# The second presidential debate: 10/16/2012 **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [October 16, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847 "2012-10-16T04:35:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/281 "2012-10-17T02:01:46Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Okay, what the hell, man? Maybe I’m the only one who’s bothered by this, but they found the liliest white crowd of whites in the world, then they let this shiny negro\* in to ask “What have you done for me?” The hell was that? > > While we’re all here, can I say there are no words for how much I love assigning Mr. Romney the moniker “Mittens.” Kills me every single time. > \*It’s okay, I’m one of them. I get to say that. To be fair, how many blacks are “undecided”? ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/282 "2012-10-17T02:02:08Z")
He is tying himself into knots with immigration. No mention of voluntary deportation or whatever the GOP calls its harassment until people actively flee. And here comes the Dream Act…Thanks for teeing up another positive result for Obama, Mittens. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/283 "2012-10-17T02:02:35Z")
Yeah, I can’t imagine that Romney endorsing the Dream Act will play well with the Teabaggers… ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/284 "2012-10-17T02:03:05Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > “I won’t give illegals driver’s licenses”. Maybe you’ve forgotten you’re not a state governor any more. The only thing that the feds could do at this point would have to be something more with the REAL ID act. Good luck explaining that in a debate. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/285 "2012-10-17T02:03:31Z")
Obama calling Romney out on “self-deportation”. ---
**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/286 "2012-10-17T02:03:50Z")
Obama putting Romney on blast. I love that shit. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/287 "2012-10-17T02:04:51Z")
Crowley asks Romney about self-deportation. Romney refuses to answer. ---
**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/288 "2012-10-17T02:05:05Z")
“I did not say…” Shut up, Romney. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/289 "2012-10-17T02:05:12Z")
If Romney is elected will he gradually lessen the amount of hair dye he uses so he grays like every other president except Reagan? ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/290 "2012-10-17T02:05:35Z")
Wait, I’m pretty sure that Romney said “children of those who came here illegally.” If the parents were already in the US before the kids were born, they’re US citizens. I wonder if I heard that right. ---
**Author:** ![BigAppleBucky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigapplebucky/32/178_2.png) [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/291 "2012-10-17T02:05:48Z")
> [@Enkel](#): > > Obama telling of his beginning in poor circumstances… ALL MUST DRINK if Romney brings up the ironing board. Ann and Mitt were so poor early in their marriage that they were forced to sell some stocks. - Terrible circumstances. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/292 "2012-10-17T02:05:52Z")
Romney is breaking down. This is painful to watch. ---
**Author:** ![Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/face_intentionally_left_blank/32/288_2.png) [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/293 "2012-10-17T02:05:56Z")
“The last losing GOP presidential candidate kicked my ass. . .” Nice, Mitt. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/294 "2012-10-17T02:05:59Z")
> [@Bob Ducca](#): > > To be fair, how many blacks are “undecided”? This was addressed by a Gallup rep on NPR this evening. Correct, very few black consider themselves undecided. ---
**Author:** ![monstro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/295 "2012-10-17T02:06:08Z")
Romney disrespecting Candy like this is going to haunt him. Mark my words. ---
**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/296 "2012-10-17T02:06:25Z")
Romney is for giving illegals a choice. That is precious. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/297 "2012-10-17T02:06:38Z")
And back to China! ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/298 "2012-10-17T02:06:48Z")
Blind Trust! Drink! ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/299 "2012-10-17T02:06:53Z")
Romney just blamed his investments on his “blind trust”. Obama: “I don’t look at my pension often, it’s not as big as yours.” ---
**Author:** ![Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curiosity_Kills_Her)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/300 "2012-10-17T02:06:58Z")
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