I don't know how you all feel about the presidential debates, but I'm fed up with them. Right now we're listening to the second debate, and I'm ready to turn it off! I wish that I was the mediator instead of Tom Brokaw so I could chew both candidates out. Brokaw asks a question that neither one of them answers - they take the opportunity to prove how unsuited their opponent is for the office instead of proving their own capacities. McCain is driving me nuts by calling everyone "my friend" every other sentence, and Obama hasn't given a straight answer yet (and what's with that little smirk that seems to say, "I'm winning, I'm winning"?). And what's with Obama fighting Brokaw for extra rebuttal time? Brokaw keeps reminding the candidates about time constraints and how they agreed to stick to one minute, but they just smile at him and keep blabbing about nothing. As much as I hate to admit it, I don't really think we have a viable candidate from either party. It's hard to encourage the 18-year olds in my classes to register to vote when I'm not even sure that I will. I wonder if voters in other eras ever felt this way. Do you guys feel like these debates actually resolve anything? Do you feel good about voting for any of our candidates? I'm wishing we could just start over. Maybe Hillary would win this time.
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I didn't listen to the debate but I heard a few clips on the news this morning. I am equally bugged with their lack of answers. But what really erks me is the blame game. At this point I don't think the American people care who's to blame for our failing economy, we just want a way to fix it. And realy are either of the candidates to blame for this situation? Isn't it really the fault of the companies and the people who weren't responsible enough to pay their morgages? (Ok, I'm done now, sorry for the vent).
Well, I can't wish that Hillary would win, but I do agree that neither candidate is a great choice. I didn't listen to the debate because I much suspected it would be that way and didn't want to hear it. I already know who I'm voting for because one scares me a lot more than the other, but I'm not thrilled about my choice.
- Clarissa
Yes, I totally agree. :) We're tired of the debates as well, and you said it all perfectly. Let's just say, it's going to be an interesting next four years. Yikes.
Ron Paul as write in for 2008!!!
Neither candidate is a gem but it is important to vote for, as they say, the lessor of the two evils. Vote for the candidate who will more likely preserve your liberties.
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