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jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

@Gemspirit wrote:
@KYToby wrote:
This is a live debate with cameras cutting back and forth between the modeators and the candidates -- especiallly as other candidates attempt to jump in.

This is not something that was done earlier in the day where the names can be added in post-production.

And seriously, at this point, interested parties should already know who the candidates are. One can spend a bit of time looking up this information on one's own rather than being spoon-fed the names from producers.
It's not a matter of "being spoon fed"; truly that's insulting to many different groups of our population. Also, people from all over the world are watching to see what may loom in the future. Think a bit beyond your opinion. There are students and other young people watching for the first time and, there are senior citizens that don't have the knowledge or ability to use computers, and there are new citizens who take this very seriously but, need a bit of help. (I'm sure there are many other groups I'm forgetting at the moment and if I left anyone out, I apologise). They may know Bush, Christie, Trump, Paul...but the others may be new faces to them. They are watching to learn and there's nothing wrong with not knowing a few out of 8, or 9 candidates at this time. No question or reaching out for help is wrong! What IS wrong is making people feel l"ess than" because they reach out for answers. Some of those candidates rattle me with their utilitarian and senseless answers, but that's my opinion....which everyone is entitled to.
It would've taken nothing more than a computer and printer to make banners to put on each podium in a simple readable font.
One can be compassionate and understanding of people~fellow Americans and human beings. And one may realise that we are all the same at the end of the day and asking for knowledge is the most natural of things to do, asking for knowledge is asking for power.

Only about 30% of registered party members vote in the primary. This is a primary debate. Those people that care enough to show up and vote in the primaries also take the time to know who the actual candidates are. At least in much higher numbers than in the general election.

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Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

No matter what you think of DT, I'm so glad that immigration is at the front and center of the campaign. If he didn't shoot his mouth off about it earlier, they'd still be making promises and doing nothing. Now the spotlight is on the problem and they won't be able to hide. Can't wait to see what HC and the Dems say about it, because the current guy promised to do something about it and nothing has been done.

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jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

@Topaz Gem wrote:
No matter what you think of DT, I'm so glad that immigration is at the front and center of the campaign. If he didn't shoot his mouth off about it earlier, they'd still be making promises and doing nothing. Now the spotlight is on the problem and they won't be able to hide. Can't wait to see what HC and the Dems say about it, because the current guy promised to do something about it and nothing has been done.

It's not like it hasn't been a hot topic at election time for as long as I can remember. Trumps plan is to make Mexico pay for a fence. un huh, like that's going to happen?

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foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

In the first debate, I think it was Lindsay Graham who stated that Hispanics were already Americans. Is he saying that those who live in North America, Latin America and South America routinely call themselves Americans? When someone asks a tourist in Europe if they are American I always thought they were referring to a U.S. citizen. Anyone know?

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

@Lila Belle wrote:
Actually rather than putting their names on the screen I'd like to see each candidate FACT CHECKED on screen in real time.

Unfortunately, this is totally unrealistic. Too many candidates, too little time for this.

You can check facts on your own or perhaps watch some comprehensive news. I found out this am that some 33 countries have birthright citizenship, to anyone born in that country. Don't want to start an argument on this issue, but facts are facts.

Also, as far as arguing among candidates, that is why it is called a DEBATE. I think all moderators ask compelling questions, and that the candidates are expected not to be in agreement, Isn't that how you determine who stands for what?

Gemspirit · ‎01-23-2015

@JAXS Mom wrote:
@Gemspirit wrote:
@KYToby wrote:
This is a live debate with cameras cutting back and forth between the modeators and the candidates -- especiallly as other candidates attempt to jump in.

This is not something that was done earlier in the day where the names can be added in post-production.

And seriously, at this point, interested parties should already know who the candidates are. One can spend a bit of time looking up this information on one's own rather than being spoon-fed the names from producers.
It's not a matter of "being spoon fed"; truly that's insulting to many different groups of our population. Also, people from all over the world are watching to see what may loom in the future. Think a bit beyond your opinion. There are students and other young people watching for the first time and, there are senior citizens that don't have the knowledge or ability to use computers, and there are new citizens who take this very seriously but, need a bit of help. (I'm sure there are many other groups I'm forgetting at the moment and if I left anyone out, I apologise). They may know Bush, Christie, Trump, Paul...but the others may be new faces to them. They are watching to learn and there's nothing wrong with not knowing a few out of 8, or 9 candidates at this time. No question or reaching out for help is wrong! What IS wrong is making people feel l"ess than" because they reach out for answers. Some of those candidates rattle me with their utilitarian and senseless answers, but that's my opinion....which everyone is entitled to.
It would've taken nothing more than a computer and printer to make banners to put on each podium in a simple readable font.
One can be compassionate and understanding of people~fellow Americans and human beings. And one may realise that we are all the same at the end of the day and asking for knowledge is the most natural of things to do, asking for knowledge is asking for power.
Only about 30% of registered party members vote in the primary. This is a primary debate. Those people that care enough to show up and vote in the primaries also take the time to know who the actual candidates are. At least in much higher numbers than in the general election.

