Presidential Debate #3
Well, here we go. Yet another attempt at catching the exact moment when Bush flushes his remaining popularity down the toilet. And it's much better for my throat then yelling at the TV.
7:01 I was concerned that after debacle of the 1st debate, Bush team will illuminate the rule about the podiums. Guess they couldn't. Ooh, and the lights! I almost forgot the lights!
7:03 They're looking pretty good. The podium is not kind to Bush. Look! Bush is trying to pay attention to the man in his ear.
7:04 How can Kerry drive Bush crazy in the next 90 minutes, is what I want to know. Or if our children will ever live in a safe & secure world. Whatever. Either one.
7:05 Bush is blinking again. Kerry is going for the swing vote already by sighting Reagan. Oh, the messianic Bush and his democracy around the world...
7:06 Bush is reciting his stomp speech about the Afghan elections, and the 19 year old woman who was the 1st voter. Now he's off to talking about Kerry's 'nuisance' record.
7:07 Now Bush is laughing it off. He just called Kerry 'exaggurator'. Does he think he's still running against Gore? Boy, Rove must've decided that the best way for Dubya to react is to laugh at everything Kerry is saying. That's not a very re-assuring reaction either, as it seems totally disconnected to reality - Kerry is talking about what POTUS has done to the country - POTUS laughs. Oy.
7:09 No vaccine for Bush. Ooh, and he pivoted that to litigation and malpractice lawsuits. Idiot. The problem is not lawsuits, but the profiteering that takes place, and the fact that we're totally not prepared for one company's supply being faulty.
7:11 Kerry's good and serious. Bush tries to smiles. Even though he looks like he would like to burn Kerry down to a crisp. Mmmm... Crispy...
7:12 Bush got a handful of one-liners. Oh, my God, Bush used 'bait and switch' on Kerry! Bush is the 'bait and switch' King. That's how Rove operates. Come on.
7:13 Kerry's called on his taxes pledge. Beautiful opening. Can he hit it out of the park? May be. Bush looks indignant. Where are the views of Bush from the back?! Where's the BOX?
7:16 "Reduce deficit in half by 5 years!"
7:17 Bush kinda stumbles... And he looks angry already.
7:19 Tony Soprano to Law and Order as Bush is to Fiscal Responsibility. Counts like half a joke. Can Bush come back?
7:20 Is that a flip-flop? Kerry said first that that he will fight for American jobs HARDER then he'll fight for his own job, and now he says AS HARD.
7:24 Bush makes a transition from Kerry's statement that is supposed to be funny, but it falls down flat. If after every Kerry's answer, Bush is going to say something to the effect of 'this is just too complicated', people will think that he's really that dumb.
7:26 Hey, Bush has just gone for the swing vote. And quickly went back to his base again. That was about 30 seconds of pandering. A new record?
7:27 Ooh, Dick Cheney's Daughter. Nice.
7:29 Abortion. Does this country have a problem that's not a wedge issue?
7:31 Bush and Kerry give pretty much stock and barrel answer, except Kerry managed to fit in the Bible quote about having faith but no deeds.
7:32 Bush talks about great alternatives to abortion. Abortion light? Fat free abortion?
7:33 Bush got a scary laugh. Can we get that soundtrack playing over and over for 30 seconds?
7:34 Did W just metnion 'hell-savings accounts'? He needs one. George just throws out the words and facts out there as soon as he's been fed them through the ear-piece without thinking. Something will stick, God willing.
7:35 I WANT TO SEE BUSH'S BACK!!! It's been just over 30 minutes? Wow.
7:40 Kerry seems to have a pretty clear explanation of his health care plan.
7:41 Bush keeps trying to start with a funny. Hey, we found another Group of Folks. These ones are policy wonks. Kerry has just flipped Bush off for the 2nd time. Bush is really not doing that much better then in his first debate. And a lot of big pauses. And anger.
7:43 Bush looks tired. There's a problem for our youngsters. Bush family alcoholism. It will cost trillions? OH MY GOD, quickly buy liquor stocks.
7:45 Watch for SNL to spoof Kerry's often used line 'Now, you've just heard President Bush say...' Not the worst one, I guess.
7:46 Wow, nothing but promises from Kerry: "I will not privatize Social Security".
7:47 Let's get back to the nineties! Come on everybody! We can do it! Let's party like it's 1999!
7:49 Bush didn't hear what Kerry said? OH, he's being funny, again... And now he's blaming the recession on Clinton. By the way, I don't think that Bush has mentioned anything new that he's planning to do in his 2nd term.
7:51 Wow, that was quick. Dubya has been prepping for this question and looks like Bob has served it just perfectly. As close to a home run (at least in terms of delivery) as Bush has had all night.
7:54 'Borders are much better protected now, then when I was Governor of Texas'.
7:56 Minimum Wage. Good question for Kerry, finally. How can Bush be against it? Nice recap on numbers. Nominate Kerry for the Barak Obama This Is What America Is About award.
7:58 But according to Bush No Child Left Behind is a work-employment legislation. Will Kerry pick up on what Bush is saying? Not really. Did I mention that Bush is looking red? And his tie is burning red. He's on fire, baby!
