Do This Year's Presidential Debates Matter?

Twas the night before the October 3rd Presidential debate
and all the through the nation
a feeling of deja vu is rampant
and in my opinion, a definite lack of elation...

I know, I could do better...

I'm so tired of the election already.
In my opinion, this debate is merely an exercise
a ghost of what the US used to be.

They USED to matter, I suppose.

Watching video of the Nixon/ Kennedy debates are interesting.
That's back when there were only 3 networks and it was pretty much a litmus test on how we here in the US would observe our potential candidates in a challenge or perceived confrontation.

Now they are horribly predictable: down to the specific phrases and counterpoints. Though ideologically miles apart, seemingly, they both are a caricature of each other. Take the daily appearances they make- they BOTH are dressed and presented similarly. Down to the matching white , rolled up long sleeve shirts and nearly identical suits and ties. Google "Obama Romney" in Google images and see what you find- it's creepy!

In the name of civility, both candidates will smile as they attempt to jab one another and their political party.

Both candidates will cite the same rhetoric and half truths that we have heard all year or even longer.

Nothing new will be revealed.I promise you. Expect both candidates to make a minor gaffe or two and even laugh about it.

Overall, it's going to be quite the non event.

And think, both candidates have spent WEEKS preparing for this. BOTH candidates' spokespeople have repeatedly told the press to expect to be underwhelmed.

We're WAY ahead of ya there, guys...

Let's Get It On

My vacation this week has really been not what I expected it to be. My plans began unravelling last Friday afternoon before the last working day before my scheduled week off of work. All and all, I've made the best, tastiest lemonade I could. Apparently, the whole world continued to spin while I was temporarily away from the interweb.

Romney vs Obama - until November all we'll hear from the left will be how "pro rich white guys" Romney is. The right will talk about how bad the economy is and how Obamacare will doom us all. Each side have declared the other side is wagin a war against women. To me, it all seems like an exercise in futility. A "well, he's better than the other guy" situation. Yet I read more poeple vote in the "American Idol" contests than vote in out elections. More people buy PS3/Xbox games than vote in elections. Amazing...

Of course, most will shrug their shoulders, get into their little groups and discuss all the bad there is in the world while doign nothing to effect change.

Trayvon madness continues- they've arrested and charged Zimmerman. 2nd degree murder, I believe. This whole case is so mired in controversy, non facts and emotions that this case will NEVER have a consensus verdict or decision. Meanwhile, vile racism continues followed by meager, insincere psuedo apologies from those on the PRO kill Zimmerman side. Interpretations form both sides flow and seem rational.
I like conversations with people about things that are controversial and disagreed upon. Regrettably most of those close to me don't care or do not like ot have conversations with me about things in dispute, for whatever reason. I'm not so closed minded as to not have my thoughts or beliefs challeneged and in ultra rare occasions, perhaps changed.. So much converation on talk radio or TV is sinlge-minded, "preaching to the choir" type of thing. Every now and then a token caller or writer with a seemingly opposing view will be allowed onto these shows; usually by the same person or handful of people. Nowadays, conversations end with someone saying "whatever" and waving their hand or finger in the air. Thye walk away mumbling something condescending. Or one side will become desperate and diversionary tactics are used usually resorting to personal attacks or questions answered with questions that has nothing to do with the subject. I see the latter used in news conferences daily. A reporter ro someone will ask someone a simple yes or no question. And instead of answering the question "yes or no" and then qualifying their answer, they resort to smoething that hardly resembles the intended answer. If that makes any sense. Am I the only one seeing this?