Last night's presidential debate
We want to hear your reactions to last night's presidential debate. Who won? Who lost? Was the format successful? Was the subject matter relevant? Share your thoughts.
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The direction President Bush has brought us in terms of International diplomacy (or lack of) scares the hell out of me. I do not think we are safer for his actions in invading Iraq, nor do I feel we are safe at home. I do not think Home Land Security has gone nearly as far as it should have by now. Over two years after 9/11, intelligence sharing is still not a priority. More than 2 years after 9/11, state and local officials are still not having intelligence shared with them. There is no unified Terrorist List database. Intelligence tapes from April onward are still not decoded, if there are any terrorist plots hidden there, I hope they get decoded BEFORE the incident date. Our borders are wide open. I fear easy access to assault weapons. I wish that the moderator asked this follow-up question "What about the educated unemployed?" What schooling will help them? Are all the outsourced jobs going to better educated foreigners? I think what we should do is pput an assault rifle in Bushes hands, put him back in uniform to fullfill his military obligation (make up for his awol days) and ship his butt to Iraq to defend our country.
ETF, Avon Mass
Before the Democratic convention in July a number of questions loomed about who John Kerry is and whether he really has what it takes to step into office. After watching three debates, I think it is absolutely clear that he has a good grasp of the issues, the communication skills to connect with the average Joe about the issues and a number of plans to take decisive next steps on a host of foreigna nd domestic problems. He also looked very presidential. I think he is our next president.
Eleni, Newton, MA
I felt that Senator Kerry, hands down, won the third debate. Time and time again, Kerry has delivered with conviction, substance, heart, and a plan. A plan which covered and engaged every aspect of the lives of the American citizen, from affirmative action to the war on terror. Bush, however, lacked answers on how to truly get the United States back on its feet. I am left wondering what President Bush accomplished during his term as President, and I am especially uncertain and confused, as to what Bush will do differently if relected. Bush attacks Kerry on his credibility, yet I feel he should look in the mirror and ask what his own credibility is, because I sure am not seeing it. I ask all, what has President Bush done to make a postive impact in the lives of this wonderful nation that we live in, the United States of America. Now I ask you, why get more of the same, when we, the American people, can elect a new commander in chief who gets it, gets us, and gets what our faith, dream, and future should be. I am confident that Senator John Kerry gets it, and you do too.
Bethany, Wakefield, RI
Are we really supposed to believe that Bush is going to be the compassionate president he trumpets himself as being when the past four years has only demonstrated a callous disregard for the majority of Americans relative to health care, reasonable jobs, civil rights, etc., etc. I say "We don't believe you."
Eva, Seattle
I think John Kerry has a strong grasp of the issues that face the country. And I think he will make changes the American People have been hoping for. I believe he will be a great president. I can't say that about George Bush. I Voted for Bush in 2000 and I am greatly disappointed in his leadership of our Country. I only hope that the American People are paying attention to this administration and are knowledgeable so that they are not tricked into voting for bush again.
Terry, Idaho Falls
Kerry is selling snake oil
Joe, Boston
I have a question for John Kerry. What has he done so wonderful for Mass. that I should trust him with another 49 states. Last time I checked nothing. I want to see him answer that. He can fool the rest of the country but not me.
Jason, Merrimac
Is George Bush even capable of answering a direct question? Evidently not! Again tonight we witnessed that every question Bush was asked, he evaded or changed the subject. Our country is in one heck of a big mess. The economy is pitiful. NCLB is leaving children and schools behind. Families are with out healthcare. Bush does not understand this, his base is the wealthy and he admits to that. John Kerry cares about the little people. It's time for a change and it can't come soon enough!
Pamela, West Toluca Lake, CA 91602
There was really nothing new from either candidate. We have heard their positions on most of the issues. Bush continues to deny any mistakes in his domestic and international policies. He was a still very smug in his answers to all domestic issues, security, jobs, health care etc. I liked the fact that Kerry did defend his liberal roots by citing FDR and not going deffensive when Bush brought up his liberalism by referring to Ted Kennedy. LOW BLOW.... HITTING BELOW TE BELT............BUT THAT IS WHAT THIS ELECTION HAS BEEN DOING SINCE THE BEGINNING... DIRTY DIRTY REPUBLICANS...................
marie, Santee CA
Han Solo (John Kerry) slayed the evil Emperor (George Bush) in the debate tonight. The evil Emperor was evil as usual and showed his true nature of hatred and lies and deceit. Han Solo (John Kerry) tells the truth and has a plan to fix the problems created by the Evil Empire (Bush Administration). Darth Vader (Dick Cheney) was slayed by Luke Skywalker (John Edwards) earlier this week in their debates and proved who are the brains behind this Evil Empire (Bush Administration). Kerry/Edwards will put people back to work and provide health care for the American people. They will heal the wounds of the failed Iraqi invasion and bring our troops home. They will find the true 911 terrorists and bring them to justice. They will unite the country as never before by reaching out to work with both sides of the political aisle. The Republic (American People) will prevail over the Evil Empire (Bush Administration) and their blinded followers. The American people will wake up to the lies and deceit that have been spread by the Evil Media Complex headed by Fox and Republican Billionaires and the Military Industrial Complex. The American People can not take four more years of this Bush Administration. John Kerry won the debates and he will win the Presidential Election in November 2004.
Frank, Dulles,VA
