WI: Johnson-Goldwater Debates in 1964

There has been a discussion over Goldwater's extremism. This is a cool fact in regards to that

That he shared thoughts with a man who was a segregationist for a period? How does this apply to him making potential cock ups in the debate? Unless "Guys, it's all good, Malcom X agrees with me." Is the gaffe in question.
 
That he shared thoughts with a man who was a segregationist for a period? How does this apply to him making potential cock ups in the debate? Unless "Guys, it's all good, Malcom X agrees with me." Is the gaffe in question.

First of all, Goldwater was not a segregationist.

There was a conversation (in this thread) about Goldwater's rhetoric, specifically extremism.

I found a Malcolm X quote that sounds very similar.

It was relevant to the ongoing conversation.
 
I think Goldwater would be kinda like Trump: very gaffe prone but still able to act (sorta) reasonable (if rarely) at times and get his idea across to people. (Whether it be a good one or a terrible one)

Pretty sure Goldwater would actually prepare for the debate.
 
First of all, Goldwater was not a segregationist.

There was a conversation (in this thread) about Goldwater's rhetoric, specifically extremism.

I found a Malcolm X quote that sounds very similar.

It was relevant to the ongoing conversation.

I was talking about Malcom X, who himself can be seen as an extremist on that front. Although Goldwater was against anti-segregation legislation. I don't get how this is relevant to the point that Goldwater would make cock ups though. How does him having similar opinions (In very different respects) to Malcom X reflect on his oratory skills in a debate?
 
It's interesting that Goldwater and Malcolm said something so similar

It's one thing the left and right have in common: That extremism can be a good thing. I think George McGovern would also agree with those sentiments.

Anyways, this has nothing to do with the OP.
 
First of all, Goldwater was not a segregationist.

There was a conversation (in this thread) about Goldwater's rhetoric, specifically extremism.

I found a Malcolm X quote that sounds very similar.

It was relevant to the ongoing conversation.

Nobody called Goldwater a segregationist.
 
Expectations would be set lower for Goldwater so if he looks sane he disproves a key Johnson attack and wins. But he might fail like Trump did this year in the debate, maybe he lets out a gaffe and is outmatched by Johnson.
 
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