how do you debate someone who changes their positions at whim?

[spanone]

it's virtually impossible. you have done your prep based on their campaigning

[Incitatus]

1. exactly nt

[Fearless]

2. Exactly!

[Avalux]

3. It is impossible. Lies are impossible debate. n/t

[0rganism]

4. i think the correct approach is to track their positions

"5 minutes ago, you were for chihuahua subsidies to responsible pet owners, now you're against them. Are you planning to back them again within the next hour? Why not tell the American people what you really believe?"

[renate]

6. he'll be prepared for this tactic next time n/t

[Proud Liberal Dem]

5. Wonder if his newfound "moderation" is going to upset the teabaggers?

[joshcryer]

7. You have to call liars on their lies IMMEDIATELY.

They cannot be allowed to get away with their lies. Call them on it, because if you let it go, then it becomes a kind of "truth."

[kiranon]

9. Agree. Need to come back with the following: Mr. Romney in the last 10/15 days or

whatever time period works, you have taken at least 3/4 different positions on the point in question not counting your new position taken here tonight at this debate. Which of the 5 positions should the voters rely on since you put forth 5 contradictory ones to suit whatever audience was in front of you. My positions are clear and consistent and as for the position you just enunciated - it is totally unworkable, ineffective, unrealistic, fiscally unsound, ridiculous, anti this or that - take your pick - use whatever term works at that moment but do not let Romney get away with his ever shifting positions. Or say, I admire a shape shifter as much as the next person when it deals with science fiction but it won't work for the President of the United States to have ever shifting positions on all things foreign and domestic.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

8. I think Romney has changed his position three times during the Debate.

He can't find where he stands anywhere. And it seems that with Obama-care, he is made that it wasn't bipartisan. But the model was after Romney-care. How much more bipartisan can you get?

[NightWatcher]

10. and who isnt hampered by those pesky "facts" things