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Rob H.

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46. An article on Salon this a.m. by Heather Digby Parton said

Wed Sep 11, 2024, 10:51 AM

Sep 2024

he got 5 minutes more than she did, but he also spoke 39 times to Harris' 23 times.

The debate was a total debacle for Donald Trump
Sorry MAGA, the problem wasn't the moderators, it was Trump's big mouth
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In fact, he had so little trust in (his surrogates') ability to spin his disastrous performance that he personally went into the spin room afterward to boldly lie to the news media and proclaim he actually won the debate, quoting silly Twitter polls as proof. If it had been anyone but Trump it might have even been a little bit sad.

The usual right-wing suspects are all angry at the moderators for fact-checking Trump which they did three times. But they could have spent hours doing that. CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked the debate in real time and found that Trump had lied 33 times and Harris lied once. The moderators allowed Trump to jump in and speak at the end of Harris' answers resulting in him getting five more minutes than she did. He ended up speaking 39 times while she only spoke 23 times. The problem wasn't the moderators, it was Trump's big mouth.

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Trump bashes ABC, says he's 'less inclined' to do another debate [View all] SupportSanity Sep 2024 OP

Oh Donald just enjoy the moment BOSSHOG Sep 2024 #1

Next, the SlobFather begins his playground attack line - "I know you are but what am I?." NoMoreRepugs Sep 2024 #2

I mean, he did that even before going into this debate. Claustrum Sep 2024 #3

Who cares, we've seen all we need to see. Meadowoak Sep 2024 #33

So true PatSeg Sep 2024 #49

Yes, DonOLD, that's how the First Amendment works. If you don't like them, take away their FailureToCommunicate Sep 2024 #4

It sure sounded to me like he was allowed more speaking time than VP Harris Siwsan Sep 2024 #5

I also thought the moderators gave him more time when it wasn't his turn but he just kept talking. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #9

Agree.. Wuddles440 Sep 2024 #16

I get those wonderful feelings also. ...Except mine also have a Caterpillar D9 Bulldozer with me. chouchou Sep 2024 #28

That Would Turn the Constitution Center into a Superfund Site. AndyTiedye Sep 2024 #58

Very true. nt oasis Sep 2024 #48

VP Harris was happy with this Trenzalore Sep 2024 #44

I agree with this, they just let him go and go n/t hibbing Sep 2024 #50

So ABC made Harris kick Trump's ass and only fact checked Trump because he was lying? Botany Sep 2024 #6

So there are a lot of bad people at ABC but a lot of good ones were marching in Charlotte's tiki torch parade? ArizonaLib Sep 2024 #7

"A lot of people are very angry about it." Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #8

Actually it made me laugh. And idk Why; but I immediately thought of Boris Johnson. Go figure!😀 electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #62

I had to find one that I knew would piss him off. Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #66

😄 👍 electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #68

Are a lot of people in the room with us now? Hm? LOL mucholderthandirt Sep 2024 #63

I've got a meme for that AndyTiedye Sep 2024 #75

We knew he would chicken out of more debates IronLionZion Sep 2024 #10

There is a Unicode Emoji Just for Him 🐔 AndyTiedye Sep 2024 #59

less inclined keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #76

S O S twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #11

When will the nightmare end.............................. Lovie777 Sep 2024 #12

Even after he loses to Harris...... SergeStorms Sep 2024 #55

This is great Johnny2X2X Sep 2024 #13

"I wouldn't have lost if I was debating Joe Biden like I was supposed to!" durablend Sep 2024 #14

Boohoohoo poor wittle baby haz a sadz!!! Mysterian Sep 2024 #15

If he were a boxer they would be carrying him off on a stretcher. A very strong one. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #17

Carried by six people Jimbo S Sep 2024 #25

Forklift, operated by someone with no training. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #27

Aw shucks Donnie,PO'd because they called you out on that outrageous "killing babies right after their born" insanity? Bengus81 Sep 2024 #18

Trump got more time to speak should be a Dem talking point. Beakybird Sep 2024 #19

ABC poozwah Sep 2024 #20

But wait... I thought polls said he won by 90, 80, 72, 71!!!!!!! Happy Hoosier Sep 2024 #21

It is shocking that Muir rebutted Dump's lies! Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #22

Only a few Wiz Imp Sep 2024 #32

Because many people say he won very strongly dalton99a Sep 2024 #23

Well, if he's the "Debate Champion" and the polls are tight. Omnipresent Sep 2024 #35

The MAGA crowd are saying they picked on him. appleannie1 Sep 2024 #24

says he's 'less inclined' to do another debate Jason1961 Sep 2024 #26

RWers got a glimpse of reality last night underpants Sep 2024 #29

Yes, it's ABC's fault he's an unhinged moron jackass mdbl Sep 2024 #73

Harris was smart to immediately challenge him to another Wiz Imp Sep 2024 #30

President HArris wiped the floor with little orange diaper man DICtatator wanabe!TRE45ON. ArmedLiberal24 Sep 2024 #54

Chickenshit bastard Jilly_in_VA Sep 2024 #31

that's right donny! Think. Again. Sep 2024 #34

Joe Biden knew when to get out, Donnie. Time for Trump to QUIT THE RACE too!! /nt bucolic_frolic Sep 2024 #36

It is funny what a good ass-kicking will do to you. n/t whopis01 Sep 2024 #37

he's disgraceful and a challenge - he's used to avoiding drafts samsingh Sep 2024 #38

And he calls himself a strongman. He wouldn't make a hair on Vic Orban's left nut. Hotler Sep 2024 #39

Trump will not participate unless it is rigged for him. hadEnuf Sep 2024 #40

Ya, I'm not surprised that the chicken is running away as she already fried him. cstanleytech Sep 2024 #41

It seemed like ABC was being very generous with Trump. patphil Sep 2024 #42

An article on Salon this a.m. by Heather Digby Parton said Rob H. Sep 2024 #46

Thanks. patphil Sep 2024 #47

"(H)e repeatedly attacked ABC for how it fact-checked his statements" Rob H. Sep 2024 #43

Trump and Maga bastards can complain about the media all they want, but to be brutally honest tornado34jh Sep 2024 #45

but donny, what if they let you have a lift box?.. Think. Again. Sep 2024 #51

Yah Think? Beowulf42 Sep 2024 #52

Notice the threat he made to ABC News? ificandream Sep 2024 #53

Tough night, last night, convicted felon ? republianmushroom Sep 2024 #56

Trump bromeando Sep 2024 #57

What a weenie Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2024 #60

Again the poor loser. Take ABC's license? Bite me! The guys a joke. Firestorm49 Sep 2024 #61

Surely a genius who knew what he was walking into quakerboy Sep 2024 #64

Yeah, how dare they fact-check his outright LIES. They should just let him lie, lie, lie. 4lbs Sep 2024 #65

God, he is tiring and pathetic. Beartracks Sep 2024 #67

When he says "A lot of people are very angry about it," he's just counting voices in his head tclambert Sep 2024 #69

I'd be less inclined too, you fucking loser. What a worthless waste of human flesh Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #70

Why doesn't he just fucking die? Orrex Sep 2024 #71

ABC should never cover him again tonekat Sep 2024 #72

The lady does not tolerate fools easily. Aussie105 Sep 2024 #74