Last night the Republican debate on CNN turned into a sniper attack by John McCain and Mike Huckabee. I guess after all of these months of campaigning all of these candidates are getting a bit testy.

McCain kept referring to Romney’s “timetable” comment about the Iraq War. McCain claims that Romney wanted to put a timetable on leaving Iraq just like the Democrats. Romney kept denying that was the intent of his comments. When you hear what Romney said, he is right and McCain was wrong. But I guess McCain feels that his age gives him privileges to not be contradicted in what he thinks. Oh my I just sniped at McCain!

Huckabee was giving a poor me over here every chance he could as well as where are my dozens of questions Cooper that you promised me? Granted he’s not a viable candidate right now but I do want to hear what he has to say on important questions. Whining and sniping does not become you Mr. Huckabee so knock it off!

And then there is Ron Paul. The man is intelligent but about 100 years behind the times. He still is in the “talking points” mode and I don’t understand why he just doesn’t drop out of the race. All he has received is between 3 and 4% of the votes. Time to pack up your carpet bag and head for home Ron!

Some of the questions asked last night from CNN were timely and gave the viewer insight on the candidates. No touchy feely questions but something you can hold onto and see what each candidate is made of. Tonight is the Democrat debate on CNN before Super Tuesday. Now that one should rock the house – the last two standing – Clinton and Obama.

Anderson Cooper I want to hear tough questions and timely questions to see what these two candidates’ plans and goals are for the country. Please no touchy feely questions but right to the heart of the matter.

Until later,

Linda

I’ve been watching both the Democrat and Republican debates these last few weeks and all I can say it is like watching Dancing with the Stars.  All of the candidates are performing the Quick Step, the Cha Cha Cha, the Paso Dobla and the Jive. 

For example, in one of the Democrat debates Hillary Clinton made the allegation that Barack Obama was working for a slum landlord in his earlier career and Barack came back and said what about her employment as legal counsel of Walmart. Now that’s a Paso Dobla filled with passion and drama if I’ve ever seen one! Then of course there are the allegations that Obama is playing the race card and Clinton is playing the gender card – Cha, Cha, Cha. 

What about the questions that they ask during the Democrat debates? How do you feel about this? How do you feel about that? Where are the real tough questions? What do you stand for? How can you make our country safer and better? I haven’t heard those questions at all – nothing but Jive and Quick Stepping to me.

What about the Republican debates you ask? I’ve heard tough questions asked but once again the politicians are dancing the Quick Step, Cha Cha Cha, Paso Dobla and Jive. I love it when they start to bicker – you said this – no I didn’t – yes you did – Cha, Cha, Cha.

Play nice boys! What truly amazes me is that when one politician seems to be ahead the rest of them gang up on him or her. There’s lots of Paso Dobla going on here if you ask me.

I really would like to see more Waltzes or even a beautiful Samba during these debates. But then when these politicians start making nice to each other it gets boring and is it for real or just for show?

The real Dancing with the Stars start up again on March 17^th, until then I’ll be watching Dancing with the Politicians and judging for myself who is the best dancer.

Until later,

Linda

Yes, you heard me. Dance Wars is a big flop!  Who cares if Carrie Anne just loves the singers and dancers that one of them makes her cry.  I don’t!

And Bruno with his weird attitude towards some of the women singers and dancers – isn’t that called sexual harassment?

Okay I have to admit one thing. I was too interested in the National Championship football game to watch the whole show last nite. After all Ohio State was playing and they’re my guys. But with their lousy performance last nite I was better off watching the cable news shows talk about the New Hampshire Primary than finish the agonizing two hours of Dance Wars.

Here’s how I see it. Every show that tries to spin off a hit show like Dancing with the Stars for example, is doomed to be a flop. The theme and idea of Dancing with the Stars is watching our favorite entertainers try to accomplish learning the correct technique for ballroom dancing. Not an easy task. We watch the show because we cheer our favorite stars on and boo the ones who really screw up.

Now I’m for giving everyone an opportunity to become a star. But to watch everyday people trying to make it big in 6 weeks is boring to me. It’s a nice venue for them, but I don’t care to be part of it.

So listen up - dump Dance Wars and bring on more Dancing with the Stars! Or else it’s back to watching cable news every night.

Until later,

Linda