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In response to "Where I think the Dems have failed is that they're treating town hall meetings as spreading the message rather than gaining feedback." by Fuzzy

I think the whole town hall idea is a big mistake. If I was Obama I'd have let the crazies at it for the month of August.

Posted by Loyola Aug 19 '09, 10:37

Then in September when you have a final bill, do *one* televised debate to address the issues. I watched one the other night, he did quite well in it; he's just getting pasted because no one is bothering to watch them.

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Good idea. No one will believe a bunch of liars anyway. Let them have August. What harm could it do? -- nm - President John Kerry Aug 19, 10:50 2
- It's more of a rope a dope move in boxing. Save your best stuff for the final moment and when everyone is watching. - Loyola Aug 19, 10:55
- *ding* -- nm - znufrii Aug 19, 10:51
You let the 'crazies' run amok for the month the Congressmen are home and supposedly listening to their constituents; you get roasted for both being - Will Hunting Aug 19, 10:40 2
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  - although, Jon Stewart did give Obama the benefit of the doubt... - znufrii Aug 19, 10:45

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I think the whole town hall idea is a big mistake. If I was Obama I'd have let the crazies at it for the month of August.

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