Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'

Now that President Biden and Donald Trump have accepted invitations to two televised debates, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains why the audience at home might not hear President Biden comment on any of Donald Trump’s criminal cases. Lawrence explains that President Biden is a “more careful lawyer than Richard Nixon” who nearly caused a mistrial when then-President Nixon publicly declared Charles Manson guilty of murder during the Manson trial in 1970.
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  • @Vuchel
    @Vuchel21 күн бұрын

    As a European, I do not understand why you would not hold a debate with fact checks, so that every lie can be stopped immediately.

  • @sueshea8204

    @sueshea8204

    21 күн бұрын

    As an American, I do not understand.

  • @thomaspirog3616

    @thomaspirog3616

    21 күн бұрын

    Democrats would never allow that. They couldn't lie non stop.

  • @MsIndieRay

    @MsIndieRay

    21 күн бұрын

    That Dale guy (don't know his last name) should be there. He's tracked every single stinkin' lie trump has told. He's on CNN all the time.

  • @ez-ei9th

    @ez-ei9th

    21 күн бұрын

    America allows free speech

  • @helenpellegrino7759

    @helenpellegrino7759

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@MsIndieRayHis name is Daniel Dale

  • @MatteBlack2024
    @MatteBlack202421 күн бұрын

    My man Lawrence! Always a brilliant monologue.

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    Major TDS. It's insane.

  • @whiskyjames4200

    @whiskyjames4200

    21 күн бұрын

    One of the best and my favorites.

  • @TheEliteFox

    @TheEliteFox

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@ricksterbobolishious7523 Making up a disease to justify someone not liking your preferred candidate is pathetic.

  • @xlr8tedzoom

    @xlr8tedzoom

    21 күн бұрын

    I like his smirks. That says it all.

  • @mile_high_topher

    @mile_high_topher

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ricksterbobolishious7523 This got old in 2018, get new material.

  • @diegomerizalde3746
    @diegomerizalde374621 күн бұрын

    Every Lawrence's monologue deserves a standing ovation. You would make a great moderator Lawrence. 👏👏

  • @AnaterZ

    @AnaterZ

    20 күн бұрын

    Being better than Scarborough/Mika love birds and RACHEL maddow is not an accomplishment

  • @marciamariethompson6463

    @marciamariethompson6463

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@AnaterZ😂😂You're just JEALOUS because faux misinformation does NOT have any intelligent person that can match MSNBC. 😂😂

  • @AnaterZ

    @AnaterZ

    19 күн бұрын

    @@marciamariethompson6463 I am not jealous. I am making fun of you. Faux sucks too.

  • @bravewave2084

    @bravewave2084

    18 күн бұрын

    ​@@AnaterZhere you are again uttering insults.

  • @macforme

    @macforme

    18 күн бұрын

    @@AnaterZ I like Joe, Mika and Rachel...a lot.... but this presentation by Lawrence was ...regal!

  • @lisataylor4905
    @lisataylor490521 күн бұрын

    This so-called debate will embarrass the whole country! Trump will look and sound stupid, whine, lie and cut Biden off over and over again. I remember their last debate. PROUD BOYS, STAND BACK & STAND BY! I wished that Biden had asked Trump what he meant by that comment. We all found out on Jan. 6th!

  • @TheMangoMussolini

    @TheMangoMussolini

    21 күн бұрын

    Which is why there's a dead mic provision in the proceedings.

  • @charlessandoval3382

    @charlessandoval3382

    20 күн бұрын

    It will embarrass the overly sensitive political elites. The rest of the country is filled with crass people who love a good loud argument .

  • @misschief3

    @misschief3

    20 күн бұрын

    if it happens trump should be in a soundproof booth - for both the people and for President Biden

  • @jesse-gz1ri

    @jesse-gz1ri

    20 күн бұрын

    Biden again will be debating an unarmed opponent in regards to intellect and articulation, not to mention reality.

  • @melindahall5062

    @melindahall5062

    20 күн бұрын

    Microphone silence button.

  • @charlottetracy3970
    @charlottetracy397021 күн бұрын

    "I hear you're free on Wednesdays." Joe Biden to tRump this a.m. Perfect!! Thanks President Biden and Lawrence!

  • @herballycorrect

    @herballycorrect

    20 күн бұрын

    No ear piece, no que cards, and don't give Biden the questions before hand so he can study. It'll be a BLOODBATH. 😝.

  • @herballycorrect

    @herballycorrect

    20 күн бұрын

    FACTS: "The Trump hush money case is underway in New York. Of all legal cases against Trump, this one is the weakest and most absurd of all. It involves an alleged misdemeanor on which the statute of limitations has already expired, in conjunction with another alleged misdemeanor on which the statute of limitations has also expired, both part of an alleged election interference conspiracy that other courts have already said isn’t a crime. Got that? Also, the bookkeeping violation supposedly involving election interference took place after the election was already over. Even liberal legal scholars can’t find a crime here." --J. Rickards

  • @JenniferIlenePerry

    @JenniferIlenePerry

    20 күн бұрын

    @@herballycorrect Just because you write the word facts in capital letters doesn’t mean what you’re spewing is facts. Spread your propaganda elsewhere. How about in Russia? There’s a lot blowing up over there right now and a lot of flooding.

  • @estebanvaldez3632

    @estebanvaldez3632

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@herballycorrect President Biden's first question to tRump will be: "Are you going to plead the fifth again?"

  • @einienj3281

    @einienj3281

    20 күн бұрын

    😄😄😄

  • @u.s.family9279
    @u.s.family927921 күн бұрын

    MSNBC Lawrence O'Donnell Experience & Wisdom: Superb Reporting.

  • @DM-3956

    @DM-3956

    20 күн бұрын

    🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Hopefully Lawrence gives you a reach around.

