That was just totally brutal. I’ve don’t recall ever seeing Letterman as caustic. He was actually coming across as kind of an asshole. I’d really like to see an exit poll of Late Night viewers and see what their impression was and if it affected whom they would vote for.
Pretty daft of McCain to go on Couric’s show, on the same network, while he wasn’t showing up on Letterman. Even though Couric might have a (very slight) bit more gravitas.
See, to me, this smells of McCain, all the way. He wants to be the guy in the white cowboy hat, riding in at the last hour to save the day. Thing is, the people involved can save the day without him and his riding into town doesn’t help anything or anyone. I think this is more of his “Maverick” schtick. I also think he’s thinking like a soldier–action of any kind.
Too bad we need statesmen right now, not people who will go off, half-cocked like badly made fireworks.
I picture his campaign manager screaming at him–no, no! Do not lose focus! And McCain being all the more determined because he encountered resistance. IOW, not listening to another POV.
These are not qualities I want in a President.
As a Native Idahoan from the middle of nowhere Idaho, I can tell you that we don’t have that accent. I have no idea where Palin gets it from, maybe her parents were from the midwest and passed it on to her.
Not really. Soldiers tend to think of what action can be least dangerous but still effective. Soldiers that think like what you suggest would probably get themselves and their mates killed.
Or captured.
Wew - just read the thread…WHAT THE HOLY LIV’IN HELL IS PALIN BLATHERING ABOUT IN THE COURIC INTERVIEW?
Christians are excited about this woman? Really???
Did McCain just shoot his other foot?
What I meant was that when faced with a problem, a soldier would rather act, instead of not act(sorry I wasn’t clear). I didn’t say not think. However, since you bring up the whole getting killed thing, maybe he wanted to throw himself under the bus himself? 
Or did McCain just shoot himself in the foot? I think so.
Or maybe he’s a control freak or a narcissistic who thinks that no big event can happen without him present. Who knows? All I know is the man has a 20+ year history of pushing for deregulation (along with his admitted lack of understanding re the economy), and now suddenly wants to be Benjamin Harrison or John Sherman (see Sherman Anti-Trust Act, 1890). Or something.
I think Letterman made an excellent point: where IS his second string quarterback? Why couldn’t she continue with the campaign while he’s Saving the Day in DC? Oh, that’s right! She remains ignorant of even McCain’s positions on things, much less how to run a campaign! :smack: She’s a girl. Of course. Forgot. My bad…
SEXIST!
Stupid no all caps rules…
Some people pick up accents more readily than others. She prolly just absorbed it.
No worries. I was really just joking on how McCain seems to be making these really bad decisions.
I was thinking I haven’t seen Dave that pissed off in a very long time. Maybe his first show after 9/11? That said, I made sure the DVR caught all of it (harder because my local affiliate pushed everything back due to Bush.)
Has anyone heard anything about the debate? Its tomorrow, and I haven’t heard if Obama is going to “suspend” or postpone or not. I hope not.
Dumb as a wall.
I find it hilarious that Republicans continue to support this nudnik with straight faces. 
She obsessively watches Anglers Edge with Al Lindner.
Elitist!
Apologises for not reading the middle couple of pages, but has anyone suggested that Big-O show up for the debate and whip out his cell phone and laptop, and inform grandpa about these amazing new devices that actually allow you to keep in touch with things that are happening other than in your presence…
Or flat-out acknowledging that the economic situation is extremely important, but so is deciding who gets to be president for the next 4 years. A senator can be involved in pending legislation in countless ways other than their physical presence around the clock. Unfortunately, a senator (or president) doesn’t always have the luxury of simply ignoring one important issue, to throw all of his resources at another important issue.
Hell - if this situation is so urgent why don’t we just call off this whole election and give W another year (or four)? A quick constitutional amendment is all that would take…
The Arizona Republic published this analysis of McCain’s decision on the front page this morning. While it does try to be ‘fair and balanced,’ it is also one of the few articles that dares to criticize McCain in his home state.
Word is, Obama says the debate should go on.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/nation/6020372.html