The biggest loser from the debate is us, as in the US and it's citizenry. The debate last night felt more like two overly rehearsed candidates citing zingers or otherwise regurgitating from their respective mudslinging television spots. We've all seen far too many of those ads. Not sure what I was expecting during those 90 minutes, a little spontaneity perhaps? In any event, I should have just kicked back and enjoyed the spectacle with (as Terrell Owens is so fond of saying) a big bowl of popcorn.
The reality is America is in decline and has been for a while now. Depressing? Sure. Do I expect that either candidate has any chance of reversing this trend in four years? No. Nor do I expect that should a single party have the reigns for a decade or more, that they could they right the ship either. Checks and balances and a two party system are one thing, but transformational change and getting America back on course seems out of our grasp. If you believe the lunatic fringe, divine intervention or if you're agnostic, "...help from entities not necessarily from this particular terrestrial realm", is the only thing that will save us. If you believe the Mayans, when December 21st rolls around it won't really matter anyhow. Anyway you slice it, we're seemingly going down. I don't know, maybe a healthy dose of Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll is all we need?
If only there was a campaign button that expressed this sentiment...
If only there was a campaign button that expressed this sentiment...
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