Well, hey, being objective even (which yeah, I am capable of) who can deny that Obama won out big time tonight over McCain? Anyone whose scorecard tallied differently might want to consider figuring out that getting head out of ass thing.
I also actually found the debate, for a change, entertaining as well. Another political boner for me, yep. Obama does that to me sometimes, most usually anyway. Not always, but tonight it was good for me, even in McCain's own favored Town Hall venue.
Which, by the way, is really rather an arguable description of how it truly went down, so a pass given to McCain's performance for it not being quite what he had most likely hoped for or expected. The greater part of the ninety minutes basically just the typical moderator to candidate format, wherever from the questions.
At least without the podiums John McCain could freely waddle around whilst babbling, which he seems to enjoy, so that probably made him happy. Anyway, I hope people watched, good stuff.
I also actually found the debate, for a change, entertaining as well. Another political boner for me, yep. Obama does that to me sometimes, most usually anyway. Not always, but tonight it was good for me, even in McCain's own favored Town Hall venue.
Which, by the way, is really rather an arguable description of how it truly went down, so a pass given to McCain's performance for it not being quite what he had most likely hoped for or expected. The greater part of the ninety minutes basically just the typical moderator to candidate format, wherever from the questions.
At least without the podiums John McCain could freely waddle around whilst babbling, which he seems to enjoy, so that probably made him happy. Anyway, I hope people watched, good stuff.
Going to bed with the chickens and waking up before the roosters leaves me feeling out of touch. I dearly wanted to see the debate but chose sleep instead (I tend to do that more the older I get). Anyway, most of what I'm seeing indicates Obama did well again. As you point out, the "Town Hall format" was supposed to be a McCain strength, and again he couldn't seem to grasp the brass ring. Not that I really expected he would, being on the wrong side of the debate and all. I hope and I believe the election will be a repudiation of the Bush?Cheney presidency.
ReplyDeleteHey, Doug, I'm sure you'll catch up on at least one of the many reruns of the debate. I'm pretty sure you'll probably enjoy it, or if nothing else I'm sure YouTube is always a pretty good fallback these days. If you miss out, just know that Obama rocked it big time tonight, and McCain sucked. Might save you ninety minutes there.
ReplyDeleteHas there been a count on how many times McCain said my friend?
ReplyDeleteI wasn't too fond of the format, it seemed kind of in limbo in what it wanted to be. Not really what I was expecting when they said it would be town hall format. Too stiff and limited, too not personal.
But I thought they stayed true to their personalities and styles. Obama was cool, relaxed and seemed at ease. McCain seemed a little nervous, shifty and forced. Plus he seemed on the verge of some health issue. Like he couldn't get a full breath and kept breathing weird.
darn, no cursing during the debate. the trend is over. my interest in the debates evaporated.
ReplyDeleteI thought this one seemed to move faster than the other one. I 'm still wondering WHY McCain would want to share the stage with Obama. not a smart move on his part.
ReplyDeleteDid you see him at one point walk behind Obama while he was talking. It was kind of weird.
Shannon - the "my friends" thing makes me want to plunge pencils into my ears, a really major annoyance. And yeah, I also thought a couple of time he might just keel over right there, felt kind of guilty that I wouldn't really have minded so much.
ReplyDeleteThat One - one word to keep you interested, "horseshit."
Rain - I too thought that part seemed weird with McCain like stalking Obama while he was speaking! Maybe just the camera angle, but it did seem a bit odd.
"stalking" yep, that describes it, attempt to intimidate---FAILED!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I noticed the breathing thing. Ugh, Palin...I CAN'T THINK OF IT!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't want Obama after that showing, well, your screws are loose.