>> collapsed into a frenzy of interruption and name-calling most of us matured beyond in grade school, or even earlier. <<
*shrug* It's meant to be that way. Calling it a debate is a misnomer, because politicians never follow the rules, and other people don't care.
It is obvious that people want it that way, because there are many tools for managing a debate properly, which nobody uses because they prefer a fracas. In high school debates, if you go over your time, you get docked time from your next turn. On television, simply cut off the speaker's mike and video feed at the end of their allotted time, and move on to the next speaker.
Also, it's not fair to shut out candidates from debates, but most debates are limited, so voters don't get to see all their options.
It's not a real debate, it's a floorshow. I have no interest. It's like watching someone use chess pieces as blocks. 0_o
Anyone who wants to know a candidate's stances should 1) examine their prior voting record and 2) read their platform and plans if they have furnished any.
Thoughts
*shrug* It's meant to be that way. Calling it a debate is a misnomer, because politicians never follow the rules, and other people don't care.
It is obvious that people want it that way, because there are many tools for managing a debate properly, which nobody uses because they prefer a fracas. In high school debates, if you go over your time, you get docked time from your next turn. On television, simply cut off the speaker's mike and video feed at the end of their allotted time, and move on to the next speaker.
Also, it's not fair to shut out candidates from debates, but most debates are limited, so voters don't get to see all their options.
It's not a real debate, it's a floorshow. I have no interest. It's like watching someone use chess pieces as blocks. 0_o
Anyone who wants to know a candidate's stances should 1) examine their prior voting record and 2) read their platform and plans if they have furnished any.