Newest Presidential Ad: 2nd Presidential Debate: Debate? A Dangling Conversation

[davewc39]

McCain is and old fart and disgusting. I wish his kidney's would shut down. Shut up you stupid idiot

[loftlover26]

Particularly liked the way this beautiful song crept into the video and then played out on a blank black screen. The music actually made the viewer pay more attention to the candidates' words.

[twoanotherone]

Has the ticket shown adequate calmness, coolness, and connectedness under pressure to lead our nation [Presidential Temperament]? 2. Has the ticket shown sustained sound "Judgment and Caliber"? 3. Has the ticket shown adequate understanding of depth and degree to address the crucial challenges in their their purpose, policies, and positions?

[TruthPolice2008]

The fact of the matter is this; we are allowing sound bites to rule over what should be a real debate between the candidates. The general positions of both parties are reasonably well stated. The nuance of the position as interpreted by the candidate rarely get any real exposure to the light and fire of a real debate. Take a good look at the Kennedy-Nixon Debates that are on YouTube and you will see better what I mean. The short question and answer does not serve the complex issues presented.