Biden-Palin: A Debate, Not a Hardware Store

Tonight, it's the debate you've all been kinda milling around and expecting for a few weeks now. Biden-Palin—yahoo!

In anticipation of the smackdown, here's an open thread to post questions you wish the candidates would answer. It's doubtful any of them will be asked this evening, but the exercise should be cathartic.

We'll begin: Mrs Palin, is it more thrilling to hunt wolves or old witches?

Oct 2, 2008 · posted by Cord Jefferson, MollyGood · Link · 70 Responses
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Comments (70)

No. 1 maria says:

Biden, How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:11 am
No. 2 Chelsea says:

Biden: What newspapers do you read?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:12 am
No. 3 Chelsea says:

What's that you say? A coherent, intelligent response about where you get your news? Oh, thanks Biden.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:12 am
No. 4 evil twin says:

Mr. Biden, if you had it to do over again…would you notate your sources properly and give credit where it is due?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:31 am
No. 5 Shenty says:

Governor Palin, How much did you charge rape victims for their rape kits?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:34 am
No. 6 Chelsea says:

Governor Palin, why do you hate America?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:35 am
No. 7 coot says:

Gov. Palin, why would anyone in their right mind vote you into office?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:38 am
No. 8 kittenpaw says:

Palin: What speech did Biden give when you were in the 2nd grade?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:40 am
No. 9 Blurm says:

Governor Palin, do you wax, shave, or trim your bush? Or are you all mountain-girl wild bramble down beloooooooowww…?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:44 am
No. 10 evil twin says:

Mr. Biden, how thrilled are you that you were selected for the VP slot even though everyone clearly thinks Hillary Clinton would be a better choice?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:50 am
No. 11 Blue Canary says:

et: Biden has already said he made a serious error in judgment and would do it differently if given the chance for a "do-over."

And, for the record, a lot of people don't think Hillary Clinton would be a better choice. I would have been really pissed if Obama had chosen her.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:59 am
No. 12 Chelsea says:

Mr. Biden, how do you deal with the people who think Hillary would be a better choice because she's 'entitled' to it, even though you're logically better? Why do you remind me of my grandpa and will you give me a hug?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:59 am
No. 13 Chelsea says:

(And by Mr. Biden, I mean Senator Biden) Sorry for the disrespect Senator

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:00 am
No. 14 Gabi says:

Governor Palin, once again, how does Alaska's proximity to Russia count as foreign policy experience?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:02 am
No. 15 Gabi says:

Governor Palin, how many years ago do you think the world came into existence?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:03 am
No. 16 Blue Canary says:

Ms. Palin, this is "Banned Book Week," and my local library is celebrating ideas and creativity by honoring Shel Silverstein. Which authors do you hate the most, and why?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:06 am
No. 17 evil twin says:

Look, people, I am asking the Biden questions around here because everyone else is taking the Palin ones. Let me have my fun, dammit.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:06 am
No. 18 Gabi says:

Governor Palin, how do you expect others to respect your daughter's DECISION to keep her baby when you want the government to outlaw other people's ability to choose what would be best for them?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:07 am
No. 19 Blue Canary says:

Yeah, ok et. Let's hear 'em, then. :)

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:11 am
No. 20 evil twin says:

SENATOR Biden, are you jealous that GOVERNOR Palin is getting asked all of the good questions, and you are being largely ignored?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:14 am
No. 21 deimos says:

governor palin, how much aquanet would you say you go through in a month?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:30 am
No. 22 Lisa (#1) says:

Senator Biden, speaking for all old white men, how often do you feel guilty?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:31 am
No. 23 kittenpaw says:

Senator Biden, are you offended when people refer to Palin as sexy when clearly you are a hot piece of ass yourself?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:39 am
No. 24 JD says:

1. Mrs. Palin, since the country knows that you sound pretty unqualified when you try to adlib, where's the receiver hidden to feed you your talking points during the debate tonight?
1A. Is it in your 'up do'?

2. When you told Katie Couric about how Alaska keeps an eye on Russia to prevent Putin from rearing his head over Alaska airspace, did you…
A: Did you know that Putin actually isn't in charge over there anymore?
B. Ever see a Putin head fly over Alaska before?

