At what point do these “debates” simply become advertising for the Republican candidates? ie. All of the free TV time that they are getting?

“My God, it’s full of shit.”

To be boringly repetitive: Republican Primary Kabuki Show.

Guess Trump will get the Kochs to toss him a few buck$$$. Trump loves nothing more than being a prostitute in one fashion or another.

What a load of crapola.

Trump is probably the only person who could make Newt’s negatives turn positive

“I was thinking of writing a joke about how the next debate should be a Fear Factor style contest to see which candidate can eat the most pig anuses while skydiving and answering questions about immigration but at this point is seems best not to give them any ideas.”

I don’t know Jon, Santorum hasn’t had his shot to lead the pack yet – could be his moment to shine.

Reminds me of that old song, clowns to the right and clowns to the left…

LOL !!!

Trump has the dubious honour of making every Repug candidate look better by his presence … in any arena, The Donald is always The Biggest Loser !

Good question. Another one: is this the most debates ever held for one political party? I haven’t been keeping count, but I don’t remember this many for the Democrats in the last 3 or 4 election years (at least). Are there no limits on how many there can be? If not, will the Democrats take advantage of this opportunity the next time they’re the challenging party?

How much lower can they sink? mudwrestling?

Okay. Donald can moderate, but only if he promises to extract a definitive statement from every single aspirant regarding Barack Obama’s birth certificate, Christianity, birthplace, and legitimacy as a child and as president. None of this wishy-washy “I take him at his word,” either.

Yes/No answers, please.

So far I haven’t watched any of the R debates but I think I may have to see this one. Trump’s ego is likely to get in the way of the candidates. I may even tape it for future enjoyment.

The Apprentice must really be hurting for ratings

Am I the only one who thinks Steven Colbert will end up getting the nomination?

Trump’s ability to promote himself is truly impressive.

I’m with Twain. This may be too good to miss.

no kidding, except it says “stuck in the middle with you” have to change that line a bit.

This is truly a farce.

Johnny Carson joke:

what are the only two things you can see from outer space?

the great wall of China and Donald Trump’s hair.

at the end of the “debate” does Trump fire someone? or everyone?

I remember reading about how in ancient Rome Caligula appointed his horse to the senate, actually he appointed it Consul a higher office than the senate. The horse’s name was Incitatus. I’m sure the horse did less damage there than Caligula.

How about a write in campaign for a horse named Incitatus. Rome was pretty crazy when Caligula was Ceasar. And we are going through some pretty crazy shit right now. How could nominating a horse do worse.

This shit is getting old REAL quick. Debates? They’re NOT debates. Just a chance for the “contenders” to out loony one another.

I’m reminded of “The Life Of Brian” in a scene where they’re discussing the fate of Pilate’s wife after they kidnap her.

“We’re giving Pilate two days to dismantle the entire apparatus of the Roman Imperialist State, and if he doesn’t agree immediately, we execute her.
MATTHIAS:
Cut her head off?
FRANCIS:
Cut all her bits off. Send ‘em back on the hour every hour. Show them we’re not to be trifled with.”

They are THAT absurd. These people all belong in a rubber lined room, and yet, they’re contenders for the Presidency. America has now officially outdone Monty Python’s Flying Circus for whackjob crazy.

I have to wonder about the professional political managers, many of whom have weathered many campaigns for many years (Schmidt, Weaver, Rollins, et al). What must they think of this Clown Car and its increasingly meandering pathway to the nomination?

Open (and eventually brokered) conventions are a nightmare for the party, but a ratings/readership bonanza for the political media. Doesn’t Rupert want the Murdoch primary to last forever, and won’t an unresolved nomination fight going into the convention make him the most money?

It’s weird to have a media empire deciding the nomination (although I think Hearst did it several times, maybe Greeley too) especially when everything is so transparent and onstage. The media’s interests (making money) and the party’s interests (controlling the levers of power) aren’t naturally aligned…. except when you have so many candidates recently on the media’s payroll.

It’s a new world. Not a Brave one, though.

Come on folks, The Donald has done a really good job with the Miss America Beauty pageant. Even paying for breast implants, etc.

So why not? The Presidential Election is such a sad affair of blatant corporate criminals parading around, pretending to be the opposite of who they are.

If Americans had a real choice, they wouldn’t vote for either scumbag party.

I hate you. I had to go change pants because I snorted a mouthful of tea out my nose and into my lap.

Boxturtle (My cat hates you, too. Guess where she was sleeping)

So when are we going to have the democratic debates hosted by Occupy Wall Street?

I mean we had a Tea Party debate.

I think the GOP professional managers are preparing for 2016. 2012 looks like a lost cause and they DON’T want this to happen again.

They’re going to handpick someone and spend the time inbetween grooming him/her to perfection. When it’s time to start running, the GOP money annd all support except Tea Party flows to him/her and cuts the crazy’s out early.

If they can find a credible not-Mitt, they might make one more try. The fact that GINGRICH is the frontrunner with push behind him tells me they’ve reached rockbottom and started to dig.

Boxturtle (Holy Joe, to the RED courtesy phone please!)

Check it out, pups.

That would be December 27th

Possible responses:

1) When we have a democrat running.

2) When someone puts together video clips from different times to make it appear Obama is debating himself.

3) When we can have the debate in the booking cell at the NYC jail. :-(

4) Screw ‘em all!

5) Screw all those buttholes.

Boxturtle (I’ll be back)

That because Trump is the only person on the planet more despicable than Gingrich.

Gorilla glue. Gotta be.

Boxturtle (I still think it’s a dead ferret on his head)

I HAVE been watching, mostly, except when the MLB playoffs or world series was on. This is bound to be the “Debbie Does Dallas” of debates. Don’t miss it.

I agree. One has to give it to him for that. He IS the biggest egomaniac in the galaxy.

yep. lots of popcorn and a box of wine. :)

Trump might make a good running mate for Newt.

Did any of you see the interview with “The Donald” when he “explained” exactly HOW he getes his hair to do what does?????

That was hilarious.
..
..Really, I’m not making this up. He really did.

You have to work really hard to get a “do” like that. It’s hilarious.

I am marking my calendar!!!!!!!

Newt and “The Donald”?????? Too much ego for even a stretch limo.

so running for POTUS has now become a reality show? that about sums it up. It is just for entertainment

Thanks for this – I sooo needed a belly laugh!
America has sunk to the rest of the world’s lowest expectations for it.

LOL Good one.

I have a feeling Huntsman may be home drying his hair that night.

Does Trump get to say: “You’re fired.”

Idiocracy, c’est nous.

“My name is Tom Allen and I mooned for rebuttal.” Put that on my tombstone and a pie on my face, and I’ll die happy, jerks. :-P Well, as long as you take care of my family. :-(

Probably. I’d vote for Steven Colbert, and I’m a Socialist.

Mais oui!

Is it true that Donald is going to do it in the nude?

What if they tell Romney that all them have to be in the nude and no one tells him that was just a hoax?

Trump’s no match for Peter King in the despicable department.

Mormons are never-nudes. They don’t take off that Magick Underwear.

David Bowman, correct?

I nominate Mr. Ed.

…oh. So what’s up with the little signal of patting someone’s belly?

Donald got the banksters to refi his hotels and casinos s o many times he is part of the TBTF Club.

Donald you’re…. FIRED!

I think that time was about three debates ago. It just another reality show with Donald Dick as head PIC (prick-in-charge.
This something Donald Dick put together cause he wasn’t getting enough attention.