As for the issues -- the boneheaded Republicans (for
the most part) won't admit that Iraq is a huge mess and that even most
Republicans want us to accelerate the removal of troops. The Democrats,
on the other hand, have to take a virtual blood oath of complete
withdrawal to gain the approval of their base.
When it comes to the economy, it's clear none of the
candidates has a clue. The Democrats want to "tax the rich," but by
their definition, Oprah Winfrey and a regular working couple earning a
decent wage are treated one and the same. And why are we even having
debates, primary or general, when we all know that Hillary will likely
outperform any of these guys in a "fancy speak" contest?
The Republicans clearly don't realize that many in
their base, particularly in "red" southern and southwestern states, are
suffering from the results of their beloved free trade and a housing
market that continues to head south. They spout off the right words, but
it's clear that they are just the same old "steady as she goes" GOP,
beholden to huge corporations and their longtime "establishment" ways.
Get it clear, you guys: People don't like your
president or your party. They think you sold us out to globalism and cronyism.
Repeating the same junk we have heard the last six years won't cut it.
So here's a challenge to all "debaters" in these
snore-a-thons. Use the old debate technique of doing everything in threes.
In other words, if asked what your plan is on energy, say, "I have three
major ideas or points" and then state clearly what they are.
That way you might say something innovative or at
least confirm to us that you have nothing to say at all.
Under those rules -- and I can't believe I'm saying
this -- Ron Paul would likely eat everyone's lunch. That's a statement
that would send shivers up the spine of Washington's self-appointed
political elite.