The real purpose of a political debate.....

When we look back on past political debates we never are reminded
of substance, key points the winning candidate successfully used after
becoming president.

We do hear memorable, even the meaningless, quips the media says
allowed one candidate to rise and the other to falter.  Really? Based
on what?

And, after listening to the media tell us what the candidates should do
don't expect the post election assessments be any different. We will
learn nothing, because "learning" isn't purpose of a debate!

"Learn" is a word rarely used in political discussions. He hear all the
attention towards 'temperament' and 'behavior' , neither which speaks
of  what to expect  when our new president takes office, only the
conjecture of a media that has little interest in what the viewers want.

Positions on issues are the farthest from their minds unless they see
an issue a chance to place a candidate on the defensive.  Again,
the media cares little about what the electorate needs to learn to
be better informed when voting.

Details on issues get lost in the discussion, and even the few who
visit the candidates websites may only find  vague references, not
details of how problems will be fixed.

These debates can be different, if the moderators remember the
purpose, be the vehicle so the public can "learn" about candidates
and what to expect.  Its that simple!


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