Bwahahahahaha-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!! IN YOUR DREAMS!!
Where do I start? AT THE END? - When TERRAYZA waddled onto the stage and the usual grimacing hug ensued? - OR EARLIER ON IN THE DEBATE? - When JOHN F. KERRY pronounced "Putin" four or five times in that unfortunate pronunciation (at least in my neck of the woods) and PRESIDENT BUSH had sense enough to call him the more glamourous "Vladimir" - IT WAS OVER!!! - I could go on, and on, and the lamestream media will try to anoint JFK the winner, but Bwahahahahaha-ha-ha-ha!!! MESSENGER, YOU and YOUR MESSAGE ARE SHOT!!!!
While President Bush was out surveying the damage done by the recent hurricanes and comforting people today, Kerry was in a plush room getting a manicure and painting himself orange. So President Bush was tired tonight because he cares more about people than himself. On the other hand, Kerry only has to focus on one goal - the presidency. President Bush, in addition to campaigning for re-election, has the world on his shoulders and he handles himself with dignity and grace in spite of all the demands.
I'll take George W. Bush on his worst day over John Effin Kerry at his best - which appears to be when he's putting down the country that he wants to be president of.
I don't have time to write up a substantive analysis, but here is my superficial appearance analysis:
Kerry came across as polished as his shiny white teeth, his over-made up, botoxed face and his finely manicured hands. His practiced smile made him look like he was on a toothpaste commercial. In the first half hour, he was generally able to control his pointing and hand gestures, but by the end they were on full display. Kerry's botox kept him appearing calm throughout. With Kerry, it is all about appearances, in every sense of the word.
President Bush looked more like a real, live person. He "lives" in his face, with all his various facial expressions. He seems real when he speaks. He particularly cannot hide it when he is annoyed; he has no botox to keep it off his face. The President definitely was annoyed by Kerry's concerted tearing down of our war effort. You could tell by just looking at the President that he truly believes that he is doing what is best for our country.
I hate to admit it, but I thought Kerry was more articulate and won on "style" points. Bush seemed sincere and passionate in defending his positions, but the President also looked tired at times. I understand GWB spent a good part of the day consoling hurricane victims...perhaps he was emotionally drained from the day.
At any rate, no clear knockout, no major gaffes, so I don't really expect any major movement of voters to Kerry. Hope Bush can get his "A" game back before the next debate.
How do I know? No mention of the Kerry hand gestures.
I have a feeling that Bush could have done just the same — exactly the same, no better, no worse — with zero preparation. With no practice at all. Just wingin' it.
I'm sure Bush would have done BETTER in that debate with zero preparation.