the image battle. But he won the Truth War.

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I agree with the OP's post:

"Romney got points for enthusiasm, Obama for actually addressing issues. I did not think there was a clear winner, nor did I think Obama disgraced himself.

And then a Coordinated Media Assault occurred. It was a Dean Scream, a Kerry on a windsurfer, a Pals around with Terrorists event. An opening was observed: Obama was less emotionally present than Romney. A narrative was constructed, and it was catapulted non-stop for the next week."

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As for brainwashing, I wouldn't have used that word. But I DO know what he means. Ardent fascism fearing Liberals' worst fears WERE validated by the media....you HAVE to see that part of the dismay around here comes from being well-trained in anticipating the worst.