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153. worse: the media didn't REACT to the debate -- it was a PREPARED response.

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Thu Oct 11, 2012, 05:38 PM

Oct 2012

rmoney's energy and lies and shifts to the center were of course all planned.

obama's reaction was of course predictable. he's always avoided getting even close to the "angry black man" stereotype, so a confrontational challenge of every lie and policy shift on the spot was always going to be most improbable. obama is disciplined and methodical and safeguarding a large lead, so taking a chance on a confrontation without any staffers to research and support his points was extremely unlikely.

consequently, the right-wing did what it ALWAYS does, it sends its spinmeisters out with prepared talking points. all the spinmeisters needed to do was fill in a few blanks with actual quotes or examples, but the meme of a forceful and energetic rmoney and an aloof obama was ALWAYS going to be part of the talking points.

this sort of thing doesn't happen by accident.

it was planned.

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