  • @letsdiveguam7414

    @letsdiveguam7414

    19 күн бұрын

    I agree, it was quite interesting to see how little applicability the spectacle of that sort of a debate has to the actual business and responsibilities of being the president. Otherwise, we should just appoint the current winner of "Jeopardy" as the president each year.

  • @waldoparsnip1025

    @waldoparsnip1025

    16 күн бұрын

    Dudes' got a " touch " of Downs ' ! Look at him !

  • @waldoparsnip1025

    @waldoparsnip1025

    16 күн бұрын

    dude looks like he has a ' touch ' of Downs '

  • @RandomExitsJT
    @RandomExitsJT21 күн бұрын

    The debates won't happen. Trump will back out and blame anyone but himself.

  • @charlesvorones3612

    @charlesvorones3612

    20 күн бұрын

    I think they will happen because: 1) Trump will do all the talking, interrupting endlessly. 2) The moderator will treat Trump with kid gloves, and never control him. 3) The rules will state that Trump's crimes and trials can't be discussed, further protecting him . 4) A win, win, win for our new dictator.

  • @conniegrant939

    @conniegrant939

    20 күн бұрын

    I agree

  • @joyceroberts3886

    @joyceroberts3886

    20 күн бұрын

    I'll bet a dollar, that's exactly what Coward Donnie will do.

  • @gregedmand9939

    @gregedmand9939

    20 күн бұрын

    Trump is on a hard fade into likely full Alzheimer's. The glib Gish Galloper of 2016 is long gone. So is the interrupting proven liar of 2020. All he is now is a projection artist that foolishly repeats the phrases his dementia addled mind can come up with, like "Biden can't put 2 sentences together". His handlers will never allow him to debate in a strict moderated forum, where he has no audience to feed off of.

  • @Baliane22

    @Baliane22

    20 күн бұрын

    Yep

  • @mango8918
    @mango891821 күн бұрын

    Lawrence is a true asset to the American people. His ability to frame an issue so that everyone understands is a true gift.

  • @elenalatici9568

    @elenalatici9568

    21 күн бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @yin-yang-gal

    @yin-yang-gal

    21 күн бұрын

    Lawrence has a talent for communicating and providing a larger context in which to see an issue. I love hearing his take on things! 🎉

  • @beckys7876

    @beckys7876

    18 күн бұрын

    He spews opinions🤦🏼‍♀️ Please watch/read real news. Apply critical thinking. Research topics Stop letting other's opinions be spoon fed to you. Makes your brain oatmeal and ripe for brainwashing Sheesh

  • @brettfine3444
    @brettfine344421 күн бұрын

    Who thought it is a good idea to debate a criminal who is into alternative facts?

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE FACT-CHECKERS & WILL ALSO CUT OFF HIS MIC WHEN HE DOESN'T SHUT UP LIKE THEY DID THE LAST TIME 😂😂😂

  • @katalac

    @katalac

    21 күн бұрын

    Like they did the last time?😂

  • @anthony27334

    @anthony27334

    21 күн бұрын

    Unfortunately a lot of MAGATS wouldn't agree.. so there needs to be a debate for the rest of the American people

  • @zakglove6536

    @zakglove6536

    20 күн бұрын

    Why are they both afraid to debate RFK? DT & JB are both criminals and are threatening Democracy. Biden was afraid to debate Biden in the primaries forcing RFK to run independent. A coward should not be president.

  • @TheCbselect

    @TheCbselect

    20 күн бұрын

    What are joes alternative facts?

  • @merlin8537
    @merlin853721 күн бұрын

    The entirety of the past 9 years has been theater of the absurd.

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    MAGA MAGA MAGA, YEAH RIGHT 😏😂🤣

  • @Garnet20

    @Garnet20

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes

  • @Sarah-said

    @Sarah-said

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes, by Trump, MAGA politicians and the MAGA voters. I'm so tired of hearing from these angry children.

  • @joanfrellburg4901

    @joanfrellburg4901

    21 күн бұрын

    Because of a malignant narcissist.

  • @sclogse1

    @sclogse1

    21 күн бұрын

    Oh, Trump in the 80's, 90's and 00's could add to that.

  • @peggymclean6663
    @peggymclean666320 күн бұрын

    The exact reason a narcissist is the WRONG person for the job!!

  • 21 күн бұрын

    For 20 years I have been careful not to post my thoughts online without careful considerstion. I may have posted maybe ten comments online in that time. Overdue is a compliment to Mr. Lawrence O'Donnell. I am in awe. He is an inspired and most heroic human being. I would be worried if not for him. He is channeling the founding fathers. Cheers 🍻

  • @Swnsasy

    @Swnsasy

    20 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love to listen, hang on every word for 2 decades of this brilliant man! The way he gives us knowledge is like you said, in awe of his style.

  • @Happy2BUp

    @Happy2BUp

    20 күн бұрын

    Lawrence has kept me sane during these past nine years. I owe him all the money I would have paid a therapist. His years of experience, brilliant analysis and unmatched delivery skills are gifts to each and every citizen of this country. Thank you , Lawrence, for sharing your expertise with us all.

  • @TheSaltydog07

    @TheSaltydog07

    20 күн бұрын

    Agree.

  • @alanai1981

    @alanai1981

    20 күн бұрын

    @@Happy2BUpHE WORKED HARD TO GET RID OF HIS BOSTON ACCENT

  • @waldoparsnip1025

    @waldoparsnip1025

    16 күн бұрын

    You're showing your I.Q. , or lack thereof I should say

  • @joannaquanttumphysics
    @joannaquanttumphysics21 күн бұрын

    trump will make it a theater of the absurd

  • @charlesvorones3612

    @charlesvorones3612

    20 күн бұрын

    Yes. He'll interrupt endlessly, and the moderator will rarely stop him. Trump will do all the talking. And he'll be treated with kid gloves, not just by the moderator, by Biden, who will be a gentleman, and not talk about Trump's crimes. Big mistake all around, for Joe to participate in this.

