the presidential debates

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by jonza


If Richard is going to be constantly arrogant, sarcastic and insulting to people, why do others not have the right to retaliate in kind without getting mobbed by his fan club?

DUDE,

See what happens when you know how to work it??

[dukedogsmom]

Too funny, Richard.

[lizzielou742]

Who's watching tonight?

I can't wait!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
Who's watching tonight?

I can't wait!

Gosh, Red Sox, Yankees or Houston, San Luis!!!


Decisions, decisions!!!

[Soledad]

I love watching the blob of foam hang off of Bush's mouth as he lies and smirks his way through this debate.

[popcornbird]

I'm watching right now.

Did anyone notice how Bush responded when he was asked about what he would say to someone who lost his job?

He changed the subject from jobs to education. LOL! He started talking about how every kid should get a good college education and blah blah blah. Sure.....that's what you say to a 40 year old who already has a good college education and lost his job.

Bushie's making me laugh. He's funny.

[Pam]

I love the way Kerry skirted around the abortion question. He flaunts his Catholicism (the pious altar boy of yesteryear) and then says that he rejects their teachings. Even here he flip flops. He is a Catholic when it is convenient and rejects the teachings of his church when it isn't politically popular. Such conviction!

Bush is mopping up the floor with Kerry in tonight's debate.

[Soledad]

I think you were hypnotized by his globule of foam, cause you're not watching the same debate I am.

My mother is a devout Catholic. She's whole heartedly against abortion, would never have one and would never counsel anyone to have one. But she knows her belief is founded on religion and because we have a separation of church and state, it's not her right to FORCE other people to believe as she believes.

But I guess we should be more like Iran, a theocracy that dictates to its people how they should live by forcing our religion on all of our citizens.

[aly]

Kerry stated that he is Catholic but isn't going to push his religious convictions on the country. I admire that and wish Bush would follow lead on that philosophy.

I think tonight's debate was pretty even. Bush did have his act together much more than the previous two debates. He did say a few very unprofessional things that he loves to slip in. I really hate it when he'll start out with "I can't believe Kerry can ........ ah nevermind!"

[Pam]

Originally posted by Soledad
I think you were hypnotized by his globule of foam, cause you're not watching the same debate I am.

My mother is a devout Catholic. She's whole heartedly against abortion, would never have one and would never counsel anyone to have one. But she knows her belief is founded on religion and because we have a separation of church and state, it's not her right to FORCE other people to believe as she believes.

But I guess we should be more like Iran, a theocracy that dictates to its people how they should live by forcing our religion on all of our citizens.

Soledad if you would LISTEN to the content of the debates rather than fixating something so trite you might have a clue as to what is going on. Good for your mother. Obviously the apple fell very far from the tree.

I am not going to go around with you any more Soledad. You are a rude, angry woman and we have gone around before. I enjoy a debate but you are too rude to be able to do it properly. I don't want to waste my time.

[Soledad]

Thanks, my mom is wonderful and you're right, I fall short of her fine example in many ways.

But you have no facts and when you're cornered in a debate you run. That's no fun.

[lizzielou742]

Very happy Democrat over here! I thought tonight was a great night for Kerry, in style and on the issues. The Kerry campaign is full of energy and enthusiasm and excitement right now.


And the spit on the President's mouth was so gross!! I have a 52" HDTV and it like magnified it.....Ewwww...

[christa]

Well, I've a VERY happy Republican! Definitely think that Bush swept the floor with Kerry tonight. Kerry was defensive and just wasn't on top of his game. Bush definitely won this one.

About the Bush spit thing . . . DON'T GET ME STARTED about seeing Kerry's tongue after every other sentence! He looks like he's trying to lick his nose! (cat like maybe? . . . Snake like if you ask me)

By the way, let me be the first to say that Kerry's comments about Cheney's daughter was a LOW BLOW!

[Soledad]

Why is it a low blow? Cheney regularly talks about his daughter being gay! She's a member of the campaign, the VP's daughter and more importantly an adult who can personalize the issue of gay marriage. It brings the issue home. No Dems are saying it's wrong that she's gay, but that the policies the President has hurt the VPs daughter. Even Cheney disagrees with Bush on the issue of gay marriage.

Domestic issues are a no contest issue for Dems. The American people trust Democrats automatically with those issues. The only reasons Republicans are happy with Bush's performance tonight is because he didn't humiliate the party like he did the first two times. It's easy to be a success when you set the bar low enough!

I think the polls show who won the debate:


CBS News Poll

Kerry 39
Bush 25
CNN Focus Group

24 on the panel

Kerry 10
Bush 7
Undecided 7

ABC News

Kerry 42
Bush 41

38% GOP
30% Dem
28% Independent

[christa]

Originally posted by aly
Kerry stated that he is Catholic but isn't going to push his religious convictions on the country. I admire that and wish Bush would follow lead on that philosophy.

This is on the transcript from the 3rd debate.

Bush: "But I'm mindful in a free society that people can worship if they want to or not. You're equally an American if you choose to worship an almighty and if you choose not to.

If you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim, you're equally an American. That's the great thing about America, is the right to worship the way you see fit.

Prayer and religion sustain me. I receive calmness in the storms of the presidency.

I love the fact that people pray for me and my family all around the country. Somebody asked me one time, "Well, how do you know?" I said, "I just feel it."

Religion is an important part. I never want to impose my religion on anybody else."

Just an observation . . .