Former Presidents Set to Debate
By ZephyrSun
@ZephyrSun (7381)
United States
November 4, 2009 5:41am CST
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are going to debate each other at Radio City Music Hall. "The event will happen in February as part of MSG Entertainment's third annual "Minds That Move The World" speakers series. "
I have actually never heard of this before and I find debates mostly boring. During most political debates I think they don't give candidates enough time to speak their views. But, I think this would be a very interesting debate since I have never seen two former presidents debate and I would like to see what they have to say when they aren't campaigning and "working" the voters LOL So would you like to see an event like this? Or would you watch it if it were on television? Does anyone know if this event is televised?
:http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/03/42-vs-43-in-debate-of-former-presidents/?icid=main|main|dl1|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsdaily.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2F42-vs-43-in-debate-of-former-presidents%2F
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@artistry (4152)
• United States
5 Nov 09
.....Hi Zephyrsun, if this is a real debate, it would be worth watching, if televised. George W. surprises audiences in debates sometimes, so it may not be a total blowout. Most people know that Bill Clinton is a Rhodes Scholar, and they know of the width and breadth of W., so I would expect that Mr. Clinton would be gentle with W., based on Mr. Clinton's respect for his father. Also that this is being done for money, and you want the people to get their monies worth. I would watch it, postively, this will be history in the making. Let's get it on. 
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@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
5 Nov 09
I'm so sad to say that it has been canceled, I think it would great to see. I hope that the two of them can get it together at another date.
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Well originally the audience was able to suggest subject matter for the two to debate. I think that would be even better because unless the audience were plants the two would have to go with knowledge and not script. I don't mind the ZS at all.
@artistry (4152)
• United States
5 Nov 09
...ZS, I am so sorry to hear that as well. I was so looking forward to seeing the two of them in action. They don't have to debate, I thought it strange that they would agree to a debate anyway, because what would the subject matter be? I hope it all calms down, and they announce it as a discussion, that would be fine. Thanks for
the interesting information. If you hear anything else, please post it. Hope you don't mind my using ZS.
@matersfish (6306)
• United States
4 Nov 09
They're both relatively funny guys to be elitist a$$hat politicians, so I think I'd watch. Bush with his Christopher Walken gone country impression and Clinton with the smoky tone and baby thumb -- it would be good.
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I didn't really know that either were very funny, I was never a fan of Clinton and didn't vote for him either. I would love to see what the Presidents have to say when they aren't really worried about public opinion.
@matersfish (6306)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Humor is relative.
I hear tell that Pauley Shore is a comedian.
Coulda fooled me.
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
4 Nov 09
This will be good because most people don't know what a debate is like. They watch the mud slinging during campaigns and vote for the lesser of two idiots. I'm sure this will be education too, both ex-Presidents are very itellgent and well read.
@murderistic (2278)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Just saw that this was cancelled because of all the hype.
I like the picture from this article, though.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2009/11/bill-clinton-george-w-bush-to-debate-in-nyc/1
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
5 Nov 09
I would enjoy it more if it was President Bill Clinton and President Jimmy Carter. I don't want to hear GWBush ever again if I don't have to. He can't even speak proper english. Clinton will win this debate just on be able to speak clearly.
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
5 Nov 09
You're the second person that doesn't want to see Bush again, I think he says some pretty stupid things a lot and it really makes me laugh. The event was canceled so maybe we could see Clinton and Carter debate but, I don't think it would be much of a debate since they share so many of the same views.
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Apparently, the people that are going to attend the event (which a member just said it was canceled, but, cnn isn't reporting that yet) are able to suggest topics for them to debate.
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
4 Nov 09
Candidates running for office have to stick to scripted points and repeat their campaign rhetoric. When the debate is not going to impact your political career, I imagine that you can speak more honestly. Not that I don't expect them to pull the party lines out here and there, but it could be interesting.
Clinton has a tendency to say many more stupid things than Bush has been accused of since he left office. I think he was a real detriment to Hillary's campaign. And Bill likes to talk about himself a lot. To my mind, it might give a more relaxed sort of venue that could give Bush his last chance to make a good impression.
I might watch it, but I would like to know what it is they are going to debate. If it's just whether all the problems of Obama can be blamed on Bush, I think I can get those opinions and debates right here on mylot.
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Well another member just informed me that it is now canceled. I had read that the attendees were able to suggest topics for them to debate. It would have been rather interesting, and I hope that they are able to get it going.
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
8 Nov 09
I doubt that I'd watch the whole debate, but I'd be interested in seeing the highlights.
@tambrerocks (123)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Should be good for a laugh I guess. Personally, I am so angry at Bush, I really don't want to see that face ever again.
