I have to say that I disagree on the subject of debates. I don't see anything that would be gained by having one. They used to be a wonderful chance to see the people in person and hear them give their ideas and plans for what they'd do if elected. I think that since the advent of DJT, they are now an outdated means of communication. They don't provide anything of substance as far as policy. They've just become an opportunity to attack the other candidate. That thought was only confirmed by the "debate" on PBS between the GOP candidates for governor. Ted Simons would ask a question of one of the candidates, then all of them would start talking over the other, yelling out answers or, in most cases, snide remarks.
When one candidate has ideas and the other has vitriol and slogans, it's useless. Do a Town Hall forum, where people get to ask questions of one candidate for 30 minutes, then the other. No sharing of the stage. Or two sit-down interviews, one with each candidate, with just a host using the same set of questions, with both candidates giving their answers.
Thanks to the GOP all that debates are now is theater, waiting for the "gotcha" moment or an opportunity to spread unsubstantiated conspiracy theories or just plain lies. No one's mind is going to be changed. If they go away, I won't miss them at all.
Thanks, Rachel. I appreciate you and what you and Hank do. I look forward to my inbox every morning, knowing that I'll always be just a little bit smarter for reading your newsletter.
BTW, as a coda to our conversation, today's posting had this and it's not difficult to see how the same thing would happen with a "debate":
"Brahm Resnik’s interview on 12News’ “Sunday Square Off” with ESA proponent and Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark is gaining traction online for its tense back-and-forth over accountability within Arizona’s school voucher program. School choice proponents say Clark owned the liberal media, while public school proponents complain the interview elevated school-choice propaganda."
I hope Lake doesn't take back that Jackson endorsement.
Katie, if you can't take on this half wit what are you going to do when you have to face someone with a fully functioning brain? Debate!
I have to say that I disagree on the subject of debates. I don't see anything that would be gained by having one. They used to be a wonderful chance to see the people in person and hear them give their ideas and plans for what they'd do if elected. I think that since the advent of DJT, they are now an outdated means of communication. They don't provide anything of substance as far as policy. They've just become an opportunity to attack the other candidate. That thought was only confirmed by the "debate" on PBS between the GOP candidates for governor. Ted Simons would ask a question of one of the candidates, then all of them would start talking over the other, yelling out answers or, in most cases, snide remarks.
When one candidate has ideas and the other has vitriol and slogans, it's useless. Do a Town Hall forum, where people get to ask questions of one candidate for 30 minutes, then the other. No sharing of the stage. Or two sit-down interviews, one with each candidate, with just a host using the same set of questions, with both candidates giving their answers.
Thanks to the GOP all that debates are now is theater, waiting for the "gotcha" moment or an opportunity to spread unsubstantiated conspiracy theories or just plain lies. No one's mind is going to be changed. If they go away, I won't miss them at all.
Fair points -- I see where you're coming from. Always happy to be disagreed with in respectful, thoughtful ways!
Thanks, Rachel. I appreciate you and what you and Hank do. I look forward to my inbox every morning, knowing that I'll always be just a little bit smarter for reading your newsletter.
BTW, as a coda to our conversation, today's posting had this and it's not difficult to see how the same thing would happen with a "debate":
"Brahm Resnik’s interview on 12News’ “Sunday Square Off” with ESA proponent and Arizona Board of Education member Jenny Clark is gaining traction online for its tense back-and-forth over accountability within Arizona’s school voucher program. School choice proponents say Clark owned the liberal media, while public school proponents complain the interview elevated school-choice propaganda."
It's a no-win situation for Hobbs. Thanks!!
There’s a saying about trying to use reason and logic to argue with a stupid person:
“Never play chess with a pigeon. The pigeon just knocks all the pieces over, then shits all over the board and struts around like it won.”
https://www.marketingsociety.com/the-library/playing-chess-pigeon
Ha! I had never heard that but it’s fantastic.
Katie Hobbs….you MUST debate Kari “get out of my shot” Lake! Please!
You have the experience and intelligence, where she has bluster and bullshit.