# The Veterans town hall discussion thread - 9.7.16 **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [September 7, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306 "2016-09-07T23:57:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/1 "2016-09-07T23:57:21Z")
So there’s no confusion, this is the thread to discuss the Town Hall that’s about to begin. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/2 "2016-09-08T00:01:28Z")
Predictions: Trump won’t be able to lay off Hillary Clinton bashing. Hillary will stay on message. They both will exhibit symptons of Throat Chlamydia. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/3 "2016-09-08T00:05:35Z")
Hillary opens with experience, Matt responds with emails. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/4 "2016-09-08T00:08:18Z")
First Q. About emails? Yup. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/5 "2016-09-08T00:10:18Z")
Great linguistic move, turning the mans experience to her advantage. “As you know and as I know…” ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/6 "2016-09-08T00:12:49Z")
That first question was a total setup. Wonder if they will ask Trump about wall? ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/7 "2016-09-08T00:14:48Z")
I just don’t get it – why does she keep giving serious answers to these loaded questions? Seriously, this is why she’s hanging on for dear life against the most defective candidate of all time. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/8 "2016-09-08T00:15:43Z")
You know what? These are the same questions that I keep hearing conservative say: “She needs to be asked this!” I’m glad they are out of the way. She is taking on Libya without being specifically addressed. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/9 "2016-09-08T00:16:02Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > That first question was a total setup. Wonder if they will ask Trump about wall? Yes, it’s a set-up. Hillary is going to get set up. It’s her responsibility to defend herself. Complaining about being set up is like a UFC fighter complaining that the other guy throws punches or tries to sweep the leg. It’s going to happen. Deal. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/10 "2016-09-08T00:17:17Z")
One thing about Hillary. She doesn’t ever appear rattled under the pressure. Also the moderator is a bit of an ass. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/11 "2016-09-08T00:17:45Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > I just don’t get it – why does she keep giving serious answers to these loaded questions? Seriously, this is why she’s hanging on for dear life against the most defective candidate of all time. Again, it’s called leadership. Hillary has hit her rhythm. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/12 "2016-09-08T00:18:47Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > Yes, it’s a set-up. Hillary is going to get set up. It’s her responsibility to defend herself. Complaining about being set up is like a UFC fighter complaining that the other guy throws punches or tries to sweep the leg. It’s going to happen. Deal. Are you watching the same thing I’m watching? ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/13 "2016-09-08T00:19:49Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > One thing about Hillary. She doesn’t ever appear rattled under the pressure. > > Also the moderator is a bit of an ass. He’s assertive. OK, she knew what was on tap. Will Trump have the same guy? ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/14 "2016-09-08T00:20:40Z")
Love the Reagan shout-out. (RR used to quote “Trust, but verify”. Hillary did it with a twist.) ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/15 "2016-09-08T00:22:20Z")
My wife wants me to go for a walk, in case y’all think I died due to non-responsiveness. 😉 I did get her to agree to wait 7 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/16 "2016-09-08T00:23:24Z")
Hillary doesn’t lose her cool. Got to give her that. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/17 "2016-09-08T00:24:08Z")
Accepting the challenge of the question (and it is a bit of a softball, given her policy announcements of the past week) is always a good strategy. Now… Benghazi? Haven’t heard that yet. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/18 "2016-09-08T00:24:38Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > Are you watching the same thing I’m watching? Yes, I absolutely am. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/19 "2016-09-08T00:25:26Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > Hillary doesn’t lose her cool. Got to give her that. She has faced far harder cases then Matt Lauer, believe me. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306/20 "2016-09-08T00:25:42Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > My wife wants me to go for a walk, in case y’all think I died due to non-responsiveness. 😉 > > I did get her to agree to wait 7 minutes. Walk around the living room? Y’all got stairs to exercise on right? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-veterans-town-hall-discussion-thread-9-7-16/765306.md?page=2)