alw 0 #1 September 27, 2008 For me the debate started at 2 AM which has a tendancy to put me in a very pragmatic mood. As much as many people would like to declare a winner and loser and will be willing to cite any reason including the color of their shoes or the style of their tie, I think that would be a mistake. Both men won. They both were able to articulate their position. They both displayed their nature and their manner. They both handled debate tactics OK and they both made their points and attacked their opponents points with some degree of credulity. With all the fluff stripped away from the campaigns and the venom of zealots neutralized with the antidote of reason, realists are faced with a clear choice. These are two competant men representing two fundamentally different positions. They are representing those position in a fashion that gives credit to the process and pause to those who will ultimately decide the election. The thoughtful, analytical, responsible middle of the road every day Americans will have to decide not on personality or sound bites but on substance and policy. It wan't great theater but it was interesting. I'm sad that people will keep throwing darts rather than putting forth ideas that would make the process more productive. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
