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Carp said:
How a candidates handle pressure on the spot is pretty important, is it not? Do you really think the President of the United States won't be put in a situation where they have to think on their feet? Is that really your argument?

This isn't hard. You should be knowledgeable about policy and current events to answer any question on the spot. It doesn't have to be best answer or the one everyone wants to hear, but it conveys confidence in your what you're saying. Can you imagine the CEO of a major company coming out using note cards in his pitch for his new product line? You can't see how unprofessional that is?
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I can absolutely see people caring, but I don’t know why. The CEO would have a team of people worried about the details of the product, and see their value as forming and retaining the team that built the product. If I had a question on the new product line as a consumer, I wouldn’t be calling the CEO.

This all just falls into the category of **** that’s outdated in today’s interconnected world to me. Sure, I want people at the top to be competent and knowledgeable. But there’s frankly never a need for a CEO or President to have such extensive knowledge of every issue or policy that they can instantly recall it and debate others about it. At the end of the day, I’m voting for the person who will support and implement policies that I prefer, not the person who can more eloquently relay those policies.
 
Carp said:
How a candidates handle pressure on the spot is pretty important, is it not? Do you really think the President of the United States won't be put in a situation where they have to think on their feet? Is that really your argument?

This isn't hard. You should be knowledgeable enough about policy and current events to answer any question on the spot. It doesn't have to be best answer or the one everyone wants to hear, but conveying confidence in your what you're saying is key. Can you imagine the CEO of a major tech company coming out using note cards in his pitch for his new product line? You can't see how unprofessional that is?
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Agreed. Practically speaking, it would also be awkward. Would we sit there in silence while the candidate ruffles through papers to find a particular note, or maybe give the network a chance to squeeze in a State Farm commercial? Or would the candidate reference their notes while the other person is speaking, thereby not listening to what their opponent is saying?
 
thethe said:
You think notes exist in meetings between heads of state?
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I believe detailed notes are provided to study prior to the meeting, and I believe that international diplomacy is more complex than two leaders sitting in a room answering questions. There’s also a difference between performing for millions of people watching you speak and having a conversation.
 
mqt said:
I believe detailed notes are provided to study prior to the meeting, and I believe that international diplomacy is more complex than two leaders sitting in a room answering questions. There’s also a difference between performing for millions of people watching you speak and having a conversation.
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Nonsense - Just throw every excuse out to hide for your **** candidate. Easily the worst candidate to be the parties nominee in modern history.

The stakes are MUCH HIGHER with Xi/Putin and if they see the head of state is woefully unprepared then its a wrap.
 
I've only ever interacted with one CEO. He was never too proud to carry a thick briefing book to his meetings (internal and external) and to thumb through it during those meetings. There are different styles. Reagan was famous for his notecards.

Having briefing materials and referring to them does not preclude having an unscripted exchange or being able to improvise skillfully. One does not preclude the other.
 
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acesfull86 said:
Agreed. Practically speaking, it would also be awkward. Would we sit there in silence while the candidate ruffles through papers to find a particular note, or maybe give the network a chance to squeeze in a State Farm commercial? Or would the candidate reference their notes while the other person is speaking, thereby not listening to what their opponent is saying?
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The excuses are going to get more and more outrageous as reality sets in on the Trump landslide.
 
nsacpi said:
I've only ever interacted with one CEO. He was never too proud to carry a thick briefing book to his meetings (internal and external) and to thumb through it during those meetings. There are different styles. Reagan was famous for his notecards.
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One CEO?

Yeesh - I thought better of you.

Probably better off though. Lowers your chances of being sexually harassed.
 
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Keep making excuses y'all. This is the worst candidate in modern history. An absolute embarrassment to our country.
 
mqt said:
At the end of the day, I’m voting for the person who will support and implement policies that I prefer, not the person who can more eloquently relay those policies.
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OK, but then why have a debate at all? Couldn’t you hop on the website of each candidate and read all the details you wanted about their platform? (Assuming the candidates actually published their platforms).

I’m not sure what the value-add of the debate is if it’s not to see how the candidates handle pressure in an unscripted forum, answering (hopefully) relevant questions, with moments of back-and-forth.
 
acesfull86 said:
OK, but then why have a debate at all? Couldn’t you hop on the website of each candidate and read all the details you wanted about their platform? (Assuming the candidates actually published their platforms).

I’m not sure what the value-add of the debate is if it’s not to see how the candidates handle pressure in an unscripted forum, answering (hopefully) relevant questions, with moments of back-and-forth.
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Don't forget about conversations surrounding golf handicaps.
 
mqt said:
Real champion of the working man here.
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Well BL is the one that loves to discuss all that he has experienced as if he understands the world.

I guess reality always surfaces.

But yes, interaction with heads of large organizations indicates your competency.

My whole argument about the working man is that they arne't going to reach these levels so we have to ensure policies are put in place that address these basic realities. Thanks again for not understanding the big picture as you pull hte lever for an absolute moron.
 
Kommelas big interview is with a crutch of her VP and 18 minutes.

WOW - She is ready to tackle the world!!!!
 
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OMG - more support that points to lying about working at McDonalds.

This is such a joke. Even more of a joke that 60M will still vote for her.
 
thethe said:
Did he say he loves UK? Can't think of another reason why people get arrested now there.
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I did speak before a group of parliamentarians once. They have strange customs. They banged on their tables when I finished. I assumed that was a form of applause but maybe that was their way of demanding the waiters bring dessert.
 
acesfull86 said:
OK, but then why have a debate at all? Couldn’t you hop on the website of each candidate and read all the details you wanted about their platform? (Assuming the candidates actually published their platforms).

I’m not sure what the value-add of the debate is if it’s not to see how the candidates handle pressure in an unscripted forum, answering (hopefully) relevant questions, with moments of back-and-forth.
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I guess the problem is I see debates themselves as largely ceremonial to begin with. Now admittedly I can’t say I understand the voter that doesn’t have an opinion on either candidate and watches the debate to decide on a candidate. With our increasingly polarized system, it boggles my mind. I would agree with your statement on where added value from a debate could be driven, but I think it’s a poor way to do it. How well someone can speak and adjust isn’t important to me. If it is to you, I would ask how well you thought Obama did as President.
 
Obama was an awful debater and an even worse president so not sure what your point is here....

Obama was a brilliant orator when his speechwriters would tell him exactly what to say.
 
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