Debate and Election

Took in the debate tonight. I've come to the conclusion this election is Obama's lose. His command of presence and eloquence is so superior to McCain it's not even funny. He's a natural where as McCain is surly and just not charismatic.

I think Obama was the designated victor tonight. He was just smooth and more in command. McCain, I'm sure, tried to be personable but failed. A side note - if I still drank, I'd love to play a drinking game with McCain's "my friends". We'd all be plastered after an hour and a half....

In reviewing the post-debate pundits, the consensus seems to be a clear Obama victory. There wasn't much McCain could do to close the gap and sure enough nothing happened to change it. As could be predicted, CNN and MSNBC clearly sided with Obama while Fox went with McCain. Have I mentioned recently how much I can't stand Keith Olbermann? He just makes my hair stand on end. He's as bad as Hannity but tries to pass himself off as a newsman. I just have a hard time watching him without gagging.

So, let's get ready for an Obama administration. It will be interesting and I hope it is a successful one. However, my biggest fear is an Obama administration coupled with a Democratic congress will run roughshod with a Progressive agenda on par with the New Deal era. If they enact all their desires, we will embark on a Socialist path with more government intrusion and dubious economic policies.

As much as I'm a political junkie, I think I'll have to abstain and just watch some baseball. I think it's only going to turn nasty and I just don't want to watch how ugly it's going to get.

Peace