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Read the memorandum of understanding for tomorrow's presidential debate

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama (R) reaches out to shake hands with Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) during the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colo.

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This final note on the way out, just to get you prepped for the debate tomorrow night.

Time magazine has just posted the 21-page -- yes, 21-page -- memorandum of understanding between the two campaigns and the Commission on Presidential Debates. Nothing about chilled Evian water in the waiting rooms or colored M&Ms, but it's a pretty good read.

Specific forms of address -- Mr. President and Gov. Romney, only, please. No moving from behind respective podiums. Television may tilt or rotate, but will otherwise be locked down.

Read 'em yourself on Scribd and embedded below.

The 2012 Debates - Memorandum of Understanding Between the Obama and Romney Campaigns

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brian g - Oct 17, 2012

Do the candidates follow all the rules spelled out in the memo? Seems like true leaders should at least try to follow the rules they themselves lay out for civil discourse.

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wavettore - Oct 15, 2012

Once again, the next US presidential election will be fixed. Mitt Romney will be elected even though Barack Obama would have received more votes in the 2012 election. The political assassination will be perpetrated by Bush hiding behind Crossroads GPS, the most influential group of Neocons.

The Neocons will have Mitt Romney elected to first use him and then let him fall easy prey. All blames and responsibilities will fall on the new Mormon president for the events already planned.

The new World War of Religion is already a done deal behind the backs of all people which will be forced to fight for their own Countries in their obligation as citizens

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Since 9/11 it's the War on Terror
One "false flag" attack so called by error
Blair, Bush, and Israel had a Pact in store
Their next surprise is knocking at your door
A hidden vile Idea from those who want "more"
will use you and your Belief for the next World War
As "chosen people" gain while Humankind loses
Greed wins not by the swords but by the words of Moses
Daring is to tell you when, better then to tell you rhymes
could not side with either one to get ready for our times
to look beyond and past today to seek for a solution
one only hope is there for you and spells Wavevolution

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