  • @AnaterZ

    @AnaterZ

    20 күн бұрын

    @@charlesvorones3612 I am voting for DJT. I would pay good money to see this debate 🙂

  • @granifulano

    @granifulano

    20 күн бұрын

    Well THAT'S a daily occurance

  • @bravewave2084

    @bravewave2084

    18 күн бұрын

    ​@@AnaterZwhat authoritarian country do you come from?

  • @Backcountryhiker
    @Backcountryhiker21 күн бұрын

    A "dead mic" is the biggest advantage Biden will get. This is the only way to keep the debate civil. Go blue!

  • @tulsacaupain2882

    @tulsacaupain2882

    20 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @nonya.bizness

    @nonya.bizness

    20 күн бұрын

    it needs to be UNDER OATH.

  • @milehighgimpster

    @milehighgimpster

    20 күн бұрын

    Why? You got something against free speech?

  • @magpietexas9475

    @magpietexas9475

    20 күн бұрын

    @@nonya.bizness HA! that would only mean something to one of them.

  • @RealsaraLK

    @RealsaraLK

    20 күн бұрын

    Let KZread block this and ban me

  • @user-wm7sl3xx5b
    @user-wm7sl3xx5b21 күн бұрын

    An old president is better than no president but no president is better than a child president! vote blue Biden is true!

  • @TheMangoMussolini

    @TheMangoMussolini

    21 күн бұрын

    You insult children everywhere. I would take a child president over a criminally indicted narcissist any day.

  • @beccimathews2677

    @beccimathews2677

    20 күн бұрын

    💯

  • @dalihbt

    @dalihbt

    20 күн бұрын

    Better than a Child Molester, even worse his own 11 year old daughter.

  • @gregc.5684

    @gregc.5684

    20 күн бұрын

    @@dalihbt < Gullible to believe anything

  • @dalihbt

    @dalihbt

    20 күн бұрын

    @@gregc.5684 < Too Brainwashed to actually read. When his own daughter has publicly and released a written signed statement to back it up. Yes I believe his daughter, is Me Too over now? you hypocrites.

  • @maryruthfast9677
    @maryruthfast967721 күн бұрын

    trump doesn't want a Debate he wants to put on his usual floor show.

  • @anthony27334

    @anthony27334

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes in a big arena full of MAGATS 😂😂

  • @sweetspirit1541

    @sweetspirit1541

    20 күн бұрын

    More like his Clown show..

  • @charlesvorones3612

    @charlesvorones3612

    20 күн бұрын

    Which is why it's a BAD IDEA for Joe to get himself involved in this. Biden will get nothing out of it, and Trump will talk and interrupt non-stop

  • @Christina.Bassford

    @Christina.Bassford

    20 күн бұрын

    Trump is such a bad narcissist that he can’t even let someone else speak

  • @Dan-fm9gs

    @Dan-fm9gs

    20 күн бұрын

    After these debates they're gonna put Trump on trial for elder abuse

  • @tototataton
    @tototataton21 күн бұрын

    This is Masterclass. Thank you Lawrence.

  • @user-gw5pp2ur4h
    @user-gw5pp2ur4h21 күн бұрын

    No debate required. Just be sure to vote.

  • @zakglove6536

    @zakglove6536

    20 күн бұрын

    Biden is afraid to debate RFK just like he was in the primaries. Another form of Biden blocking democracy from happening. The 2 parties just keep the people fighting so we don't question their corruption and fight amongst ourselves.

  • @michaelblankenau6598
    @michaelblankenau659821 күн бұрын

    Is there any commentator who gets to the gist of practically any subject as well as Lawrence ? Clear eyed , objective , and articulate . A true master and a pleasure to listen to .

  • @rreichertbkk
    @rreichertbkk20 күн бұрын

    This is an absolutely outstanding journalistic report and a professional presentation by Laurence O'Donnell - Please continue in this line - I'm sure your outstanding journalistic work is highly appreciated by so many more people. Your excellent journalistic work and dedication to democracy deserve appreciation and recognition.

  • @user-tg4ir4yu7x

    @user-tg4ir4yu7x

    20 күн бұрын

    Drunk again.

  • @monarogers1848
    @monarogers184821 күн бұрын

    I loved when i saw that on my tv!! Made me so proud of President Joe Biden!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @csharpe5787

    @csharpe5787

    21 күн бұрын

    Are you proud now?

  • @Nguyen_Nu_Quynh_Nghia

    @Nguyen_Nu_Quynh_Nghia

    21 күн бұрын

    Bạn tự hào vì ông ấy đang làm cho bạn giàu lên à?

  • @luckygirl4321

    @luckygirl4321

    21 күн бұрын

    Me as well 💙💙

  • @pattidick9310

    @pattidick9310

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@csharpe5787THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRESIDENT BIDEN🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @stevegarcia3731

    @stevegarcia3731

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump can't remember or pronounce or think.

  • @tommunyon2874
    @tommunyon287421 күн бұрын

    Were Trump made to adhere to actual rules of forensic debate, moderated by someone who actually had power to enforce the rules, he would be rendered silent.

  • @DM-3956

    @DM-3956

    20 күн бұрын

    Yea but nothing could render Biden coherent and truthful.

  • @mountainlion1989

    @mountainlion1989

    19 күн бұрын

    the debate should end instantly if trump ever mentions one single thing about his lawsuits

  • @zakglove6536

    @zakglove6536

    19 күн бұрын

    Biden renders himself silent all the time it's pretty funny. Him and Trump really are unfit for office.

