I did a short post on the VP debate for the Guardian on Friday; it's here. Speaking of which, the moderating, again, was lousy. Just look at this question from Gwen Ifill: "Let's move to Iran and Pakistan. I'm curious about what you think starting with you Senator Biden. What's the greater threat, a nuclear Iran or an unstable Afghanistan? Explain why." I know it sounds smartish at first, but really, what kind of a comparison is that? "Sir, would you prefer a punch in the nose or a kick in the knee?" The question is not which is a greater threat, as if they are planning to wait their turn if we ask politely; it is "what is to be done" about each one? The way Ifill phrases it, it is pure nonsense. And second, in light of both McCain and Palin's 'Reptitive maverick syndrome" Petey did a little research. OK, it's Wikipedia, but...
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