[Sunsong]

I repeat:

Of what use are debating skills (jabbing and parrying) to the President of the United States?

How do you see debating skills translating into executive and leadership skills?

Do you think having a high IQ or good debating skills entitles you to put down others?

[GussiedUp]

And I'll repeat....when exactly did Alan Keyes put you down???

It's not even worth the bother to attempt to explain the simple concept of why excellent communication skills are necessary for a politican. If that isn't a "given" in understanding to you - there's really nothing I can do to help you.

Try listening to (or reading) as much as you can of Ronald Regan - another great debator - he was brilliant with humor - too back he couldn't get ahold of Little Tommy Dashole - he'd have squashed him and it would have been laced with humor. Regan was brilliant there also in my opinion.