[OHelix]

Am I mistaken, or is it acurate to say Obama pretty much just presented talking points, rather than "rebutt" Keyes, but Keyes, as soon as it was his turn to speak was able to express a concise analysis of what Obama had just said and point out the error in his approach... then go on to state what he felt was the correct approach?

[knarf]

It is accurate.
I didn't get on the stream and didn't want to spend the time lookin' around, so I watched this thread.

I'm a Keyes fan so everything said here has resonated with me, and I know enough about Alan's style to affirm your observation.

I think that is the most endearing thing about Alan Keyes ... he can take what you say, and correct it in such a way you're almost forced to re-arrange your thought processes.

I wish I had heard him, but this has been good, too.

[Cheapskate]

That pretty much sums it up!

[Aquinasfan]

Am I mistaken, or is it acurate to say Obama pretty much just presented talking points, rather than "rebutt" Keyes,

Like most politicians.

but Keyes, as soon as it was his turn to speak was able to express a concise analysis of what Obama had just said and point out the error in his approach... then go on to state what he felt was the correct approach?

This is true statesmanship in the age of the soundbite. Most other politicians are either too scared or simply unable to present a coherent, reasoned argument in defense of their positions. This doesn't bode well for our republic.