But if I drop out this country probably slides further to the right and the rightward shift started in the 60s that is how far right we are today.

Back in the 70s there was interesting debate over facts and figures and policies. There was also the occasion pot shot or zinger.

Now it's all insults and labeling and tribe identification.


What a ridiculous way to run a country.

I like the strategy, the quick thinking. However, I loved watching my son in parliamentary debate. I don’t see anything changing any ones mind, I like the brain fights. The better they present their case, the better then come across.

remember that even though sometimes it is distasteful.....especially under Trump!

but for sure we would all be better off if the populace made it a point to consider politics and to be as well informed of issues as possible.

But it would be stupid to skip either one.

I remember the Hillary Clinton - Barack Obama debates. OMG, they tore into one another so bad it scared me. But they knew it was a debate, and each wanted to win, so they gave it all they had. That's what you do in a debate. You fight to win.

So don't worry about the arguments we're seeing tonight. After a Candidate is chosen, they'll all get behind them in support. We're Democrats... that's what we do.