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yardwork

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8. I agree, but Biden went first, which gave him an advantage he didn't use.

Reply to jmbar2 (Reply #6)

Fri Jun 28, 2024, 10:17 AM

Jun 2024

One way to win against a gish gallop is to get in from if it, and then in your rebuttal calmly state it was all lies and then briefly recap strong advantageous points.

Biden's preparation seemed to be wrong.

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Viewpoint of my 17 YO after last night's debate... aka why TFG won the debate by accomplishing his goal [View all] JT45242 Jun 2024 OP

Of course President Biden would look confused... Hugin Jun 2024 #1

Being in any way surprised by that is malpractice TheKentuckian Jun 2024 #11

How was it President Biden's responsibility to moderate... Hugin Jun 2024 #12

I said nothing about moderation other than the campaign agreed to the format TheKentuckian Jun 2024 #15

So, Trump gets a pass for not debating at a debate and conforming to the... Hugin Jun 2024 #16

Pretending that Chump has ever not been given that exact pass TheKentuckian Jun 2024 #17

My 19 year old son said much the same thing Buckeyeblue Jun 2024 #2

Most 18-19 year old grandchildren Colgate 64 Jun 2024 #4

And vote. That's the most important thing. They have to vote. Buckeyeblue Jun 2024 #13

You made the argument you need to make to your son Raven123 Jun 2024 #3

Here is what I want to know. Are people like your son and his friends BootinUp Jun 2024 #5

It takes more time to argue with a GishGallop than they allotted. Cannot be done in 2 min soundbites. jmbar2 Jun 2024 #6

I agree, but Biden went first, which gave him an advantage he didn't use. yardwork Jun 2024 #8

I heard a slightly more hopeful response from my 20 year old. yardwork Jun 2024 #7

So they will vote for house , Senate. and other elections JI7 Jun 2024 #9

The debate isn't everything. Lori Kronberg Jun 2024 #10

he's making excuses for bad behavior bigtree Jun 2024 #14

Why did Biden's team choose to debate at all given JCMach1 Jun 2024 #18