That was a somewhat interesting GOP "debate," at least the last half. The first half looked childish. So why were all the Republicans wearing Democratic neckties?
Huckabee dropped that religious theme, as predicted by the bobble heads, and I thought he looked good, surprisingly. Especially with the bit about offering a billion dollars to the first person to produce an auto getting 100 mpg. He talked about energy independence in 10 years by removing penalties and creating rewards for R and D. Mitt sounded like he would rather keep the status quo. I thought Mitt looked rather too, political, especially with his requirement for people in MA to buy insurance. He twisted that around too comfortably. He's beginning to scare me.
Did anyone catch Ron Paul comparing himself to Obama? Pretty smart, seeing how Sen Obama has been shining lately.
McCain doesn't impress me at all.
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I thought McCain and Giuliani did VERY well. Mitt was attacked by everyone because of his negative ads. He was on the defensive and he seemed very unsure of himself under the scruitiny. Hucksterbee was impressive but a little too scripted for me. Ron Paul is always entertaining but is too idealistic to gain serious traction. Fred Thompson reminds me of someone who just awoke from a nap and then starts to gather his thoughts. I thought Rudy did well but I thought it was McCain's nite. He was witty and sharp and is always on top of the issues. He never equivocates.
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Senator Clinton just hit a homerun on the question of what happens the day after a nuclear attack on the US by terrorists. Obama and Edwards lack her skills of the dramatic.
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Obama comes back strong on Clinton healthcare attack. Obama has really grown during this campaign. Hillary getting a little testy now. Getting a little shrill !! 
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Goofer, You're funny, you sound like a sports commentator. 
I enjoyed McCain's counters done in such a humble fashion.
A true gentleman. You just want to hug him.
I enjoyed McCain's counters done in such a humble fashion.
A true gentleman. You just want to hug him.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I enjoyed McCain's counters done in such a humble fashion.Interesting. I thought just the opposite because he kept throwing punches at Romney, every chance he got. Maybe he was getting even, but it seemed more childish rather than gentlemanly
A true gentleman. You just want to hug him.
Senator Clinton just hit a homerun on the question of what happens the day after a nuclear attack on the US by terrorists. Obama and Edwards lack her skills of the dramatic.I thought she "bombed" on the answer. She stated that she would go after the terrorists or any state harboring the terrorists. The follow up was never asked, but it is most likely that the USA would be harboring the terrorists, and in most cases, the bombers are killing themselves, so it was really not a well-thought answer.
Hillary's voice is started to get angry again.
If Edwards tells me that he is the grandson of a mill worker and a sharecropper, one more time, I might have to
After watching these debates, I have to start
or I may cut myself.SoWal ExpertAuthor
Any thoughts on Ron Paul's thoughts that the price of gas in dollars increased 300%, increased 200% in Euros, and remained the same in terms of Gold? I thought it was very interesting observation. Inflation. Why has no one else even pointed this out?
Seems that our two party system divides good thoughts and ideas into ours and theirs and no one is willing to cross the isle to back good things.
Does anyone know what channel the Howdy Mandell suitcase show is airing? I wish I had a few rotten tomatoes to juggle over some heads. I'm a terrible juggler.
Seems that our two party system divides good thoughts and ideas into ours and theirs and no one is willing to cross the isle to back good things.
Does anyone know what channel the Howdy Mandell suitcase show is airing? I wish I had a few rotten tomatoes to juggle over some heads. I'm a terrible juggler.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Okay. Obama just said he wanted to place a carbon tax on companies, and use that tax to give to the poor to offset their increased power bill, which would be caused by the companies passing on the cost of the carbon tax. Talk about PoliTRICKS and big needless gov't.
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Wow. Hillary just dodged the last question like a politician. Gov Richardson at least had guts. Edwards copped out, and Sen Obama took Hillary's answer.
Why don't more people like Gov. Richardson?
Why don't more people like Gov. Richardson?
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If Edwards tells me that he is the grandson of a mill worker and a sharecropper, one more time I might have to
Me too!
I just noticed that Obama is left handed like me..
Me too!
I just noticed that Obama is left handed like me..
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SJ-RE: Richardson:
he's not "charming" enough for television viewers. His resume is the best of all the candidates, but he is not a very good candidate.
