What valuable lessons have we learned from the second presidential debate?
The Town Hall debate style blows.
Watching the debate, I had a urgent feeling of wasted time. Why? Staging together some random people, aka undecided voters, in front of Obama and Romney with their whining gluteus maximus questions was just unbearable to watch. Perfect example, question from Jeremy Epstein aka Jeremy the College Kid:
Mr. President, Governor Romney, as a 20-year-old college student, all I hear from professors, neighbors and others is that when I graduate, I will have little chance to get employment. What can you say to reassure me, but more importantly my parents, that I will be able to sufficiently support myself after I graduate?
Guy, you are 20 years old, still in college, having fun, possibly binge drinking, although I highly doubt it, and you’re asking the government officials about how to get your first real job?
The real question should be: have either of you ever had munchies after a wild frat party?
But really, how about showing some initiative and getting your face out there to get an internship or work-study job? What is this? A college student version of the lady in 2008 yelling that Obama will pay for her gas and mortgage? Whatever happened to that lady anyway? That would be a great follow up story for this election.
I’m sure with the national exposure, Jeremy will be employed soon. Perhaps a syndicated reality show called “I Epstein Your Honor” dealing with courtroom hardship of a rookie attorney trying to make it right in the wrong reality.
Did I mention that Town Hall debate style blows?
The other gem question from Michael Jones, just reassured my thesis about houses built before 1978 containing way too much lead paint and affecting nervous system of an average American: Mr. President, I voted for you in 2008. What have you done or accomplished to earn my vote in 2012? I’m not that optimistic as I was in 2012. Most things I need for everyday living are very expensive.
Really Mike? Really? What gave you that idea?
Yes, we realize that the cost of living went up. The price of gasoline pretty much dictates the cost of our existence. Food, common goods, utilities, services, daycare – everything is going up with the salaries being stagnant. We all know that. We also realize that the President of the United States doesn’t directly control the cost of gasoline. The government might influence the cost but the speculators set the final price.
The bickering between the candidates and the weak moderator.
CNN’s, Candy Crowley, shamelessly lost the control of the debate giving in to the bickering of both Obama and Romney. No, not because she’s a woman but because we need Barbra Walters to the rescue. United States is not Turkey and live stage with 65 million Americans watching is a Turkish bazaar. We’re lucky they didn't start a brawl with all that finger pointing in close proximity.
By the way, Candy Crowley is a woman? Just wait when Arnold Schwarzenegger finds out – enter Conan. At least she doesn't have to worry about the green card.
Lack of clear points and a strong message.
Yes, President Obama came through more aggressive this time around but neither he, nor Romney, made any clear points about their agenda for the next four years. There was a lot of blame and false numbers going around but no strong substance.
I ask: where’s the beef? Give me your clear plan. Herman Cain’s 999 tax plan was questionable but everyone remembers his idea. Though, not so much in Germany. You would think that a month before the election, both guys would bedazzle the voters with clever ideas about the future of our country. Financing of Planned Parenthood is not my idea of a plan for a whole country. We are still waiting meatless here.
One must hope that the 3rd time’s the charm and we’ll finally see some classy statesmen debating the hot issues at hand. People want real answers to real problems. Meow Mix Meow Mix please deliver!
