We watched the all first presidential debate, some of the second, and none of the third. Here’s video proof that we didn’t miss much.
There’s definitely something wrong with the presidential debate system, as it’s just a game to see how many of your pre-rehearsed talking points you can recite. Now I wonder how many of Obama’s sound-bites you’ll hear again during his half-hour commercial tonight. (Not me, I’ve seen enough.)
Barack Obama is a current U.S. Senator, and a former Illinois State Senator, so you probably figure that he’s used to running against his political opponents.
From The Corner
In 1996 Obama goes to court, challenges the petition signatures of mostly African-American voters, and gets all his rivals eliminated from the ballot and so de facto runs unopposed.
In 2004 sealed divorce records were strangely released destroying the chances of his chief Democratic rival Blair Hull; then in the general, lightning again struck, and Republican front-runner Jack Ryan’s sealed divorce records were likewise mysteriously released—and he too crashed, in effect, leaving Obama without a serious primary or general election rival.
If you’re worried that Sarah Palin might make a gaffe or two during tonight’s VP debate, this message (from the Maverick to you!) may make you feel better.
If think that a missile defense system (shooting down nuclear missiles before they hit us our our allies) is a good thing, or if you think that it is a frightening and dangerous escalation in war making capabilities, then we have just the man for you.
More from Biden:
You’re not just too dumb to understand Obama, your whole town is too dumb.
As our beloved TiVo was trying to get me to watch Olympic highlights last night, I (again) told NerdMom that I was boycotting the Olympics. She asked me if I was protesting the Chinese government or just don’t like the Olympics, I said “Both.” We both agreed that this is quite convenient for me, but if you are torn between supporting our Olympians (thrill of victory, agony of defeat, yada yada) and supporting a Communist totalitarian regime, here’s a few facts that might bring you over to my side.
– Internet crackdown: Promises of allowing athletes and journalists uncensored internet access were broken.
– Beijing Olympic architect Albert Speer Jr.: His dad was the architect for the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
“The sportive, knightly battle awakens the best human characteristics. It doesn’t separate, but unites the combatants in understanding and respect. It also helps to connect the countries in the spirit of peace. That’s why the Olympic Flame should never die.”
– Adolf Hitler, commenting on the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
– Video fakery: Extra fireworks were added in digitally to the opening ceremonies.
– Singing little girl wasn’t cute enough: Cuter girl brought in to lip-sync as singing 7 year old was deemed not good looking enough by a member of the Politburo.
AP video talking about the opening ceremony issues:
And as a final note, Let’s not forget how a country gets the Olympics in the first place.
Recent White House correspondent and political pundit Tony Snow passed away Saturday morning after battling cancer for the last few years. He was one of the good guys.
Mitt Romney’s out. Here’s video from CPAC.
Basic Instructions is becoming one of my favorite online comics. It’s consistently funny, and educational in its own way. Here’s a recent one:
