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The debate is over, and I just wanted to share a couple of thoughts.  Obviously, given my previous post, I think Obama blew Hillary away.  I keep hearing from post debate analysis right now about how similar these two candidates are, but I see things completely different. 

1.  Presence.  Obama has a much more presidential "presence" than Hillary does.  Throughout the debate, there was a stark contrast in their demeanor.  Though he showed moments of lightheartedness, Obama stayed focus, serious and presented himself as very "Presidential", whereas Hillary kept a very fake smile on her face through most of the debate and really went a lot further to turning me away from her.  I believe that Obama is serious and passionate about helping people.  I believe Hillary is more interested in staying in the spotlight.

2.  Foreign Policy.  I think Obama scored big time on the issue of whether the President should embrace discussions with Cuba.  Obama has it right on.  The President should take a more forward role in foreign relations.  A meeting with the President should not be seen as a reward.  What I think is that the United States has spent years telling the world that we are the greatest country on the planet, and quite frankly, the rest of the world is tired of hearing it.  The President of the United States is not lord of the world that everyone on the planet should bow before, and I think Obama realizes that.  Hillary doesn't.

3.  Immigration.  They were probably about even I guess.  My opinion has always been that building a physical fence is rediculous, that more border patrol is the way to go, and they both seem to agree with that.  Realistically, I guess Obama is right that we are never going to be able to deport 12 million people.  I, personally would like to, so I don't agree with either one of them.

4.  Healthcare.  I think Hillary really latched onto this issue and tried to make a point of it, though, fundamentally, there isn't a whole lot of difference between their two plans.  I don't know enough about the economics of their plans to speak intelligently, so I'll just call that a wash.

I know these are just a few points, but I think these were the highlights.  Overall, I think Obama came off a heck of a lot better than Hillary did. 

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Chickenkiller read my blog
Feb 21, 2008 | 9:21 PM

But you forget the most important item upon which to rate them and that is: 5.) SUBSTANCE - which is a well defined approach to overcoming problems and how they would go about paying for those solutions. For that, both of your candidates get a big fat ZERO!

Baazill read my blog
Feb 21, 2008 | 9:46 PM

I completely disagree. Though they didn't specifically address the issue of paying for things in the debate, and the reason I left it out, I will address your issue of how to pay for it.

First and formost is stopping the wasteful spending. Whether this can be accomplished or not is highly doubtful because, though the President may have good intentions, ending the corruption of Congress is a completely different story.

Eliminating the wasteful spending is just a part of it though. Closing loopholes in the taxcodes is another, as is enforcement and renegotiation of trade agreements.

At least they have ideas on helping the middle class. I would be willing to pay a little more taxes to help secure our borders and to find a better solution to our healthcare system. I work in the healthcare system and see it's current deficiencies on a daily basis.

To set this country right, everyone, yes even the rich, must dig into their pockets a little bit. It is continually amazing to me that the people who have prospered most from how this country operates, are the least willing to do anything to help save the country and the people in it.

Then, on top of it, these financially elite turn around and claim to be christians and gripe and complain about how God is being taken out of our culture. Seems more than a little hypocritical to me.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 9:53 PM

I never understand why someone would trust giving Government even more money.

Baazill read my blog
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:00 PM

And I'll never understand people who think things are just fine the way they are. The bottom line is, this country is in a lot of trouble, and alot of changes have to be made. Who's going to make them? The Republicans? They are more interested to not pissing any of their friends off than they are doing anything to help the people. Unfortunately, I think that is the predominant view of EVERY elected official in Washington.

Truth be told, it probably isn't going to make a lick of difference who is elected in November, because, to really save this country, the business as usual attitude needs to go away, and I'm just not confident that it's going to happen.

But, at least the presidential candidates are trying to offer us some hope, even if it is false hope. They want to do something to help the country. That is better than just saying everything is fine and going on.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:03 PM

Same Comment. Don't trust any of them with more money. They have had plenty and more does not solve problems.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:10 PM

Here is a idea, maybe crazy. Since Domestic spending and Military spending is about the same. What if they cut dollar for dollar from each?

