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The vice-presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Mike Pence was rather lack luster. I’m of the opinion of some others – perhaps the fly won the debate. Seriously, I do believe Harris had a slight edge over Pence, and he seemed to be defensive despite his ever present poker face. I’ve wondered at times if this guy is made of Styrofoam - or worse…The one thing that stood out the most to me is this – Mike Pence is very much alike Donald Trump.
Under his tenure, Trump has crafted and molded his toy soldier into his image, and at times it seems Pence imitated some of his mannerism. Just like Donald Trump, Mike Pence’s proficiency to lie has exponentially increased as Trump’s right hand man. I’ve noticed this progression throughout the past 4 years, but not to extent the past 6 months and last night debate’s reflected. Pence’s ability to lie continuously demonstrates he is a person of low character. But then again, it is the number one requirement to be part of the Trump administration.
A day before the debate Mike Pence declared he did not wish to use a plexiglass shield separating him and Kamala Harris during the debate. That was his first Trumpism as it pertained to the debate itself. It was a lame, symbolic effort. The core of the message was tantamount to saying the coronavirus is being blown out of proportion and is nothing to worry about. Pence's strategy was endemic to Donald Trump's statement we should not be afraid of the coronavirus. Tell that to the families of the 212,000 + who lost a family member to Covid-19. Pence later recanted after he realized just how idiotic and how foolish he looked bucking up against the protective shields.
Here are just a few of the lies from the debate between Pence and Harris; there are far too many to write about. He lied when he said the number of hurricanes have not increased - scientists and meteorologists agree that climate change has resulted in more tropical storms. He never answered if he believed climate change was real and was the culprit behind the California wildfires and more hurricanes. He blamed those over the national parks and wildlife for mismanaging the California fires. For the record, the Trump administration does not acknowledge climate change is real.
Pence lied about the Affordable Care Act, and denied Trump said he was going to get rid of preexisting conditions. Trump clearly on camera have said he was going to get rid of Obamacare, which would affect over 20 million Americans, including those with preexisting conditions. Trump also said he was going to privatize Social Security. Pence flounder in his response to these questions, and like all the other questions surpassed his allotted time to speak.
Mike Pence lied about the destruction of Isis – unfortunately Isis is alive and well thanks to Donald Trump throwing the Kurds, our allies under the bus. As a result, Isis is regrouping. Pence denied and lied about Trump calling our soldiers “losers” and “suckers.” He also lied about statements Trump made about John McCain. Some of Pence’s lies were clearly rehearsed to the point they seemed deliberately fitted in regardless of the question. This was especially the case when it came to questions regarding the coronavirus.
Just like Donald Trump, Pence lied in real time during the debate. He accused Kamala Harris of saying the coronaviurs deaths and cases were high because the American people did not do what they were supposed to do. Harris never said that, and if you play back the tape you will clearly see he just fabricated the accusation out of thin air. She said the coronavirus deaths and cases were so high in America due to the Trump administration’s failed response to the coronavirus. Mike Pence also lied when confronted with Trump’s deliberate attempt to hide the coronavirus from the American people. Harris countered the fabrication in lieu of Bob Woodward’s tapes were Trump admitted to downplaying the virus.
Just like Donald Trump did in the previous debate, Mike Pence throughout the debate did not answer the questions posed by the moderator Susan Page from USA Today. He dodged mostly all of the questions, albeit he is far more discreet than Trump was in his evasiveness. It is my guess this happened about 90% of the time; Pence’s answers were follow-ups to what Kamala Harris has said. Very rarely did he answer the question Page asked him, because he passed his time to respond by rebutting Kamala Harris’s responses. A great deal of time was Page trying to reel Pence in, but was unsuccessful.
Just like Donald Trump, Mike Pence does not to respect women and sees them as being unequal and less than men. This appears undisputable as he disregarded Susan Page’s requests the entire night; despite her politely and professionally asking him to stop speaking. Not once – not one time did he ever comply with her initial request. Roll the tape and you will see - she had to ask him at a minimum at least 4-6 times every single time he spoke. He also interrupted Kamala Harris frequently, although not to the extent he did with Page.
Just like Donald Trump, Mike Pence decided he too would shamelessly prostitute and use people in an effort to rattle his opponent. In 2016, Trump invited female accusers of Bill Clinton who alleged sexual impropriety towards them in the debate against Hillary Clinton. Pence followed suit, and chose to take advantage of the parents of Kayla Mueller, the young woman held in captivity and ultimately killed by Isis.
When I heard that Isis captured her, it grieved me because I knew they would kill her and there would be no negotiating with them. They are brutal, evil murderers without conscience. The implication behind Pence bringing Kayla’s parents to the debate as guest was for it to somehow convey Joe Biden was complicit in her death. Pence made sure no matter what, he would interject their presence in the audience into one of his debate answers. Pence took the low road – I am sure he did his “Boss” proud.
Mike Pence’s overall viewpoint seemed indicative of another planet Earth I am not aware of existing in the outer reaches of our galaxy. It is ironic he accused Kamala Harris of not speaking facts, when virtually everything he said was blatantly opposed to what is known as common knowledge or undisputed facts. This was especially the case regarding his responses to questions about the coronavirus. Of course, the moderator could not get him to stop talking, just like Chris Wallace could not stop Trump. One reporter said it best, “Pence let his inner Trump shine through.”
