I read that you wanted all comments on the debate in this thread. I have to say, amazing debate. The last round of questions were great and wide-ranging and the responses by all the candidates informed and thoughtful. I actually have a problem. The questions covered a wide range of topics. During each candidates response I found myself saying "totally agree" and thought maybe I had my first preference. Then later within those same answers found something that I disagreed with and decided that maybe someone else should be number 1.
I am left with a real issue. I agree with each candidate on a issue very important to me and also disagree on an issue very important to me. Great debate, great candidates. Honestly, I kind of want to first preference everybody and also not first preference everybody. This honest and thoughtful discussion really makes this game for me.
Great job everyone.
I've been pretty disappointed by it, but I guess I always am. I think nearly everyone in the debate opposed every specific proposal from the reform committee save one or two, which is what pretty much always happens the second you go from talking in game reform generalities to talking about specific changes. And thus, we'll end up with our current system for eternity.
That is one area where I don't agree. But as far as discussion of the issues, and questions that are wide ranging and force disagreement, the dabte has been great.
By the way, I am little angry. Just saw your proposal to eliminate the joint Pres/VP ticket. It is something that occurred to me last night. Was going to mention something about it, and saw your proposal for the first time. I am just not quick enough. Great idea though.