  • @nitatarr9445
    @nitatarr944521 күн бұрын

    I watch The Last Word from Ireland every day. It's always uniquely informative, unwaveringly moral and often able to shift paradigms. Thank you Mr. Lawrence and team!

  • @mikebenda
    @mikebenda21 күн бұрын

    That man is so toxic that he’s poisoned the entire republican party.

  • @Opinionsrnotfacts574
    @Opinionsrnotfacts57421 күн бұрын

    Through the lens of a narcissist, you can see how he would think the entire NY AG office is focused solely on him and his case.

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    Biden can't win. Americans want Trump, as the polls show.

  • @Opinionsrnotfacts574

    @Opinionsrnotfacts574

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ricksterbobolishious7523 All of America? 😂😂Sadly I bet you think that statement is true.

  • @Youtubesubverts1rstamendment

    @Youtubesubverts1rstamendment

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@ricksterbobolishious7523only his delusional cultists.

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    @Opinionsrnotfacts574 you'll find out soon enough. Then you'll realize 2 things. 1: that you're the ones in the cult. And 2: you're completely out of touch with everyday Americans.

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    @Opinionsrnotfacts574 my reply keeps getting deleted. Lol. Welcome to the cult, they control you.

  • @nunyabiznez666
    @nunyabiznez66621 күн бұрын

    Sad.......when Nixon is the one with higher morality 😑

  • @conniegrant939

    @conniegrant939

    20 күн бұрын

    🤩

  • @AnaterZ

    @AnaterZ

    20 күн бұрын

    Talkin bout stuff 50 years ago cause DNC is in such bad shape today LOL

  • @fredschnerbert1238

    @fredschnerbert1238

    20 күн бұрын

    *BIDEN was against BUSING/de Segregation!* *Delaware was a Slave state* *They didn't join the SOUTH, but Slavery was legal in the state*

  • @katherineblakely7142
    @katherineblakely714221 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Lawrence! Your elite communication skills are well respected and invaluable! Keep it coming. We appreciate you! 😊

  • @oscargr_
    @oscargr_21 күн бұрын

    We should ask a federal judge to moderate the debates, and both candidates should be under oath.

  • @linwoodnymph6113

    @linwoodnymph6113

    20 күн бұрын

    Not a tRump appointed judge!

  • @linwoodnymph6113

    @linwoodnymph6113

    20 күн бұрын

    Under oath never stopped DJT from lying!

  • @oscargr_

    @oscargr_

    20 күн бұрын

    @@linwoodnymph6113 I can live with him lying under oath if there are consequences.

  • @brentbeacham9691

    @brentbeacham9691

    20 күн бұрын

    Ol’ Clarence

  • @andreaperry938
    @andreaperry93821 күн бұрын

    When trump took out 3 full page ads demanding the central park 5 get the death penalty they hadnt gone to trial yet.

  • @hunting69doehle62

    @hunting69doehle62

    21 күн бұрын

    And he stood by it even after they were exonerated. He wants innocent people to be executed.

  • @RaquellePhillips

    @RaquellePhillips

    20 күн бұрын

    Yes, that was disgusting, especially as the evidence has now completely exonerated them, but at the time trump wasn't president, only a sleazy 'business man'. I think that's the difference between the cases. Please don't think I'm defending trump in any way!! I'm appreciating President Joe Biden for his wisdom and his integrity, as well as his ability to control his actions and speech in a way that trump never could!

  • @mothernature5828

    @mothernature5828

    20 күн бұрын

    He was a citizen just like you at the time He was reacting FROM THE NEWS REPORT. NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT ONE BOY OWN PARENT TURN ON HIM FROM LISTENING TO THE POLICE. TRUMP HAS RELEASED MORE BLACK PEOPLE THAN ANY PRESIDENT SINCE THEN.! YOU LISTENING TO A LIAR RIGHT NOW AND YOU BELIEVE WHAT HE IS SAYING RIGHT? WHAT HAPPRNS WHEN YOU FIND OUT , HE IS LYING? WHAT WILL YOU DO? TRY TO FIX OR PRETEND LIKE ITS NO BIG DEAL? VOTE TRUMP TO STOP THESE WARS! LET HIM FIX WHAT THESE CRIMINALS IN GOVERNMENT HAS BROKEN.

  • @TheRealBlueValhalla

    @TheRealBlueValhalla

    20 күн бұрын

    I wish they would sue Trump for defamation.

  • @dahn57

    @dahn57

    20 күн бұрын

    Diaper Don STILL insists that they are guilty, and that they STILL should be imprisoned and executed, even though the case has long been closed and the guilty person convicted. He's as much of a racist as any in the Klan, a group his father was a member in high standing

  • @chucktaylor4958
    @chucktaylor495821 күн бұрын

    Go Joe. You’re our only hope.

  • @conniegrant939

    @conniegrant939

    20 күн бұрын

    Vote 🗳️ Blue 💙 and SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY

  • @nobodyknows3180

    @nobodyknows3180

    20 күн бұрын

    Help me, Obi-wan KeJoeBi, you're my only hope.

  • @Rodzudio

    @Rodzudio

    20 күн бұрын

    ​@@nobodyknows3180like it...4 years ago,...almost you fought in the clowns war like " in an alternative galaxy far far away" ta da! CLOWN WARS! Darth Dump as the deported diaper stain. 😂😂😂

  • @sagesufferswell
    @sagesufferswell21 күн бұрын

    Thank you Lawrence, I appreciate how you educate and report in a unique way that doesn't repeat and sensationalize the news.

