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281. How can a circus of lies be reality?

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*** The GOP Debate reality show 9pm ET - live blog thread *** [View all] Tx4obama Dec 2011 OP

Another link: joshcryer Dec 2011 #1

Thanks for getting this started oberliner Dec 2011 #2

Then I'm glad I missed the pre-show :) n/t Tx4obama Dec 2011 #27

Take this debate as an opportunity... ellisonz Dec 2011 #83

No no no, I missed the 'pre-show', but I AM watching the debate :) Tx4obama Dec 2011 #95

Psst...I'm PSAing. ellisonz Dec 2011 #108

Two questions TlalocW Dec 2011 #3

The 'number' of GOP debates is within the normal range. See the link below for 2012 numbers Tx4obama Dec 2011 #14

Did Newt Just Say He'd Kill Judicial Review? thescreaminghead Dec 2011 #262

Huntsman's there! yay! ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #4

Why are you so happy that the self-described "Consistent Conservative" is there? n/t jenmito Dec 2011 #102

Final debate! Yeaaaaaahhh! BadgerKid Dec 2011 #5

There are TEN more debates scheduled after the one tonight. Tx4obama Dec 2011 #101

Hope it's on C-Span (TV) because I don't know what channel Fox is on in my area. gateley Dec 2011 #6

You can watch it online oberliner Dec 2011 #8

Not on my laptop, but I caved and found it on my channel lineup. Not sure how long I'll last, gateley Dec 2011 #40

Live stream link Tx4obama Dec 2011 #19

The laptop I'm stuck with sucks, but sigh - I found Fox on TV. gateley Dec 2011 #32

Teed off with the Grinch! struggle4progress Dec 2011 #7

watch out for Newt-hunting. ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #9

Grinch wishes us Merry Christmas and remembers St Ronnie struggle4progress Dec 2011 #10

drink something- alcoholic or not- st. ronnie ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #13

Newt opens up with a nice "Fuck you" to Jews and all other non-Christians! bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #11

Is this the same show as - Summer Hathaway Dec 2011 #12

Serving up softballs to Newt oberliner Dec 2011 #15

I'll see if i can make it through this one flying rabbit Dec 2011 #16

I'm here... w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #17

They keep trying to get Paul to pledge to support the Republican nominee oberliner Dec 2011 #18

Ron Paul: Any of us can beat Obama! struggle4progress Dec 2011 #20

Jinx! joshcryer Dec 2011 #22

OMG! Wind Dancer Dec 2011 #268

Ron Paul "Anybody up here could beat Obama." joshcryer Dec 2011 #21

Oy,vey! go Beat yourself,Ron w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #42

Ugh, I am watching Fox. nt deminks Dec 2011 #23

Santorum needs to hang it up oberliner Dec 2011 #24

Santorum is running for... ellisonz Dec 2011 #91

So he wants to be the bottom of the ticket? starroute Dec 2011 #200

It's a dirty job... ellisonz Dec 2011 #214

I haven't, but Google has starroute Dec 2011 #261

Santorum: I'm gonna burn down Iowa! struggle4progress Dec 2011 #25

Megyn Kelly to Santorum: "Why does everyone hate you?" bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #26

Tossed in a little dig on Newt oberliner Dec 2011 #29

Santorum looks nervous tawadi Dec 2011 #28

first question..newt,are you electable? w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #30

...as electable as carter w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #31

"People like the consistency of Santorum" Enrique Dec 2011 #33

They like the frothiness. GoneOffShore Dec 2011 #136

Yes, Mittens knows all about hurting tawadi Dec 2011 #34

Mitt doesn't answer the question asked oberliner Dec 2011 #35

Mittens. How are you more of an Obama hater than Newtie? Answer : Private Sector Private Sector deminks Dec 2011 #36

Romney: Government doesn't create jobs -- the private sector does struggle4progress Dec 2011 #37

Michele just said she's an action figure that sits on her hands. Whisp Dec 2011 #38

Thought Michelle was going say "sit on my ass" oberliner Dec 2011 #39

Crazy Lady: Americans trust me! struggle4progress Dec 2011 #41

Seriously, why is she even still showing up? nt gateley Dec 2011 #52

Redeye Rick was hitting the sauce Whisp Dec 2011 #43

Perry.. tawadi Dec 2011 #44

Uh oh, Perry just said he wants to "get it on" with Obama. tridim Dec 2011 #45

Batshit has new look tonite !! lunasun Dec 2011 #46

Which batshit? gateley Dec 2011 #55

Ms. B lunasun Dec 2011 #110

"Crazy Eyes" ellisonz Dec 2011 #123

Oh you know who DissedByBush Dec 2011 #271

Seriously, I was wondering the same thing - why is she still there? nt gateley Dec 2011 #275

