Debate #3
Well, I was out tonight so I listened to part of the debate on the radio and then watched all of it (courtesy of DishPlayer DVR) as soon as I got home. Using both forms of media, I felt that President Bush was clearly in the lead with both his answers — which were strong — and the clear feeling that came through of President Bush's conviction and warmth. In fact, I think the President magnified the excellent qualities he showed people in the second debate in this third debate. Unlike Sen. Kerry's “I have a plan” statements, the President laid out a smart, sensible plan to every issue he was asked about tonight.
I must say I'm disappointed, if CNN/Gallop/USA Today snap poll is correct, that people said Kerry won 52-39. I just cannot imagine this. Kerry dodged so many issues that President Bush hit head on.
In particular, I'd note that Kerry continues to dodge where he is going to get two new army divisions and his view of the draft. I am increasingly becoming convinced that a vote for Sen. Kerry (or any other candidate besides Bush — at least in swing states where it really matters — since that would encourage a Kerry win) is a vote to reinstate a draft. This is something that is not being covered enough, but it is Democrats that have recently been trying to start the draft back up. It is the Democrats that have, after sponsoring bills in the House and the Senate to reinstate the draft, who have been trying to tack the idea of the draft on the President — completely unreasonably and completely false.
The president, on the other hand, offers a common sense plan to bring troops back to the U.S. from Europe and parts of Korea where they are not needed as much, so that we can maintain an all volunteer army (the best kind, especially in these tough times when we need a smart, willing army). This is the way to win the war on terror and to make America safer.
We need four more years of the strong leadership of our President. I fear four years of John Kerry.
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I felt that Bush dominated this debate. I didn’t see the first, but from reports Bush was not at his strongest. I saw #2 and would call it a draw, although I agree more with Bush in many instances. Debate #3 I believe that Bush clearly won although it bothers me to think that people can actually make a voting decision on the debates only.
It was frustrating for me to watch Bush not annihilate Kerry on certain points, but I think Bush is too classy for that. I was most bothered that people still say “Kerry looks more ‘presidential’” when I think his bringing in his comment in regards to Mary Cheney was an absolute NO class move. I saw NOTHING “presidential” about that tactic, let alone his misquoting of scripture. I feel like people really don’t challenge what Kerry says, or does, but that they are all over Bush with a fine tuned comb. It annoys me!
I do fear Kerry leading this country. I actually have fear and anxiety about it. My comfort comes from knowing that regardless of who wins the election, God is still sovereign. God is in control.