tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post8930266427583471299..comments2024-03-23T20:59:45.060-05:00Comments on Mid-Life Thoughts from Bob: More Random MusingsBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-38603098039547596712008-09-28T11:33:00.000-05:002008-09-28T11:33:00.000-05:00Congratualtions to Son #2 on the Homecoming events...Congratualtions to Son #2 on the Homecoming events!! I know you and your wife are proud!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in still liking Sarah Palin. *sigh*Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-23386532213216942512008-09-28T08:55:00.000-05:002008-09-28T08:55:00.000-05:00Did not watch the debate myself as I was watching ...Did not watch the debate myself as I was watching my youngest on the football field -- playing and as part of the Homecoming Court at halftime -- one of those proud parent moments for which I am using this forum to unabashedly brag!!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, good points all here. I have caught bits and pieces of commentary and believe it really was a draw. We each bring into it our own views and prejudices. I am traditionally more right leaning/Republican. I have been much more open minded and critical of my brethren this election season -- and still struggle with how my faith plays into it all -- but as we come into the home stretch I am more and more entrenched back in the Republican camp (but very enlightened thanks to my good friends who feel otherwise).<BR/><BR/>I have fallen hard for Sarah Palin for reasons I have previously stated. Despite the attemtps from all sides to discredit her, she continues to distinguish herself. And it's just killing the left that a REPUBLICAN woman is making huge strides for women!<BR/><BR/>Thanks to all for your comments.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-46780271968753248692008-09-27T14:14:00.000-05:002008-09-27T14:14:00.000-05:00Honestly, there is really no one person who is pre...Honestly, there is really no one person who is prepared to deal with the all of the situations this country finds itself in. Let's hope we all dig down deep and approach each problem positively as the new year begins. We did survive the Carter years.<BR/><BR/>I'd consider the debate a draw on words only, and I'm pretty left leaning right now. However, on body language, there was a clear winner. I think that sanctimoniousness came out, Bob, but in the way McCain handled himself on stage. Or was that just suppressed anger?<BR/><BR/>quidquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954222271507913856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-5436989039443491722008-09-27T12:48:00.000-05:002008-09-27T12:48:00.000-05:00I agree with you, Bob. I'm afraid all the economi...I agree with you, Bob. I'm afraid all the economic woes of the past week have just sealed the election for Obama. I just wish I felt more confident about the idea of his leadership!<BR/><BR/>I chose not to watch the debate... figured I'd have all the high and low points rehashed on the news for me adnauseam. (like everything else in this campaign) I've already had two family members give me their take on it and even they didn't agree!<BR/><BR/>Bleh! November 4th can't come soon enough!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-19522529792325183792008-09-27T12:47:00.000-05:002008-09-27T12:47:00.000-05:00Pam, that's because of this first debate's planned...Pam, that's because of this first debate's planned topic (foreign policy). That was the one area that McCain was supposed to have a significant advantage, and if he didn't clearly win this particular debate, it would by default be a "victory" for Obama.<BR/><BR/>It didn't help that much of the evening was diverted to economic issues, which McCain has confessed is not his strong point. On Tuesday afternoon he still hadn't even read the 3-page Paulson bailout proposal, even though it'd been available for two full days.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that neither ticket seems prepared to deal with the magnitude of what they'll be facing.Redleftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834798382800790723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-82935216692079211062008-09-27T09:57:00.000-05:002008-09-27T09:57:00.000-05:00Bob,I watched the debate, thought it was pretty mu...Bob,<BR/><BR/>I watched the debate, thought it was pretty much a draw. Most pundits called it a draw, but, somehow, Obama was deemed the winner.<BR/><BR/>Seems that because McCain didn't hit it out of the park, he lost.<BR/><BR/>Yep, looks like Obama has already been crowned king.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133743056974995270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-77269883758311942008-09-26T16:03:00.000-05:002008-09-26T16:03:00.000-05:00I think you're probably right, and I think this pa...I think you're probably right, and I think this past week just sealed the deal.<BR/><BR/>Actually, the House Republicans are doing a good job of putting the stamp of defeat on McCain's forehead.<BR/><BR/>All in all, Washington is doing what Washington does best: Quibble while Rome...er America burns.<BR/><BR/>I might try to watch at least a part of the debate. I might gag and give up. Frankly, I don't believe either of them, and I don't think either of them has a clue how to handle the many HUGE problems facing this country.<BR/><BR/>At the moment I'd love to be able to sweep the whole Washington lot and start from scratch. But, I doubt that would even be feasible since it takes a fortune to run for office, and I doubt any newcomers could afford filing fees these days.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133743056974995270noreply@blogger.com