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- azpat, on 04/17/2008, -6/+262whether you support Clinton, Obama, McCain, Nader, Paul, or the boogie man, that debate was insulting to your intelligence. That debate right there is everything that is wrong with America.
- aussiejan, on 04/17/2008, -4/+171This was such a waste. Here was an opportunity to have the candidates talk about the issues, something that has largely been missing from this nomination process. That they spent so much time talking about Rev. Wright, Tuzla and lapel pins shows that the debate was aimed, again, at the lowest common denominator. It seems the MSM does not want to treat American adults like adults.
- kdawg1012, on 04/17/2008, -10/+176ABC owes the public an apology!
- benholmes, on 04/17/2008, -2/+112Does ANYONE have any faith left in the "news" coverage of the Mainstream Media?? As someone mentioned in the comments section of the ABC story, Jon Stewart provides more news in 5 minutes of The Daily Show (on COMEDY Central, fyi) than ABC did in 1 hour.
Jon's appearance on Crossfire back in '04 told it like it is:
http://www.joketribe.com/externalVids/Daily.Show.O ... - NyteStarNyne, on 04/17/2008, -0/+60Wow, those people sound... bitter.
- Bagos1, on 04/17/2008, -3/+59Stop watching these "news" channels. As consumers you have a say in what you watch. They make money through advertising aimed at you. If the advertisers knew you were not watching that channel, they would not pay for the time. Really, I've seen everybody whining about MSM for many months over these senseless debates, both Repubs and Dems. It's in your hands....stop supporting them....change the channel.
- zephyear, on 04/17/2008, -6/+48that means you're a ***** too
haha - johnhummel, on 04/17/2008, -1/+4063 minutes were spent asking "Gotcha" questions, like "Why don't you wear a flag pin all the time", or "This guy who 40 years ago bombed something and was later pardoned is on a charity board you are on - why haven't you resigned?"
The candidates were interrupted, they were insulted with "Well, we didn't really get an answer" (after the candidate explained themselves), and when it finally got down to policy, those questions had to be rushed through because they had spent so much time on the pointless crap. One of the moderators was a former Clinton staffer, so right there the objectivity was thrown out - and really, they couldn't find another stand in, whether he was partisan or not? The very hint of impropriety should have been a clue that it might look bad. - Bagos1, on 04/17/2008, -1/+34Absolutely agree....it transcends all candidates and parties.
- jedmed, on 04/17/2008, -2/+34Americans expect that a debate is a venue which allows the interviewers to adopt a neutral stance to ask the questions about pressing, meaningful policy issues: the Iraq war, the economy, the collapse of the financial sector, healthcare, etc.
Instead Gibson & Stephanopolus chose to adopt a hostile attitude (Gibson) towards Obama. They concentrated their questions on relentlessly harassing and attacking the candidates (most notably Obama) about trivial news stories that had completely lost what little relevance they had to the American public.
It was a perfect opportunity to find and elaborate the important differences in the candidates positions and explore their long-term potential consequences. Instead this debate was nothing more than a mirror of the yellow journalistic pathetic trash that these guys spend their working hours immersed in.
That they had the temerity to foist this reheated garbage to the American public in the name of substance is an embarrassment to everyone. - withincontext, on 04/17/2008, -29/+60I just donated to Obama's campaign.
Yes, we can. - kemp34, on 04/17/2008, -1/+31The corporate-owned and controlled media has been trampling roughshod on the intelligence of American voters for quite some time now and the idiocy is only getting worse. Now is not the time for BS, now is the time for discussing REAL ISSUES. Boycott the ridiculous corporate media crap. BTW, how about a serious debate with Obama, Clinton, Paul and McCain (hell, maybe Gravel, Barr and Nader as well), enough of this corporate-media race horse selection. It's a joke and people need to wise up fast.
- johnhummel, on 04/17/2008, -3/+27Don't forget to leave direct feedback too here:
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Might be nice if we could return to the pre-1992 days, when the League of Women's Voters ran the debates. Ever since they let a third party candidate share the stage, both Dems and Repubs have wanted media outlets to host the debates. And after last night's horrible performance, it's clear the media establishment is not up to the job. - inactive, on 04/17/2008, -13/+37I saw this crap with Ron Paul... Now that it's your candidate do you start to bitch.
- MindyB, on 04/17/2008, -3/+27ABC news violated the trust the American public placed on them when they agreed/chose to be the host to the Philadelphia, PA Democratic Presidential Debate. It was an insult to everyone's intelligence, it was a joke! SNL couldn't have done a better parody of a debate if they tried.
Blinking neon signs couldn't have done a better job showing the obvious and blatant disrespect and bias George and Mike exhibited during this joke of a debate. They showed a complete lack of integrity and ethics! Shame on them and shame on ABC News. ABC News owes the American public and the candidates an official apology for hosting the worst and most offensive debate yet. - stealthc, on 04/17/2008, -15/+38Cry me a ***** RIVER. Snuffalupagus & Co. gave the people exactly what they wanted. What has the Democratic race been this whole time except a giant steaming pile of irrelevant *****?
