[–] conundrumbombs 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
The first republican debate drew a record 24 million viewers. Pretty good.
Only because a former reality-show host was on stage the entire time. Which effectively proves the point that was being made in regards to Jon Stewart's ability to get high ratings.
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[–] Crashmarik 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
A better petition would be to have actual debates. No more of the press asking gotcha questions that reflect their bias. Let the topics be known in advance and then let the candidates argue it out.
[–] Disappointed 2 points 1 point 3 points (+3|-2) ago
People chosen to Moderate should be moderate in their views. Too often people with extreme or biased views end up in positions where moderation is called for.
TL:DR: fuck this petition
[–] ChosenZombie 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Another example of people disliking the current political system.
Wanting a comedian to moderate just shows how people don't takes these debates seriously.
[–] setitimer 3 points 6 points 9 points (+9|-3) ago (edited ago)
At first I think, what, a comedian hosting a debate. But then I think, well why not? Among our cast of Presidential hopefuls we've got a reality TV star, a Botox-ridden failed CEO, a Communist, a criminal, a televangelist, and a guy who's worried about Evildoers on the Internet. He sure can't make it any dumber.
[–] CommonSense 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
there's also a guy who takes time to give free eye surgery in 3rd world countries...
[–] CommonSense 1 point 5 points 6 points (+6|-1) ago
Yeah, lets get a comedian with a clear left-wing bias to "moderate" a debate. Brilliant