I know...I'm supposed to be posting pictures and stories from our recent France vacation, but I just had to write about tonight's debate.
The debate was intense at times, a little too negative for my taste, and relatively substance free. I wish both candidates would have answered the questions more directly (or at all in some cases). In the end, though, I think Obama came off looking cool, calm, and collected. John McCain seemed agitated and angry. Since the 2 said little of major substance I based my opinion of the debate on their behavior.
The extreme low point for the evening was when John McCain pointed to Obama and said with disdain, "that one". That was just uncalled for. I also loved the moment when McCain insulted the intelligence of the audience member who asked the question about how the bailout (i mean, rescue plan) will help ordinary people; I believe it was the 2nd question. McCain, said to the man, "you probably never heard of FannieMae or FreddieMac until recently." I hear the best way to win voters is to insult them.
I finished watching and wondered, how is John McCain planning to pay for a mortgage bailout (so much for government = bad), maintain a war in Iraq, conduct a surge in Afghanistan, and lower taxes? It just doesn't make sense.
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I was also disappointed that I heard them both resorting back to the same answers/phrases as previous debates and speeches. The format was exciting at first and then seemed to not work. McCain's attitude was condescending and a big downer. And he didn't even stay to talk to people after, which Obama did. It's almost like he knew it didn't go well. My "undecided"ness is fading...
McCain also once never referred to the middle class or working class, thus being very out of touch. If you base it on demeanor, verbal tone and body language alone, I feel that Obama won hands down. I also found it interesting that McCain practically bolted out when it was done, while as Obama stayed around and at least shook peoples hands.
I hate that McCain kept saying "My Friends". His version of friend is obviously very different than mine and I am not his friend.
Oh, that was one of the things that kept bothering me too. I'm not your friend, no matter how many times you say it!
Yeah, it wasn't an interesting night. Oh well.
But speaking of debates, I hope I didn't get too "debate-y" at your house the other night!
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