Not that we don’t all need the extra nap time, but let’s face it, the Presidential debates don’t help any of us truly learn anything new about the Presidential candidates, beyond wondering how they decide who gets to wear the red tie and who gets to wear the blue.
Debates, Schemates – Let’s Have A Real Contest
…For my international readership, as well as any fellow Americans who just don’t pay attention, let me summarize our Head Honcho selection process. A whole bunch of people, mainly men, yell and scream at and deride each other for months. During those months, each state
, on a variety of different dates picks one of the screamers to represent each party. Eventually we end up with one, slick screamer to represent each party in a national election…
…The Donkey screamer and the Elephant screamer than travel around the country screaming out words generally written, as is the case for most politicians, for them by brilliant, witty wordsmiths (such as myself), which illustrate the dishonesty and stupidity of their opponent and the virtue of themselves…
…I see a flaw in this system. Most notable to me is that the voters never truly get to find out who and what these screamers who are running for office are…
…Perhaps they are brilliant, capable people. Perhaps. But, we will never know, because they don’t have time to stop by every one of our houses to discuss their ideas and stren
…I’m sure you’re with me in seeing that there is truly only one way to accomplish a comprehensive, fair selection process for our Commander in Chief…. gths and fears over dinner…
…Reality television…
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