Really? It's a primary debate? Well, golly gee I didn't know that.

You still don't get it? The person asked a simple question because there were so many "candidates" up there and it's hard, this early on to keep some of the lesser known straight..

Please don't try to belittle me, OP, or anyone else who asks a question.

I have been voting since I turned eighteen...in every primary, general election, local election and way too many school bord elections. I know my civics and my civic responsibility and take it very seriously. I show up!

The only people who show ignorance are those that aren't open to help a fellow American navigate the most complicated political process in the world.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

@foundinlv wrote:
In the first debate, I think it was Lindsay Graham who stated that Hispanics were already Americans. Is he saying that those who live in North America, Latin America and South America routinely call themselves Americans? When someone asks a tourist in Europe if they are American I always thought they were referring to a U.S. citizen. Anyone know?

Lindsey Graham wasn't in the first debate. I don't remember that statement being made in the first debate, so I don't know who may have said it.

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jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

@Gemspirit wrote:
@JAXS Mom wrote:
@Gemspirit wrote:
@KYToby wrote:
This is a live debate with cameras cutting back and forth between the modeators and the candidates -- especiallly as other candidates attempt to jump in.

This is not something that was done earlier in the day where the names can be added in post-production.

And seriously, at this point, interested parties should already know who the candidates are. One can spend a bit of time looking up this information on one's own rather than being spoon-fed the names from producers.
It's not a matter of "being spoon fed"; truly that's insulting to many different groups of our population. Also, people from all over the world are watching to see what may loom in the future. Think a bit beyond your opinion. There are students and other young people watching for the first time and, there are senior citizens that don't have the knowledge or ability to use computers, and there are new citizens who take this very seriously but, need a bit of help. (I'm sure there are many other groups I'm forgetting at the moment and if I left anyone out, I apologise). They may know Bush, Christie, Trump, Paul...but the others may be new faces to them. They are watching to learn and there's nothing wrong with not knowing a few out of 8, or 9 candidates at this time. No question or reaching out for help is wrong! What IS wrong is making people feel l"ess than" because they reach out for answers. Some of those candidates rattle me with their utilitarian and senseless answers, but that's my opinion....which everyone is entitled to.
It would've taken nothing more than a computer and printer to make banners to put on each podium in a simple readable font.
One can be compassionate and understanding of people~fellow Americans and human beings. And one may realise that we are all the same at the end of the day and asking for knowledge is the most natural of things to do, asking for knowledge is asking for power.
Only about 30% of registered party members vote in the primary. This is a primary debate. Those people that care enough to show up and vote in the primaries also take the time to know who the actual candidates are. At least in much higher numbers than in the general election.
Really? It's a primary debate? Well, golly gee I didn't know that.

You still don't get it? The person asked a simple question because there were so many "candidates" up there and it's hard, this early on to keep some of the lesser known straight..

Please don't try to belittle me, OP, or anyone else who asks a question.
I have been voting since I turned eighteen...in every primary, general election, local election and way too many school bord elections. I know my civics and my civic responsibility and take it very seriously. I show up!

The only people who show ignorance are those that aren't open to help a fellow American navigate the most complicated political process in the world.

I'm not sure what you're so up in arms over. There was no helping needed as the person asked why there weren't name cards. There haven't been name cards for as long as I can remember. It's just not something that's done.

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foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

@JAXS Mom wrote:
@foundinlv wrote:
In the first debate, I think it was Lindsay Graham who stated that Hispanics were already Americans. Is he saying that those who live in North America, Latin America and South America routinely call themselves Americans? When someone asks a tourist in Europe if they are American I always thought they were referring to a U.S. citizen. Anyone know?
Lindsey Graham wasn't in the first debate. I don't remember that statement being made in the first debate, so I don't know who may have said it.

Lindsey Graham was in last night's first debate but trying to remember who made that comment.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/16/politics/lindsey-graham-republican-debate-performance/