  • @allaboutlove2295
    @allaboutlove229521 күн бұрын

    Brilliant!!Lawrence O’Donnell , Edward R. Murrow of our time🙏🙏. Introducing history to help make sense of the present is so important.

  • @jodyharnish9104
    @jodyharnish910421 күн бұрын

    I used to judge debates, and Trump is the worst debater I've ever seen.

  • @ohotnitza

    @ohotnitza

    21 күн бұрын

    Really? I've heard him called The Master-(de)bater

  • @iadorenewyork1

    @iadorenewyork1

    21 күн бұрын

    He reminds me of a boy I knew in junior high school. He didn't know how to debate, but he could cajole, lie, and be a bully.

  • @QuiltLady

    @QuiltLady

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump doesn’t debate, because you do have to stop talking at some time. He just spews word salads of junk. His best talent.

  • @jonathand.terrell3419

    @jonathand.terrell3419

    21 күн бұрын

    Philosophy major here. Debates are driven to produce a winner. True dialog, in which there is a thesis and an antithesis, produce a higher or greater understanding of the subject in question. Debates could be conducted in accord with the logical rules of inference and an astute moderator, knowledgeable in biases and fallacies in which points are deducted, refereeing the dialog or arguments, and thereby determining a winner. There are formal rules for every kind of game or contest. However, debate is one contest that needs more formal structure and fundamental modifications that, if studied and engaged in properly, would produce not only better debaters, but superlative thinkers as well.

  • @suehowie152

    @suehowie152

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump shows his complete lack of self control in debates.

  • @greggieg
    @greggieg21 күн бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 "redneck tie" is how I heard that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrMisuma

    @MrMisuma

    21 күн бұрын

    I’m glad, I was not the only one 😅

  • @Youtubesubverts1rstamendment

    @Youtubesubverts1rstamendment

    21 күн бұрын

    I'm surprised they didn't show up in white hoods and robes.

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    😂😅😂😅

  • @katalac

    @katalac

    21 күн бұрын

    Well they were literally wearing red ties..and they were around their necks. So factual statement

  • @michelebella677
    @michelebella67721 күн бұрын

    Thanks for putting the absurdity of presidential debates into context.

  • @charlessandoval3382

    @charlessandoval3382

    20 күн бұрын

    Politics in general is an absurdity.

  • @pbwmanagement
    @pbwmanagement21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Lawrence. I thought I was the only person that thought it was a stupid idea. Your concise analysis gives me hope.

  • @oeokosko
    @oeokosko21 күн бұрын

    The debate should be on policies but Trump only has one policy: unlimited whine for every occasion.

  • @beecnul8r

    @beecnul8r

    20 күн бұрын

    As they say in music " the Rump is a one trick pony!"

  • @LD-pw7oq
    @LD-pw7oq21 күн бұрын

    President Biden = common sense, maturity, virtue, prudence, well-grounded. He'll take the "glow" out of "Orange Glow."

  • @stephaniemercer9321

    @stephaniemercer9321

    20 күн бұрын

    What common sense? He reads what his handlers give him. Biden of today is not able to debate. Even his invitation to debate President Trump had to be edited four times.

  • @Dan-fm9gs

    @Dan-fm9gs

    20 күн бұрын

    What color is the sky on the planet that you live on?

  • @grantdixon230
    @grantdixon23021 күн бұрын

    Lawrence's research and presentation for his segments are first class.

  • @billytheweasel
    @billytheweasel20 күн бұрын

    “I hear you’re free on Wednesdays“ instant classic!!!

  • @tonipolkki4728
    @tonipolkki472821 күн бұрын

    100% DJT will chicken out.

  • @mile_high_topher

    @mile_high_topher

    21 күн бұрын

    Baron will be having another graduation.

  • @Alloytribe86

    @Alloytribe86

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump has nothing to gain from debating a geriatric dementia patient

  • @tonipolkki4728

    @tonipolkki4728

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@mile_high_topheror he'll use the "gag order" excuse.

  • @Tom-xn8nn

    @Tom-xn8nn

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump never shies away from the press even with a gag order

  • @razorburn7745

    @razorburn7745

    21 күн бұрын

    @Alloytribe86 trump hasn’t put forth any policy specifics yet. All he’s done is whine. He needs to get up there..

  • @EmmaFre-Haack
    @EmmaFre-Haack21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, this was very to the Point. No need for Shows. America, vote BLUE!

  • @charlessandoval3382

    @charlessandoval3382

    20 күн бұрын

    Politics in America has always been about the show . Entertainment sense the very beginning of the republic , the tradition will go on ..

  • @dannmarceau9743
    @dannmarceau974321 күн бұрын

    I'd like to ask Trump: Since when does a Dictator run a democratic society?

  • @hifinsword
    @hifinsword20 күн бұрын

    The debate should have a FACT-CHECKER after every response! Unless the LIES are pointed out, the debate will be meaningless!

  • @elizabethflynr7561
    @elizabethflynr756121 күн бұрын

    Thanks for pointing out the pointlessness of presidential debates.

  • @politely_instrusive412

    @politely_instrusive412

    21 күн бұрын

    Learning something new

  • @colinsparman26

    @colinsparman26

    20 күн бұрын

    Mostly style wins over substance!

  • @stevedixon8567

    @stevedixon8567

    20 күн бұрын

    they only exist because each candidate wants to show they’re brave enough to not back out of one

  • @kenjones102
    @kenjones10221 күн бұрын

    I don't get it. How can Trump attend a debate if he's in jail?

  • @Tom-xn8nn

    @Tom-xn8nn

    21 күн бұрын

    Are the walls s4till closing in ?

  • @razorburn7745

    @razorburn7745

    21 күн бұрын

    His responses will come in the form of prison letters.

  • @samsara2883

    @samsara2883

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump will appeal, appeal, appeal, if he is found guilty, it's what he does.

