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Nov292007

Why I Haven't Been Watching the Presidential Debates

DateThursday, November 29, 2007 at 07:11AM

Why haven't I been watching the candidates for president in any of their debates? Nicholas von Hoffman (on the most recent Democratic debate) and Steve Benen (on last night's Republican debate) explain why: I'd probably lose all faith in American "democracy."

Who anointed these media gasbags to be the interlocutors? And since when did people wanting to ask questions have to be properly "vetted"--why isn't being an American citizen enough?

Foolish questions, I know.

AuthorPamela Sargent | CommentPost a Comment |

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