Oh Jesus...Perry now comparing himself to Tim Tebow! bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #47

I nearly puked on that one! w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #71

How unpatriotic he can never say America...only"merica" how disrespectful that is( if he was Obama!) lunasun Dec 2011 #72

Perry up. Your Party is afraid of you going up against debater Obama. Perry-I'll get there early. deminks Dec 2011 #48

Goodhair: I think I'll ramble on about sports struggle4progress Dec 2011 #49

Heads to Perry- Tebow changed his throwing motion before the draft... ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #58

Perry hitching himself to Tim Tebow oberliner Dec 2011 #50

Perry should do a Tebow. joshcryer Dec 2011 #51

Many Americans like me scratching head at Perry, "Who the hell is Tim Tebow?" quinnox Dec 2011 #53

So is Newt the only clown who said "Merry Christmas"? tridim Dec 2011 #54

Huntsman.. tawadi Dec 2011 #56

Hunstman dissing Donald Trump oberliner Dec 2011 #57

He's the best of the lot tawadi Dec 2011 #60

Huntsman mocking the Trump debate. joshcryer Dec 2011 #59

Huntsmen: I'm not a pretzel. struggle4progress Dec 2011 #61

The Fox News live stream is really choppy. Ugh coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #62

This one is good Seedersandleechers Dec 2011 #68

Santorum: Don't believe in me! Let me believe in you! struggle4progress Dec 2011 #63

Someone needs to fluff Perry's hairpiece at the commercial break. tridim Dec 2011 #64

lol...my mind just went to a BAD place. w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #77

This sound effect is annoying oberliner Dec 2011 #65

+1000!!! rainbow4321 Dec 2011 #74

For some reason I keep thinking the sound is a 'DU jury summons' BUT there is no DU sound for jury! Tx4obama Dec 2011 #107

I thought it was Facebook. ellisonz Dec 2011 #127

Ricky.. tawadi Dec 2011 #66

Romney sayuz he'll use bipartisanship to be a leader, unlike our current president. deminks Dec 2011 #67

SAUL ALINSKY!! Take a drink, everyone! bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #69

I'm out. eom tawadi Dec 2011 #73

"Saul Alinsky Radical" oberliner Dec 2011 #70

Throwing red meat to the neanderthals struggle4progress Dec 2011 #76

Do neanderthals know who Saul Alinsky is? oberliner Dec 2011 #80

It's been a cave-dweller meme for quite a while now struggle4progress Dec 2011 #169

That is RW radio talking point and the same tactics TeaBaggers have used at the same time underpants Dec 2011 #94

Crazy Lady: Ask all 535 members of congress to sit down together struggle4progress Dec 2011 #75

Be sure to watch ESPN in the morning Perry will regret that Tebow analogy /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #78

a topic that has not been raised so far in the debates, coming up Whisp Dec 2011 #79

FOX News salivating, absolutely falling all over Gingrich. joshcryer Dec 2011 #81

Newt did better last time I think oberliner Dec 2011 #82

Chris Wallace goes for the MEAT!!!! SecurityManager Dec 2011 #84

Bain Capital Enrique Dec 2011 #85

Time to review Bain Capital with a fine tooth comb. bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #86

Ummm... one_voice Dec 2011 #87

Speaking of CLOWNS Brett Baier has on a Nemo clownfish tie underpants Dec 2011 #88

Romney's lines are not landing oberliner Dec 2011 #89

Romney seems a bit subdued tonight like he has a cold or something quinnox Dec 2011 #90

#1 Romney tactic - sit still and continue to be rich underpants Dec 2011 #98

He felt a soul pang... ellisonz Dec 2011 #106

ROCK ON Chris Wallace SecurityManager Dec 2011 #92

Damn, hard ball toward Newt about Freddie Mac. joshcryer Dec 2011 #93

Paul snuck in a compliment to Romney oberliner Dec 2011 #96

"the final slugfest between, well, a pack of slugs" muriel_volestrangler Dec 2011 #97

