Rep. Debate: Giuliani/Romney "Lovefest" And Ron Paul

This is my take on the Republican Debate the other night on Fox "news". Almost indescribable. I say almost, because I give it a good damn try, and also touch on the topic of Ron Paul in the debates...

Alright, just a couple quick thoughts about the "Republican debate" last night on Fox "news". I made a vow to myself long ago, never to spend too much of my time talking about that "news" channel. But, having partially witnessed this..."event", I feel the need to opine a bit.

I was up late doing some work on my computer before crashing out. As luck would have it, I reached the Republican debate, before I reached an old episode of the 'X-Files' on my guide.

Now, I have to confess, I'm not a Fox "news" watcher and have yet to witness a Presidential debate on this network. But, what I witnessed was a spectacle indeed. I don't know how to best describe the atmosphere, let alone the candidates. If British Parliament and a 1930's era, German rally had a child...it would be the Presidential debate on Fox "news". Sadly, that is the best way I can describe the atmosphere.

By the time I tuned in, the Giuliani/Romney "lovefest" was in full effect. I swear to you, right here, there were several moments when I thought they were literally going to start making out on the stage. Eeww. They sounded like they both already knew they have the party's nomination, and are just playing this out to see whose President and whose Vice President. And, is there a written agreement somewhere with Fox that states anytime in which Giuliani is talking, Romney's mic has to be left on, and vice versa? It's fucking creeping me out. When Giuliani's talking about 9/11, in response to a question "about boxers or briefs?", I shouldn't have to hear Romney's "stalker-in-your-house", heavy breathing. Not to mention his goulish laughter. Or, hell, I might want to hear Romney tell me a little bit more about how he would like to turn our government's bureaucracy into one, big, Wal-Mart and not have to listen to Giuliani's mic picking up his heartbeat(I heard it beats 911 times a minute...that's unproven though), or a phone call from his wife.

"But, it was a debate. What about what the candidates had to say?", you ask. Glad 'ya did. More on that in a minute, I'm not done tripping on the "surrealness™" of this debacle.

And with the exception to the rule, Dr. Ron Paul, who the fuck is writing these "one-liners" for these candidates? The writers for, the now defunct, "1/2 Hour News Hour"? I guess they have some time on their hands. But, back to my point. It was ridiculous how many "one-liners" were tossed about(Even Fred "the head" Thompson mustered the gumption to lob a few haha's). I honestly could not believe what I was seeing.

The candidate's thoughts? Well, from what I gathered from the Giuliani/Romney orgy of rhetoric, they are scared of Hillary Clinton. Why else would you talk about her as much as they have been doing? There is only one other reason, but I doubt it. And that is, they have some dirt on Hillary that they have been sitting on for 8 years that could cause "a funny thing happened on the way to the White House" moment. I'm pretty sure all of the dirt(or most of the really damaging stuff) has been brought out, but you never know. Money and power can find out a lot of things for you. Hillary Clinton may be a lot of things, but stupid is not one of them. She would not run if she didn't believe she could win. And that frightens the piss out of "MittLiani™". Which is why they are both trying to take her on directly-to try to force her to "mis-step". Good luck with that one fellas.

And timers! Those used to mean something in debates, remember(a few years ago)? Not now. The bell "dings", and these 65 Couric, turds keep talking for 30-45 seconds. And then, will be given another 30 seconds to elaborate. Oh, yea. And there is one other thing. That only happens if you're one of the "top tier guys"(whatever that means in a supposed democracy). Dr. Ron Paul isn't considered one of these candidates (besides having more money in the bank than several of their "top tier" guys) by Fox "news", of course, and was alloted minimal time to speak(again) compared to the rest of the field. It seemed at times that there were a sole contingent in the audience that was there only to shout down Dr. Paul's answers. Like the one moment when he, correctly, pointed out that 70%+ of American citizens want our troops home from Iraq now. To be fair, there were many well deserved applauses for Dr. Paul, as well. I honestly felt bad for Ron Paul, at a point. Well, bad isn't the correct word. I felt his frustration, I guess. I came to the realization that, although he's speaking nothing but the truth, Republican voters are never going to give him a chance. So, why even bother with these Fox "news" debates? Fuck 'em. It just gives Hannity fodder for later. I can appreciate the argument that it is "free face" time on national television, but the only people who are watching Fox "news", are only watching Fox "news". They are the hardcore, conservative, I hate liberals, I love Ann Coulter, Christian fundamentalists that just vote for a candidate, because they have an (R) beside there name on the ballot. They are like a cult. And a cult that has been brain-washed on Fox "news'" perspective...and that would be the perspective of Roger Ailes, Fox "news" President and Ruppert's right hand. Oh, yea. He also happens to be a "Media Advisor" to Giuliani's Presidential campaign. Fair and balanced like.

Summary of the debate: It was a sickening, sensationalized, one-way, "MittLiani™" love fest. Needless to say, I will be skipping any further Fox "news" debates, forums, programs, or commercials. No change there.