pettiness and bullshit
i watched the debates last night. It was difficult at best to watch our President (who is supposed to represent the people of this land) stumble, fumble, and smirk his way thru questions, responses, and lies.
I was very impressed with Kerry. I’d decided long ago to vote for Kerry, but I didn’t really like him. I just didn’t like Bush more. (Actually, I’ve feared the Shrub(tm) since he was illegally crowned by the Judges Richard Nixon, Ronnie Reagan and Daddy Shrub put into power.) He was strong, forceful, intelligent, and the little father-to-father moment both men shared, showed that he was compassionate. I like Kerry.
So, this morning, I went to the two parties websites to see some spin doctors results. I wanted to see how far both sides spun the truth to their advantage.
At the Kerry site:
they shared return polls and comments from various people…
CNN / GALLUP POLL ON WHO WON DEBATE
Kerry: 53
Bush: 37
CBS POLL ON WHO WON DEBATE:
Kerry: 44
Bush: 26
Tie: 30
ABC POLL ON WHO WON DEBATE:
Kerry: 45
Bush 36:
Tie: 17
Mort Kondracke: “This is the President’s turf, this is the place that the President is supposed to dominate, terror and the war in Iraq. I don’t think he really dominated tonight. I think Kerry looked like a commander-in-chief.”
Kate O’Beirne, National Review Online’s the Corner: “I thought the President was repetitive and reactive.”
Jonah Goldberg, National Review Online’s the Corner: “The Bush campaign miscalculated on having the first night be foreign policy night.”
Bob Schieffer: “The President was somewhat defensive in the beginning”
Mark Shields: “The President showed a few times obvious anger”
Bill Kristol, Weekly Standard: “I think Kerry did pretty well tonight, he was forceful and articulate.”
Bob Schieffer: “Kerry got off to a very good start.”
Joe Scarborough: “It was John Kerry’s best performance everÂ…As far as the debate goes, I don’t see how anybody could look at this debate and not score this a very clear win on points for John Kerry.” (MSNBC)
Andrea Mitchell: “This is the toughest we’ve ever seen John Kerry. He attacked the very core of the President’s popularity. He’s basically saying, who do you believe?” (MSNBC)
Tim Russert: “Tonight he seemed to find his voice for the Democratic view of the world.”
meanwhile over at the Bush website:
They got petty…
Breaking Pre-Debate Fact: Kerry For Lights Before Against Them
RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie On Reports John Kerry Wanted Timer Lights Removed From His Podium After Agreeing To Have Timer Lights On His Podium:
RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie: “Only John Kerry Could Be For The Lights Before He Was Against The Lights.” (Fox News’ “Big Story,” 9/30/04)
Breaking Debate Fact: Kerry Flip Flop On Iraq
Tonight’s Flip:
In response to question #4 John Kerry said Iraq was not close to the War on Terror until the President invaded it.
Breaking Debate Fact: The Bush Administration Has Shown Disdain For Allies, Treaties And International Organizations.
The Facts:
Kerry Dismissed Coalition Partners As “Window Dressing” And Claimed They’re Not Sharing Burden Of War And Reconstruction. (CNN’s “American Morning,” 3/2/04)
Kerry Mocked Coalition As “Coerced” And “Bribed.” (Herbert A. Sample, “Kerry Blasts Bush On Iraq Effort,” Sacramento Bee, 3/14/03)
A Multinational Force Of Some 30 Nations Continues To Help Secure A Free Iraq.
I could go on… but honestly, the Bush website is not as well organized for blatant copying and posting like Kerry’s was. That alone, is reason to vote Kerry in my book.
I have a moment of hope on my hands, so I’ll run with it and enjoy my Friday. I hope everyone out there feels the same amount of hope that I do…
Have a great, hopeful, weekend!!!