It's a Debate Darn It, So I Hope All You Mavericks Saw It!

I watched the Veeps debate last night and while it was not as big of a train wreck as anticipated, it was darn funny.  Early on in the debate, Palin showed her lack of knowledge on any topic that doesn't involve the state of Alaska by continuously talking about energy, primarily in her own state, and ignoring all other topics, including any discussion about the current mortgage situation.  Governor Palin even made clear that she had no intention of answering the questions asked if she didn't want to answer, though she said it in such a way as to try to make herself seem like the victim.  She told them she would not be answering the questions the way the moderator or Senator Biden might want, but in her own way.  Basically her own way is avoidance.  Her answers were obviously rehearsed and clearly lacked substance.  Biden; however, was able to show how knowledgable he was on any topic thrown his way.  Palin's biggest strength was her ability to talk down to Americans, assuming that they only way they might understand what she had to say was if she through a few darns and references to six packs into her responses.  She also winked several times at the camera and used the word maverick more times than I could count. 

I was thrilled to hear Biden point out the numerous reasons why McCain was not, in fact, a "maverick," and there was nothing Palin could say to dispute it, mainly because she has no clue.  It was also interesting that she had no idea where and how the duties of the VP are described in the Constitution.  She continuously tried to accuse Senator Biden of pointing fingers and dwelling on the past; however, she failed to show how the policies of McCain would differ from the past, which has lead to our disasterous present.  Palin is a likeable person, but completely un-informed not only on matters around the world, but on matters in our own country as well.

2 more debates to go for Obama and McCain...stay tuned....