Debate: Live chat and open thread
posted at 7:05 pm on October 15, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Tonight we have the final presidential debate for the 2008 cycle, and if you’re in the Twin Cities area, we have some party ready for you! AM1280 The Patriot will host a debate party at Trocadero’s in Minneapolis tonight. The Northern Alliance Radio Network will emcee an evening of fun and politics, including my radio partner Mitch Berg, Power Line, SCSU Scholars, and Fraters Libertas. We’ll have free appetizers and a cash bar. The debate goes from 8pm CST to 9:30pm CST and doors will open around 7:30pm. Admission is free – but please RSVP at the handy AM1280 RSVP Page so we can plan accordingly.
You won’t miss anything at Hot Air, either, if you’re not able to make it to the party. We’ll have a live chat room running during the debate, with Jazz Shaw and Lady Logician moderating a cast of thousands — literally! Since the live streaming has interfered with the operation of the blog for some Hot Air readers, we’ll skip that and stick with the chat room.
I’ll also make a post-debate appearance on the Hugh Hewitt show at 10:30 CT to discuss the night’s events and their implication for the election. And yes, I shamelessly recycled the first two paragraphs of this post from my pre-debate analysis. I’m all about efficiency, baby!
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Dennis Miller:
“Cut Pork, Kill Terrorists”
Love it.
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM
I could literally write a book about our experiences earlier this year, buying and selling a house at the same time. What a nightmare…
jewells45 on October 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM
How about a sip every time?
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Isn’t PIP great? Debate on top, Phillies vs Dodgers below.
When Obama says he wants to spread the wealth, he means bend over and spread the cheeks. Because he wants to screw all of us.
roninacreage on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Once again the Powerline Blog has crashed their live blog…sad.
JIMV on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Two hands, actually.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
You are a man…um, nevermind, still have midgets and the morning after on my mind.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Keep hope alive.
I don’t know how much more of this I can stand.
JellyToast on October 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Can’t talk you into ‘pork’, can I?
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
I dunno, but he seemed kind of flustered…he was flushed, his eyelashes were rapidly fluttering and he seemed at a loss for the words to describe what he was feeling…could it be that he was distracted by the thought of the plumber’s turgid manhood?
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
It seems to have worked well with you, my dear. May I buy you a drink?
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:38 PM
In all the wrong places…………..
kareyk on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Must. resist. typing.
HA. not. AoS.
Y-not on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Yup — McCain is indeed creepy. He’s got that strange posture, like someone stomped on him. He doesn’t move his upper body much. He moves his arms like the Hulk or something.
I have no idea what’s wrong with the dude…he looks *old* ;-)
Obama on the other hand, is *young*, hip, carefree, flexible, loves to do pickup basketball games wearing a Marines t-shirt… he’s an almost serviceman, except that he answered the higher calling. He gives the impression that any stentorian could be President — yessiree, the President for the Rest of Us.
unclesmrgol on October 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
I hope Obama gets snaked by Joe the Plumber’s pipesnake, tonight, in a few minutes.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!! too funny! you slay me Manly.
kareyk on October 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
How about “uh”? I know it’s not a word, but I sorta like to drink.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Unclesmrgol, are you kidding, I hope…
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
JIMV:
I think fear is driving this. They don’t even know how bad it will be. They are just afraid of how bad it might be. It is like waiting for an asteroid to hit.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Again, a trip to the funeral home with uh.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
I DO hope you’re kidding here. There is a good reason his upper body is in bad shape, dude.
ErinF on October 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Ok, I just came into this thread to check it out and saw this comment:
I totally didn’t see the S there :-o
dead-duck on October 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
: )
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Ugh. You ruined it. Please leave these things to the professionals. I’ll try to recover for you: “Could it be that he was distracted by the thought of the plumber’s recent Roto-Rooter spot on the local cable channel?”
Subtlety is key. Never use a 2×4 when a flyswatter will do.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
So, we have middle class and uh and manly’s my friends….so, what is it going to be…pork, acorn, ayers, middle class, uh, or my friends…..?
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
McCain is not creepy-I cringe and hurt everytime he tries to move his arms-Thank him for what he went through in Viet Nam-his suffering and torture-not to make fun of him and his injuried body
Bullhead on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
I hope your joking–try five years of torture and see how you’re holding up.
m064404 on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
That would be alcohol poisoning within five minutes.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:51 PM
No shit, it’s tequila for me tonight. God save my liver.
jewells45 on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
How about every time Hussein mentions “$250,000/year”?
ErinF on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
sitting, facing front….waiting….
johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Manly RAsh:
Ah, yes. Well before the change of life I was a horny little thing..but now I am more interested in ice cream.
But I have fond memories.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Please toss back a shot of Jack and bring some passion tonight Mac.
Alden Pyle on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
He got stomped by the Viet Cong…F’ing pisses me off when people say that he “looks” funny.
Damn.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
In light of the fact that you own a cheerleader outfit, are married and live thousands of miles away, make it “my friends.” I need the sleep.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Ok now, no fear. Be an optimist about this whole thing.
I listened to Chuckie Daniels tune today where he bashes the libs, and you know what, I got a huge smile on my face and a good vibe.
