[Age of Reason]

I disagrees with your theories. That would be a horrible plan, and I scarcely doubt that was the plan.

McCain is doing so well, I'm positive it was McCain's plan to hold back during the first two debates--and it's brilliant!

Since when is it a horrible to lull your opponent into a false sense of security, so he comes to the debate underprepared with his guard down?

Perfect!

[bluerose]

I agree perfect! McCain is on fire

[Vision Thing]

McCain is doing so well, I'm positive it was McCain's plan to hold back during the first two debates--and it's brilliant!

Since when is it a horrible to lull your opponent into a false sense of security, so he comes to the debate underprepared with his guard down?

Ali's Rope-a-dope strategy (which is basically a label for what you're describing as McCain's strategy) is a classic. To go back even further to Sun Tzu, it's about making your opponent underestimate you.