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quinnox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:44 PM
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What if during the debates Bush slips and falls on his ass
We all know how clumsy Bush seems to be on his bike, always falling off. What if during a preisdential debate in prime time, Bush accidently slipped and then falls on his but on national tv live? And then gets a real sheepish look on his face lying on the floor while Kerry stands there smiling.
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demnan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:46 PM
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1. I think his handlers will assure
he is sober for the debates.
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cheshire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:46 PM
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2. The morons willfeel sorry for him. I hope Kerry ask him to read.
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NYCGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:46 PM
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3. The talking heads would undoubtedly find it "incredibly charming."
And say how like the common man he is.
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Democrat 4 Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:48 PM
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4. Are you kidding? They'll blame it on Clinton.
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noahmijo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:48 PM
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5. Call me crazy but I bet Kerry would rush over to help him out...
Judging from the traits I've seen from Kerry.
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jean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:53 PM
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8. Kerry would hurry over and help the little man back to his feet AND
Vanessa Kerry would be on hand to lend her medical expertise, as she did once (that I know of) during the campaign when a man collapsed.
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noahmijo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:57 PM
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11. Yea that's what meant though Kerry has honor unlike his opponents
Kerry's not the type to kick a man when he's down even if that man is *.
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arbusto_baboso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:55 PM
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10. And several "witnesses" will claim Kerry's help was politically motivated.
and calculated to help further his ambitions.
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NV1962 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:29 PM
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21. ...and insinuate Kerry had arranged the fall with foresight...
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Poiuyt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:49 PM
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6. He won't have to walk
He will be ascending up from beneath the floor in a Christ-like manner
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soothsayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:53 PM
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7. He'll win the gold medal anyhow, over S Korea? n/t
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ladjf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 01:54 PM
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9. As inept as Bush is, he does possess some communication
skills as long as his script is totally prepared. When he tells his cute little jokes, his timing is good. He knows how to get the audience connect with what he's saying and then he knows how to time the wait period for them to either laugh if it's a joke or applaud otherwise. He probably handles crowds as well or better than Kerry.

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Mad_Dem_X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:02 PM
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12. Handles crowds better than Kerry???
Hmmm...guess it depends on the *type* of crowd.
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ladjf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:10 PM
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His kind of crowd.
When he's confident that he is in friendly territory, he works them like preachers work their congregation. Don't get me wrong. I don't admire Bush in any way. My point is that it would be a mistake to assume that Kerry will best him in the debates even though he's much smarter than Bush. Gore was smarter and he didn't do all that well in the debates.
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Borgnine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:07 PM
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13. I have a theory...
...that even if Bush put his hands down his pants, crapped a big turd, and flung it at the audience, the media would find a way to spin it in *'s favor.

"By throwing his feces, he's clearly showing us that he's the strong, alpha male of our national society. Coming up next on Hardball, why does John Kerry continue to wipe his ass in this post-9/11 world?"
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:10 PM
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14. Kerry stands there smiling...he would help him up while he is smilin
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TNOE Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:11 PM
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15. I would think it would be a sign from God.....
but I'm sure they wouldn't see it that way.
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0rganism Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:13 PM
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16. Media would ensure W got the sympathy vote
Watch for Heavy Spin, no matter what happens.
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:21 PM
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17. let's hope he trips over his tongue
I think if he fell on his ass, he'd get sympathy votes. I hope he loses that famous temper of his, if someone asks him a question he doesn't 'like', and shows what a prick he really is.
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West Coast Democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:23 PM
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18. someone will rush onstage with a purple heart bandage
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yellowcanine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:25 PM
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19. He WILL fall on his ass figuratively if not in fact. We can be sure of
that. Ass fallage is what he is good at.
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zulchzulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-01-04 02:27 PM
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20. What IF?
Chimpy will make a few slipups.

Kerry has so much ammo to use on Chimpy that all he needs to do is lure Chimpy out on just about any issue and POUNCE!
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