I gots me the good feelings that Mac will win…and if I’m wrong, well, I have all the excuses I need to buy guns and ammo.
Don’t worry, be happy.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Another choice…we need to make a decision…Jaegar is waiting.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Dutch Chocolate or Cookies and Cream?
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
I swear Newt Gingrich was drunk on Hannity today. Just an observation.
johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
NVA, but point taken.
Alden Pyle on October 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM
In light of the fact that you own a cheerleader outfit, are married and live thousands of miles away, make it “my friends.” I need the sleep.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:52 PM
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Ok, Fox finally has The Strategy Room up and running. They should be streaming the debate.
Oldnuke on October 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I will be drinking wine spritzer tonight. Got to keep it light. I still have a job to go to in the morning. Please God.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Ha! Take that you guys. Someone around here adores me.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Out of my small firm of six people, five are voting for McCain and one is voting for Obama.
Of course I live in Texas so those are probably pretty accurate numbers.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Yeah, some ass captain said that he is “creepy” because of the way he moves on stage…not sure if he was kidding or just stupid.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
carbon_footprint:
Rocky Road.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Good luck Johnny Mac.
jewells45 on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Don’t forget we love one another in a non-icky way.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM
McCain:
At some point, confront Obama on Acorn; warn American, otherwise, the sentiment represented here is gone forever.
http://www.rockwellsite.com/prints/viewimages.asp?ART=00000004
At some other point, shame Obama for his, his surrogates’, and his supporters’ shameless conduct. Tell he that they need to meet the folks represented here because what they’ve hurled at McCain and Palin is a disgrace and far beyond mere hardball politics.
http://www.rockwellsite.com/prints/viewimages.asp?ART=00000012
BuckeyeSam on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Well, after the way those Philadelphia fans treated Piper’s mommy, you know I’m rooting for the Dodgers, even if they are blue.
Y-not on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Christ “Tingle Down my League” says the only reason the election isn’t over is b/c race.
lavell12 on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
“leave it to the professionals”, nah…that’s what they always try to tell Palin.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
That is actually my next favorite. Blue Bell. Yummy.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Time to go turn on the TV. If it does not suck, I will be back later.
Terrye on October 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Just because there is no smoke coming from the chimney does not mean there is no fire in the furnace. As for that ice cream…I trust you prefer it hard rather than soft.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
I have to stop drinking well before any debate- too easy to get depressed.
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
He’s gonna need it.
m064404 on October 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Alright…..manly is going to drink when McCain says “My friends”
The rest of us will drink when Obama says “middle class”
Good?
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Well, I expect a ‘typical reach across the aisle’ performance by McCain tonight.
Therefore, I can only be pleasantly surprised if those of you who have been promising that he will do well “next time”, finally turn out to be right.
LegendHasIt on October 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM
There is something going on with him these days.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
But of course…bibs for everyone!
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
I think if he does that, it’s all over.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Godspeed, John McCain.
BuckeyeSam on October 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Middle class, carbon. Keep us honest.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
LOL, you have hit the sauce early my friend?
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Maybe McCain will shock us all and be the man we want him to be…please GOD!!!
jencab on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
*sigh* I’d be happy if he at least gave me a reach around.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Will try!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Manly never stopped drinking from the last debate. He lives in NJ.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
2100 hours let the games begin
theguardianii on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
My advice for election day: drink early…drink often.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Manly’s a funny drunk. :)
ErinF on October 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Barack on the right. Mac on the left.
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Ah, NJ…where the weak are killed and eaten. I’ll drink to that.
ManlyRash on October 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
I’m wearing my cheerleader outfit and taking a flask of Wild Turkey with me to the polling place….good thing I can walk.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Now, THAT’S subtle!
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
If Barry wins, I am drinking for four to ten years.
It’s on!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
I am not kidding, but I know the honor of his injuries. I was merely commenting on why jewells45’s sis-in-law might find McCain “creepy”. It’s the same reason FDR refused to be photographed in a wheelchair. McCain can’t hide what the North Vietnamese did to him, but he has surmounted it — overcome it — to the best of his ability, and his opponent has mocked even that. But we Americans are such shallow people, and I fear we will show that shallowness fully on Nov 4.
unclesmrgol on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Chug everytime McCain says something misconstrued as racist by libtards.
Speedwagon82 on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
THis better be good. I’m missing the Project Runway finale.
Over30 on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
And so it begins
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
MCcain looks tough
johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!! I am nervous!!
jencab on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Here we go. All my little soldiers are lined up…
IrishEi on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Throwdown, or letdown?
common sensineer on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Immigration, terrorist bill ayers, acorn.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Mccain looks like he took his “mean” pill
johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Barry looks stoned
dhunter on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Off to an exciting start….tax plans.
RBMN on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Wow, didn’t know about Mrs. Reagan.
surrounded on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
The former.
yo on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
I think he might have brought his big stick.
HornetSting on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Obarfy has his usual stick up the ass stance.
Bishop on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
MCCain goes for the jugular right off the bat
johnnyU on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
I hate these ass kissing thank yous in the beginning.
Blake on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Yes, now name some fucking names!
carbon_footprint on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
He said “angry” 3X
anniekc on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM
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