  • @richardbeckenbaugh1805

    @richardbeckenbaugh1805

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump will get probation. Prison is for poor people.

  • @caroljoywolf

    @caroljoywolf

    21 күн бұрын

    @@samsara2883 Yeah, but if he's convicted, he'll have to do it from a jail cell.

  • @PureNRG2
    @PureNRG220 күн бұрын

    The big red tie is now and forever will be the symbol for stupid and guilty.

  • @darrylsimpson4744

    @darrylsimpson4744

    20 күн бұрын

    Along with the big red hat 😂🥴🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @Christina.Bassford

    @Christina.Bassford

    20 күн бұрын

    Clown suit

  • @amandaalvis5958

    @amandaalvis5958

    17 күн бұрын

    Actually, stupid, evil, guilty, and narcissistic is what it will be known for.

  • @stacy1857
    @stacy185721 күн бұрын

    That Would Be Wisdom...Slow and Steady Wins The Race. Thinking and pondering things out .... yes. You Speak Nothing But Facts 💯. Thank You Mr.ODonnel. I watch you every night. You are so spot on.

  • @irhonda31
    @irhonda3121 күн бұрын

    Oooo, Lawrence is knocking it out of the park lately; always good, but superb in the last few videos! Great description of the televised “debates!”

  • @whiskyjames4200
    @whiskyjames420021 күн бұрын

    "Donald Trump skip debates like foreplay." Desi Lydic.

  • @ohotnitza

    @ohotnitza

    21 күн бұрын

    Yeah that was a great line

  • @milliecunningham4935

    @milliecunningham4935

    21 күн бұрын

    Lol, for sure

  • @Garnet20

    @Garnet20

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes 😄

  • @13bustah

    @13bustah

    21 күн бұрын

    so Desi had weak knees then.

  • @zakglove6536

    @zakglove6536

    20 күн бұрын

    Biden is a afraid to debate RFK Jr. Trump is too. They're afraid that people will see that he is the best candidate by far and that everything being said about him is lies and propaganda. Why is Biden blocking democracy.

  • @katalac
    @katalac21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for having such a sane mind Lawrence. You're the one that keeps us together ❤

  • @sarahkoch7694
    @sarahkoch769421 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell.

  • @cerberus2881
    @cerberus288121 күн бұрын

    tantrum trump is incapable of following rules, which in my view is disqualifying.

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    Yet he's still winning! 😂😂😂. Get your tissues ready.

  • @cerberus2881

    @cerberus2881

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ricksterbobolishious7523 Name one 'win.'

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    @@cerberus2881 2016. 🤣🤣🤣 dumb a$$

  • @stephenstjohn5239

    @stephenstjohn5239

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ricksterbobolishious7523 Still supporting the traitor, eh? Doesn't say anything good about you.

  • @waynefoote3781

    @waynefoote3781

    21 күн бұрын

    @@cerberus2881 THANK YOU! Even 2016 was a forced and corrupt win. Which is what this trial is about too!

  • @rosemaryporter5771
    @rosemaryporter577121 күн бұрын

    Biden's 50 years plus governing experience and wisdom... WITH an expert TEAM...

  • @jodywho6696
    @jodywho669621 күн бұрын

    Thank You Lawrence✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

  • @charlesmartin1121
    @charlesmartin112121 күн бұрын

    None of this matters unless the jury convicts. Fingers crossed.

  • @sandyd3686

    @sandyd3686

    21 күн бұрын

    Jurors follow the EVIDENCE and Facts and the TRUTH matters! JUSTICE ⚖️ MATTERS and must PREVAIL!! 💙🎉 ✌️

  • @Opinionsrnotfacts574

    @Opinionsrnotfacts574

    21 күн бұрын

    Even if they convict, Trump will throw tens of millions in attorney fees to appeal the decision for decades - he knows how to play the system.

  • @user-gl5ux5xk3k

    @user-gl5ux5xk3k

    21 күн бұрын

    I'll believe it when I see it. No one in Washington is ever held accountable. I don't believe either side

  • @xlr8tedzoom

    @xlr8tedzoom

    21 күн бұрын

    @@Opinionsrnotfacts574 He still would go to jail awaiting his appeal. If he got a huge break they could do a appeal bond but with Merchan presiding I doubt Trump would get one.

  • @Tom-xn8nn

    @Tom-xn8nn

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@sandyd3686 right just like the OJ trial

  • @user-wt7iw9xw8i
    @user-wt7iw9xw8i21 күн бұрын

    I think Biden will be fine as long as the monitor shuts off Trump's mike when he exceeds his 2 minutes.

  • @booga106

    @booga106

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump will probably take to looming over Biden like he did against Hilary

  • @tanyakleinhans8559
    @tanyakleinhans855921 күн бұрын

    Lawrence always make sense

  • @MarkoPareigis
    @MarkoPareigis21 күн бұрын

    What a great case against presidential debates!

  • @zzzsydneyhom1379
    @zzzsydneyhom137921 күн бұрын

    Please come to your senses America!!! Please please please....!!!!!

  • @melindamcafee1728

    @melindamcafee1728

    20 күн бұрын

    The thought that Trump can be voted into office again by these clowns makes me sick to my stomach!

  • @nathanahrens6415
    @nathanahrens641521 күн бұрын

    Biden will be fine, Lawrence. Trust me on this one.

  • @Garnet20

    @Garnet20

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes I agree

  • @NotRose-hf7kr

    @NotRose-hf7kr

    21 күн бұрын

    Biden is not a Smart leader.

  • @elainstill1671

    @elainstill1671

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump will back out like the coward he is, maybe he has a graduation of another child he has to, ummm...attend or ummm...something tragic and amazing and brutal and beautiful in some ways.... isn't that amazing?

