President Debate: A cordial smoke screen.
As many of you know the President debate took place last night in the mile high city of Denver, Colorado. An estimated 40-50 million people watched the debate. It was a chance for the candidates to show off their charismatic yet human sides. The candidates were very cordial toward their adversary. They performed within a narrow range of emotions. The candidates started off the debate with a welcoming handshake that could be mistaken for a greeting from long-lost friends. I know I was not the only one that thought the pleasantries were a little over done. I expected the candidates to act civil and I figured the candidates to not tip their hand in their much-anticipated debate. However, the background rhetoric indicated the debate would be a more of a respectful disagreeing slug fest.
Let me lay down the facts for you:
1. The candidates were reportedly not in the same room with each other for 5 years.
2. The ad commercials was a chance to question each other's facts.
3. They ideological disagree.
4. They both have questioned each other's character.
5. Did I mention 50 million voters could be watching?
6. It was a chance to change the opinion's of millions of voters.
When you consider these men have been at each other's throat for year, the candidates had plenty of time to prepare. The candidates have waited on this moment for years like a highly anticipated boxing match. The candidates engaged in debate rehearsals. I bet a college debate would have had more character than this unsanctioned love fest.
Mitt Romney's video recording says he would write off 47% of American voters. President Obama missed a golden opportunity in my opinion. The President repeatedly mischaracterized Mitt Romney's reduction of the debt plan. Mitt Romney said he would stop financial credits to the Public Broadcasting Station which produce favorite childhood characters such as Elmo, Big Bird, The Count, and the entire cast of Sesame Street. Vice President Biden said in front of a mostly African-American audience the Republicans would put you back in financial shackles. (Although, he never mentioned slavery but the insinuation was there) I did not agree with the VP any more than the negative language used by the Republicans. In my opinion, psychological undertones by either party have no place in politics.
In closing I hope the next debate is more spirited. I believe we should show passions more because they are more believable than a well-rehearsed speech. I watched the entire debate waiting to see a clear difference in ideological beliefs. Those are my opinions, now it is your turn to weigh in. Were you please at what you saw? Which candidate do you think gained the upper hand? Did you fall asleep watching?
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