John Russo - Oakland's Top Lawyer On Biden Palin Debate

UPDATE: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?blogid=95&entry_id=53948 --
http://oaklandfocus.blogspot.com - I sat down with Oakland's Top Lawyer and friend John Russo just a day after the Vice Presidential debate between Senator Joe Biden and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and to talk about who won the debate, and what Palin's assendency says about American Government and Culture.




We have a difference of views and it centers on the idea that Palin did a terrible job -- my contention. Russo says that in debates one must "hold their ground" make sure their point is gotten across. He says she did that.




Russo's observation is that Palin used a "game show" approach to the debate, comparing her to the legendary game show host Wink Matindale, where she uses the eye wink and assured finger "gun" point to connect with the audience.

My point was that she just repeated talking points and failed on many occasions to answer questions Gwen Ifel asked of her. What do you think? Watch the video and let me know here.

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[preettiiee]

FUCK JOHN RUSSO

[No3Patriot]

John Russo and his assistant, Mark Morodomi, are CROOKS. If you ever sue the city, be prepared for their GIBBERISH pleadings. The city attorneys' office is so corrupt it's no wonder why there is so much crime in Oakland- there's no justice for anyone!

[ihearttubing]

Dependence is NOT hope but servitude and despair. Not wanting what's yours stolen is not selfish but righteous. Obama? No thanks, keep that nasty change.

Envy, jealousy and bitterness are self-destructive and not hopeful. Wake up, America

[catquack]

Interesting discussion

[TyredUvBS]

yawn, it's all about the top of the ticket...next

[8data]

Zennie62, is the man of sf bay area politics! Best man in the environment today!

[guitarista1988]

whats wrong with obama saying that at all? your not a racist if you say that white people control the majority of power and money in this country and world...its the truth, and if you cant realize that then i dont want you to be my president

[0lord0kinbote0]

His point about intellectual laziness seems to be a reflection of his own values, not that I can prove him wrong.

It seems to me that Palin is much closer to his later point, that she is a con-man. Her disregard for truth/history/reality comes from a need to override it to push her agenda. In the end she is only interested in wealth and power, and anything but a public servant.

[piscesgutt]

But I have to say your videos are of very high quality, much more interesting and incisive than CNNs so-called "best political team"

[piscesgutt]

Yeah zennie62 that Nancy Pelosi sure fixed things in Washington didn't she?