JoeMoma
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Note: This thread is not about the debate between Trump and Biden that occurred on Sept 29, 2020. This is about rules that I believe would be conducive to a better debating environment for both Trump and Biden. So Mods, please don't merge this thread into the global debate thread.
1. Each of the two candidates would have a podium, a microphone, and a countdown clock and a "finished talking" button.
2. Each candidate would get turns to talk for let's say 90 seconds (the time can be adjusted) each turn. The candidate can say anything he wants to for that amount of time. He can ask a question or respond to a question from the other candidate. The candidate can press the "finished talking button" if he does not need the full time and let the other candidate talk. The microphone will only be turned on for one candidate at a time when it's he's time to talk. Also, if the time runs out, the mic is switched to the other candidate.
3. There will be no moderator asking the candidates questions or trying to referee the debate. Candidates are to debate/argue their positions back and forth.
I think these rules would have resulted in a much better, much more interesting, much more informative debate than the debate last night. What do you think? What rules would you have if you designed the debate rules?
1. Each of the two candidates would have a podium, a microphone, and a countdown clock and a "finished talking" button.
2. Each candidate would get turns to talk for let's say 90 seconds (the time can be adjusted) each turn. The candidate can say anything he wants to for that amount of time. He can ask a question or respond to a question from the other candidate. The candidate can press the "finished talking button" if he does not need the full time and let the other candidate talk. The microphone will only be turned on for one candidate at a time when it's he's time to talk. Also, if the time runs out, the mic is switched to the other candidate.
3. There will be no moderator asking the candidates questions or trying to referee the debate. Candidates are to debate/argue their positions back and forth.
I think these rules would have resulted in a much better, much more interesting, much more informative debate than the debate last night. What do you think? What rules would you have if you designed the debate rules?