8:02 Ah, I see sparks. On education no less.
8:03 We're entering the last half an hour. And now on the National Guard.
8:06 And now, introducing the No-Win Bush Answer on Iraq. The best way to relieve the pressure off our military is by succeeding in Iraq. Followed by the entire Iraq war replay with slightly improved and more polished responses.
8:08 Assault Rifle. Hey Bush, you did nothing. Why? Apparently because Democrats and Republicans in Congress were against it. What? The shit is getting thick now. Instead, we should concentrate on prosecuting gun crimes.
8:09 Ah, Kerry brought up the fact that he's prosecutor. Well, we could see it was coming. Good one, Kerry uses OBL's handbook against Dubya, as in Osama encourages his followers to buy guns at the gun shows where there is no back ground check. Bush is steaming, but the next question goes to Kerry. Well, George, you have about 20 minutes left. Got any more punches?
8:12 Affirmative Action? I didn't know anybody cared. I think it's part of Kerry's debate strategy to flood Bush with so many points that Dubya doesn't know where to begin, and can't possibly counter all of them.
8:14 Bush is for basic education. He is for helping small businesses. He created an environment. More minorities own home then before. That's good. Not much on Affirmative Action though.
8:15 Faith. I think Bush can't believe that somebody actually asked him that. Too good to be true. Kerry catches sweat.
8:17 'President just said that 'Freedom is a gift from almighty.' Everything is a gift from almighty. Pretty good sermon, though. As usual, something that we would think would be a gift to Bush, ends up being a home-run for Kerry.
8:20 Kerry is a uniter, not a a divider. And another pledge:
1. Open meetings
2. Work with McCain
Can somebody do the count of how many things Kerry pledged and promised in these debates in general, and tonight in particular?
8:22 Kerry brings up McCain, Bush - Kennedy. And then he pounds on the podium, saying that McCain is for Bush because Bush will pound Iraq into sand.
8:23 Bob is saving up a cute question for the end. Laughter? What the hell? What will Kerry do? Bush is going into a cute story.
8:24 Bob is laughing louder then anybody at Kerry's jokes. Bush tells a cute story, Kerry talks about integrity. I think Bush is very envious. Or at least he should be.
8:27 Closing statements: Kerry - Excellent. Bush - Be optimist. Look forward. DO NOT LOOK BACK. Oh, finally, he's talking about the next four years. Armies of Compassion? Isn't that a band? Bumperstickers, bumperstickers, bumperstickers. And generally rambling. The end.
8:32 No Christopher Reeve mentioned, but Michael J Fox is sitting next to Tereza. Smiles all around.
7:01 I was concerned that after debacle of the 1st debate, Bush team will illuminate the rule about the podiums. Guess they couldn't. Ooh, and the lights! I almost forgot the lights!
7:03 They're looking pretty good. The podium is not kind to Bush. Look! Bush is trying to pay attention to the man in his ear.
7:04 How can Kerry drive Bush crazy in the next 90 minutes, is what I want to know. Or if our children will ever live in a safe & secure world. Whatever. Either one.
7:05 Bush is blinking again. Kerry is going for the swing vote already by sighting Reagan. Oh, the messianic Bush and his democracy around the world...
7:06 Bush is reciting his stomp speech about the Afghan elections, and the 19 year old woman who was the 1st voter. Now he's off to talking about Kerry's 'nuisance' record.
7:07 Now Bush is laughing it off. He just called Kerry 'exaggurator'. Does he think he's still running against Gore? Boy, Rove must've decided that the best way for Dubya to react is to laugh at everything Kerry is saying. That's not a very re-assuring reaction either, as it seems totally disconnected to reality - Kerry is talking about what POTUS has done to the country - POTUS laughs. Oy.
7:09 No vaccine for Bush. Ooh, and he pivoted that to litigation and malpractice lawsuits. Idiot. The problem is not lawsuits, but the profiteering that takes place, and the fact that we're totally not prepared for one company's supply being faulty.
7:11 Kerry's good and serious. Bush tries to smiles. Even though he looks like he would like to burn Kerry down to a crisp. Mmmm... Crispy...
7:12 Bush got a handful of one-liners. Oh, my God, Bush used 'bait and switch' on Kerry! Bush is the 'bait and switch' King. That's how Rove operates. Come on.
7:13 Kerry's called on his taxes pledge. Beautiful opening. Can he hit it out of the park? May be. Bush looks indignant. Where are the views of Bush from the back?! Where's the BOX?
7:16 "Reduce deficit in half by 5 years!"
7:17 Bush kinda stumbles... And he looks angry already.
7:19 Tony Soprano to Law and Order as Bush is to Fiscal Responsibility. Counts like half a joke. Can Bush come back?
7:20 Is that a flip-flop? Kerry said first that that he will fight for American jobs HARDER then he'll fight for his own job, and now he says AS HARD.
7:24 Bush makes a transition from Kerry's statement that is supposed to be funny, but it falls down flat. If after every Kerry's answer, Bush is going to say something to the effect of 'this is just too complicated', people will think that he's really that dumb.
