# 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:** 17
**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, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/321 "2012-10-17T02:10:01Z")
Wake up, kerry! ---
**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, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/322 "2012-10-17T02:10:13Z")
> [@BlackKnight](#): > > One of the rare times “It’s not as big as yours” is a zinger instead of a sad confession. Also probably the only time in his life Mitt will hear those words from a brother. ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/323 "2012-10-17T02:10:38Z")
> [@Kozmik](#): > > Obama: “I’m here.” This will be the quote of the night. Obama is actually here this time. This is actually fun to watch. ---
**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/324 "2012-10-17T02:10:56Z")
> [@Nazarene](#): > > Here comes the Libya question. Obama needs to put this to rest once and for all. Obama: “Regardless of where the facts lead us” Obama: “hunt them down” And Obama mentioning Romney’s press release. ---
**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, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/325 "2012-10-17T02:11:11Z")
> [@Nazarene](#): > > Here comes the Libya question. Obama needs to put this to rest once and for all. I think he’s doing that right now… ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/326 "2012-10-17T02:12:32Z")
> [@Kozmik](#): > > When Mitt malfunctions. He’s already showing signs of memory leaks… and hanging processes (see how the China rebooted in the middle of something else?)… the Blue Screen of Death may not be far away at this point. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/327 "2012-10-17T02:12:33Z")
> [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](#): > > Wonder if we find out this Libya guy isn’t all that, “undecided” tomorrow. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of the audience members really weren’t undecided, on both sides of the aisle (cliche, but appropriate and true in this case, I think). ---
**Author:** ![aag3981](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@aag3981](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aag3981)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/328 "2012-10-17T02:12:56Z")
“I am responsible” -Obama Because men take responsibility for issues within their ranks and seek to fix it. ---
**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, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/329 "2012-10-17T02:13:14Z")
Romney is now accusing Obama of campaigning for reelection. ---
**Author:** ![fumster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9c0ed/32.png) [@fumster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fumster)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/330 "2012-10-17T02:13:43Z")
> [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](#): > > “It’s not as big as yours.” I guess it’s not twue. ---
**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/331 "2012-10-17T02:14:08Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > I think he’s doing that right now… And is Mitt starting to show signs of malfunctioning? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Surb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@The\_Surb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Surb)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/332 "2012-10-17T02:14:09Z")
I think romney’s losing it. ---
**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, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/333 "2012-10-17T02:14:14Z")
Romney: How dare the President campaign when diplomats are dying overseas. :rolleyes: “Apology tour.” Drink! ---
**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, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/334 "2012-10-17T02:14:15Z")
Flying to a fund-raiser–Mitt is reduced to this. Anyone wanna talk about My Pet Goat? Presidents don’t just sit by the phone, especially in a campaign. And now we’re just throwing shit to see if it sticks. And Obama is refuting ALL of Mitt’s LIES. Because that’s what they are: LIES. Good for you, Mr President. He just said Mitt is saying things that are OFFENSIVE. They are indeed. And Candy confirms that Mr President did indeed refer to the act as an act of terror. No, Mittens, you are WRONG. And you’re picayune and petty and look ridiculous. ---
**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, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/335 "2012-10-17T02:14:23Z")
Uh, Mitt, I’m pretty sure nothing is happening in Egypt. And what’s your great idea for Syria? Jesus, he’s going back to four-year old attacks from Fox News. Seriously? ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/336 "2012-10-17T02:14:36Z")
Apology… tour… BZZT… Apology… tour… BZZT… ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/337 "2012-10-17T02:14:56Z")
> [@Leaper](#): > > I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of the audience members really weren’t undecided, on both sides of the aisle (cliche, but appropriate and true in this case, I think). Heck, I’d lie about being undecided to get this gig. ---
**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, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/338 "2012-10-17T02:14:59Z")
Obama: “I’m the president. And i’m ALWAYS responsible.” Obama taking more personal responsibility than Romney has claimed for anything his entire campaign. ---
**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/339 "2012-10-17T02:15:10Z")
> [@aag3981](#): > > “I am responsible” > -Obama > > Because men take responsibility for issues within their ranks and seek to fix it. “She works for me. And I am responsible.” ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847/340 "2012-10-17T02:15:49Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Obama: “I’m the president. And i’m ALWAYS responsible.” > > Obama taking more personal responsibility than Romney has claimed for anything his entire campaign. Yup. Nailed it right there. And STFU Mittens. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847.md?page=18)