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Why did you vote as you did in the poll above?
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If people can find the time to watch the debates, I think it's a good idea. Transcripts are dry and reporters can distort what is said quite easily. There's nothing better than seeing and hearing for yourself what the candidates have to say, how they interact, and what their body language might tell you, imho.
Why did you vote as you did in the poll above?
Why did you vote as you did in the poll above?
Sorry, no State TV for me.
mandatory viewing is something found in dictatorships
I voted no. Debates are essentially worthless to me - non-stop rehearsed sound bites and media-led personal attacks. Insulting, to a degree.Why did you vote as you did in the poll above?
I assumed you meant 'ought to' watch.Sorry, no State TV for me.
mandatory viewing is something found in dictatorships
Well, there is a pretty clear difference between "should watch" and "must watch." I didn't ask if folks must watch it. Perhaps I should have written "ought."
Are you suggesting we watch BOTH Republican and Democrat debates?
If we want people to truly form informed opinions, that would seem to be the way to go.
The OP also suggests we need an informed and intelligent voter. For the most part liberals seem to want no barrier to voting, including some system to verify a voter is who they say they are. Sounds like a lot needs to change before we simply require voters to watch debates.
I voted no. Debates are essentially worthless to me - non-stop rehearsed sound bites and media-led personal attacks. Insulting, to a degree.
There are several other ways to form opinions of these people, and much better than some glossy, cynical reality show.
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It wouldn't have helped, unfortunately. Perhaps if you had submitted the question in cartoon form.Perhaps I should have written "ought."