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CBS: Tonight's Democratic Debate will now focus on Terrorism

cpwill said:
Given the political inclination of the moderators, I would put about a 0.05% chance on that happening. Not 95% probable not. 99.95% probable not.
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I think we will get a question of that sort, but the uniformed line will be something to the effect of: "Yes, we have to be careful who we let in, but make no mistake, there are innocent people out there starving for a better life. Men, women, and children who deserve to make themselves a better life. The United States has always stood strong on this principle and we must keep doing so now."
 
ModerateGOP said:
Yeah he has defended Vermont. From what attacks?

EDIT: Senators don't really have the power to defend anything. That's the Governor's Job along with the Mayors of large cities.
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I was referring to political debate ability as in answering tough questions. Pay attention!

The thing I like about the guy, like him or not, is, you always get a straight answer. He doesn't try and change the subject like most politicians do.
 
Fiddytree said:
Against a former Secretary of State? Sanders faces an uphill battle in this one. What Sanders can do is argue about the domestic impact of our foreign policy, but will that do well just one day after that kind of an attack, or will it backfire?
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He's been in political office longer than she has, a senator longer than she was, and she wasn't a secretary of state that long. Give the guy some credit.
 
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Thrilla said:
democrats are going to debate foreign policy and terrorism?

here , let me sum up the whole debate for y'all

"it's Bush's fault, Obama has done everything right, and i'll do it even better... please donate to my campaign""
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You may be surprised to know Sanders does not always agree with Obama.
 
Fiddytree said:
I think we will get a question of that sort, but the uniformed line will be something to the effect of: "Yes, we have to be careful who we let in, but make no mistake, there are innocent people out there starving for a better life. Men, women, and children who deserve to make themselves a better life. The United States has always stood strong on this principle and we must keep doing so now."
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Sounds like the America I love and know and proudly served except when we got all paranoid like you and interned American citizens of Japanese descent.

Where did you grow up the former Soviet Union?
 
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EnigmaO01 said:
He's been in politics longer than she has, a senator longer than she was, and she wasn't a secretary of state that long. Give the guy some credit.
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He will have plenty of credit for being a long-time Senator, but:

* Not a Secretary of State or Defense
* Held no committee appointments relating to foreign affairs or defense policy
* Only recently acquired a chair position for Veteran's Affairs

Sanders would largely receive information about foreign affairs from trusted colleagues who hold positions in those committees.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
Sounds like the America I love and know and proudly served.
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It's a good line, one that I personally agree with, but Democrats will have to start asking serious questions about the available infrastructure to thoroughly vet and monitor a number of these refugees.
 
Fiddytree said:
He will have plenty of credit for being a long-time Senator, but:

* Not a Secretary of State or Defense
* Held no committee appointments relating to foreign affairs or defense policy
* Only recently acquired a chair position for Veteran's Affairs

Sanders would largely receive information about foreign affairs from trusted colleagues who hold positions in those committees.
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You underestimate him and overestimate her.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
You may be surprised to know Sanders does not always agree with Obama.
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no, i wouldn't be surprised at all....though it mostly comes in the form of " he did great, but he didn't go far enough"

my point was about foreign policy... Hillary and Sanders will not come down on Obama for anything he has done, or not done... if there is a criticisms to be had, it will be pointed firmly at the guy who left the white house 7 years ago.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
You may be surprised to know Sanders does not always agree with Obama.
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You may be surprised to know that Obama does not always agree with Obama, or that Hillary does not always agree with Hillary. We like to call that an evolving position when done by demorats and a flip-flop when done by republicants.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
You underestimate him and overestimate her.
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Not really. I think Clinton was a relatively uninspiring Secretary of State and that Kerry has perhaps had more lasting impact. That being said, there's some things that come with the job that Sanders will have a difficult time competing with.
 
Fiddytree said:
It's a good line, one that I personally agree with, but Democrats will have to start asking serious questions about the available infrastructure to thoroughly vet and monitor a number of these refugees.
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That's an easy question. Any politician worth his salt would just say what people like yourself want to hear: "We will have to start asking serious questions about the available infrastructure to thoroughly vet and monitor a number of these refugees."

Se how easy that was?

It's not like either candidate has to show his or her work as they aren't even in the chief seat yet.

Well O.K. Clinton will as she was secretary of state.
 
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Fiddytree said:
Not really. I think Clinton was a relatively uninspiring Secretary of State and that Kerry has perhaps had more lasting impact. That being said, there's some things that come with the job that Sanders will have a difficult time competing with.
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He won't have a problem. Mark my words. The man is the epitome of being prepared.
 
I see that someone has "felt the Bern" so much that they haven't been able to look outside the bubble much.
 
Fiddytree said:
I see that someone has "felt the Bern" so much that they haven't been able to look outside the bubble much.
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I see someone has discounted a candidate before he even gets started.

I'm guessing you prefer to go around and poke bubbles? LOL

Please don't tell me you think the republicans have anybody worth a damn this time.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
You're expecting Sanders to do that? Seriously?
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No. I'm referring to more hawkish candidates on both sides, and their supporters.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
I see someone has discounted a candidate before he even gets started.

I'm guessing you prefer to go around and poke bubbles? LOL

Please don't tell me you think the republicans have anybody worth a damn this time.
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I do, yes (on both questions).
 
EnigmaO01 said:
Who then?
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That's not necessarily germane to the topic, but if you must have it, sure.

In terms of their prior temperament and/or experience, but not necessarily how each is waging their current campaign.

Bush
Rubio
Kasich
Christie
 
Fiddytree said:
That's not necessarily germane to the topic, but if you must have it, sure.

In terms of their prior temperament and/or experience, but not necessarily how each is waging their current campaign.

Bush
Rubio
Kasich
Christie
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I would add Jindal to that list, as described.

And I concur with you on Sanders. He has a natural home and bare edge in domestic policy. Foreign policy focused debate, especially with little time to prep, gives a strong advantage to Clinton unless Sanders is willing to turn on Obama, which I think he will not do.
 
Fiddytree said:
That's not necessarily germane to the topic, but if you must have it, sure.

In terms of their prior temperament and/or experience, but not necessarily how each is waging their current campaign.

Bush
Rubio
Kasich
Christie
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All performing very poorly.

Are any of them even out of the single digits?
 
EnigmaO01 said:
All performing very poorly.

Are any of them even out of the single digits?
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Which one of the GOP candidates is currently under a expanded FBI criminal investigation and which one is a avowed Socialist ?
 
Fenton said:
Which one of the GOP candidates is currently under a expanded FBI criminal investigation and which one is a avowed Socialist ?
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Which one will likely win the Democratic nomination and then goes on to win the presidency?
 
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