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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: canuck-l-head who wrote (1187)	10/4/2000 2:37:38 AM
From: MJ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10042

I began watching this debate with an open mind---having judged local speaking contests. Regarding eloquence, I felt neither candidate was eloquent. Gore came off like a used car salesman hawking his favorite points---the 1% and the drugs for seniors. And, Bush showed the glimmerings of being a statesman---needing to truly pound home his success in Texas. Appearances do count in debates. People are influenced by appearance. Gore looked very plastic and Bush looked a little boyish. Both did the one thing often recommended for male speakers---wearing a red tie to brighten the face. Both Gore and Bush agree that Seniors should be taken care of with Social Security and affordable medicines. Gore came across as a single issue candidate---or at least two single issues-----affordable "drugs" for Seniors and supporting Roe vs. Wade. Neither candidate articulated imo the truly main question for Seniors which is also a question for all of us. That is-----a comprehensive look at the whole medical care system with the goal of eliminating dependency on "drugs", a dependency which is often fostered within the medical arena. This results in people being over-medicated, particularly our fragile and vulnerable Seniors. This debate was a warm-up for Bush as he psyches out Gore and for Gore. The real tests will be at the Town Meeting and then the final debate. mj(not Mark Johnson)

To: canuck-l-head who wrote (1187)	10/4/2000 9:55:19 AM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10042

Bush, however, should have passed on the question of "character". Gore used Bush's willingness to answer the question and turned it against him. That's good debate tactics. I believe the charecter question is a legitimate issue. Not only the "no controling legal authority" (and "I didn't hear anything about fundraiseing because I was to busy going the bathroom after drinking too much iced tea"), but also Gore's flip flops on the issues. On abortion, gun control, and other controversial issues, Gore has changed his stated position 180 degrees. Not only does he not exaplin why he changed on many issues but he frequently viscuously attacks those that hold his former opinions. Even on the environment (where he has been fairly consistant if rather extremist), he supported releasing oil from the strategic reserve to lower prices. You might have a point though that even though it is a legitimate issue some people might be turned off if Bush raises it himself. Tim