Assuming Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump engage in a second debate, here is how I'd advise Mr. Trump AND Mr. Biden.
Please.....PLEASE focus on established facts, to refute your opponents claims.
I think it was John Adams who said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
Get specifics. Get sources. Counter the claims.
Next, one of the most widely used techniques, in debate, is to put words in your opponent's mouth. Be prepared to address the twisting of words.
Just because you support a policy, that doesn't mean you support every anticipated consequence/result.
For example:
John says "I think we should eat mexican tonite"
Jim says, "John wants you to spend all night on the toilet. If he wants you to eat Mexican, that must be what he wants".
That's stupid, but that's how politics go. Be prepared for made up conclusions and false narratives. Develop an intelligent response, instead of a childish outburst.
"No Jim, I don't want people to spend all night on the toilet. I simply think Mexican is a very flavorful and fun cuisine, that many people enjoy. You are making an assumption about my intentions that was the last thing on my mind"
In the end, both men should know what the other is going to say. Get ahead of the attacks. Get prepared. Speak with clarity and reason. Use facts.
Please.....PLEASE focus on established facts, to refute your opponents claims.
I think it was John Adams who said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
Get specifics. Get sources. Counter the claims.
Next, one of the most widely used techniques, in debate, is to put words in your opponent's mouth. Be prepared to address the twisting of words.
Just because you support a policy, that doesn't mean you support every anticipated consequence/result.
For example:
John says "I think we should eat mexican tonite"
Jim says, "John wants you to spend all night on the toilet. If he wants you to eat Mexican, that must be what he wants".
That's stupid, but that's how politics go. Be prepared for made up conclusions and false narratives. Develop an intelligent response, instead of a childish outburst.
"No Jim, I don't want people to spend all night on the toilet. I simply think Mexican is a very flavorful and fun cuisine, that many people enjoy. You are making an assumption about my intentions that was the last thing on my mind"
In the end, both men should know what the other is going to say. Get ahead of the attacks. Get prepared. Speak with clarity and reason. Use facts.
