Pre-Debate Thread: What Would You Be Listening To?

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2016
Posted on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:15:37 PM EST
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Do candidates, like athletes, use music to psych themselves up for the big event? I bet they do.

So what would Hillary be listening to? (I wouldn't be surprised if Trump is tone deaf and listens to nothing but his own voice, so I'm not including him.)

Since she's no millenial, I think the music on her smart phone is going to reflect her generation.

I'm picking three songs for her: One to pump her up, one to watch on her phone and inspire her right before she's introduced, and one to listen to during the break when she thinks she can't stand another moment of being on stage with Donald Trump.

I'd like to hear your choices in comments. My picks below.

To pump her up:

"I feel so good I'm gonna break somebody's heart tonight.
I feel so good I'm gonna tear someone apart tonight."

To inspire her right before she goes onstage: Bon Jovi's We Weren't Born to Follow (watch the images of world leaders, protesters and athletes and humanitarian acts)

During the break, to unleash her anger at Trump with no one else hearing:

You wave it like a flag
you wear it like a crown
you got your mind in the gutter
bringing everybody down
You bitch about the present
you blame it on the past
I'd like to find your inner child and kick it's little ass
Get over it

This is meant to be an inspirational thread, so Hillary haters needn't bother posting negative songs in this thread.

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I read that this is (5.00 / 3) (#1)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:24:41 PM EST

Projected to be the most self medicated American debate audience in history. And it's really no fair that I have a full day tomorrow so I'm going to be watching this event completely sober

I really don't want to watch it (5.00 / 2) (#4)
by CST on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:34:28 PM EST

I feel like I have to, probably won't be completely sober.

Honestly, this whole election season is making me sick to my stomach.

I guess we'll find out who the American people really are in November.


Disgusted to report (5.00 / 2) (#15)
by Peter G on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:58:47 PM EST

that a Tr*mp sign (two actually) appeared on a neighbor's front lawn this morning. First and only on the block. And much to our frustration, the local HRC headquarters has no signs to give out, and won't. They said (unhappily) that we would have to go on the website and buy a lawn sign (for $40, iirc) if we want one. If you ask me (which no one did), this is NOT the way to create an appearance and atmosphere of growing excitement and enthusiasm, which imho we need.


Wow... (5.00 / 2) (#19)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 02:25:30 PM EST

is Team Clinton trying to get in on the Team Trump election profiteering action? Forty bucks for a lawn sign? I thought that's what the never ending fundraising was for...sh*t like tv ads, lawn signs, posters, buttons, consultants, cold cuts, yada , yada, yada.


Ouch (none / 0) (#18)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 02:13:26 PM EST

The Republican Party did finally open a headquarters here. One of my neighbors made his own Trump signs before they got here. All that creativity for Trump? They were cute, they were orange and green for some reason.

I wonder if Trump signs are free here because I only count 5 in my uber Conservative subdivision?


Plus nearly $20 (none / 0) (#26)
by Chuck0 on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:37:46 PM EST

for shipping.


I didn't even look (5.00 / 1) (#28)
by Peter G on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:48:53 PM EST

at that. Incredible. I guess they must have some professional campaignology reason why they don't want people to put up lawn signs.


Oh man... (none / 0) (#29)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:57:49 PM EST

the old shipping and handling scam too...say it ain't so!

Oldest hustle in the book...that's some Ron Popeil sh*t right there.

Next you guys will tell me the $40 & $20 can be paid off over a year in twelve easy installments of $ 9.95 each...LOL.


: 1 tshirt and 1 yard sign: $20 shipping. (5.00 / 1) (#42)
by oculus on Tue Sep 27, 2016 at 11:52:12 AM EST

So I did not complete the order. Got an email/items in my basket. And overall price decreased by $10.

Correction (none / 0) (#30)
by Peter G on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 04:35:14 PM EST

The sign is listed on hillaryclinton.com at $20, not $40 (that's was the kit that includes buttons and stickers and maybe a shirt or something), but I found no way to get a shipping price disclosure without providing more information than I cared to on the website. There's unofficial competition selling signs for only $14.99 (plus undisclosed shipping), although the price drops markedly if you buy in quantity.


: Make your own. 100 signs for $99 (none / 0) (#32)
by sarcastic unnamed one on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 06:28:25 PM EST

Here, and many other places too...

: The local campaign offices were handing (none / 0) (#33)
by vml68 on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 06:32:15 PM EST

them out but ran out of signs early. Oddly, I haven't seen any pro Hillary signs around here. Unfortunately, I have seen Hillary for prison and Life is a b!tch, don't vote for one, signs :-(
Makes me want to break something!

Agree with you wholeheartedly, CST. (5.00 / 1) (#35)
by vml68 on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 06:44:17 PM EST

I really don't want to watch it but will force myself to do so. Going to open a bottle of wine to help me through it. If Hillary wipes the floor with Tr*mp during the debate, I might actually have some wine left in the bottle for tomorrow!

I had been hoping Hillary would win the election in a landslide and absolutely crush and humiliate Tr*mp. Now, I don't care if she wins by one vote, as long as she wins.


: I do not want to watch the debate, (none / 0) (#37)
by caseyOR on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 07:26:53 PM EST

either. I fear my anger and dismay will get the better of me unless Lester Holt turns out to be a much better moderator than I think he will be.
I, a lifelong news junkie, have stopped watching the news. All of the news. My blood pressure and my nerves cannot take it anymore. And I would hate for this election to turn me into an alcoholic.
Still I will suck it up and watch. I think I am going with Bloomberg as they will be fact-checking in real time. Hoping that means I do not have to yell at the TV quite so much.

