Akaka vs. Case Debate: Live Thread

[1stwahine]

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Public speaking is a charlatan's domain.

Count me as one cause that's my Forte! I'm an Imposter!

Auntie pUpule

[damontucker]

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akaka not using his alotted amount of time to respond.... shortened answers...

sounds iffy...

[mel]

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Sorry for being a bit show. I'm transcribing the debate, and also trying to process what I hear before posting.

Hopefully you are TIVOing this.

[damontucker]

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akaka reading from prepared cards to cue him in on this debate...

Akaka...why did you ever agree to this... your getting worked on live tv.

[damontucker]

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Hopefully you are TIVOing this.

I've got it on DVRing if you need a copy...

[Keanu]

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I can't stand the way Case is speaking...like he's reading a teleprompter.

[damontucker]

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I can't stand the way Case is speaking...like he's reading a teleprompter.

and you like the way akaka is speaking about issues?

[Adri]

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On Akaka's opening remarks: Not sure about the wisdom of opening on the age issue, or pointing out why the debate host (AARP) is a good thing for him. Liked his articulation of the importance of dialogue rather than confrontation, and the overstated significance of floor debates. He really got on a role in summarizing his position on Bush, Iraq, and the like. He seemed a bit unsteady, but still comfortable.

Strategy-wise, I think Akaka was tackling head on what is perceived to be his weakest point or the point that bears the brunt of Case's, erm, well, case against him. Rather than hide from the issue or dance around it, Akaka brought it up front and tried to deal with it a bit humorously. and, honestly, if age is an issue, he can't get much better than AARP to raise the issue in front of.

[mel]

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I have a Neuros digital recorder 2.

[Keanu]

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akaka reading from prepared cards to cue him in on this debate...

Akaka...why did you ever agree to this... your getting worked on live tv.

Subjectivity is bliss.

[waioli kai]

innumerable sychophants and militant psychopaths,, Re: Akaka vs. Case Live Thread

Case...patriot act not working....we will get attacked again...it's just a matter of time and place...

It's sure not a matter of diplomUSy because our fascUSt$ (Bush Case Lieberman AIPAC Heritage Foundation, American Enterprise Institute) only bestow recognition on members, puppets and virtually innumerable sychophants and militant psychopaths.

[Keanu]

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and you like the way akaka is speaking about issues?

Yes, much more than the robotic Case. At least Akaka seems sincere.

[Ho'ohoa]

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I disagree, Keanu. Akaka isn't giving me confidence that he handles the details.

[damontucker]

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AKAKA - sad when you need to READ about what you did and you can't recall from your own mind what you did.

[Palolo Joe]

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Regardless of the delivery, I still find myself agreeing more with Akaka's responses than I do Case's answers.

Case does come across as a little arrogant at times.