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Thoughts You Have During the Presidential Debates

I can't be the only one.

Samantha Pavich
Feb 01, 2016
Colorado State University
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Thoughts You Have During the Presidential Debates
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For those of who don't know, we find ourselves in the midst of a rather...engaging political debate season. Before I proceed, however, allow me to substantiate that I will not divulge into the partisanship of what's unfolding before us. I won't mention names and I won't make claims on one's character, values, or policy. I just want to get out all my jokes. This seems like a good place to do so for two reasons: 1. My roommates no longer laugh at them so I need to switch up my audience and 2. There is a certain level of anonymity here so if you don't laugh, I'll never know and will continue to sleep at night without being awoken by the crushing reminder of my failed attempts at humor. So here are some thoughts I've had whilst watching this seasons' riveting display of eloquently-put political insults.


1. This is seriously better than football season. This is like the SuperBowl but people get hit with words and not-so-subtle passive aggression rather than 300 pounds of muscle. Those two things probably feel similar, let's be real.

2. Politicians cracking jokes?! They're just like me! This is so relatable!

3. What would actually happen if a fight broke out?

4. I can't get up to go do anything in case a fight DOES break out. I would never forgive myself if I missed it.

5. Please let a fight break out.

6. Maybe I should apply to be a debate moderator.

7. I'm sure its a pretty easy gig to land. All you have to do is ask questions off Facebook newsfeeds. I already do that for free!

8. Were debates always like this?

9. No, probably not. I think they used to just duel. I think that's illegal now. But maybe not if this fight ever happens.

10. Wait. I'm feeling angry. I'm feeling their passion!

11. Why is no one around to passionately discuss these issues with me!?

12. Fight the overwhelming urge to post on social media.

13. Poor Iowa, no one ever talks about it this much when it's not an election cycle. It's like Iowa is that girl from "She's All That" when they make her heteronormatively attractive and then Harry Prinze Jr. likes her all of a sudden because she took her glasses off. It's about inner beauty! Iowa has inner beauty so we should let it keep its glasses on. **

14. That's it! If Kanye can do it, so can I!

15. I'm totally running for president. #sam4prez2032!


**I am not affiliated with the Office of Iowa Tourism in any way. I just love justice.

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