Why the Debates Won't Matter

[Doctor Jack]

Two good articles out today exploring the actual impact of presidential debates on elections, as opposed to the hyped media narrative that they are super important you guys!

First from ABC: Will the Debates Make a Difference?

http://news.yahoo.com/analysis-debates-difference-133106429.html;_ylt=AmxwVFonELDDCUoe6XxAuXNsnwcF;_ylu=X3oDMTN0OGRsa3NjBG1pdANUaWNrZXQgTWVnYXRyb24gTGl0ZQRwa2cDNDYyZTdmZjEtMDFiNC0zNWIxLWExNmEtNDQxODEzODFjOWZkBHBvcwMxBHNlYwNtZWdhdHJvbgR2ZXIDMGJkZTU1MzItMGNhYS0xMWUyLWJmNzMtZDIzOGQ5YjAyYjRh;_ylg=X3oDMTI2OGlqYmlqBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANwb2xpdGljc3xkZXN0aW5hdGlvbjIwMTIEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3

Long story short with this one: The presidential debates seem to be completely meaningless and have virtually no impact on any election ever.


Second From Politico: Memo to Mitt, Kick Some Butt

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/81879.html

Despite the title, this one talks about how no matter what happens in the debates, it will be too little too late for Romney.

[freshwest]

1. From those pieces to the voters' ears. No Romney/Ryan/Rand administration, no selling out the USA.

[realFedUp]

2. That won't rain on my parade

These debates will be the best free shows in town. Forget the
plumpy little sexpot Honey Poo Poo and Baba Wawa's orgasmic
desire to interview her, this will be the highlight of upcoming weeks.
I'm serving my usual libation and hors d's: martinis and mini sliders.
As entertaining as the Emmys with drinking games involved.
Tivo, hospitality at ready.

Bring 'em on. I've got money on Obama.

[Doctor Jack]

3. Not that I think Romney is going to crush Obama

I have seen Romney debate. On his best nights, he sounds like a malfunctioning robot.

[realFedUp]

4. Wishy washy?

Stand for your candidate unless you are.

[Doctor Jack]

5. Wait a second...

...did I go to Wendy's twice yesterday?

[realFedUp]

6. Chik feller?

A Wendy's punchcard gives the impression of a fat stomach
and weak mind.

[Doctor Jack]

7. I am going to go ahead and bump this

Notice these articles are from before the debates.

Now personally, I have absolutely no clue how any of you could think Romney won that. At no point when i was watching did I feel Romney was anything more than a complete asshole but apparently being the biggest dick in the room means you win a debate these days, so I lets go with that assumption.

Romney won, BFD, objective analysis says it will make no difference on the election outcome.

[PlanetBev]

8. Thanks Doc

I was kind of down today and was badly in need of a house call.

Feelin' better already.