Biden and Palin Trade Blows, But Who Won?

Last night's debate between Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen Joe Biden was very revealing. Upon first watching it I couldn't quite decide who had the upper hand, although I was leaning slightly toward Joe Biden. He is certainly an intelligent man, and he is at home on at a debate. He knew what to say and when to say it, and knew how to handle himself. Palin showed that she definitely does not lack experience in this format, and was miles away from her performance with Katie Couric. One aspect that influenced my indecision who won was the many claims that both candidates made regarding themselves, their running mates, and each other. I just didn't know who was telling the truth. Once I looked up the facts, however, the outcome was obvious. She smoked him. Period. Watching the video of Joe Biden saying he didn't think Obama was ready to be president was hilarious, and really shines a light on the instability of the Democratic ticket. It was a work of art.

A friend of mine, sitting next to me now has just commented that he completely disagrees that Palin won. Here's why he's wrong:

1. Palin obviously beat Biden on the issue of the economy. Biden, claiming to represent the middle class, was shot down by Palin's criticism of the Obama/Biden tax increase that would hit small businesses hard. Biden tried to pass this off as false by playing word games, but he was grasping at straws, and he knew it.
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3. The energy issue. Palin is far more experienced in dealing with energy, and she knows what to do about ending foreign oil dependence. She knows that new drilling in Alaska would create jobs and help end foreign oil. People criticize her for her lack of experience on issues regarding the economy. This would bolster the economy, would it not? She is also for investing in alternative energy sources. You can't criticize her there. While the Dems ignore the present and look to the future regarding the energy "crisis", Palin shows that she has a plan of action both short term and long term.
4. Tying in with my last point, Biden's exposed his ignorance on the issue of climate change. He acted as if humans were the sole cause of global climate change. Palin is much more experienced and educated on the subject, and while she went the safe route by admitting to some human influence, she stated the obvious natural and cyclical process of the earth that liberal pseudo-scientists think doesn't exist. Hey Joe, do you actually not believe in those Ice Ages we've had? Yep, there were about seven. You might want to get your facts straight before talking about science. She also mentioned McCain's "all of the above" method in dealing with climate change and energy Independence. This is the best choice. Biden said: "If you don't understand the causes, it's impossible to come up with solutions." The irony is palpable.
5. Gov. Palin reinforced her and McCain's bipartisan record, and strongly contrasted it with that of Obama's. She didn't have to make Biden look like a fool (he was doing it for her) so she had time to go after Obama as well. She also shone the spotlight on the transparent fallacy that the Obama/Biden ticket is all about the middle class. Biden repeated this many times, as if repetition would make us believe it was true (sadly, for some of us, this will be the case) but when Sarah pointed out the holes in his argument and then displayed McCain's plans, it was clear to those watching that the McCain/Palin ticket is the true champion of the middle class. Hockey moms and Joe Six-Packs unite!
6. Lastly, Palin pointed out that while Barack Obama stresses change, he really falls under the category in which he tries to place John McCain: more of the same. Obama and Biden represent more of the same partisan, corrupt, lazy, and incompetent side of Washington, while she and McCain are mavericks and reformers, more than willingly to work on a bipartisan level to "get the job done".

For those of you that disagree, you can argue your points any way you want, but the fact remains that you are wrong, misinformed, ignorant, possibly brainwashed, and in denial of it all.

Obama's Truth Squad....Rofl?

It's time for the first ever Roflsaurus-Rex Rofl Moment. This will be the first of many articles on topics that make us all Rofl.
Today's Rofl comes in the form of Barack Obama's very own Thought Police. However, he calls them his "Truth Squad". based in Missourri, consisting of regular volunteers along with two lawyers and a county sherriff. They will respond to any adds or information made public with their version of "the truth." This slightly Orwellian concept has caused outrage with the proponents of free speech throughout this entire country, although isn't really scary at first glance. In fact, it makes one want to Rofl. However, we can't ignore the presence of two prominent lawyers and a sherriff. If this "Truth Squad" only aims to promote their ideas as truth, why do they need these clowns? it also shows a lot about Barack Obama. Like some Big Brother, he thinks he can tell us what the truth is? This year's presidential election certainly will be interesting. John McCain vs. Kim Jong Il.
Rofl.