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digitalpoetry

The "Debate"

Sep 27, 2008 10:04

I should say that since I don't have TV, I didn't watch the debate last night - if I can stomach it, I may watch it when it shows up on YouTube (and I've got some time ( Read more... )

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rob_donoghue September 27 2008, 14:36:11 UTC

There were genuine differences, but the game-playing was far more central, with McCain trying to look more statesmanlike and Obama trying to look more likable. Both succeeded so far as it goes, but I think likable sells better.

digitalpoetry September 27 2008, 15:41:55 UTC

There were genuine differences

Can you talk a bit about where they differed?

rob_donoghue September 28 2008, 01:54:46 UTC

Where they would spend massive amounts of money, mostly. A cynic might not consider that a genuine difference, but I'm ok with government spending to a point, so I think it's kind of important. This went pretty much to straight party lines, with Obama wanting to spend money on social and progressive programs (Education, health care) while McCain was a bit more waffly, since he wants to spend more but not say he wants to (though defense and security are the likely winners ( ... )