: vml68, would you please email me (none / 0) (#38)
by caseyOR on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 07:31:27 PM EST

at caseyinor@gmail.com? I don"t want to take up TL bandwidth with this question. I looked at your profile here, but threes no email address listed for you.

I feel frightened (none / 0) (#8)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:50:20 PM EST

It's a bad thing....being in Alabama right now. It's more than a basket around here ;)


: The stakes feel so much higher (none / 0) (#21)
by CST on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:01:55 PM EST

Part of that is my life but most of that is the candidates. Takes all the fun out of arguing about politics when you are legitimately terrified for the fate of the country/world.
Luckily I'm going to be really busy for the month of October, and hopefully in November we will be legalizing Kdog's favorite plant so in the event that Trump does win I can get too stoned to care. Come to think of it - the legalization people could probably make that a campaign ad.

Will not (none / 0) (#40)
by TrevorBolder on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 08:06:45 PM EST

Be watching


I can't find anyone saying that (none / 0) (#3)
by Jeralyn on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:34:01 PM EST

are you reading that on Twitter? I don't believe that.


I read it this a.m. Jeralyn and I can't find it (none / 0) (#6)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:42:14 PM EST

Now. Bars all over the country are holding "debate" events, it's a party.


The Warrior-Wife and I are going (5.00 / 4) (#10)
by Peter G on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:52:13 PM EST

to watch tonight with her "Drinking Liberally" gang at a local tavern. Private room reserved, starting at 8:30. Hoping this will make it fun.


: YES! (none / 0) (#11)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:53:08 PM EST

I'm very jealous

They had a link to (none / 0) (#7)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:48:54 PM EST

Andy at the New Yorker, along with debate parties all over the country.

Here's a link to The New Yorker


It's a satire piece (none / 0) (#24)
by CST on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:22:02 PM EST

That is making the rounds:

: Perhaps... (none / 0) (#25)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:33:31 PM EST

the overall theme song of the debate should be a little Muddy Waters...Champagne & Reefer.
Or The Feat, Willin'.
And if you give me...weed, whites, and wine. I'll be Willin', to tune in.

I'm partial to (5.00 / 2) (#22)
by CST on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:06:48 PM EST

The Dixie Chicks "Not Ready to Make Nice"

But then again maybe that's just one of many reasons I'd never get elected as president.

A (5.00 / 2) (#27)
by FlJoe on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:41:17 PM EST

Basket on wheels
also
I will go with Queen

I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through

Do not use comment here (1.00 / 1) (#31)
by Jeralyn on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 06:19:27 PM EST

to quote and promote material you've published elsewhere

My selections... (none / 0) (#2)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:31:54 PM EST

regardless of generational considerations.

Get Pumped Track...Public Enemy, Welcome to the Terrordome

Pre Introduction Track...Robert Nesta Marley, Bend Down Low

Break Track...The Kinks, Death of a Clown

But my arse will be watching The Mets...I'm going back to New York City, I do believe I've had enough...

Don't get lost in the rain in Juarez, Kdog (5.00 / 2) (#12)
by Peter G on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:54:30 PM EST

Your negativity can pull you through!


: We shall be released Peter... (none / 0) (#16)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 02:02:53 PM EST

any day now, any day now...November 8th to be exact! ;)

NY Times article on narrowing race (none / 0) (#5)
by Green26 on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:35:41 PM EST

One pollster now says the race is too close to call.

Article.

: Happens every Presidential election at this (5.00 / 2) (#9)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:51:04 PM EST

Time. Not new

: Historically speaking (none / 0) (#13)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:55:46 PM EST

The first debate tends to swing to the non-incumbent party also. That is the only dynamic that I think might be in play tonight.

: Because I have to do this (none / 0) (#14)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 01:56:44 PM EST

Sober, I've been reading stats and such

And Tecate makes (none / 0) (#17)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 02:06:22 PM EST

A Great Ad about a Great Wall, the Best Wall

Kudos on the Richard Thompson... (none / 0) (#20)
by MileHi Hawkeye on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 02:53:05 PM EST

but I can't imagine she would like the second verse all that much.

They put me in jail for my deviant ways
Two years seven months and sixteen days

Here's a little of Mr. Thompson for kdog.

: Cheers Mate! (none / 0) (#23)
by kdog on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 03:14:14 PM EST

Just a wee rewrite would be necessary...

I put them in jail for their deviant ways,
but now it don't poll well,
so my tune has changed.

What Would You Be Listening To? (none / 0) (#34)
by hilts on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 06:32:51 PM EST

Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Salt of the Earth - The Rolling Stones

Bloomberg TV fact checks debate in real time (none / 0) (#36)
by vicndabx on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 07:14:27 PM EST

Many Rivers to Cross (none / 0) (#39)
by fishcamp on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 07:43:04 PM EST

by Jimmy Cliff is my song for the debate. I predict tRump will start badly and get worse. There probably will not be any funny moments like when Bernie told Hillary he was sick of her damn emails.

: You are correct :) (none / 0) (#41)
by Militarytracy on Mon Sep 26, 2016 at 09:56:40 PM EST

Josh said Trump could act like an adult for about 30 mins, he was correct too. I'm shocked at how horrible Trump did. Just out of it, completely