Here’s what they had to say:
1.
“The entire ‘debate’ was a farce.
We were watching from Canada, desperately hoping that Biden did well.
Within five minutes, it was apparent that he was just not well enough.
His voice shook, and his sentences were incoherent.
I wanted to tuck him into bed with a cup of hot cocoa.
Meanwhile, Trump didn’t answer a single question.
And what the hell are ‘Black jobs?’
It’s not looking good for the US, North America, or the world.”
Anonymous
2.
“It’s disheartening, to say the least.
But now it feels like I’m watching the country completely self-imploding.”
“I had to laugh aloud when Trump said the US was respected under him.
What planet does that man live on?!
purplemagazine43
3.
“I watched the debate from beginning to end; it was equally cringe and sad, wildly uncomfortable.
At one point, I had to pause it and walk away for 20 minutes.”
English politics is pretty bad, but at least our politicians speak coherently and are under 70.”
“As a non-American, my thought was: Y’all went from Obama to this?!
“It’s sad how much racism holds America back!
jaeehm
6.
“I’m Canadian, and I feel horrible for all the Americans.
“Look, we’re in the middle of a shit show, too, in France.
So, I’m not impressed, surprised, or confused.
Fangbanger09
8.
“The debate was beyond sad.
I have no clue how the USA is going to address this mess.
I can’t believe that nobody has even considered what this madness looks like to the world.”
“The debate was so embarrassing; honestly I cringed.
Women have equal rights and equal pay by law.
Maternity leave by law up to three months, fully paid salary, AND benefits free healthcare and education.
The locals are very well paid in their jobs and rarely in poverty.
I can go on forever.
Kuwaiti living in Dubai.”
“The debate was terrifying.
The whole system is broken if an 81-year-old and a convicted felon were the best options.”
I didnt watch it live, but read about it the next day.
Even that was painful.
Surely there are other qualified people to run for your presidency?
“Trump is a jerk, and I can’t believe anyone down there trusts him.
I used to look up to the States and be proud to live next door.
Now, I think that country needs to get Democrats in there and get rid of Trump.”
Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of problems in the UK as well!
But I definitely think differently about America now compared to when I was younger.”
Lilacfox
15.
It will take years to fix what’s been done if it can be fixed.
Both parties need to stop putting geriatrics as their party leaders.
And above all, this nonsense needs to stop bleeding into the rest of the world.”
“Honestly, the States are a dumpster fire, and last night’s debate proves it.
“To sum up, the United States is more deeply divided than ever before.
I hope that the next younger generation of politicians can heal your country.
Democrats and Republicans, yo be united patriots instead of starting a civil war!”
And finally…
18.
Responses have been edited for length/clarity.