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:21 PM

Clinton looked way better than Obama. Obama would just walk into Cuba, HOW MANY TIMES CAN SOMEONE STUDDER WHEN ASKED DIRECT QUESTIONS. Then on the Economy issue he is going to take away tax incentives to companies that move off shore! Whats he in lala land? You think those companies care? Heck no. They will just close their U.S ware houses and cost more jobs. And deal with Europe. He really studderd when it came to health care. And I liked her comment on the xerox thing. lol. Than on immigration He needs to go back to Chicago and do something their and than he might have some creditabilty. He lacks experiance, He lacks ability to answer direct questions. Why after he was given the chance to speak first did he let Clinton? I will tell you why he is like a kid a school that does not have the answer. He needed her to give the answer first. just like the speechs he does not write.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:27 PM

Hello Mike. He was here but didn't answer my question.

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:29 PM

She was aked twice as many questions as he was all he did was mimic her.

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:32 PM

Hey buba, If McCain takes Colin Powell watch the fire works fly lololol

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:33 PM

I haven't thought that far ahead yet. Having to much fun in the present.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:37 PM

hey. You probably figured out I hate taxes and don't want to give them more. So, Have the Government cut Domestic and Military Spending dollar for dollar. Think both sides would do it?

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 11:09 PM

Bubba,Ask Obama! But he would have to pass the question to Clinton. lol. I did'nt hear the question about his wife not being very proud of America till now!lol. I like what he said when asked about the 90million He skirted that one to. He said oh yea it was accounted for but never said how.lol

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 11:12 PM

I like what he used at the end about his accomplishments being raised in a single family home. and that was it. Heck that makes me qualfied too.

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 11:58 PM

No offence but Obama is a patsy. Listen I don't like clinton but after watching the debate there was no doubt who was more qualfied. She answerd every questioned posed to her, to the point they had to stop her. All Obama did was say we agree on a lot. He agrees on whatever Kennedy and Biden, and kerry tell him to agree on and that was pretty plain. A 1 term senator does not have the skill or the know how to run this country. He is a puppet on a string. Speechs that he does not write, and questions he cannot answer.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 5:28 AM

Well Baazill, To trust Politicians with even more tax money is still NUTS to me. Send back your rebate check if you want, I will keep mine, Thank you very much.

Baazill read my blog
Feb 22, 2008 | 6:38 AM

I won't be getting my rebate check anyway, my ex-wife will, but that's neither here nor there.

So...you are ok with us borrowing even more money on top of our I don't even know how many trillions of dollars of debt so that you can have an extra $600 or whatever you are going to get.

Again, I'm continually stunned by some of the people on here that are so shortsighted. Republican "Christians" who are the most selfish group of people I have ever seen, aside from the Catholic Church. Forget the fact that we may not have a country in 10 years.

And Mike, I don't think we watched the same debate. As far as the experience thing goes, Hillary is a one term senator as well. I'm sorry, but 8 years as first lady doesn't count as experience in my book.

I will say it again. Fixing this country is going to take a hell of a lot more than what any President can do on it's own. It's going to take a major change in Congress as well.

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 6:54 AM

Baazill, I am sorry to bud. I never thought about Him being someone else's tool to get their agenda passed until last nite. Now that picture of him with Kennedy makes even more sence. Clinton, like her or not has her own agenda, She was clear, She answered more questions them him. A LOT MORE. She is not one of the good ole boys. I was impressed with her last nite. I still would not vote democratic, All I heard her say was to develope more government. Which solves nothing, and costs more.

MIKE-FROM-IL read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 6:56 AM

Kennedy, Biden, or Kerry, would not get elected. They put him up to this. There is no doubt in my mind.

bubba-right-wing read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 7:08 AM

To Baazill What does not amaze me is how everyone uses a slash, kill, maim, accuse, type response to everyone that does not agree with them. The difference was giving the Government more trillions of dollars to solve more problems. So am I really all the things you say? Get Real, and less combattive.

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