The town hall debate. A wonderful tradition really, and a simple one at that. Ask the question, get your question answered. And while Tom Brokaw repeating the phrase "Here's a question from the internet" is the funniest out of context remark about the superhighway since "It's a series of tubes", he proved to be an excellent moderator, thankfully shutting both candidates up when that little stoplight in front of them blinked incessantly (might I suggest an Oscar style playoff for the next debate?). Obama won. Sorry for those on either side of the fence who saw it any differently, but McCain continuously repeat the same myths that have been blown out of the sky, even by his own campaign team. There have been enough polls shoved at the American people to make everyone feel like they've greased a real one and have left you sore until November, but the fact that most have been supplemented by user comments has allowed a glimpse into just how weird the reactions may be.
Take this comment on Fox News' YOU DECIDE reaction to the second debate:
Comment by Gertrud I think it was a draw. While Obama was clearly more articulate, he kept violating the rules of debate, which shows disrespect not only to the host and the opponent, but also to the rules he signed off on.
McCain was inarticulate, almost begging people to sign on with him. The sound of his voice was what I associate with imploring. Also, his choice of words, “let’s do bla, bla, let’s get whatever” clearly showed that he didn’t have much knowledge about domestic issues, such as education and health care. There was a marked change in his demeanor and speech when the discussion turned to international affairs and the war in Iraq. Clearly, McCain is much more comfortable in these areas.
McCain should have kept his cool and focused more on the issues, rather than repeating the same debunked “facts” about Obama over and over.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like Obama, I won’t vote for Obama, but Obama clearly performed better - which does not mean that he will be a better president.
I'm just wondering, how does a debate over the issues, and a variety of them at that, leave the "winner" as the weaker candidate for president? Just a thought.
Also served up by Fox News is somehting truly nuts. You ever wander the halls of your local state university and see a step group? It's excellent, save for the whole Stomp the Yard deal that was just an oversimplification, and an overall shit movie. Now, a videos been running around the internet of middle school kids stomping for Obama. Nice community involvement right? So I though, until I noticed these kids were chanting in military fatigues at the same time. On our tax dollars. As much as I appreciate any support for Obama, this reeks of a quick step away from a mash up of Fascist allegiance without a complete understanding (they're in middle school for fuck's sake!) and the oh so universal and timless appeal of the so-called Communist regimes of the world and their military fatigues and Facist sharing blind faith.
Check out the video
Oh, and here's your What the Fuck? moment of the day (again, FOX NEWS comment board):
Comment by Sonny Buck
October 8th, 2008 at 8:59 am
He wasnt’t participating because obama owes his allegience to others… if he wins we’ll find out who they are. But you can be sure they are part of his racial radical and terrorist ties. I bet that lapel pin feel like kryptonite to him.
...oh, you mean these racial ties Sonny Boy?
Hmm....and it makes me wonder....
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