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BadgerMom

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21. Going forward, I think the party should establish published guidelines listing what is and is not acceptable.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 04:41 PM

Oct 2024

If the network that wants to run the debate doesn’t wish to observe the rules, the Democrats should refuse. I recognize rules are hammered out each time, but it seems basic fact-checking should be foundational or we just don’t debate. Honestly, I find these debates far more stressful than informative anyway.

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So I guess no one is supposed to notice [View all] senseandsensibility Oct 2024 OP

I don't "get" this no fact checking BS. 3catwoman3 Oct 2024 #1

The journalists should be ashamed senseandsensibility Oct 2024 #2

They'll get paid one way or another Quanto Magnus Oct 2024 #19

Walz should say something like. JD Vance, you lying sack of shit everything you said is a lie, then go onto his answer Walleye Oct 2024 #3

I'm for it! senseandsensibility Oct 2024 #4

Yep from this point on, we should not give a good green shit what Republicans have to say Walleye Oct 2024 #5

This is what I was thinking birdographer Oct 2024 #10

If they aren't going to fact check then they need to give more time for rebuttals Redleg Oct 2024 #6

Unfortunately even if more response time is allowed senseandsensibility Oct 2024 #7

Good point- maybe the Dems should cry "rigged debate" Redleg Oct 2024 #9

If there Rebl2 Oct 2024 #16

OR, all Walz has to do is note every lie and just SAY it's a lie, then proceed with his answer. ancianita Oct 2024 #8

And that's a lie... and that's a lie... tavernier Oct 2024 #25

Yep. It will take all of 30 secs of his time, and then he can quickly get on with content that wins him the debate. ancianita Oct 2024 #26

Walz can sing The Boxer SomedayKindaLove Oct 2024 #29

Money & Fame. Clouds Passing Oct 2024 #11

I plan to watch on MSNBC. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #12

I believe Rebl2 Oct 2024 #13

++ appalachiablue Oct 2024 #24

Walz should just keep shaking his head and each time prior to answering the question NoMoreRepugs Oct 2024 #14

Two words...and then go on with his answer hvn_nbr_2 Oct 2024 #23

Walz should DownriverDem Oct 2024 #15

In classic debates... is the moderator supposed to fact check? WarGamer Oct 2024 #17

I agree and I do think at the very least a fact checker should be live posting on the screen Bev54 Oct 2024 #18

Give each lie about seven words: "He lied about the numbers", "He lied: he told Congress to block the immigration bill" Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2024 #20

Going forward, I think the party should establish published guidelines listing what is and is not acceptable. BadgerMom Oct 2024 #21

Another scenario I can see happening Chili Pepper Oct 2024 #22

Yeah, what's to stop him? senseandsensibility Oct 2024 #41

If I were Walz I would steamroll through the debate. I would not adhere to time and interrupt lies. Period. themaguffin Oct 2024 #27

So what is the purpose of the current media. Biophilic Oct 2024 #28

Realize positive and ever-growing value for shareholders LearnedHand Oct 2024 #36

A bit frustrating isn't it? Biophilic Oct 2024 #40

But this is in line with the American Political System, no? Montauk6 Oct 2024 #30

If facts don't matters journalism merely provides a venue. No value-add. unblock Oct 2024 #31

They haven't had journalistic responsibility since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 LearnedHand Oct 2024 #38

CBS Offers QR Code to Fact-Check VP Debate in Real Time Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #32

Don't bother fact checking. kacekwl Oct 2024 #33

Walz just needs to be himself. carpetbagger Oct 2024 #34

NEVER argue from their framework LearnedHand Oct 2024 #35

Trump lied quite a lot in his debate with Kamala Harris. Morbius Oct 2024 #37

David Muir and the female journalist (sorry, forgot her name) senseandsensibility Oct 2024 #39