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In advance of the (idiotic, scripted) charade of a "debate" between Robama and Obamney, we will be discussing the nature of these productions (brought to you by Anheuser-Busch and, of course, Carl's Jr.), the "Commission on Presidential Debates," and some other unnerving news, including the possibility of riots in America should the election go... either way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_on_Presidential_Debates
"The neutrality of this article is disputed." Excuse me, Wikipedia, but how in the world could our beloved two party duopoly not be "neutral," especially when operating in secret??
http://reason.com/blog/2012/10/01/presidential-debates-lose-sponsors-over
http://www.democracynow.org/2012/10/16/secret_debate_contract_reveals_obama_and
If you, dear Straight Dopes listener, were interested in reading the full text of the secret contract between the two principals made in advance of the debate, it may be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/9etuyv3
This is a far cry from simply deciding the height of the podiums! The "debates" are a scripted sideshow; that is a fact, as this "memorandum of understanding" proves.
About those (possible) riots:
http://rt.com/usa/news/dhs-unrest-gear-283/
http://politicalpistachio.blogspot.com/2012/08/election-2012-prepares-for-possibility.html
Still wondering what "Kolob" is? Then you don't know Mitt!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolob
CALL IN WITH WHATEVER'S ON YOUR MIND!