[windchime]

The only thing worse than debate deprivation is election night deprivation! I think the thread on the first debate will be more comprehensive when we're not trying to run commentary while watching.

Really good news on Mitt Romney. He did such a terrific job handling the Olympics that it's hard to imagine a job he couldn't do well.

Stay safe in Kennedy Kountry.

[floriduh voter]

I think you're right about a debate thread. Transcription instead of commentary would be preferred but I'm sure McLawyer will even get the best transcriptionist off their game when the false allegations and attacks on Governor Bush start to fly.

I don't mind transcribing McLawyer's q & a. I'd just do one post and hit the post button when he's done answering each question.

Then, people who can't see the debate will at least have something to follow.

If posters want to add their comments, there's really no way we can admonish them IMO. But, if it's from me, FV, it will be straight typing. I can scream at my tv when the debate's over. LOL

Let me know if you think this will work. It's better than confusing people. How about at the beginning of the thread, we identify the screen names of the people who are transcribing only? That way, lurkers can search for the q & a's if that's all they're interested in. I VOLUNTEER TO TRANSCRIBE BILL MCBRIDE'S Q & A as it happens. I type fast but this is not going to be perfect like a depo transcript.

If you or someone wants to help transcribe GOVERNOR BUSH'S Q & A, they should let you know.

I would also recommend that someone else observe all else, moderator, stage, unauthorized comments from the audience, MISCELLANEOUS OBSERVER. That would be three to five VOLUNTEERS.

Of course, the debate transcript will probably be on line by Saturday. We'd just be giving a live version. If you don't want to go this way, whatever, I'm flexible. FV