he said that small-town voters in Pennsylvania and other states had grown “bitter” over lost jobs, which caused them to “cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren’t like them.”

Do you agree????

we do the same thing in India.....we cling to religion, guns (or other weapons) & and antipathy.......and apathy to our own condition which is our own creation.

either dramatic or dull... that's what we can call "scientific futurology".
Unless there will be no debate for whatever reason...

Here is a question someone should ask of the "wannabes".
#1
"Will you introduce, push and support a bill outlawing lobbyists and earmarks.r If such a bill should fail, will you re-introduce it until it passes"

Tonight debate will either favour one candidate or make no change at all.

Hello?

With or without the devastating economy, bloodbath in Afghanistan and
Iraq, continued unemployments, show-business of debates, and what
not... I prefer a thoughtful, Harvard Law-School professor to an angry, senile soldier in the White House. Thanks.

blablabla

What a disappointment.....John McCain has orchestrated the sleeziest, slimiest campaign I have ever seen. And that barbie doll he brought down from Alaska....dear God, help us all!! He is obviously from the old school of politics and that is why we need someone in the Whitehouse with fresh new ideas. Discusted with politics!

Sally Garcia
Round Rock Texas

I'm living in a German region plagued by harsh winters and so my question is:
"Where are the people who lost their home supposed to live? In a car? With winter approaching fast there must be shelters set up to house the poor people who suffered so much during the economic crisis in the US."

In Europe where home ownership is by far not as common as in the US, one could rent a room when the going gets tough.

So, with not much time left until winter, the candidates should point out what EXACTLY to do in order to avoid even more catastrophic events.

One further comment: I don't understand why the lending companies don't negotiate with the home owners whose home is in danger of being auctioned-off. Why not having a fund which would help them getting their homes back and bailing them out for the next few months so that they could stay in their home?

I just wonder ...

How do you expect the master minder of lies, the chief priest of all deception and the grand uncle of modern electoral manipulations to win the debate? This guy wiats for another's ideas, claims they are his; denies his own ideas and ends up accusing you of doing or saying nothing, whereas he just took what you said and claimed as his. McCain is a loser. No decent America, talk less of any Christian would dare vote for such an abject pair of liars-McCain & Palin! One denies her faith; the other has no faith at all. OBAMA WINS!

Mccain has got nothing to offer the people of the united states.U know this from his decisions and method,first palin who is inexperienced and how he attacked obama

Barack has been saying for a year he will get us out of Iraq. What is stopping him from failing on this promise...i.e. " Dear fellow American's, it has come to my attention after entering the White House, that this country, Iraq, is not ready for our troops to leave, therefore, they will be staying indefinately"

There's his speech in the Spring of 2009

Donald Trump is just a lucky jerk – he is to be completely ignored. What is it with CNN leaning right? They won't touch Palin, but want to go into all absurd charges made againt the Obama movement (its a world movement for intelligent human co-existence). Where in ternations is Jack?

If McCain wants to have any hope of winning this debate, he will have to do one thing he so far neglected doing, watching his opponent in the eyes when talking. The setup for this last debate of course help McCain a bit with this, but somehow, I fear that McCain will turn and twist himself in any position to yet again ignore his direct opponent as much as he possibly can.
That said, I doubt McCain will come with any totally new and totally unheard brilliant idea's this last debate, that will put him back in favor. He solely has to hope that Obama somehow ruins his current stature of calm and leading person who is in charge of his own mind.

Wake up America! We cannot afford to have Barack Hussein Obama as President of the United States. If you think its bad now, vote him in and see how much worse its going to be!

This modern day, inexperienced Robin Hood can not be trusted. "Redistributed the Wealth?" This simply means, don't invest in America. Don't strive to achieve the American Dream because Big Brother wants a piece of your pie to give to the non achieving, gimme, gimme the government must take care of me liberal from the cradle to the grave.

If Obama is elected, I encourage more investors to leave the market and start the layoffs.

Simply put, "My money is not for the government to do with what it wants in its Welfare policy."

Has anyone seen the information on the internet about the thesis that Michelle Obama wrote? Why hasn't the media asked her about what she wrote? This is America and if she still believes that way we could all be in trouble. Go to snopes.com if you want to find out her feelings. Remember that as the wife of the President she will have alot of influence on social policy and it will effect all of us. By the way why was Princeton asked to put a restriction on it, so it wouldn't become public until after the election?

Mc Cain will try to do something special, but he will not arrive.

The problem with the american economy,is something natural n meant to happen. That's why its happenin almost everywhere around the world. If it was solely america's bad economic policies then only america will reap the repercussions. McCain and Obama need to stop attacking each other's economic plans because i think there is a very great idea in each of their plans and its only by uniting their plans do america get the best out what they are offering. I strongly believe that unity is america's best shot in this difficult moment
from Henry Nwankwo, Univ.of nig.

we are under trillions of dollars in our economy,how will it be brought under control?
Unemployment is rapidly increasing,how shall we create millions of jobs.?how much time is needed to restore consumer confidence.Are there any mandatory laws for conumer protection?
What about Living social security for ailing senior citizens to meet diet & health care expenses with rising inflation in food articles?

