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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am really really trying to be open-minded, but I feel like I was watching a different debate than some of you. I saw a poised, prepared, experienced candidate who gave specific policy platforms, used humor appropriately and seriousness besides, who spoke eloquently about important issues, who held her poise when she was provoked, who paid attention to the debate rules but pushed only slightly when she needed to.  She didn't come across to me as arrogant or untrustworthy in the least. She looked like exactly what I want in a President.

Versus, a person who gave rambling, incoherent statements that were frequently conflicting and hypocritical even in the same sentence, wo was clearly unprepared and nervous (the amount of movement and water drinking and sniffling was a dead giveaway), who was rude to everyone, who repeatedly lied about things that were easy to confirm, who made racist comments and gave no specific policy ideas and who admitted he pays no federal taxes and has repeatedly filed for bankruptcy.

the main one that gets me is people who think she was arrogant last night. I think she could have been arrogant given who she was debating against, but I didn't read arrogance even a little. [/quote]

Very eloquently put. Thanks for summing up my views exactly. #imwithher[/quote]

That's also what I saw.  To be honest, the most disappointing thing about this is how little respect he has for the office, for the voters, frankly for himself.  He got up there on the stage and had no idea what first use was. Defended unconstitutional policies. Lied about things that are common knowledge and that, because of the internet, are RIGHT THERE for all to see.  It was very hard to watch. I thought she held her composure well considering that it really wasn't a "debate" in the conventional sense of the term.[/quote]

+1 to all of this. I wasn't going to vote this year. But after only 1/2 hour of that debacle, I was surprised by how much respect I gained for Hillary. I've never liked her, but I was impressed with how she handled herself. Furthermore, I was surprised by how horrible Trump is. (Somehow I managed to never hear him live before last night).  He had nothing to say other than hyperbole and name calling.  It was embarrassing and disrespectful to the country - regardless of what side you're on. It convinced me I really do need to vote, because we cannot have that as president. [/quote]

+1 I'm in.[/quote]

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