Last night’s debate winner…
A while back, we dropped cable. Didn’t go for satellite. Instead, we decided to rely on the Internet for our television content. And, it’s worked well. Except for one thing.
My Internet devices I use to receive TV content — Windows 7 Media Center, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox — none of them had last night’s debate.
I wanted to watch the debate, so I feel like I missed something. Except I’ve already picked a candidate, so I wouldn’t be watching to change my mind. I’d be watching to see who’s going to drop out next.
So, I missed out on what all happened. Reports about who “won” the debate depends on who the person telling me who won was supporting before the debate. In other words, everyone’s candidate won. But, since I didn’t see it, I can’t call BS on what people are telling me.
What all this means is I need someone I trust telling me who won, and why. That’s where you come in.
Do you know anyone I can trust? Send them here to tell me who won the debate.
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(7 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Tags: Politics
September 8th, 2011 at 7:56 am
Bachmann and Perry tied for “best hair.”
September 8th, 2011 at 8:05 am
I didn’t watch it either, Basil. But I’d be even more interested in who their contributors are. The rats are scrambling off the disastrous Obama ship; are any climbing aboard the campaigns of these Republican candidates? I want to know who our next President is beholden to.
September 8th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Didn’t watch…won’t watch…a bunch of blah, blah, blah!!! Then they get in office and do stupid about as well as the Democrats…Run Sarah Run!!!
September 8th, 2011 at 8:13 am
Real Clear Politics has a link to the whole damn thing.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/09/07/full_republican_presidential_debate_at_reagan_library.html
MR
September 8th, 2011 at 8:25 am
Compared to Obama, they all won by 100 trillion lightyears. But from the little bit I saw, Perry, Romney and Cain did OK. I kinda liked Cain’s actual plans to fix things.
Then again, I only saw a little of the end so maybe someone who watched the full thing would be better to listen to than me.
September 8th, 2011 at 8:58 am
I tried to watch it, but like you – no cable. Unlike you I don’t have all that other tech. I got close when I found a live feed on the MSNBC website but my blackberry doesn’t do flash.
September 8th, 2011 at 9:03 am
So I started the dabate wanting to like Ron Paul, but his Howard Dean-esque exaggerated comments made him come across as someone’s crazy uncle. Santorum had some good points but I just keep thinking what a great impression Adam Sandler would do. Huntsman as an Oompa-Loompa was distracting and I hope he fired his image consultant. Newt had some great answers. Unfortunately, his personal life will get in the way. Same for Romney but with religion (well, and Romneycare). I can’t wait for the field to narrow so we can gave a debate with equal airtime. I think Cain would wipe up the floor! He has the business experience so often lacking from politicians, he’s well read on the issues and he has a great tax plan. But to this point, he’s gotten far less face time. I think, based on last night’s performance, Perry takes it. I don’t agree with everything he says, but he has conviction. Oh – and I think Bachman will be next out – last night was a waste of make-up for her. Just didn’t seem to fit. IMHO
September 8th, 2011 at 9:13 am
Who won? Because you didn’t watch it, Basil, I’m thinking you did.
September 8th, 2011 at 9:16 am
What was even funnier than the debate, was watching Newt needle the “unbiased” questioners on the panel. I thought it couldn’t be topped, but, then Rachel Madcow came on for a “fair analysis” of the debate by the MSNBC (My Socialist News Broadcasting Collective) “unbiased” analysts. The debate was about 90 minutes, and the “analysis” lasted for 180+ minutes.
Alll in all, I spent more time watching the Cubs-Reds game…
September 8th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Here’s my debate analysis:
Perry did ok: he was rambling on a couple answers, and he missed some opportunities to knock it out of the park and defend himself better. But he didn’t make any big errors, and he looked pretty competent and “presidential”. Also, the moderators tried to get everyone else to gang up on him, and he managed to defend himself pretty well, so points for that.
Romeny did about the same as Perry. No big errors, but nothing that really stood out. He was more smooth than Perry was.
Frankly, I don’t remember anything Michelle Bachmann said, so that’s not good for her.
Newt had some great answers explaining conservative positions and rebutting the slanted premise of the moderators questions. He definitely had some of the best lines of the night.
September 8th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Cain had an intersting proposal on completely changing the tax system. He sounded smooth as always, and it made me want to look at his proposal in more detail.
Santorum came off strongly to me as a war hawk. He seemed to be saying it was all fun and dandy to have US troops involved in conflicts all over the world. That might just be my impression though.
Huntsman was annoying, attacking all the real Republicans. Ron Paul was slighty less crazy than usual, but still off the deep end. On a positive note, I don’t think he blamed the Jews for anything this time.
September 8th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Can anyone who watched the debate categorically state that at least some of the Republicans there are no longer in denial about the condition of our Republic? Because we’re in deep kimchi, folks.
September 8th, 2011 at 11:39 am
Well, I’d have to give extra points to Perry ’cause until around 4PM he ws still here in Austin doing his job making sure wildfires were being controlled, while everybody else was in their dressing room rehearsing talking points. Ron Paul:”Man, I smell mesquite smoke! Who’s grillin brisket?” Perry: ” I got yer brisket right heeere, Ronbo!”
September 8th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
I won because I didn’t watch.
September 8th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
How could I not watch the next president of the United States getting ready to take office…. Whoever that may be.
The consensus is Ron Paul’s Dog can do a better job of running this country than the current occupant of the White House.
Newt and Cain tied for second place.
Paul, Santorum, Bachman showed up.
Huntsman brought his Hair.
The rest tied for third place.
Rick Perry got a participation award for killing bad people.
My take is Perry/Cain ticket or Romney/Newt.
Just Guessing right now.
September 8th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Did anyone notice the amazing likeness of one of the candidates to Moe from the Three Stooges? I won’t say who, but his name rhymes with Pon Raul. What’s up with that, are they related? How cool would that be, being related to a famous actor and a genius of comedy?
September 8th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Maybe the lights were shining in Rick Santorums eyes, but he had this kind of angry squint all evening.
Or maybe he was peeved because he only got asked 2 questions the whole night.
1. What do You think is wrong with Rick Perry?
2. Are you still here?
Herman Cain pushed his 999 plan, but 999 is only 666 upside down! Oh Noooo!!!!
September 8th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
My favorites in the intelligent-and-overqualified department are Gingrich and Cain. Special kudos to Gingrich for neutering the PMSNBC turds. Perry was a bit plastic, Paul was grouchy, Bachmann had a huge head, and Huntsman had an attitude closely akin to Archie Bunker.
September 10th, 2011 at 1:16 am
I’m a cracker for Cain!