When people commented on ABC about the awful treatment of Ron Paul in their debate, ABC started DELETING the comments. - theandy1, on 04/17/2008, -3/+22It's ok, everyone will forgive abc once we get the first post strike Lost episode next Thursday. However, they better not screw up the NBA playoffs... that would be the final straw.
- oetyman, on 04/17/2008, -0/+18ABC News obviously has lost my vote as a trusted, insightful news source. Stunning in its shallowness, amazing in its inability to surface any valuable information, this debate was a travesty. ABC news is off my list to as an information/analysis source. If I need tabloid fodder while I'm waiting at checkout, maybe I'll watch you in the future. Don't hold your breath, though.
- inactive, on 04/17/2008, -1/+19The 'rest of us adults' don't get our news from only one source.
- bjs3171, on 04/17/2008, -8/+25so when the ***** did Fox acquire ABC?
- buddamus, on 04/17/2008, -3/+19Why does America have such little choice. Why do you only have 2 parties to vote for.
- Karmavs, on 04/17/2008, -1/+16I'm not from the US, and I don't actively try to learn about your candidates. I should be_below_the lowest common denominator. I wondered what was so bad about the debate, so I check it out on youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb6P4JJbe9k
It was insult to even my knowledge. Both of them seemed to be getting a free ride. (Though, from the debate, I'd support barrack obama.) - zephyear, on 04/17/2008, -6/+2110000 now
i hope those 2 jokes get fired - skrowl, on 04/17/2008, -0/+14It's everything that's wrong with the old media, not everything that's wrong with America. You CAN get intelligent news coverage in America, just not from ABC / CBS / NBC.
- thanakar, on 04/17/2008, -0/+14It is HEAR DAMMIT HEAR!!
- vidorian, on 04/17/2008, -2/+16In case you missed it here is the debate. Just open with vlc.
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- Hangly, on 04/17/2008, -0/+13I hate TV.
- Pherdnut, on 04/17/2008, -5/+17This is awesome. I'm so looking forward to watching them implode over this.
- secrity, on 04/17/2008, -2/+14At one time, ABC had a news division. Things started going to ***** ***** when DISNEY bought them. The final nails were driven into the ABC news coffin with the passing of Peter Jennings.
- richmomz, on 04/17/2008, -1/+13It was full of tabloid-worthy topics (Hillary lying about snipers and Obama not wearing his lapel pin(!)) and severely lacking in substantive discussion about important issues (such as the economy, war, etc.) In other words, it was a gigantic waste of everyone's time.
- Joneth, on 04/17/2008, -7/+19Who ***** cares how Obama did? That debate was the most idiotic thing I've seen this entire election. If Obama sucks as much as you say, the media could at least have the goddamn sense to ask him question about relevant topics.
- WilliamDavis, on 04/17/2008, -2/+14"ABC News obviously has lost my vote as a trusted, insightful news source."
What the ***** were you thinking in the first place? - dinot, on 04/17/2008, -0/+11The only person that won that debate was John McCain.
- adventchild08, on 04/17/2008, -2/+12So what are you doin later?
- apjoseph, on 04/17/2008, -3/+13Hi, I am from the UK - can someone please explain as to what exactly ABC did to make this interview so bad ? Were they biased or simply lying ? Is there a link to the interview ? Why are they getting 7000+ negative remarks on their site ?
Many thanks - mw113, on 04/17/2008, -2/+12He did well for what he was given. Most of the questions, etc were just aimed to incite him. Pathetic.
- theaceoffire, on 04/17/2008, -0/+9Hey, If I make an account called "Fair&Ballanced", then everything I say will be fair and balanced! I can be as trustworthy as Fox!
- CressCrowbits, on 04/17/2008, -1/+10Biased in terms of what? Against the truth? For trivial tabloidism?
- cw1242, on 04/17/2008, -5/+14Over 11,000 now.
- sinrtb, on 04/17/2008, -0/+8We learned that A) 250K salary is considered middle class and that B) the moderators of the debate make over 150k and less than 250k.
- Danktolker, on 04/17/2008, -2/+10You wish jbenson. Grandpa McCain doesn't stand a chance against Obama.
- crimson117, on 04/17/2008, -0/+7How does leaving your TV on CNN do anything to their ratings? Unless you're a Neilsen participant, or perhaps allow Tivo to monitor your TV habits, your personal viewing habits are not measurable and have no effect on ratings.
- azpat, on 04/17/2008, -1/+8hey, I bitched when it was Ron Paul.
- mikhial66, on 04/17/2008, -0/+7It's funny that you would put people disapproving of Bush's war and people disapproving of Obama's lapel pin in the same category.
- inactive, on 04/17/2008, -2/+9heheh, you sound desperate and scared.
- jedmed, on 04/17/2008, -2/+9Actually, William, it was ABC that did not do well. The inevitable backlash bodes well for Obama. In fact, were I a political strategist for the Obama campaign, I would have had to consider paying for the spot, if necessary.
- WebWizard, on 04/17/2008, -4/+11Pathetic. I've decided to boycott ABC. They've sunk to the level of Fox. And to think that I used to prefer ABC news, back in the Peter Jennings days.
- Soulbow2, on 04/17/2008, -0/+7But "The Onion" said ***** was the most important issue in this political race.
- sugarazor, on 04/17/2008, -5/+12Yeah but the difference is Obama could actually win.
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