3. Since you gave a speech to a group that wants Alaska to split off from the US to become its' own country…
-'Huh? Oh, you don't recall? The one that your husband is a member of.'-
Anyway, if you got your wish and split off from the US, who would protect Alaska from the flying Putin heads???

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:40 am
No. 25 poo says:

Governor Palin, regarding the global activities of Al-Qaeda: How do you rank the following nations (in descending order of criticality) in importance to the national security of the United States?

Eritrea
Sudan
Phillipines
Iceland
Algeria
Indonesia
Bosnia
New Jersey
Yemen
Pakistan

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:42 am
No. 26 poo says:

Do fish love oil rigs more than caribou love pipelines?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:44 am
No. 27 poo says:

Uh… #26 is directed at Governor Palin.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:45 am
No. 28 Ruby Jackson says:

Thanks, maria, I just spit coffee all over my key board!

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:45 am
No. 29 Ruby Jackson says:

"protect Alaska from the flying Putin heads"

That's classic, JD. It can be her slogan when she runs for re-election for Governor of Alaska after McCain loses the election.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:50 am
No. 30 Keeblerkahn says:

@ No. 4 evil twin

Good one. :)

I just hope Gwen Ifill makes them answer the questions and not let them spin them on to something else. I'm tied of both camps dodging questions. If they keep it up Ifill should ask them, why is it so hard for you to tell the truth?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:50 am
No. 31 shu_shu says:

@ poo…

We're getting way ahead of ourselves here. Let's keep it simple:

"Gov. Palin, can you please spell the word 'Eritrea' and use it correctly in a sentence. I'll give you a hint: it's a noun.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:51 am
No. 32 say what? says:

22 and 23 made me laugh!

and poo, I love you but stop with NJ bashing! I'll send my friend Vito "the Neck" Marscone to discuss this with you.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:59 am
No. 33 Kamu says:

Excluding radioactive dating methods, why is there so much coherence among most, if not all, branches of science and their various dating methods that suggest the earth and life on earth have been around far longer than 6,000 years. How does young earth creationism, which you espouse, explain the distribution of life over time–for example, the fact that birds appear later in the fossil record than feathered dinosaurs?

Optional questions: If evolution is flawed and the only other possible explanation is Creation, then why should we teach the Hebrew Creation myth in our schools rather than the Hindu?

If you believe that it is okay to place a placard listing the Ten Commandments in a public school, would you support placement of a placard with an engraving of the Wiccan Rede in a public school as well?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:11 am
No. 34 evil twin says:

I hope Joe Biden brings something to read, he'll be damn bored if the debate goes like this.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:19 am
No. 35 Lisa (#1) says:

Hey Biden, ever think of getting a little nip/tuck in the ole face area?

(sorry people, I have nothing.)

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:25 am
No. 36 sar says:

Sarah Palin, do you feel God is frowning upon you as you try to compete in a man's world? Did your husband expressly order that you run for VP, and do you obey all his other mandates, as you should? If you disagree with Biden, wouldn't it be prudent for you to defer to his masculine authority and silence yourself out of respect?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:38 am
No. 37 silent noodles says:

governor palin, should we burn or drown the witches that currently threaten this great country?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:41 am
No. 38 silent noodles says:

governor palin, since you are doing such a great job protecting us from Russia can we get California to keep an eye out on China?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:44 am
No. 39 Stoney says:

How many days of the year does one have to go to work as mayor of a town of 8000? Greater than or less than 10?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 11:49 am
No. 40 Stunner says:

How do you spell Russia?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm
No. 41 Stunner says:

Do you know of any other countries in the world other than Russia, Iraq, or Korea?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm
No. 42 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, what's it like to know you ruined your daughter's life?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm
No. 43 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, are you supposed to rinse your face and then pluck your eyebrows… or pluck your eyebrows and then rinse your face? Tip: your pores are open and vulnerable, giirrrllll!

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm
No. 44 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, I hate you. Oh, sorry, questions only… hhhmmm…

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:17 pm
No. 45 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, how did you keep your skin hydrated in Alaska's cold, dry climate?!!

