The problem with that is what's to debate -- the economy is in the toilet; the war is an obscenity. GWB has hurt this nation more than I even care to think about, let alone discuss.

I'll debate the silly things like flag pins and salutes so that maybe, just maybe, I can get one person to understand that Obama should not be condemned for trivial issues. If you're afraid he'll become president, give me a concrete reason why -- not his genetic makeup; not his parents; not something as dumb as whether or not he'll wear a flag pin or salute during the anthem.

BTW -- For those who missed it, CNN has now debunked the myth that Obama attended a Muslim school in Jakarta -- he spent two years in a Catholic school there and two years in a public school. His birth father was NOT a Muslim. In fact, he was an atheist.

McCain scares me. I truly do believe he'll pull us right into Iran. Now is not the time for a hawk to be president.

I preferred Hillary over Obama. However, it doesn't look like that's a choice I'll get. I've heard reference after reference that Obama missed many roll calls in the U.S. Senate and has an absymal record. According to the Washington Post, McCain has missed the most votes since announcing his candidacy -- 58.5%; Obama 40.3%; Clinton 29.9%. (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/c.../vote-missers/) Given those stats, why isn't McCain's lack of voting mentioned?

So, Dancer, while it would be nice to get down to brass tacks, it seems most don't want to. They'd rather elect someone who may just be the wrong man by slandering another and bringing up trivia and acting as if it (1) matters and (2) is written on stone in blood.