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JamesRHarrigan
Posted - June 28, 2024 at 12:39 AM
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I see @CNN is hyping up the upcoming presidential debate as "unprecedented," but honestly, it's just a debate and likely won't be very good. While many believe debates are a staple of American politics, they only became recognizable with the Nixon/Kennedy debate in 1960, and regular debates didn't start until 1976 with Ford and Carter. Despite their shortcomings, Ford and Carter displayed thoughtfulness and decency in their debate. We have the politics we deserve because we tolerate and often demand it.

@JamesRHarrigan - James R. Harrigan

. @CNN is hyping its "unprecedented" presidential debate. Please. It's a debate. And it won't even be a good one.

@JamesRHarrigan - James R. Harrigan

That said, people do seem to think that debates are woven into the fabric of American presidential politics, They're not. The first one that we had that would be recognizable to contemporary American eyes was Nixon/Kennedy in 1960.

@JamesRHarrigan - James R. Harrigan

After that we didn't have another until Ford/Carter in 1976. From that point on debates have been a regular feature, but this is all a relatively new thing.

@JamesRHarrigan - James R. Harrigan

No one will ever accuse Ford or Carter of being great statesmen, but I urge you to go watch their debate. They were thoughtful, decent, and charitable. Then take a look at what will doubtlessly be on offer tonight. Then remember...we get the politics we deserve.

@JamesRHarrigan - James R. Harrigan

We have what we have because we put up with it, and in many cases we have demanded it.

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