How does it feel to have the first parli-debate round under your belts? You debated during such a pivotal debate season, how many of you watched the Friday night pres debate? If you missed it, watch some of it on-line or read a portion of the transcript at http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080927/ap_on_el_pr/presidential_debate_quotes
or watch some at http://news.yahoo.com/i/3198;_ylt=Ahg8BcUr8dNj9KJpwJHxd61h24cA
or http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95128690
What did you think? Who do you think performed best based on what you heard or read directly from the candidates, not based on hear-say!?! What did you see in the televised debate that reminded you of our classroom debates the last few meetings? Let me know, and let's respect diverse beliefs and opposing opinions! Remember your elaboration likelyhood model: The best discourse and resolution of tough issues comes by way of direct discussion with as many voices as possible in the mix! Smiles--Sandra
13 comments:
Unfortunately I didn't catch the debate on television, but I read some tidbits here and there and watched some clips as well. The one thing that I can relate the Presidential debate to our parli-debate in class, was that when individuals use generic sentences with the sole purpose to stir emotion or rile up a crowd, it almost always backfires, as it causes the speaker to lose momentum, and quite honestly, appear very underprepared and amateur. The clip I watched of John McCain was when he highlighted global warming, and basically said all sound bite material. It wasn't new, fresh, or at all encouraging. I wouldn't know who performed best, because I didn't watch the debate, but from what I've read, Obama won that one...
I saw a little bit of the debate on television, but I was tuning in and out and kind of fell asleep. However, from what I did see and paid attention to, I was surprised. I've never really seen a presidential debate, so I was very much shocked at all the clashing the two did. They were going at it against each other, picking out the holes and flaws in each others plans and goals. I thought it would be more formal, stick to the issues only kind of thing, not criticizing about experience and reputation. From what I saw, Obama took it. McCain didn't speak out to me at all.
I didn't watch the debate seeing as I had a lot to do on Friday night, but after reading some quotes from Yahoo I think personally that Obama was the one who really took the debate home. I am republican so I will be voting republican this year, but McCain's performance was honestly very childish and I wish he would have been more mature about the way he presented himself throughout the debate. I do believe the debate easily mimicked what we did in our parli-debates because they did set it up as (go figure!) a debate. They clashed with everything, though I believe McCain tried to appeal to the listener's emotions rather than to what he really is going to do.
On a lighter note, I found this. Thought it would make some people chuckle!!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080927/ap_on_el_pr/presidential_debate_quotes
The debate was a very exciting event for me. I watched it on cnn.com while I was working a night shift. Overall I think the debate flowed as smoothly as it could, I found it hard to make a correlation between that format and the format that we are learning in class. I think each candidate performed well however, I feel Senator Obama stood out more then Senator McCain. I felt there was a lack of respect on Senator McCain’s part. I felt he was talking down to Senator Obama and the fact that he never looked at him directly I think was distasteful. Regardless of political parties or beliefs you should still respect each other by talking to a person and not at a person. Senator McCain could have looked at Senator Obama when he was pointing out what he perceived to be flaws in Senator Obama’s policies but he choose which meant to me that he does not even respect Senator Obama as a man let alone the next President of the United States.
LESLIE D. JANGA
COMM 311
FALL 2008
I wasn't able to catch the debate on friday, but after watching clips of it on CNN and reading articles about it, I was truly tuned into it. I never really seen a full presedential debate before, so I never really had any expectations on it. I was expecting it to be very formal and straight to the point, I didnt think there would be much argumenation going on in regards to their flaws and experiences. I figured they would jsut be answering questions. I felt that Obama was a very good speaker and knew how to present himself, but McCain also showed me that he knew what he was talking about having all those experiences in his background. I felt that i could trust McCain more knowing that he's been through numerous historical events. I didnt really see any comparission to how we debated in class, I didnt think they had the same format as we did. Overall it was very exciting watching this debate, I enjoyed observing it and seeing the clash going on between them two.
