October 8th Bush/Kerry Post-Debate LIVE Thread

[andrew1957]

October 8th Bush/Kerry Debate

[aft_lizard]

Right that wont happen, sourpusses are going to be out in force as usual tonight.

[nonkultur]

Remember everybody. Do not buy the media spin.

Halperin Memo Dated Friday October 8, 2004

It goes without saying that the stakes are getting very high for the country and the campaigns - and our responsibilities become quite grave

I do not want to set off (sp?) and endless colloquy that none of us have time for today - nor do I want to stifle one. Please respond if you feel you can advance the discussion.

The New York Times (Nagourney/Stevenson) and Howard Fineman on the web both make the same point today: the current Bush attacks on Kerry involve distortions and taking things out of context in a way that goes beyond what Kerry has done.

Kerry distorts, takes out of context, and mistakes all the time, but these are not central to his efforts to win.

We have a responsibility to hold both sides accountable to the public interest, but that doesn't mean we reflexively and artificially hold both sides "equally" accountable when the facts don't warrant that.

I'm sure many of you have this week felt the stepped up Bush efforts to complain about our coverage. This is all part of their efforts to get away with as much as possible with the stepped up, renewed efforts to win the election by destroying Senator Kerry at least partly through distortions.

It's up to Kerry to defend himself, of course. But as one of the few news organizations with the skill and strength to help voters evaluate what the candidates are saying to serve the public interest. Now is the time for all of us to step up and do that right.

[NeoCaveman]

No gloomy gusses tonight, please!

Bush won. It's all over. We will get 500+ electoral votes.

Is that better?

[Lil'freeper]

I'm so nervous I almost can't watch.

[Peach]

Yikes. By the time I posted that, the thread was locked.

[Howlin]

I guess we're here now.........LOL.

[Enlightiator]

Am I logged On? This is going to be hugh.

[hole_n_one]

[snarkytart]

I second that.
I am nervous.

[MamaB]

And, yet they continue their no bias nonesense. They are supposed to report the news not make it up.

[ShandaLear]

TeRayZa looks like she slept in her suit.

[unspun]

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL DEBATE THREAD

[Peach]

That ABC memo is beyond disturbing.

[asgardshill]

I'd give real money if Bush would read that memo in lieu of an opening statement.

[TonyInOhio]

I'm aboard.

Yep. I have no life. :)

[JustaCowgirl]

My hands are damp, my stomach hurts, you'd think I WAS the one debating!!!!

Mine too. Let's hope W's aren't. Let's hope he's like a prizefighter back there, ready to come out and kick some Kerry b*tt.

[OpusatFR]

Amen.

I trust you my Jesus.

St. Faustina, pray for our President Bush.

[Mo1]

OK OK .. The important question is .. what are the code words for the Drinking Game :0)

[deport]

Is this it?....... be sure and ping all and tell them which post to begin at......

[Tuxedo]

Hammer time!