Anyone else get nervous watching debates?

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  • It_Wasnt_My_Surface
    It_Wasnt_My_Surface Posts: 851
    What I can tell so far....McCain has stated his facts, and Obama has accused McCain of Bush's responsibilities.
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    nervous?

    no


    nauseous?


    yep!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    cutback wrote:
    nervous?

    no


    nauseous?


    yep!

    lol :D
  • Dylan Stone
    Dylan Stone Posts: 1,145
    I can't stand this!!!

    I'm trying my hardest not to watch...

    McCain just said he has a fundamental difference of opinion with Obama.

    I too have a fundamental difference of opinion with McCain.

    :eek:
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    I'm seeing what alot of people are saying, if you like McCain, McCain's doing better. If you like Obama, you'll probably say Obama's doing better. Partisans will see what they want to see (see StrangestTribe above).
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Yeah, it's going to be a "if you like obama, he won...if you like mccain, he won..."

    I don't see anyone taking a lead yet. What do I know, though? *shrug*

    That's pretty much how I see it, too.

    Am I the only one noticing that Obama begins every answer as if he's Porky Pig? "L-l-l-l-lemme answer John's point first."

    I hope he'll end the debate with "T-t-t-that's all folks!" :)
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    digster wrote:
    I'm seeing what alot of people are saying, if you like McCain, McCain's doing better. If you like Obama, you'll probably say Obama's doing better. Partisans will see what they want to see (see StrangestTribe above).

    thankfully for me i think they're both full of shit so i guess it's easy for me to watch ;):D
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    McCain's being unbelievably condscending.

    "Senator Obama just doesn't understand" should be a new drinking game.

    We'll see if that works, I suppose.
  • Smellyman2
    Smellyman2 Posts: 689
    How many times has McCain said "What Mr. Obama doesn't seem to understand..."

    and then completely twist what Obama said and then meander off into irrelevant points.

    It is driving me nuts.
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    digster wrote:
    McCain's being unbelievably condscending.

    "Senator Obama just doesn't understand" should be a new drinking game.

    We'll see if that works, I suppose.

    In a debate on foreign policy, that is exactly the right tact to take.

    (Personally, I think it's perfectly fair. Obama IS in over his head when it comes to foreign policy, IMO. But that's only my personal belief).

    When they start talking economy, I fully expect Obama to take the "McCain's out of touch because of all those houses" tact.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    i just turned it off.....if anything of SUBSTANCE is said, let me know
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    Smellyman wrote:
    How many times has McCain said "What Mr. Obama doesn't seem to understand..."

    and then completely twist what Obama said and then meander off into irrelevant points.

    It is driving me nuts.

    If it works, it works.

    They're equal right now, but I think McCain's leaving plenty of open spaces for Obama to hit, and he's not doing so. He's got to do better at that.

    I think as far as seeming like Commander-in-Chief, Obama's doing pretty well. He does not seem weak at all.
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    slightofjeff wrote:
    In a debate on foreign policy, that is exactly the right tact to take.

    (Personally, I think it's perfectly fair. Obama IS in over his head when it comes to foreign policy, IMO. But that's only my personal belief).

    When they start talking economy, I fully expect Obama to take the "McCain's out of touch because of all those houses" tact.

    Maybe it's just a partisan thing, but I just feel that getting a foreign policy lecture from someone who authorized to go into Iraq is pretty laughable. But that's just me.
  • CitizenRick
    CitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    digster wrote:
    I'm seeing what alot of people are saying, if you like McCain, McCain's doing better. If you like Obama, you'll probably say Obama's doing better. Partisans will see what they want to see (see StrangestTribe above).

    I guess so...because what I see is Obama being aggresive...effective and to the point. McCain on the other hand seems to be flustered a bit and not as confident in his answers.
    "Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    digster wrote:
    If it works, it works.

    They're equal right now, but I think McCain's leaving plenty of open spaces for Obama to hit, and he's not doing so. He's got to do better at that.

    I think as far as seeming like Commander-in-Chief, Obama's doing pretty well. He does not seem weak at all.

    I kind of think, at times, McCain IS making Obama look naive ... but I fully admit that I'm biased, I ALREADY think Obama is naive in this area, and I am terrible at scoring debates.

    IMO, a lot of the times, McCain has looked like the teacher to Obama's student. Or at least been able to frame himself that way.

    But what do I know? I guess the polls will tell the ultimate answer over the next few days.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • Smellyman2
    Smellyman2 Posts: 689
    slightofjeff wrote:
    In a debate on foreign policy, that is exactly the right tact to take.

    (Personally, I think it's perfectly fair. Obama IS in over his head when it comes to foreign policy, IMO. But that's only my personal belief).

    When they start talking economy, I fully expect Obama to take the "McCain's out of touch because of all those houses" tact.

    If Obama is in way over his head on Foreign policy then McCain should be running away with this, right?

    When clearly he is not, right?
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    digster wrote:
    Maybe it's just a partisan thing, but I just feel that getting a foreign policy lecture from someone who authorized to go into Iraq is pretty laughable. But that's just me.

    That's a perfectly legitimate argument.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Smellyman wrote:
    If Obama is in way over his head on Foreign policy then McCain should be running away with this, right?

    When clearly he is not, right?

    I don't think anything is clear, and I don't think anybody knows. We'll see what the polls say in the next several days.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    slightofjeff wrote:
    I kind of think, at times, McCain IS making Obama look naive ... but I fully admit that I'm biased, I ALREADY think Obama is naive in this area, and I am terrible at scoring debates.

    IMO, a lot of the times, McCain has looked like the teacher to Obama's student. Or at least been able to frame himself that way.

    But what do I know? I guess the polls will tell the ultimate answer over the next few days.

    I think you may be biased. I think McCain may be slightly winning, but it's hard for me to envision anyone saying Obama came off as weak or uninformed.
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    fcbittenca wrote:
    Not that it is my problem... or place to talk about this.

    McCain looks like he will be another Bush gvmt all over again... war, excuses, oil, war, oill... the point that people should by their own health care??? Ridiculous.. we do that in Brazil and we HATE that. It has held us hostage of big ensurance corporations. The public service is worst than never... and the argument is that everyone should have a private health ensurance... What do we pay taxes for? Goverments are ridiculous.

    For Brazil it's better that McCain wins... McCain loves oil and nuclear energy... Obama talks too much about Bio Diesel.. and we hope we are going to dominate that area. =D

    Sorry to medle in

    Well, I think since the US has given itself the right to stick our nose in everyone else's business, everyone else should get a say in ours... ;)

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