I understand we face a troubling time, and there is much to be decided. But the world or the United States of America will not come to an end if McCain and Obama take a few hours to meet, answer questions, and discuss the very issues we as a country are now facing. In fact, being in this situation right now, might make for a better debate. They can't just talk about what I want to do, and might do, but must talk about what's going on today, what effects every single American today. So lets get it on!!!
On a side note, debates are not just thrown together, this has been in the works since 2006. From what I have heard Ole Miss has spent over 5 million dollars getting the campus and venue ready for this. The secret service has worked extensively with the university to make sure it is up to snuff for this, I would guess at a pretty substantial cost. So what happens if it doesn't happen??? What if McCain doesn't show up, and Obama does??? Well one way or another it seems like we are going to have a nationally covered event, will is be a debate, or a just be come a nationally televised Q & A with Obama???
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I'm totally torn on this. I think the debate is important, but I also think what is happening to the economy needs fixing, and like it or not, the next president will have to deal with it. I don't think it would be a big deal for McCain to hop on a jet and get there, debate, and be back for a Saturday session.
Looks like it is a moot point now, anyway, since they've reached a deal.
I live for the debates, so I look forward to watching them.
Great point! I didn't even think about how much money would be wasted if the debates didn't happen. I think that it's a convenient cop-out for McCain to avoid the debate b/c I think he knows his ratings will go down afterwards. What will be his next excuse for "postponing"?
I don't really think McCain would not show up, that would just be foolish.
I will avoid assuming that McCain would want to dodge a debate. I do find it funny that everyone assumes that if they debate on FP, McCain will wipe the floor with Obama. There is no question that McCain has drastically more experience then Obama or even our last 2 presidents when it comes to FP. But he has a few issues, first, he is not a great debater, or speaker for that matter. Second, he tends to get riled up easily and react before he thinks it through. Not a good combination in a debate. Plus, as I have said elsewhere being experienced doesn't automatically mean your good at it, or right.
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