The Great Debate Megathread! Black Lincoln versus whiter, richer Douglas!

[Kleves]

Obama is running as Bill Clinton. Probably a smart idea.

[CountDeMoney]

Obama looking a bit weak.

Yeah, he's a bit flat and seems a bit rote. 
Mittens is definitely more animated tonight, but he's been animated in debates before, and that just winds up leading to the eventual snarkiness.

Obama should've watched more Gingrich in debate prep.

[CountDeMoney]

Obama wins the Necktie Match-Up immediately.  Nice and complimentary to the background, solid, subdued.

Mittens did good going with red, but never should've worn stripes.

You ever consider working in the fashion industry?

Just in my own wardrobe.

[MadImmortalMan]

I would argue that the culture in politics changes as you get further up the food chain. It would be nice to see what the House and Senate would be like with a true representation of the population in them.

That being said, there was some annecdote around here about the difference between the local School Board from 30 years ago (all men) and now (~50/50 men/women). Apparently, it's a kinder, gentler School Board today, and they've pretty much erradicated the systemic racism that was policy in the earlier years. There have been, of course, a number of other factors that have changed (and a lawsuit), but a woman I know on the School Board likes to say it's all because of the estrogen present now.

Perhaps, but I wouldn't use that example as an argument in favor in light of what's happened to our schools in that time. I'm sure the decline isn't related to women on the school board, but it's probably a good idea to use a different example. 

[merithyn]

I'm still trying to figure out how Romney is going to pay for what he's talking about, though, and balance the budget.

[mongers]

They both seem to hammering on about the same couple of points.

[Tonitrus]

The "if we have to borrow from China" spending lithmus test. 

That is slipping into "idiot sound bite" mode.

[merithyn]

Oh, BS! "With all respect" my ass. 

[CountDeMoney]

Killing PBS?  Didn't know China was funding PBS.

Too funny.  Just lost the Antique Roadshow bloc, you sinister fuck.

[merithyn]

CNN has a Colorado Undecided Voters ticker on their screen. Colorado women like Obama; the men, not so much.

[CountDeMoney]

Mittens is getting snarky.  Needs to dial that down.

[Kleves]

Obama apologizes for going over his time limit. STOP APOLOGIZING FOR AMERICA. 

[CountDeMoney]

"Governor Romney has ruled out revenue."
"Absolutely!"

Meanwhile, the Spanish Embassy just turned the channel.

[merithyn]

So.. balance the budget and cut taxes? How the fuck is it possible do that?? I agree with Obama on this. Romney is counting on paying our bills by creating jobs, but what if that doesn't happen??

[merithyn]

"In a revenue neutral way" 

And Obama has hit his stride...