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    THIS AIN'T HIS FIRST DEBATE HE'S WON AGAINST TRUMP 😂😂😂

  • @NotRose-hf7kr

    @NotRose-hf7kr

    21 күн бұрын

    @@SNOOPYSNOOP1A be happy and dont lie about your poor Economy and your ten million illegals since you became a President . Wake up people , u need a Smart man.

  • @gregorybrown007
    @gregorybrown00720 күн бұрын

    You speak so clearly Lawerence. You shed light.

  • @joshsanchez4342
    @joshsanchez434220 күн бұрын

    You, Mr Lawrence O’Donnell are a brilliant man!

  • @marvinwilks9108
    @marvinwilks910821 күн бұрын

    Trump have nuthin but insults.

  • @chrisyacoback6320
    @chrisyacoback632021 күн бұрын

    Thanks Lawrence... well said.

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge834321 күн бұрын

    Brilliantly put, Lawrence! It's always a spectacle... enjoyable, but unnecessary.

  • @lthrrob
    @lthrrob20 күн бұрын

    Lawrence O’Donnell, thank you for your monologues. Even for me as a Dutch guy, you explain always perfect. It’s very nice to listen to you.

  • @justintime986
    @justintime98621 күн бұрын

    Please be guilty, please be guilty, please be guilty....

  • @LarryGonzalez00

    @LarryGonzalez00

    21 күн бұрын

    He IS guilty. He needs to be FOUND guilty by the jury.☮💙🤞

  • @tulsacaupain2882

    @tulsacaupain2882

    20 күн бұрын

    He is guilty. I suggest please be found, guilty.

  • @tuyetpham2838

    @tuyetpham2838

    20 күн бұрын

    trump is guilty

  • @Kate-ip8ul

    @Kate-ip8ul

    20 күн бұрын

    Please vote BLUE. The only way to stop him.

  • @rwh1818
    @rwh181821 күн бұрын

    --Don't know that debates are needed. We've already seen how both candidates operate, and we already know their values and the content of their character. (Also, I can't stand when djt rudely interrupts and bullies people.)

  • @jamescrosbie8981
    @jamescrosbie898121 күн бұрын

    Well said, Mr. O'Donnell. Thankyou for holding this ridiculous conman to account.

  • @missmiko1
    @missmiko120 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Lawrence! I've said the same thing about these debates and have refused to watch them. A complete waste of time.

  • @jean-pierrebeaujeu774
    @jean-pierrebeaujeu77421 күн бұрын

    Thank you! One of the most cogent commentaries ever made!!

  • @bovinityleak2066

    @bovinityleak2066

    21 күн бұрын

    Thats saying a lot. I mean, it was okay.

  • @theresapurdy1167
    @theresapurdy116721 күн бұрын

    Thank you for letting the people know that doing wrong will not win

  • @csharpe5787

    @csharpe5787

    21 күн бұрын

    But they are a both doing wrong!

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    DUH 😅😂

  • @faithingod5533

    @faithingod5533

    21 күн бұрын

    Like showering with Biden's 11 year old daughter you mean?

  • @patriciatheobald

    @patriciatheobald

    21 күн бұрын

    Trump should have been locked up by now.

  • @dctrevett

    @dctrevett

    21 күн бұрын

    trump loses even when he wins - because he's about destruction.

  • @sunnyrivers
    @sunnyrivers20 күн бұрын

    As always, on point👏🏼 thank you Lawrence🇺🇸

  • @cherylmcnutt9905
    @cherylmcnutt990521 күн бұрын

    Can’t wait to hear some of President Biden’s zingers at the debates!

  • @rgfjawa6306
    @rgfjawa630621 күн бұрын

    What an impressive and informative food for thought. Thank you.

  • @christinekezell4323
    @christinekezell432321 күн бұрын

    Very insightful & informative. Thank you

  • @andrewjameshenderson1389
    @andrewjameshenderson138920 күн бұрын

    Mr. O'Donell, you are quite brilliant. Thank you for this! Taught me a good deal. Take care...🇲🇶🇨🇦

  • @alanjbuddendeck186
    @alanjbuddendeck18620 күн бұрын

    Lawrence O'Donnell, your analysis and steady hand of delivery are a master class in maturity and brilliance in parsing issues to the heart of the matter. Thank you for your regular and timely clarity and honesty when speaking to your fellow Americans.

  • @nathanahrens6415
    @nathanahrens641521 күн бұрын

    All Biden has to say is, that's ridiculous. He doesn't have to delve into details.

  • @calishere123

    @calishere123

    21 күн бұрын

    Ridiculous for what? Look Mr. Nathan, I get you hate Trump… alright and to steal a line you just said of “delve into details”… Just ask yourself if you hate Trump that badly, then how are you ok with an open boarder, how are you ok with crimes in cities, how are you ok with inflation still being high, how are you ok with wars going on… How are you ok with all this going on while you sit there complaining about trump… and yes I get you didn’t say trump but if your going to use it with Biden… then pretty much it sums it up

  • @dracoargentum9783

    @dracoargentum9783

    21 күн бұрын

    Eh use his time to mock His Broke Fraudulent Smelly Loser’s lack of knowledge about what Special Prosecutors are for.

  • @nobodyknows3180

    @nobodyknows3180

    20 күн бұрын

    Or pull out a receipt from his pocket, skim through it, and say "I double checked my receipt and I didn't buy any of your bullsh.."

  • @andrewbaker8805
    @andrewbaker880521 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the long days put in for knowledge and translation to the masses in ways we can understand and relate to.

