[Sly Fox]

Easy on the homeschool cracks. There is a strong chance you'll be working for one soon if not already.

[Purple Haize]

Easy on the homeschool cracks. There is a strong chance you'll be working for one soon if not already.

Wasn't cracking on them at all. Although I always did wonder where they'd go if they got suspended

[Sly Fox]

To their rooms.

[BJWilliams]

I dont think Id have the patience to homeschool my children...

[Purple Haize]

To their rooms.

I thought that's where they went for detention!

[SumItUp]

To their rooms.

I thought that's where they went for detention!

dual purpose facilities

[Cider Jim]

I great quote from one of our own, Jeremy Roberts, an LU alumnus and current pastor of HPBC:

"I'd rather vote for a member of a cult who will prevent the murder of babies in the womb," said Roberts, "than for a president who would appoint a Supreme Court justice to uphold the legalization of [abortion]."

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012 ... eys-faith/

[LUconn]

I don't know, Biden is short bus material but he's been around a long time. I've got to assume he knows how to handle himself in the debate arena. He's sure to say something stupid here and there but he won't get walked over.

I'm sticking to this. My prediction is Ryan gets cocky, being young and not as experienced as ol' Joe, and knowing what a goof Biden is. It's a recipe for over confidence. Joe may say stupid things and generally is a stupid guy, but he's been in politics a long long time. He's very experienced at debating and you know his handlers know how he's viewed. I guarantee he's been practicing non-stop for weeks. He's not going to look down and sad like Barry. He's not going to let Ryan cut him off. As long as he stays away from specifics and passes the body language test, he'll at worst come out of this with a tie.

[jbock13]

I think you make a good point LUconn.

[Purple Haize]

All Biden has to do to win is not screw up or say something stupid.

[belcherboy]

Ryan could really lose with the American people if he comes across young and cocky. Even if he were to wipe the floor with Biden, if it is done in a smug/cocky/smarty pants way, people in today's culture will remember what he looks like more than the content of what he is saying.

With the protection of the media, Ryan will have to really be careful if he wants to win this debate, or at least stay even. I hope Ryan let's Joe be Joe. Ryan just needs to state the facts, smile, disagree, smile, and compliment Joe throughout the process, but making sure to paint a VERY different direction that the GOP are trying to take the country. By simply pointing out the past 4 years, and reminding people of what Obama and Joe promised in 2008, he should be able to continue to make clear to everyone what the differences are.

[ALUmnus]

Sure, I think that's always a worry, but let's not mix up their personalities here. Biden is old and cocky, and thinks he's young and cocky. I don't know how you tame that. He was much like that with Palin 4 years ago, but was much more careful because she was a woman. Not this time.
From what I've seen, Ryan has always been very forceful but respectful, and I've never seen him act like a tool. I don't think it's his personality to do so.

I think he'll try to trap Biden with specifics, it'll be Biden's job to stay away from that and steer the debate towards rhetoric and big-picture. Oh, and lies. There'll be plenty of them tonight.

[TDDance234]

Biden's smirk is unnerving. He just looks like an old coot that looks like he's crapped his pants.

[Purple Haize]

I think Biden is winning this debate so far on bluster
However, his condescending laughs and sighs may come back to hurt him

[Purple Haize]

The moderator needs to step back. Ryan landed a good one 'Where are those 5 million green jobs you promised'. Then she steps in and changes the subject

[Purple Haize]

Biden is about ready to blow.

He also may be the biggest name dropper I have ever heard

[Purple Haize]

Social security pays like 2% return. My 401k pays better

[jbock13]

Agree with your analysis so far.

[Purple Haize]

I think it's solidifying that Biden is all bluster and Ryan is.....boring

Not having specifics of loop holes closing is hurting Ryan

Biden's interrupting will hurt him.

I would like to hear Ryan bring up Taxmageddon

We have dueling facts

[jbock13]

Here comes the Democrat moderating trying to help Biden.

[Purple Haize]

Why is Biden getting ticked at the moderator. She's bailed him out about 4 times

[jbock13]

Uh huh.

[Purple Haize]

Joe not liking the push back from the moderator

[jbock13]

But this thing is a draw. Or a slight win for Biden.

[Purple Haize]

Would these be the same afghan fighters that are now shooting at us?