Presidential Debate #1

[Dannyell]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

McCain appears to be disgusted by Obama and acts as if Obama isn't even there. It's condescending. Personally, I take it as a negative. One should have a firm handshake and always look the other person in the eye.

I had the same feeling about McCain last night...he made very little eye contact and that smile off his when Obama was talking heheh

None looked special, but as most of us would agree both are better than the current one so thats at least a relief....

[MrLabGuy]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

McCain appears to be disgusted by Obama and acts as if Obama isn't even there. It's condescending. Personally, I take it as a negative. One should have a firm handshake and always look the other person in the eye.

It's a common debate tactic. Speak to the people not your opponent. The only time you acknowledge your opponent is the opening and closing handshake.

Did you also notice how Obama said he agreed with McCain about a half dozen times or more? McCain never once said he agreed with Obama that I could remember.

[MrLabGuy]

Originally Posted by gresch

Looks like Obama is a better speaker when it's scripted, and last night was not.

Yep...You could tell he was heavily coached though. He's not an off the cuff thinker or speaker. Everything Obama says on a TelePrompter is absolutely scripted to push the buttons of the American people which to me comes across as insincere and deceitful. Truth is Obama can never say what he really feels or believes because he would never get elected.

This whole McCain is Bush might work for the ignorant masses but those who know anything about the man know that is not true. Sure they both are Republicans and have some basic ideologies related to the party but then again so does every other Republican. You might as well say Mitt Romney is another Bush but that does not make it true.

Again...Buttons for the ignorant masses.

[chonko]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

McCain appears to be disgusted by Obama and acts as if Obama isn't even there. It's condescending. Personally, I take it as a negative. One should have a firm handshake and always look the other person in the eye.

I definitely agree with your observation.

[soccerjunky]

Obama stutters like mel tillis when he actually has to think for himself..

come november 3rd?????

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