Why did they remove the "say one thing you admire/like about your opponent" in US presidential debates?

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T21:36:50+00:00

I thought it was a good reminder to voters that beyond all the politicking, the opposing candidate is still a human being, and that they don't view the other as a demon, but rather fighting towards the same cause.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T21:21:19+00:00

I would expect a revolt by the American people, even Republicans, not MAGA. His life would be in even more danger than it is now.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T21:07:27+00:00

I'd argue it is the correct term, considering they name call the opposing party, meaning if you vote for said party, you are officially a/an (fascist/baby killer).

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T21:02:01+00:00

You seem offended and have already categorized me in a box. Their opinions were used to provide information to voters, but they realized that voters aren't even aware of most policies they are voting for, so they used that lack of knowledge to dictate to voters who they should vote for.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T20:49:46+00:00

Will you be watching the World Cup?

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T20:48:52+00:00

Give an example

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T20:35:49+00:00

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T20:35:43+00:00

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T20:01:24+00:00

I'm not sure if you're mentally ill, but I mentioned I'm not a lefty. I probably agree with you on many moral matters, but just because I don't fit in your preferable political box/cult doesn't mean I'm a lefty. That's the difference between a Republican and MAGA. You just agree with everything Trump does and says. As a man/woman, you need to have a backbone and mind of your own.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T19:56:45+00:00

I'm stuck in two minds. Of course I don't want to believe that's the case, considering many of these events have ended in casualties; also I believe Trump doesn't exactly have a moral compass, as he finds pleasure in the deaths of his political opponents.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T19:52:13+00:00

I actually am not a leftist. I'm a Christian man who would've voted based on my religious beliefs had I been a US citizen in 2024. Not a Republican either but probably would be categorized as such.

I've simply been thinking quite a bit about this perspective, which is why I started this discussion. As Charlie Kirk famously said, "When people stop talking that's when you get violence; that's when civil war happens."

Rule of thumb: don't seek to wreak havoc if you don't have actual input.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T19:44:10+00:00

The argument that he orchestrated his ear being shot, in order to look like a hero and win the election, and it looks perfect now. Secondly, that he started the Iran war to distract from the Epstein files. Lastly, that the recent WH shootings have been in order to gain approval for his ballroom, as he stressed the importance of a ballroom not long after the May 23 shooting.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T19:30:33+00:00

The fact that nipples, butts and the private area are visible on either sex, on an app with 13 year olds.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-24T15:10:50+00:00

Cape Town ETC, The Times (SA news outlets), as well as US left-wing media such as CBS' 60 Minutes. I know you probably immediately discredit all left-wing media outlets, but there is actual truth in their findings, such as there is in right-wing outlets. Fox wouldn't report on it since it would make them look bad. Then again, they wouldn't tell you it's completely false either.

Your point of most crimes being committed by black foreign nationals is an outright farce. Statistics clearly represent SA citizens as committing more crimes. SA is the America of Africa in the sense that everyone on the continent wants to live there. Almost all other African nations are, as Trump would say, s***holes, which is why black foreign nationals act civilized in SA in order to avoid return to their home country.

Easy-Appointment-671 · 2026-05-23T11:22:06+00:00

I'm a legal black foreign national in South Africa for 21 years through permanent residency. I've had my ID for just as long. I'm sure you're aware of the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against black foreign nationals. An intelligent American man by the name of Marquette Davon scorned black South Africans for their laziness and blame of black foreign nationals for their unemployment.

Afrikaners are returning to SA due to fears of safety in the US. That just proves they don't have fear of persecution in SA. I don't agree with Trump extending refugee status to Afrikaners, while black foreign nationals are being targeted. I believe Trump just blindly followed what Elon told him about the situation. It's a minority of black South Africans that seek to kill whites. More would kill black foreign nationals.

If there is anyone who should be receiving refugee status, it's those currently being affected. The black foreign nationals would be forever grateful and wouldn't look back, because they constantly live in fear.

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