I need to stop drinking my way through debates

[trinityvixen]

When not entirely possessed of my sober mind, it's nearly impossible for me to figure out who won these things. CNN seemed to call it for Obama. I didn't get that impression. I think Obama breaking the rules of the debate, as agreed upon by both sides, to be a serious error on his part. Then again, I'm surprised McCain thought he could get away with calling Obama "that one" as if considering his opponent too hideous to name would appear as anything but hideous.

I think everyone can agree that Tom Brokaw was a terrible moderator. Tom, you're not a school marm with power over his pupils. These are United States Senators, and you sounded like a whiny bitch when you couldn't make them stick to the debate structure that was agreed upon. Far as I know, you weren't supposed to ask follow-up questions of your own, so you weren't sticking to script. Shut the F up. Also, what the F happened to your eyeballs? Did they shrink? No, I'm totally serious. This was the first thing I noticed in the whole debate: Tom Brokaw's eyeballs have retracted into his skull. What the shit?

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[gryphonrose.livejournal.com]

I wasn't happy about Obama breaking the rules but I think he did a solid job. McCain came across as a cranky old ass, which is surprising considering he's always going on about how he loves town-hall meetings and how great he is at them. Yes, Brokaw sucked. So far Lehr has been the most effective of the moderators. But I'd definitely chalk this up as a win for Obama. He came across as far more presidential, and he shut down several of McCain's talking points. Plus "that one" really sank McCain.

[trinityvixen.livejournal.com]

What bothered me about the "who won" rostering on CNN was that in terms of body language and overall vibe of leadership, Obama won but on issues specifically, he didn't. Which means that shallower means are being used to determine the win. And, as far as we know, that poll was based off their sample size of 32. Sheesh.

McCain's strength is not on TV. Alas, we're long past that age where you could be absent from the tube and still look presidential.

And, yeah, "That one"? Okay, grandpa, we'll tell Barry to stop tearing the shit out of your lawn with his bike.