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McCain vs Obama, timeline 70 minutes to end

They have moved on to Russia, but I am afraid that my eyes are glazing over. I am afraid that right now it is tit for tat. Unfortunately, Sen. McCain has just repeated the mistaken notion that Russian invaded Georgia without any provocation, despite the many articles that have been published in various USA newspapers pointing out that Georgia engaged in a policy of provocation with Russia. He is now... [Read more]

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McCain vs Obama, timeline 50 to 70 minutes

The subject has just shifted to Afghanistan. Here Sen. Obama has made his most “warlike” remarks and insisted on a thorough involvement. Sen. McCain clearly stated that he regrets the great mistake that was made in ignoring Afghanistan. The people in the room just gasped because his criticism was so strong of President Bush’s policy. They had not expected Sen. McCain to openly admit... [Read more]

McCain vs Obama, timeline 30 to 50 minutes

The moderator has continued to press on the budget. Sen. Obama has been the first one that has admitted that the budget will definitely be affected by the loss of funds from tax revenues. He has just made the excellent point that in order to make cuts one must first decide what the priorities are. Thus, he wants to talk about priorities rather than about specific programs. Know the priorities and you... [Read more]

McCain vs Obama, first half hour

The debate has just started, and the schedule has been thrown out. The first question is about the economic crisis . . . so much for foreign policy. Interestingly enough, both candidates agree that the prior economic policy was not correct. This seems to leave President Bush hanging and rotating in the wind. Neither candidate wishes to connect themselves with President Bush. Interestingly enough, Sen.... [Read more]

Pre-first debate post, McCain vs Obama

When I wrote yesterday that I was going to continue with my discussion today on Scripture, Tradition, and Ecumenical Councils, I had forgotten that today was the first debate between Senators McCain and Obama. Right now, I am in a room with 12 people ranging from college age to senior citizen. We have the TV turned on and are awaiting the debate, with the TV turned on to one of the news channels. Pizza... [Read more]

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