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm
No. 46 Stunner says:

Can you also see the North Pole from your house? What's Santa really look like?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm
No. 47 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, if you had 3 months to make Santa fit, what steps would you take?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:23 pm
No. 48 ilnazhad says:

Governer Palin, are you sure God wants *you* to be fruitful and multiply? Cause…

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:24 pm
No. 49 poo says:

Governor Palin, if your dear friend of 30 years (who happens to be gay) made that choice earlier in her life, as you've said, at what age were you when you decided to prefer peen over poon?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:26 pm
No. 50 Malissa says:

Governor Palin, did you know that phone call you asked Frank Bailey to make to try to get your ex-brother-in-law fired was being taped or did you just not care?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm
No. 51 Chelsea says:

sar (#36)–Can that PLEASE actually come up?

Also: "Gov. Palin, is it possible for me to stock up on abortions before you make them illegal? I've got some extra shelf space in my closet."

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm
No. 52 Stunner says:

What exactly are reindeer games? Does Rudolph get to participate now?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm
No. 53 JD says:

No Stunner, Rudolph would be mistaken for a moose, get a cap in his ass, and become Sloppy Joes for the Palin family dinner.

Sloppy Rudys?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 12:41 pm
No. 54 queencrone says:

Senator Biden, will you agree to show us your abdominal muscles so we can confirm that YOU are the Joe Six Pack that Govenor Palin keeps talking about?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 1:09 pm
No. 55 Chelsea says:

Following qc's note Seantor Biden, will you then pose for a calendar?

Apparently I have a bit of a daddy fetish. I'm gonna go cope with that now.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 1:23 pm
No. 56 Stoney says:

Wait, Sarah Palin has a gay friend of 30 years? I need more information.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 1:30 pm
No. 57 malcolm says:

after the way she's been hiding from the press, I have been saying for a while that there really is only one question that Palin should be asked first. (and when you think about it, you all must admit that I'm right here)….
.
Governor Palin - recent studies have shown that 1/5 of Americans can't locate the US on a world map. Why do you think this is?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:08 pm
No. 58 Sarah Palin says:

I personally believe…that this is because some people don't have maps and that the US should help the education in those places like the Iraq such as.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:12 pm
No. 59 stopthemadness says:

senator biden, are you in favor of a constitutional amendment mandating that the phrase "hot cup of joe" be changed to "hot cup of biden"?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:30 pm
No. 60 stopthemadness says:

senator biden, what is your position on the phrase "butter face"?

please list three prominent historical figures, living or dead, who you would describe as having a butter face. no, senator, michael phelps does not count.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:33 pm
No. 61 stopthemadness says:

(for the record, i know i should have said
"whom". judge. grammar. etc. et cetera peter cetera. michael cera.)

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:37 pm
No. 62 kittenpaw says:

Hot cup of Biden! Love it.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:46 pm
No. 63 maggggie says:

Governor Palin,just curious–how do you have time to read ALL of the magazines and newspapers in the world?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 2:48 pm
No. 64 P.S. says:

Senator Biden: Why do you believe we should pull our troops from Iraq only to then send them to Sudan?

Governor Palin: Why do you feel the need to have so many pictures of yourself with dead animals?

Senator Biden: If you think happily paying highter taxes is patriotic then why do you only give one half of one percent of your money to charities?

Governor Palin: Just because Sir Nigel Sheinwald's name was on your list, you knew you never saw him nor spoke with him. Can you explain why you claimed that you did?

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 4:32 pm
No. 65 sar says:

stm not to be a total dork but i'm pretty sure they officially lightened up on the who/whom rule

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 7:36 pm
No. 66 UpChuck says:

How about, "Can anyone here, on stage, in the audience, or out in the television audience tell me the qualifications of Barack Obama that would lead any sane person to believe that he would be able to get through his first month in office without damaging our country due to his inexperience in an executive position?" I've yet to hear what his qualifications are.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 8:21 pm
No. 67 jujubees says:

Oh, brother. Look it up, upchuck, true story.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:52 pm
No. 68 jujubees says:

Why wait to be spoon fed information. Search it out for yourself. I found information on both men all by myself like a big girl. It really wasn't all that hard.

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 9:54 pm
No. 69 sar says:

SPOON FEED ME ON THE TAXPAYER DIME! FAKEY SOY CHEESE!

Posted: Oct 2, 2008 at 10:45 pm
No. 70 UpChuck says:

23 hours since I left that post and no one could come up with a single qualification.

Posted: Oct 3, 2008 at 7:12 pm
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