LOL, Paul believing that private industry would more fairly help people... joshcryer Dec 2011 #99

was that really Ron Paul talking? Enrique Dec 2011 #100

Newt moving to center? SecurityManager Dec 2011 #103

Did Ron Paul just imply that Gingrich just might be a 'fascist'???? coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #104

Bachmann full on attack-Newt mode oberliner Dec 2011 #105

Gingrich: I did not have lobby with that bank. Never. deminks Dec 2011 #109

lobby relations. Whisp Dec 2011 #113

Would like to say thanks to those of you who have the stomach, stamina neverforget Dec 2011 #111

Damn they are hammering newt is this the plan to get him out??????? SecurityManager Dec 2011 #112

Gingrich pouring on the sincerity Enrique Dec 2011 #114

Bachmann implying that Gingrich is a 'whore' - bwa ha ha ha coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #115

Why is Newt kissing Mitt's butt? oberliner Dec 2011 #116

O crap I knew it was to good to last SecurityManager Dec 2011 #117

Santorum and Huntsman left in the cold with sinking numbers SecurityManager Dec 2011 #118

Waiting for them to attack NG's comment today that homosexuality is "caused" by "1/2 genetics..." rainbow4321 Dec 2011 #119

I'm tuning in late, but boy does this audience seem tired. nolabear Dec 2011 #120

We are in the "Fox Gotcha Question" section of the debate oberliner Dec 2011 #121

It's official - I now hate Mitt as much as I hate Newt and will coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #122

Hey Huntsman no rational talk allowed! Back to blood letting!!! /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #124

Hey Perry, may be if we had a legislature that actually 'worked' more here in Texas Tx4obama Dec 2011 #125

Not to mention how many damn special sessions have to be called! rainbow4321 Dec 2011 #139

Boy Huntsman just pissed off a whole lot of Saudis. nolabear Dec 2011 #126

Santorum dropping names of Iowa towns Enrique Dec 2011 #128

Illegal Immigration Questions coming up next? oberliner Dec 2011 #129

Paul is batshit crazy. The guy's a total loon - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #130

Megyn Kelly on the warpath Enrique Dec 2011 #131

MITT JUST CONTRADICTED HIMSELF! He criticized Obama for not putting enough faith in bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #132

GM didn't make the pre-application cut, according to whatever criteria the DOE applied. BadgerKid Dec 2011 #174

'One nation under Gawd' is Newties litmus test for judges. More dog whistles. deminks Dec 2011 #133

Megyn Kelly nailing Gingrich to the wall for his coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #134

Now Gingrich is throwing out the red meat to the crowd oberliner Dec 2011 #135

"historian" Enrique Dec 2011 #137

+1 ellisonz Dec 2011 #161

Oooh...is Newt suggesting that Citizens' United is not omnipotent? bullwinkle428 Dec 2011 #138

not to mention Bush v. Gore Enrique Dec 2011 #140

Bachmann is insane. The courts are not the final coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #141

Bachmann must have gotten her law degree the same place Orly Taitz did ;) n/t Tx4obama Dec 2011 #157

Don't you know, Baby Jesus is the final arbiter of the law. Matariki Dec 2011 #266

In some ways that is true - karynnj Dec 2011 #272

But that's not how Batshit Bachmann was speaking. She was coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #274

Completely agree - and I doubt that Bachmann was thinking of it as I wrote it karynnj Dec 2011 #278

Kelly "left leaning" 9th circuit court of appeals SecurityManager Dec 2011 #142

Ron Paul has a moment of sanity in a sea of sociopathy. deminks Dec 2011 #143

Holy Shit! Ron Paul isn't insane after all. He just made coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #144

Except for the whole... ellisonz Dec 2011 #148

Yeah, he's like the family crazy uncle. A few lucid moments mixed coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #155

I had an uncle like that... Javaman Dec 2011 #221

santorum the slug...he made it happen bwahahahahaa spanone Dec 2011 #145

This whole - "give me a name" thing is so stupid oberliner Dec 2011 #146

"gotcha" question for the candidates Enrique Dec 2011 #147

Of course the republican candidates are going to pick the REPUBLICAN Supreme Court justices Tx4obama Dec 2011 #149

I hope Obama gets to appoint 4 more (replacing Thomas, Scalia, Alito and Roberts). coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #159

another whole hour? holy shit. spanone Dec 2011 #150

"We have not yet begun to display our insanity" ellisonz Dec 2011 #172

Was the question not "whats your fave supreme court justice?" SecurityManager Dec 2011 #151