  • @tishlomellini1096
    @tishlomellini109621 күн бұрын

    Vote Biden/Harris/Democrats our democracy is on the line

  • @silverlakegirl9078
    @silverlakegirl907820 күн бұрын

    This was excellent...👏....👏.... 👏.... 👏....

  • @oeokosko
    @oeokosko21 күн бұрын

    All questions about the charges against Trump should be off the table. Should be policy topics only, with Trump facing breaking his gag orders and contempt of court if he wanders into talk about the court cases, witnesses, jurors, court officials, etc.

  • @tonamiller6850

    @tonamiller6850

    20 күн бұрын

    You heard the piece right? Biden will not speak one word about any legal proceedings.

  • @user-gl5ux5xk3k
    @user-gl5ux5xk3k21 күн бұрын

    Whether he is found guilty or not I don't believe any judge will put him in prison where he belongs. Every judge has shown there's a 2 tiered system

  • @kathleenaustin327

    @kathleenaustin327

    21 күн бұрын

    The rich can afford to fight in court. The poor can't.

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    THEY AIN'T DOING ALL OF THIS TO COME TO THE VERDICT THAT,"ORANGE MAN BAD", FOOL 😏😅😂🤣

  • @kcbowman4042

    @kcbowman4042

    21 күн бұрын

    stop spewinging GOP disinformation designed to discourage good people from voting!

  • @bonnie43uk

    @bonnie43uk

    21 күн бұрын

    i believe the current judge WILL jail him if found guilty.

  • @markthomas7279

    @markthomas7279

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@kathleenaustin327that does not mean you jail an innocent man because he happens too rich though, does it?

  • @erasmus9732
    @erasmus973221 күн бұрын

    Only Laurence can present the news the way it is meant to be presented. Great job.

  • @eviechris1
    @eviechris120 күн бұрын

    Lawrence O'Donnell, I am impressed by your narrative; clear, concise, to the point; it is my hope that the American public is listening!! Let us vote for a President who has integrity, intelligence and honesty ; vote for President Joe Biden. 🙏

  • @jalapeno6847
    @jalapeno684721 күн бұрын

    Moses Mike crossing the streets to bow down to the golden calf.

  • @dentatusdentatus1592

    @dentatusdentatus1592

    21 күн бұрын

    Moses never worshipped the golden calf. Many of the Israelites did.

  • @RichardDawson-sz4bz
    @RichardDawson-sz4bz21 күн бұрын

    Very wise criticism of television presentation of presidential debates. Well done!

  • @jayluck8047
    @jayluck804721 күн бұрын

    “Theatre of the absurd?” More like a, “Menagerie of the grotesque.”

  • @maryhjort7318
    @maryhjort731820 күн бұрын

    This is such a good report, Lawrence.

  • @bentmoerk
    @bentmoerk21 күн бұрын

    Clock clear, greetings from Norway

  • @BrattyBetty

    @BrattyBetty

    21 күн бұрын

    Hey 🇳🇴 Norway

  • @milosterwheeler2520
    @milosterwheeler252021 күн бұрын

    They will have to wait until after the trial to schedule any debates - probably on visitors' day. When IS visitors' day on Rikers Island? (Or, they could use his conjugal visits. No one else will be utilizing them.)

  • @mrganddrlove

    @mrganddrlove

    20 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @BrentKamrath
    @BrentKamrath20 күн бұрын

    I have so much Respect for you and your outlook about the things going on in America. Tip my hat to you!!

  • @lisaoconnor1854
    @lisaoconnor185420 күн бұрын

    Amazing commentary as usual. We need a sensible man like Lawrence in the White House

  • @cherylslomko132
    @cherylslomko13221 күн бұрын

    Vote Biden 2024 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @ricksterbobolishious7523

    @ricksterbobolishious7523

    21 күн бұрын

    There's a first, a Biden supporter. You must be an illegal.

  • @sandyd3686

    @sandyd3686

    21 күн бұрын

    💙☑️💙😎💙🌊🌊 all the way down ballot 💙 VOTE early and bring a friend 🧡 or 2 🙋‍♂️ 🙋 💙

  • @jimmyjones5796

    @jimmyjones5796

    21 күн бұрын

    Please leave America!!

  • @iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606

    @iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606

    21 күн бұрын

    💙💙💙💙

  • @mananimal3644

    @mananimal3644

    21 күн бұрын

    Cheryomko, Sorry, here in Pennsylvania my husband and I are done with the democrats and their unholy allegiance with A. - I. - P. - A. - C. Jill Stein🇺🇸🙏🏿☮️💚

  • @conniemcfalls4357
    @conniemcfalls435721 күн бұрын

    They made theirselves look like chumps.🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @Garnet20

    @Garnet20

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes 🤡

  • @giennefarcais6834

    @giennefarcais6834

    21 күн бұрын

    themselves, not theirselves

  • @csharpe5787

    @csharpe5787

    21 күн бұрын

    @@giennefarcais6834You get the point, are you couldn’t have corrected the spelling!

  • @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    @SNOOPYSNOOP1A

    21 күн бұрын

    YUP YUP 😂😂😂

  • @Greblav

    @Greblav

    21 күн бұрын

    @@csharpe5787 and, not are.

  • @mariateran932
    @mariateran93221 күн бұрын

    The moderator has to be assertive and confident enough to simply cut off Trump's mic when his time is up. Otherwise, as Lawrence O'Donnell said "good luck with that". Choose a moderator that can control the debate and don't let Trump ramble. CUT THE MIC when his time is up! Don't get run over by Trump.

  • @dtdyvr
    @dtdyvr21 күн бұрын

    Excellent points about debates bearing no resemblance to real life presidential functioning. Thank you Lawrence.

  • @IanMcGarrett
    @IanMcGarrett21 күн бұрын

    Do you wonder if the red tie guys were thinking about who were going to play them on SNL?

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