Comments on: First Presidential Debate

By: DB Smith

DB Smith — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:11:51 +0000

Obama/Crowley won the “performance”. They should be proud. “2 on one is chicken fun”.

By: Kirk MacKenzie

Kirk MacKenzie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:00:22 +0000

I watched the whole thing (on CSPAN) and saw/heard nothing significant. The President won the “performance” aspect, IMO. Usually there are one or two valuable nuggets embedded in all the talking points and empty promises, but not last night. My wife votes by mail, but I still get a rush from voting in person.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:56:34 +0000

Yes, three more weeks… and one more theatrical ‘debate’. I never watch them, just read the transcripts for the modest content they provide. I vote by mail, so I’m done and can relax until Nov 6th.

By: James E.

James E. — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:59:51 +0000

I had to stop watching the debate — will have to wait for the executive summary later. If you’ve ever been in a boardroom you will recognize Mitt Romney the CEO. He speaks boldly without being challenged as to the truth of his points, and if a hand is raised or comment made he waves it away and speaks over them with authority. Three more weeks!

By: James E.

James E. — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:49:09 +0000

Mr. MacKenzie, yes, your last sentence is understood. As for taunting, I’ve made my point with those who have been silenced, and the silence will continue without further comments from me.
I do try to be real, but like a sinner, I’m never 100%. Sometimes the Devil just takes over, both in debate and in sinning. I’ll try to do better.

By: Kirk MacKenzie

Kirk MacKenzie — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:02:59 +0000

Mr E. — if you understand my last comment, you would know the answer the your first question. As for which team I plan to vote for, the answer is blatantly obvious. And for the record, a real human being does not taunt others, no matter how pathetic.

By: DB Smith

DB Smith — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:38:00 +0000

Who will be your new Mrs. Clinton James E.?

By: James E.

James E. — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:22:46 +0000

Mr. MacKenzie, you voted for McCain/Sarah with the possibility that, given McCain’s age, that Sarah would have become the President of the United States? I understand your rationale that a balanced government is more likely to get things done, but there is a limit. Your vote is yours to give, but consequences can be brutal. Will Paul be your new Sarah?

By: Kirk MacKenzie

Kirk MacKenzie — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:55:12 +0000

Darrin — Point 2: Yes, Governor Romney is a lying politician…and that, too, is redundant. Point 1: I voted for McCain/Palin — not because I thought either one were the messiah that would save us from our government, but because I trust our system of government. We had a Democratic congress and I trusted them to keep even a President Palin from doing too much damage. Our worst government occurs when one party controls the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Today Republicans control the House and to a lesser degree the Judicial branch. The Senate is effectively constipated due to the faux filibuster scam. Democrats control the executive branch. We have achieved gridlock. And guess what? Gridlock has produced the lowest government spending to GDP ratio in six years. GO GRIDLOCK!

By: DB Smith

DB Smith — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:49:48 +0000

Darrin. Besides a bunch of gibberish, what has Obama and Biden done in the last 4 years that would qualify them to continue? Obama had absolutely OZeroO qualifications and look where that has got us. Romney/Ryan will bring us back.

By: Darrin

Darrin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:38:58 +0000

Good point on the Smarmy… Two points about Mitt Romney that concern me.
When John McCain ran for President 4 years ago, he picked Sarah Palin over Mitt Romney. SARAH PALIN!?! What has Romney done in those 4 years that now qualifies him to be President? GOP front man Newt Gingrich calls him a Liar. His own GOP Party nominee.

Gingrich – Mitt Romney is a liar
http://cbsn.ws/QdF7tL

By: Kirk MacKenzie

Kirk MacKenzie — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:07:11 +0000

Darrin — you may be right about Governor Romney self destructing, but I wouldn’t bet on it. Sure, he’s a smarmy politician, but that’s redundant. The deduction cap idea stands on its own as an excellent solution to the deduction/loophole quagmire.

By: Darrin

Darrin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:30:07 +0000

Two points about Mitt Romney that concern me.
When John McCain ran for President 4 years ago, he picked Sarah Palin over Mitt Romney. SARAH PALIN!?! What has Romney done in those 4 years that now qualifies him to be President? GOP front man Newt Gingrich calls him a Liar. His own GOP Party nominee.

Gingrich: Mitt Romney is a liar
http://cbsn.ws/QdF7tL

Is Mitt Romney a Liar?
http://bit.ly/X9hY0A

By: Darrin

Darrin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:28:53 +0000

How strongly does one need to address the issue of Mitt. I think he will self destruct soon enough. There is no candidate I am familiar with who has tried to have as many positions on abortion in one lifetime as Mitt Romney. Great article by E.J. Dionne Jr., Published: October 14 titled “Romney the product”
http://wapo.st/OBWJU7

By: Kirk MacKenzie

Kirk MacKenzie — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:41:16 +0000

I (and others) noticed Paul Ryan did not use the “deduction cap” solution to the loophole reduction problem in the VP debate. I wonder if the Romney camp got too much push-back from both parties in congress because it would so effectively eliminate their ability to trade loopholes for cash…?