Debate Fail

transcript of the debate

What an amazing performance by Gov. Palin last night. Next time I'm asked a question I don't have an answer for I'll just do as she did and give an answer on a topic that I'd rather talk about.

"Did you take out the trash?"
"I plan to do the laundry and my laundry plans are better than yours."

Brilliant. But hey, who am I to question her wisdom? I'm sure "joe six-pack" loved it when she winked at us and made that big "I'm so proud of myself" smile when she said one of her well practiced responses at the appropriate time. The only question that I think I heard the real Gov. Palin speak to was the one regarding gay marriage.

Biden clearly won the debate (most people agree) - actually answering the questions asked (except for the first one) with clear knowledge of the issues and, what's that thing called again, oh yeah, facts.

The Republican spin is that she "connected with Americans". Hmm..."connected" isn't winning and while I appreciate the difference between winning and connecting and it's value on Election Day - I'd rather have the debate winner in office and I hope my fellow citizens feel the same.

You can like and connect with Gov. Palin. You can respect and admire Sen. McCain for all he's done in the U.S. Navy, as a POW and a senator, just as I do - but don't let that blind you to the truth. McCain as President will be 4 more years of Bush policy plus war-mongering that only he does so well.

Oh Sarah, it's pronounced "noo-klee-er".