It takes different skills to campaign than it does to govern...he has the governing down well, but he does not campaign well.
It's too bad. I think he would make a good president.
he's not "charming" enough for television viewers. His resume is the best of all the candidates, but he is not a very good candidate.
It takes different skills to campaign than it does to govern...he has the governing down well, but he does not campaign well.
It's too bad. I think he would make a good president.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
I just noticed that Obama is left handed like me..I saw that too. Also noticed he was the only candidate in both debates to wear a Republican-red tie.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
he's not "charming" enough for television viewers. His resume is the best of all the candidates, but he is not a very good candidate.There is a part of me that says he would be an interesting President. I think too many people would think he is Mexican if they saw him, and that would rule him out, unless the Mexicans and Latin Americans, living in the USA, voted for him.
It takes different skills to campaign than it does to govern...he has the governing down well, but he does not campaign well.
It's too bad. I think he would make a good president.
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McCain Obama Edwards (?) Bill Clinton.......all lefties.
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Wow. Hillary just dodged the last question like a politician. Gov Richardson at least had guts. Edwards copped out, and Sen Obama took Hillary's answer.
Why don't more people like Gov. Richardson?
The hair?
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Bill Richardson has the best resume of all the dems. He doesn't catch fire with the electorate because he is not an exciting or charasmatic guy. Is it me or is he the only candidate that seems to have gained weight during the last year.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Edwards was writing with his right hand.
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The hair?
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Edwards was writing with his right hand.
But I am told he wipes with the left hand. That is according to Larry Craig.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Goofer, maybe Gov Richardson stole some of Huckabee's weight. I think he said he lost something like 140 lbs. Let's find some before and after photos and compare. It is much more fun than thinking about the actual debates.
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But I am told he wipes with the left hand. That is according to Larry Craig.lol. where the heck have you been hiding. We need more political commentary like this, please.
Maybe Sen Obama is just preparing to deal with those left handed shaker in the middle east.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Here is Mike Huckabee's before and after. In that first photo, he looks a little like Gov Richardson. The difference in his weight is really amazing. Looks like a different person.
before
after
I'm not seeing much change. Uh, oh! I said the "C" word -- change. That got a little tiring tonight.
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Here is Mike Huckabee's before and after. In that first photo, he looks a little like Gov Richardson.
Needs more lard in the hair.
hmmmm......can't remember
Interesting. I thought just the opposite because he kept throwing punches at Romney, every chance he got. Maybe he was getting even, but it seemed more childish rather than gentlemanlyBeen reading Gone With the Wind again, and once again am reminded of the difference between a northern and southern definition of "gentleman!"
If Edwards tells me that he is the grandson of a mill worker and a sharecropper, one more time, I might have to
After watching these debates, I have to start
Are Edwards' grandparents still alive? Do they want to whack him with a stick, or are they in a nice home that's funded by his ambulance-chasing money.
I don't know how Howie Mandel is this evening, but my gullfriend and I watched "The Nanny Diaries" instead. After reading this thread, I'm not sure which ones of us lost the most IQ points. (She and I did talk "politricks" after the movie, but I'm not gonna tell you what we said. Y'al would throw me off the board!)
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Looking forward to watching the replay of the debates after all the SoWal commentary!
I kind of have a feeling how I will react.;-) The ones on my short list of "NO" will still be on my short list.
Interesting comments about Richardson. A good one to watch for VP.
Goofer- I am looking forward to our next election party. I told Rapunzel that Super Tuesday could be too much fun. It would be so boring if we were all supporting the same candidate. Keep the date open! And harp on Punzy to have the party.
I kind of have a feeling how I will react.;-) The ones on my short list of "NO" will still be on my short list.
Interesting comments about Richardson. A good one to watch for VP.
Goofer- I am looking forward to our next election party. I told Rapunzel that Super Tuesday could be too much fun. It would be so boring if we were all supporting the same candidate. Keep the date open! And harp on Punzy to have the party.
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If Edwards tells me that he is the grandson of a mill worker and a sharecropper, one more time I might have tohe has to repeat it often because he's gotten very well.
Me too!
I just noticed that Obama is left handed like me..
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