Posted on 09/07/2004 3:06:45 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Our own Congressman BillyBob debated Kerry at Yale and does not have a high opinion of Kerry's debating skills.
I think Osterweis probably saw what he wanted to see. That does not make him right in terms of what most Americans might see as good debating skills. I am sure Kerry went overboard to speak with the same cadence and air of superiority that Buckley and his English counterparts had. Put that out to the American people and they probably won't view the skills in the same way Osterweis did.
It is interesting that Kerry used Osterweis, David Calleo and Beekman Cannon as references when he signed his background information sheet for the military in 1966. He is definitely a part of that "elitist" culture that knows nothing of those of us who reside in middle America.
I think if dubya can just work the word "flipflop" into each of his answers..... after about 30 minutes Kerry will explode on national television.... :)
By the time they get into a debate, I think just smiling at Kerry will put him over the edge! LOL.
Well, Kerry may try to do that, but it isn't in him. Arrogance is his normal state. Natural and friendly are not normal to Kerry. I think he will provide enough glimpses of the real John Kerry to drive his numbers into Dukakis-ville.
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lol. i think he will look like an enormous geek and most of mainsteam america will react in horror
Bush has the advantage because he's been speaking on a National Stage for four years. People know what to expect. Nobody really knows what to expect from Kerry and I think all this talk about what a great debater he is could only do him harm.
Thank you very much.
Misty, thought you'd be interested in #65.
calm down! the woman grates on peoples nerves. SHe is not likeable...and its not entirely because of her husband
Yes, you are right. I am very interested in Billy Bob's take on Kerry. Thanks for pointing me to that post, Cyn.
Billy Bob, I believe you are very right and really enjoyed reading your post. :)
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