…going to watch the Republican debate tonight?
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Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely 
August 11th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Only after I plunge red hot needles into my eyes.
August 11th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I’d sooner have lidlocks fastened on and sit through three days of “What Not to Wear” and “Say Yes to the BigAss Dress” than watch this performance.
August 11th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
There is a conservative diva who will do that for me.
If something material is reported, I will look at the transcript or video.
August 11th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I’d watch if i heard the number after trillion was going to be brought up.
August 11th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
No.
August 11th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I would rather have my teeth drilled.
August 11th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Me, neither, but I’m working on a parade float tonight.
August 11th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Right after I finish “Dreams from my Father”
August 11th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I’ll read transcripts.
August 11th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I’ll have to be very lonely, with no laundry to do, no cleaning I have to do,
and I’ll have to skip the gym on top of that.
August 11th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
After Mitt’s wild outburst today, I have to watch to see if he actually raises his voice.
August 11th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
No, it could push me over the edge, intense things affect me that way.
August 11th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
I would have to stay up all night what with the 6-hour time difference. Not that I need beauty sleep or anything. I just have a lot to do tomorrow.
August 11th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
I’ll look for Michelle Bachman clip’s tomorrow
August 11th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Will Sarah be in it? No?
Then no.
August 11th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Oh come on guys, now I’ll have to be the only one who’ll say yes—I’m watching it….I had a migraine this afternoon, and I’m having to rest and forced to watch.
August 11th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Seriously, though, this 24/7/365 obsession with politics drives me up the wall. It’s not normal or healthy.
The reason for it is obvious, though. The amount of time and energy people spend thinking, talking, and analyzing politics is directly proportional to the amount of power the government has over our lives. A hundred years ago the average citizen had very little interaction with the federal government. Government at the local, county, and state levels had much more impact on their daily lives. Thus, it was easier for people to personally know their councilmen and representatives.
Today that has all changed, as the federal government has usurped power from other levels of government, as well as from civil society. If the federal government had stuck to its constitutional limitations, it would matter little to the average person who is President.
August 11th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
What debate?
August 11th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
“Today that has all changed, as the federal government has usurped power from other levels of government, as well as from civil society. If the federal government had stuck to its constitutional limitations, it would matter little to the average person who is President.”
Well put, if only we could get back to the days of Coolidge.
August 11th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
I think I have some paint to dry…
August 12th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Did I just lose all respect for Byron York right now….
Is there someway he can explain himself for that question of Michelle Bachman?
I can’t think of a good reason. I’m ashamed to have read his past columns….
August 12th, 2011 at 12:15 am
http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/11/bachmann-asked-if-she-would-be-submissive-to-husband-as-president/
August 12th, 2011 at 12:18 am
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/reporter-booed-for-asking-bachmann-if-as-president-she-would-be-submissive-to-her-husband/
August 12th, 2011 at 12:53 am
Watched it and the Seahawks beating Sandy Eggo.
Multi-tasking, you know.
Some good moments. Ron Paul is the odd man out. He has some good monetary ideas, but is such an isolationist. He believes, along with Code pink, that the Islamists are mad at us because of our foreign policy.
Newt was in rare form tonight. He was on his game and took on Chris Wallace for asking gotcha questions. No talking points for him. He sounded very statesman like and didn’t get weird.
Cain was his usual clear, competent sounding self.
Bachmann was combative, dueling with Tim Pawlenty and, as Baklava mentioned, Byron York.
She doesn’t back down. I like her spirit.
Pawlenty was more energized than he has been before, but his challenges to Bachmann gave the appearance of him beating up on that nice Bachmann girl. Pawlenty seems good on most issues, but I can’t warm up to him.
Huntsman is a nice guy, but he’s too programmed or something. I just can’t warm up to him.
Romney was okay. More animated than usual, but still kind of above it all.
Santorum is a very principled Catholic and I like to see someone stick up for their principles. However, he gives the impression that he wants to force his principles on everybody else, particularly as relates to abortion. He stated that he believed doctors should be charged as criminals if they do abortions. When did abortion become illegal? On the other hand he had a very good line about the Bachmann position on not raising the debt ceiling. He pointed out that SS, Medicare, Medicaid, and the military take 60% of the budget and we are presently borrowing the other 40%. His line was that, because of that reality, not raising the debt ceiling was political rhetoric and showmanship not facing the facts.
I enjoyed it. Still don’t have a favorite. I don’t really think Paul has a chance, but if he becomes the nominee, I would vote for him. ABO -2012!!
At least that’s the way I saw it.
August 12th, 2011 at 1:17 am
Wow.
Tell me about the Seahawks now.
August 12th, 2011 at 6:58 am
I watched the debate. I thought the questions were awful. I had hoped Fox would do a better job than CNN, but no such luck.
I have to admit, it got to the point that I was muting Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann. I was afraid that if I did not, I would get so aggravated I would not be able to sleep.
Romney did a good job and I was actually impressed with Santorum. Gingrich was as tough and biting as I have ever seen him.
I did not blame Pawlenty for going after Bachmann, she has been sniping at him and everyone else for the lack of purity…it is time she got some of it back.
Ron Paul once again, showed us all that he is nuts. A loon. A crazy person. I can not figure out how a guy who sounds further to the left than Nader ended up in the Republican party.
August 12th, 2011 at 8:21 am
So how’d the debates turn out? Did all the “Republicans” vow to repeal Obamacare? Abolish the departments of Energy and Education? End the income tax? Withdraw from Libya, the UN, and Europe? No? Wake me when we get two parties.
August 12th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Baklava,
Seahawks won 24-17. PIP is a marvelous invention.
They have a new QB, Tavaris Jackson. He didn’t look all that great, but Charlie Whitehurst and Josh Portis, the backups, looked pretty good. It’s early. They’re just trying to improve on last year’s 7-9 finish. (That, amazingly won the division.) Not a wonderful outlook, but they’re what we’ve got here in the People’s Republic. (The libs like the Sounders more than the Seahawks.)
August 13th, 2011 at 12:10 am
“Wake me when we get two parties.”
I hear you, and you are right on target.