Hannah Hidden
I wasn't able to watch the whole debate, but I did watch some clips. To me the government it very confusing and hard for me to keep up. So I dont personally really enjoy watching things on them. I beilive Obama did better then McCain even though I am a McCain fan. Mccain acted ore or less like he didnt want to be there or care much about the questions he was being asked. I didnt really see anything I reconized from our class. Overall I beilive there debates went over well for both parties.
Jenny Baldig
I watched part of the debate, not all of it. I noticed that the audience were not applauding or cheering. Which I thought was kind of weird. There was more bickering back and forth towards the end rather than a formal debate. However, I think Obama did a better job at presentation.
Jennifer Dich
Now that we are done with our first debates, I feel as though I have a more clear idea of how to perform during the next debate.I did catch the debate between Mccain and Obama on Friday night.I flet that Obama had the overall better presentation, and in my personal opinion he won the debate. Both men had facts to support many of their claims, but Obama semmed to have more passion for the people, and not just "politics", and I think that overall in the economy the way it is right now that really appeals to the people. Not only did I feel that Obama had more passion but Mccain made himself look very bad in the way in wich he addressed Obama. Megan Guerrero
I was able to catch part of the debate and I did not really enjoy it. I like to hear social issues, so when I was watching I felt myself wandering off when they were speaking of the war. But I felt that both candidates had interesting points. Both knew what they were talking about, but Obama sold his side very well. It's almost hard for anyone to follow Obama's act because he's very good with his words. I like to think of myself as very liberal, but I do have a soft side when it comes to old people (Mccain). Not to mention I was a Hillary fan, so it's hard for me to like either candidate at this point.
Kate Ogata
I was fortunate enough to watch the entire debate on CRC campus and enjoyed the impressive attendence! The environment at times, I thought was electricfying and memorable. I personally believe that both candidates didn't gain much over one another by the end of the debate. However, I would agree with the numerous previous comments, relating to the impression sen. McCain left among the televised viewers-which seemed negative by disrespecting Obama. I think it is fair to say, that a major part of competing politics is to look better than your rival. and because the U.S. presidency is up for grabs, almost anything is necessary to appear tougher, smarter, clever, rude,and charismatic. I believe both candidates that night demonstrated all or most of these displays. I would like to reply with Teenizzle's comment. Presidential debates are worth watching even though a person may not view it as entertaining. I remember one of the debates in the 2000 election year between Al Gore & George W. Bush. This was my first watch presidential debate ever and I couldn't believe how much aggression and little attacks Gore was making towards Bush. The vice president seemed to me like he enjoyed making Bush look bad based on the topic of the Texas govenor having poorly managing his state. I can recall Obama in this debate having great eye contact with both his opponent and the moderator. This reminded me of a particular class parli practice debate, where I believe one of the arguers continuously making direct eye contact with his opponent using the word "Magically". And finally I could understand why McCain conducted himself the way he did, because when your the underdog among favorites, you have to showcase a debate between wisdom and experience versus intelligence and popularity.
Robert Cochran Comm-311 MW 10:30-11:50a.m.
i like the way mccain never looks at obama when hes answering the questions...
Stanley Yu
so I had a bunch of stuff typed to say here on my phone and I lost all of it. but I jus wanted to mention that unlike our parliamentary debates in class, the presidential debate revolves around more than one issue that the candidates have to debate over. another thing is that voters are looking for which candidate has the best answer to how they are going to resolve the issues. I think the candidates sometimes during the debate go back on their words just to clash with the opponent, which in my opinion makes their argument weak.
Annissa russell
During the opening intro of the debate, I enjoyed how Obama layed out the following points that he wanted to cover during the debate and how he was going to achieve the points covered if elected as president. This showed me much organization and reminded me of how we introduce our propositions in our parliamentary debates in class. McCain didn't show as much organization as Obama and, in his rebuttals, didn't seem to answer the presented questions entirely. Overall, I believe Obama killed the debate at best.
~Carolyn Michaelis
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