This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on October 13, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Y’know what I’d like to see in tonight’s debate? I’d love it if the moderator had a “kill switch” for the candidate’s microphones, so if Bush tried to railroad a statement through (as he did in the last debate), the moderator could just turn him off.
Considering how he flew off the handle last time when the moderator was already planning on letting him have rebuttal time, can you imagine how furious he’d get if he was actually penalized for breaking the rules of the debate? I’d bet we’d see a real Presidential-quality tempertantrum if that happened. Heck, I’d pay good money to see that happen.