2012 Debates

[Denver]

The candidates came out of the gate full of energy and with fire in their eyes.

They both seem to be getting winded now. Can't say I blame them.

 

[Wangler]

Whether talking about tax rates or currently rates, Romney keeps using that condesending hand gesture.

 

[JoeTheJuggler]

Did I hear that right? Did Romney just say that trickle down economics doesn't work and never has?

 

[GeeMack]

Did I hear that right? Did Romney just say that trickle down economics doesn't work and never has?

He said trickle down government.

 

[Wangler]

up to 3.62, prediction price

wait, now tanked to 3.53

 

[Caper]

The candidates came out of the gate full of energy and with fire in their eyes.

They both seem to be getting winded now. Can't say I blame them.

Agreed.... so am i actually.

 

[Biscuit]

Did I hear that right? Did Romney just say that trickle down economics doesn't work and never has?

Trickle down government. Its a lame sound bite he is trying to make happen.

Romeny needs to talk about the effective tax rate.

 

[MattusMaximus]

Romney: "Mr. President, do you look at your pension? (Repeat 10x)"

Obama: "I don't look at my pension. It's not as big as yours, so it doesn't take as long."

Lol

 

[Wangler]

He said trickle down government.

He was hoping that would catch on as a tasty sound byte after the first debate, but it didn't happen.

 

[shemp]

up to 3.62, prediction price

wait, now tanked to 3.53

It fluctuates rapidly, give it a rest pal.

 

[MattusMaximus]

Yep! Romney was pushing Obama to answer if he ever looked at his pension (for investments overseas). Obama came back with, "No, its not as big as yours". And the audience laughed.

Not really a logical retort, but it got an emotional response.

That moment is going to be Youtube gold, right up there with "Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine... and you're no Jack Kennedy"

 

[R.Mackey]

I love Mitt's repeated promises to start a trade war with China. Gee, what could go wrong??

 

[Wangler]

It fluctuates rapidly, give it a rest pal.

Sorry, I got excited about watching the debate with the Intrade page open at the same time.

It was quite a troll. My apologies to all!

 

[Brass]

GREAT point by Romney about the counterfeits in China. Not only do they rip off intellectual property rights, but they also support slavery and mob-related activities.

 

[Foolmewunz]

Fascinating question: Romney is asked to explain how he is different from Bush,

I am guessing his answers will be quite a source of interest in this weeks media.

I think the only media attention he has to worry about is one "Karl Rove". He was a little to pointed in differentiating himself from Dubya. Karl won't like that, Mitt. Karl's PAC work this year is just a warm-up for Bush III.

 

[Buckaroo]

Romney's smart to make China the new boogeyman. Don't know how far he'll be able exploit that though.

 

[elbe]

Does Romney really think we can level the playing field with China?

"I know it's successful for you, China, but could you please stop playing by different rules than we do? It's really hard to compete!"

 

[MattusMaximus]

Obama just took Romney to the woodshed on Romney's implication that the Obama administration was less than attentive the days after the embassy attacks. Then the moderator corrected Romney, and the audience applauded her.

yikes.

WHAM

Obama just called Romney an insensitive ass.

Oh man, I can't wait to see these clips on Youtube (been too busy writing my paper to watch the TV). Sounds like Obama's got his groove back!

 

[NoahFence]

What is this Intrade stuff you ladies are getting all hot and bothered over?

 

[Wangler]

Question I would like to see:

"Can you each tell me at least two things you admire about your opponent?"

It is important for senior exectutives to be able to objectively evaluate even those they don't agree with, and identify strengths as well as weaknesses.