To be fair, Perry, Paul, and Santorum didn't get to answer the previous question oberliner Dec 2011 #154

Perry looks like he's drunk or high. He now wants Federal judges coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #152

Because there's nothing so uninfluenceable as a judge trying for appointment. nolabear Dec 2011 #160

Iran, Immigration, and "Social Issues" oberliner Dec 2011 #153

Iran coming up, my god I feel like a corner man in a Ali/Foreman fight! /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #156

And they start with Ron Paul oberliner Dec 2011 #158

RON PAUL WILL NOT DEFEND THIS COUNTRY! SecurityManager Dec 2011 #162

*sigh* I wish Paul wasn't crazy. If he could use his power for good... nolabear Dec 2011 #163

I used to say that about my crazy uncle - :) coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #165

Ron Paul has 2 sane moments with this anti war tirade. deminks Dec 2011 #164

But it ends his chances of doing well in Iowa oberliner Dec 2011 #171

I dunno about that... ellisonz Dec 2011 #199

I agree - but not because of foreign policy oberliner Dec 2011 #203

There's a faction of the GOP... ellisonz Dec 2011 #218

Fox is knocking out Ron Paul here oberliner Dec 2011 #166

Now the Iran war drums come out starting with Ricky S. deminks Dec 2011 #167

and the crowd cheers. deminks Dec 2011 #168

Paul is serving Fox News a major shit sandwich, saying coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #170

Did Romney just catch himself... one_voice Dec 2011 #173

yeah Enrique Dec 2011 #175

any predictions about the fact check on Bachmann? Enrique Dec 2011 #181

Yeah I think that's... one_voice Dec 2011 #187

Bachmann view on Iran vs. Ron Paul view on Iran oberliner Dec 2011 #176

Ron Paul is acting like a grumpy old man apples and oranges Dec 2011 #177

Well, that's because he is. nt Javaman Dec 2011 #216

I hope Paul knocks Bachmann out right now, with coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #178

Bachmann's POV is much much more popular than Paul's with the Iowa Republican voters oberliner Dec 2011 #185

Why do you feel that way? Because they possibly stacked the audience full of Bachmann supporters? this bird has flown Dec 2011 #198

I don't think the audience was stacked full of Bachmann supporters oberliner Dec 2011 #264

Maybe but I think he is appealing to those outside the base. this bird has flown Dec 2011 #270

He is - but will that help him or hurt him in the Iowa Caucus? oberliner Dec 2011 #277

Of course that will help him! He can draw votes from both parties this bird has flown Dec 2011 #279

The Iowa caucuses only admit Republicans oberliner Dec 2011 #280

In the heat of the moment last night, didn't see your response. I actually agree coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #263

Paul could have made his point a lot more effectively oberliner Dec 2011 #265

Has anyone noticed how Paul gets his mic cut off to prevent LBJDemocrat Dec 2011 #188

Fox�s Chris Wallace: If Ron Paul Wins In Iowa, It Will Discredit The Iowa Caucuses jakeXT Dec 2011 #276

UGh nothing but bang the war drums and puttig the last punches on nutty Paul! /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #179

Avowed mad man? Who on this stage would you let within a foot of lauching a nuke? deminks Dec 2011 #180

Fox is in the tank for Newt oberliner Dec 2011 #182

Good to see Paul taking no b.s., re: war-mongering. elleng Dec 2011 #183

Too bad Paul is crazy, because he just served Bachmann (that war-mongering coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #184

Other way around oberliner Dec 2011 #189

I doubt it will sink Paul in Iowa. He has a pretty good coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #193

There are a lot of "I would vote for Ron Paul if it weren't for his foreign policy views" voters oberliner Dec 2011 #196

Politifact: Bachmann said Iran has promised to use a nuclear weapon against Israel. False Tx4obama Dec 2011 #186

I like how Bachmann plays smart. ellisonz Dec 2011 #204

This is the first Repuke debate I've watched (altho I've coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #190

Welcome to the Schtick. n/t ellisonz Dec 2011 #211

Paul got all feisty! nt flying rabbit Dec 2011 #191

Newtie is concerned about appearing zany deminks Dec 2011 #192

he's unbearable Enrique Dec 2011 #194

Huntsman using big words; trying to make sense. provis99 Dec 2011 #195

Huntsman calling for energy independence via natural gas. BadgerKid Dec 2011 #197

Bachman please stop saying "When I and As" President of the United States good god! /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #201

as Meryl Streep says in Out of Africa - "You're So Brave"....I can't watch! NRaleighLiberal Dec 2011 #202

