Friday, October 26, 2012

3rd Presidential Debate

     Monday marked the 3rd and final debate between President Obama and former Governor Romney.  This debate was aimed to focus on their views on foreign policy.  This debate was rather boring and somewhat off topic as both candidates tried to talk more on domestic affairs rather than the foreign policies.  There weren't many jaw dropping "oh my god did he really just say that?" comments made during this debate as there had been in the second debate.  
     What surprised me was Mitt Romney's strategy of being a victim of malicious attacks by the President.  Two times during the debate he went on the defense saying that "attacking me is not an agenda".  Really Mr. Romney?  What a way to play the people.  Was it not you who constantly attacked the President and the moderators with your rudeness and temperamental ways?  I guess he achieved what his camp wanted; to have him appear calm and collected.  Unfortunately for him he appeared too calm and not so collected.  He, like always, had no detailed plans for his foreign policies.  He seemed to repeat in different words exactly what the President was saying.  
     The President was on top of his game and ready for another battle, though he was not going to get an opponent this time.  He was the only one to make some remarks that stood out to me.  Mitt Romney over and over made comments on how President Obama reduced the size of the navy, which he felt was a mistake.  The President shot back by saying, "Well Governor we also have fewer horses and bayonets".  Referring to the fact that our technology has been enhanced and that we now have aircraft carriers, submarines, and that the navy is not a replication of the game Battleship, it is not about quantity it is about quality.

     Overall this debate was rather boring, as I looked forward to some more trends for twitter and other gaffes by Mitt Romney to laugh about.  Count down till the 6th of November.  Go out and VOTE!!!

1 comment:

  1. Again, interesting commentary. I think putting all debate entries together was a very good idea. Nice job!

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