7:26 Hey, Bush has just gone for the swing vote. And quickly went back to his base again. That was about 30 seconds of pandering. A new record?
7:27 Ooh, Dick Cheney's Daughter. Nice.
7:29 Abortion. Does this country have a problem that's not a wedge issue?
7:31 Bush and Kerry give pretty much stock and barrel answer, except Kerry managed to fit in the Bible quote about having faith but no deeds.
7:32 Bush talks about great alternatives to abortion. Abortion light? Fat free abortion?
7:33 Bush got a scary laugh. Can we get that soundtrack playing over and over for 30 seconds?
7:34 Did W just metnion 'hell-savings accounts'? He needs one. George just throws out the words and facts out there as soon as he's been fed them through the ear-piece without thinking. Something will stick, God willing.
7:35 I WANT TO SEE BUSH'S BACK!!! It's been just over 30 minutes? Wow.
7:40 Kerry seems to have a pretty clear explanation of his health care plan.
7:41 Bush keeps trying to start with a funny. Hey, we found another Group of Folks. These ones are policy wonks. Kerry has just flipped Bush off for the 2nd time. Bush is really not doing that much better then in his first debate. And a lot of big pauses. And anger.
7:43 Bush looks tired. There's a problem for our youngsters. Bush family alcoholism. It will cost trillions? OH MY GOD, quickly buy liquor stocks.
7:45 Watch for SNL to spoof Kerry's often used line 'Now, you've just heard President Bush say...' Not the worst one, I guess.
7:46 Wow, nothing but promises from Kerry: "I will not privatize Social Security".
7:47 Let's get back to the nineties! Come on everybody! We can do it! Let's party like it's 1999!
7:49 Bush didn't hear what Kerry said? OH, he's being funny, again... And now he's blaming the recession on Clinton. By the way, I don't think that Bush has mentioned anything new that he's planning to do in his 2nd term.
7:51 Wow, that was quick. Dubya has been prepping for this question and looks like Bob has served it just perfectly. As close to a home run (at least in terms of delivery) as Bush has had all night.
7:54 'Borders are much better protected now, then when I was Governor of Texas'.
7:56 Minimum Wage. Good question for Kerry, finally. How can Bush be against it? Nice recap on numbers. Nominate Kerry for the Barak Obama This Is What America Is About award.
7:58 But according to Bush No Child Left Behind is a work-employment legislation. Will Kerry pick up on what Bush is saying? Not really. Did I mention that Bush is looking red? And his tie is burning red. He's on fire, baby!
8:02 Ah, I see sparks. On education no less.
8:03 We're entering the last half an hour. And now on the National Guard.
8:06 And now, introducing the No-Win Bush Answer on Iraq. The best way to relieve the pressure off our military is by succeeding in Iraq. Followed by the entire Iraq war replay with slightly improved and more polished responses.
8:08 Assault Rifle. Hey Bush, you did nothing. Why? Apparently because Democrats and Republicans in Congress were against it. What? The shit is getting thick now. Instead, we should concentrate on prosecuting gun crimes.
8:09 Ah, Kerry brought up the fact that he's prosecutor. Well, we could see it was coming. Good one, Kerry uses OBL's handbook against Dubya, as in Osama encourages his followers to buy guns at the gun shows where there is no back ground check. Bush is steaming, but the next question goes to Kerry. Well, George, you have about 20 minutes left. Got any more punches?
8:12 Affirmative Action? I didn't know anybody cared. I think it's part of Kerry's debate strategy to flood Bush with so many points that Dubya doesn't know where to begin, and can't possibly counter all of them.
8:14 Bush is for basic education. He is for helping small businesses. He created an environment. More minorities own home then before. That's good. Not much on Affirmative Action though.
8:15 Faith. I think Bush can't believe that somebody actually asked him that. Too good to be true. Kerry catches sweat.
8:17 'President just said that 'Freedom is a gift from almighty.' Everything is a gift from almighty. Pretty good sermon, though. As usual, something that we would think would be a gift to Bush, ends up being a home-run for Kerry.
8:20 Kerry is a uniter, not a a divider. And another pledge:
1. Open meetings
2. Work with McCain
Can somebody do the count of how many things Kerry pledged and promised in these debates in general, and tonight in particular?
8:22 Kerry brings up McCain, Bush - Kennedy. And then he pounds on the podium, saying that McCain is for Bush because Bush will pound Iraq into sand.
8:23 Bob is saving up a cute question for the end. Laughter? What the hell? What will Kerry do? Bush is going into a cute story.
8:24 Bob is laughing louder then anybody at Kerry's jokes. Bush tells a cute story, Kerry talks about integrity. I think Bush is very envious. Or at least he should be.
8:27 Closing statements: Kerry - Excellent. Bush - Be optimist. Look forward. DO NOT LOOK BACK. Oh, finally, he's talking about the next four years. Armies of Compassion? Isn't that a band? Bumperstickers, bumperstickers, bumperstickers. And generally rambling. The end.
8:32 No Christopher Reeve mentioned, but Michael J Fox is sitting next to Tereza. Smiles all around.
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