tntgoodwin Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The GOP Presidential Primary debate will occur at 9 ET on Fox News. This could be a fun experience watching with your kids as you discuss the political process, bias, the media, if these type of televised events actually count as "debates," etc. Debate will include: Michele Bachmann Herman Cain Newt Gingrich Jon Huntsman Ron Paul Tim Pawlenty Mitt Romney Rick Santorum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I hope they have better questions than the last debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think Jon Stewart should moderate the debates! Also, I wish everyone would get a chance to answer the same questions, instead of having each question targeted at a particular individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Also, I wish everyone would get a chance to answer the same questions, instead of having each question targeted at a particular individual. :iagree: It's a bit hard though with so many people in the debate. Do you know what the main topic is this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 It appears to cover a variety of topics, but will probably focus on the economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannanlee Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I really want to know what they are going to do. I am sick of the Obama bashing. Tell me what you are going to do to improve it. What are their goals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy (TX) Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm excited to watch it! I do hope they are fair with the questioning, but that may be too much to ask. My kids and I watched the last one and I kept pausing the DVR and asking them what they thought. The 10yo and 8yo had the best comments - like "why didn't they answer the question?" and "Why did they say 'I' so many times?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the warning. I'll be curling up with a book tonight. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the reminder! I'm super excited about it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the warning. I'll be curling up with a book tonight. ;) Thanks for the reminder! I'm super excited about it! :001_smile: No problem for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 No problem for both of you! LOL! Have I ever told you that you are a really good sport??? I really like having you around here! Hope you stay a while! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks! Seeing Bachmann answer the submission question reminded me of this very forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 LOL! Have I ever told you that you are a really good sport??? I really like having you around here! Hope you stay a while! :D :iagree: I watched Burn Notice. Burned spies are so intriguing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks! Seeing Bachmann answer the submission question reminded me of this very forum! Me too! I felt so bad for her. Even though she's not my ideal candidate, darn it, that was the stupidest question I've heard so far. And if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't have understood that biblical "submission" means current-time "respect". And I'm guessing the guy who asked the question expected as much from the general public (but that he knew exactly what it meant when he decided to ask the question). I wonder why, with all the major issues to discuss, he didn't bother to ask all the male potential candidates if they would still respect their wives after they became president. :glare::glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks! Seeing Bachmann answer the submission question reminded me of this very forum! It made me feel like I've been in her precise shoes on this forum (and elsewhere). :tongue_smilie: But, I thought she responded with appropriate clarity and dignity. I hate that they asked those "targeted" questions, though and I love what Newt had to say about the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Me too! I felt so bad for her. Even though she's not my ideal candidate, darn it, that was the stupidest question I've heard so far. And if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't have understood that biblical "submission" means current-time "respect". And I'm guessing the guy who asked the question expected as much from the general public (but that he knew exactly what it meant when he decided to ask the question). I wonder why, with all the major issues to discuss, he didn't bother to ask all the male potential candidates if they would still respect their wives after they became president. :glare::glare: I think it is something a woman candidate needs to address but inappropriate during a debate. My FIL has said before he wouldn't vote for a woman, I made him tell that to dd's face and he later recanted :lol: It is something a woman is going to have to state, not because it is valid, it isn't it is stupid. But there are a lot of people out there like my FIL who would want that question answered. (my FIL and I have never voted for the same candidate) It is unfortunate and I don't think they should have presented that during a debate though. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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