Never really paid attention to Perry, flying rabbit Dec 2011 #205

OMG...Perry is so... one_voice Dec 2011 #206

The pundits are saying "Ron Paul jumped the shark" oberliner Dec 2011 #207

Give him props for sticking to his guns (npi). He didn't coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #210

I give him props for sticking to his gun oberliner Dec 2011 #229

That's because they're worried... ellisonz Dec 2011 #212

he called them out SixthSense Dec 2011 #254

But then Michelle Bachmann got huge cheers for attacking Ron Paul's views on Iran oberliner Dec 2011 #258

Ron Paul is winning this debate. ellisonz Dec 2011 #208

I think you are thinking like a liberal Democrat oberliner Dec 2011 #213

We'll know soon enough... ellisonz Dec 2011 #223

I'll be curious to see the post-debate numbers oberliner Dec 2011 #226

Needed popcorn the racism segment is about to start /nm SecurityManager Dec 2011 #209

Mitty is really shitty jacktaylor70 Dec 2011 #215

He has a sliminess about him. deminks Dec 2011 #219

It's because he's spent time... ellisonz Dec 2011 #227

Me too. I'm not too enthusiastic about Obama this time 'round, but coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #222

Perry's jumping the shark! Iranians penetrating the U.S. at the El Paso border. OMG, toof coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #217

Santorum: Drug cartels planning attacks on the U.S. SecurityManager Dec 2011 #220

Mitt nit picking "bills brought to my desk" SecurityManager Dec 2011 #224

Romney is such a snake Cali_Democrat Dec 2011 #225

Who's worse, Romney or Newt? That's like asking coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #230

Chris Wallace seems to have a vendetta on Mitt LOL SecurityManager Dec 2011 #228

LOL Newt "incorrect facts" that's like the third time he told Bachman that SecurityManager Dec 2011 #231

Michele doesn't like people saying her facts are wrong Enrique Dec 2011 #232

"Waaaahhh...I am a serious Presidential candidate!!" rainbow4321 Dec 2011 #235

+1000 ellisonz Dec 2011 #242

She's a raving lunatic SixthSense Dec 2011 #247

Protester in the crowd????? wtf was that???? SecurityManager Dec 2011 #233

Good question...who or what was that? n/t rainbow4321 Dec 2011 #237

I heard a mans voice and saw a guy walk behind Baier fast SecurityManager Dec 2011 #243

I heard "Federal Reserve" so I assumed it was a Paul supporter this bird has flown Dec 2011 #240

All I heard was "Federal Reserve" too. n/t Tx4obama Dec 2011 #248

Newsflash to the Republicans Cali_Democrat Dec 2011 #234

Reagan is dead BUT... aletier_v Dec 2011 #260

Santorum is certainly a self-centered prick, isn't he? -n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #236

shut up Bachmann. Reagan is dead, and so are his ideas. provis99 Dec 2011 #238

AHHH! BRAINS!!! ellisonz Dec 2011 #253

Closing remarks drum roll............................... SecurityManager Dec 2011 #239

Beating Obama is all we heve to do. flying rabbit Dec 2011 #241

I need a shower flying rabbit Dec 2011 #244

I'm glad Huntsman is polling so poorly, because he would give Obama coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #245

Time to switch back to MSNBC until the next GOP debate reality show :) Tx4obama Dec 2011 #246

FoxNews crew is saying this was a huge win for Newt oberliner Dec 2011 #249

O geez Juan Williams agreeing with the kraut man SecurityManager Dec 2011 #250

MSNBC LIVE: Ed is doing a LIVE show with post-debate analysis right now. Tx4obama Dec 2011 #251

The post-debate analysis by the MSNBC and Current TV liberals is all I watch mvd Dec 2011 #255

Hannity and Luntz about to spin the repub semen all over Newt! SecurityManager Dec 2011 #252

Current TV is having post-debate analysis too. Live stream link below Tx4obama Dec 2011 #256

The girl in that pic of the moment... 47of74 Dec 2011 #257

EarlG - is this an authentic picture? liam_laddie Dec 2011 #259

Yep EarlG Dec 2011 #267

Kudos to Fox for running this show without a laugh track. Bucky Dec 2011 #269

Correction--the GOP has had hardly any debates so far DFW Dec 2011 #273

How can a circus of lies be reality? mmonk Dec 2011 #281