Notes On The Debate
09.30.2004Update » Did Kerry flip flop at all during the debate???

1. Kerry says “I WILL hunt down the terrorists, and kill them”
Uhh…. does that sound like John Kerry to you?
2. Dubya is already showing up Kerry, not even half way into it.
3. I noticed Kerry constantly scribbling on his little notepad, he’s probably drawing that same thing that Jackie Treehorn scribbled in the movie The Big Labowski. Dubya doesn’t need to goof off with a notepad. He’s focused, steadfast, and passionate about this debate.
Well, overall I think Dubya dominated this one. We’ll see how the next one goes. In the mean time, y’all remember when Kerry met up with some marines at Wendy’s while ordering a square burger? Scott sent me this photo that captured their thoughts at the moment.
Update » Big Sean adds a good comment. I thought I’d add it here.
Ok… I think the only thing that Kerry did right last night was that he was a very skilled debater. But if we look at what he said we can find so many holes!
1) He accused Bush of not preparing the military enough for the war in Iraq. He even sited the humvees that lacked armor and the soldiers that lacked body armor… wait a minute? Wasn’t that what the 87 billion dollars was for that Kerry voted against?
2) Kerry was asked the question why did he call Bush a liar and Kerry’s response was, “I never ever used that strong word about the president.”
FACT: In September 2003, Kerry Said Bush Administration “Lied” And “Misled.” “This administration has lied to us. They have misled us. And they have broken their promises to us. The president promised to the people and the Congress that he would build an international coalition, respect the United Nations’ process and only go to war as a last resort. I will tell you that from my war fighting experience, I believe there is a test for a president as to how you go to war. And that test is whether or not you can look in the eyes of parents and say to them, ‘I did everything possible to avoid the loss of your son and daughter, but we had no other choice in order to protect the security of our nation,’ and I know this president fails that test in Iraq.” (Sen. John Kerry, Campaign Event, Claremont, NH, 9/20/03)
3) Kerry talks about being tough in the war on terror, but this is the same man who voted against the B-1 bomber, the Trident missle system, the Tomahawk missle, and many other weapons upgrades.
4) Kerry says that he wanted to strengthen our inteligence system… but he proposed legislation that would take billions of dollars away from the CIA.
5) Kerry said that he “never has wilted”. This was in response to Bush’s accusation that the world does not need someone who wilts under political pressure… do i really need to say anything on this?
I will give the Senator one thing… with the limited arsonal that he had to fight with at the debate he used it all and pretty effectively… Bush on the other hand had alot of bombshells he could use but only used a few.
Bottom line… Debating style- Kerry wins
Substance and Leadership and all the things that really matter- Bush by a landslide

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