We are a party watching the debate from Bogota, we are very excited about this presidential election ,for the first time our lifetime it seems as if an important change could come in your country. No matter what the outcome of the race is, this a historical event for many generations to come. The world has become more inclusive and so is democracy!

We hope this debate is not as dull as the last one...

I am a master of Finance student in switzerland and originaly from kenya.I think the debate will be exhillarating and it better be since ,i have foregone my sleep and i have classes tomorrow morning(i have stayed awake this long 3Am).The two "bulls" will be in the ring for the final round and i believe Obama will beat McCain hands down.He offers a new direction and hope and with his presidency he will brigde the Gap that is undeniably existing between cultures,races and countries.If i was american Obama would definately have my Vote.I think McCain will offer the same policies like Bush............but he is nevertheless a great statesman!

I am not really concerned about the outcome of this election because I am not an American.

But I am surprised all news analysts are saying Mcain needs to win. what of Obama?

Anyway, this elction will show the world if America is truly a land of equal-opportunity for all!

Read the "Jerald Gross" post....again and again and again....he speaks the truth...wake up america!!

what is the question and point mccain?

you are so tight and tense?

Barach is more comfortable and specific.

Obama has the greatest security apparat of all times to stay alive in a country that dispise the ethenic differences, regarding color, so there is something rotten in a man that wants to live in such a prison, other than look after the populace, I wonder if it is money, hmmmm?
People are the last concern of politicians , period !!! Old MacCain has a rock hard mind, not willing to change or accept new ideas, so what is left?
Since a rapist of women (not convicted) was elected as president of USA I guess people is better off with a drug dealer on the office, this way everybody would know for sure that the man in charge is a scum, much better...

enough with the negativity! lets hear the plan for our economy!

Coach, i've read Jerald Gross's post over and over and it just confirms why America is in such a mess. you want more of the same. Obama hasn't put America where it is, the Republican Party has. Their days should be numbered

Mccain keeps want's to frame/box Obama, but he isn't succeeding....why can't he just stop and let's hear about the detailed plans that they have for the country for the next 4 years. I think we understand enought about your tax this and tax that Mccain, what else have you got?

McCain needs a reality check – on almost everything – starting with the economy & sarah pailin.

Sarah Pailin – a role model. McCain wake up. sarah pailin took money from rest of Americas and gave it to Alaskans. She should be a cheerleader at the rallies – not a running mate.

McCain, like Sarah, has a few rehearsed lines – and keeps repeating them.

now mccain is a reader of in between words and beyond words of obarach statements.... wow

he just want to go on motion... and not credible... fact check mccain...

he just fumble on how his campaign tactics...
he is old ... and dangerouls judgment on palin

we can give the future to abuse of power and erratic mccain..

sorry mc

Barack Obama's strategy is to "keep it steady as it goes" in this debate and he has been amply successful so far

wow woweee mccain talks to joe

he is guessing and trying to grandsit...

he presumes joe...and put him a siltuation... by talking of fines...

we need a leadership of hope and not pessimist old mccain

try to sell your specifics mccain... not ride on the issues and statements set forth by barach..

indicator of women are red flat on you mccain.. men green are low...

sorry.... OA mccain... stop talking to joe... talk to USA

What is really scary is the fact that none of these financial/medical plans will help people who really need it now. The plans won't be implemented for nearly a year, or more, if they are ever implemented. The future is frightening financially and economically. Living next door to the US (Canada) will have a major impact on us as well.

Poor Joe the Plumber, he must be wincing every time McCain mentions his name.

Peachland, BC

thank you mccain for the acknowledgement that barach obama is eloquent in presenting his vision, platfrorm and leadership.,...

sorry ... tried hard to insert and damage obama ...by insertions...

you missed this debate...

it shows how you want to have a knock out... you are out of time....

its the last seconds in the 12th round.,..
sorry... the scorecard is 3 – 0.... 3 cards unanimous for obama...
mccain?.... not in the card...0

3weeks is the same.... vote on election day by landslide....

mccain... can continue his character assassination... till election day...

anyway nobody will listen to him anymore after this debate...

go obama.... lead America and the world in a new direction.... diplomacy and humanitarian to countries....

The way John McCain appears to get angry so readily is scary in potential President

Fact Check people Fact Check. Both candidates have been stretching the truth. I wonder who people would vote for if they just read the policies laid out by each candidate without knowing who wrote it. That would make for an interesting website. List all the issues and each candidates view without say whos view it is and at the end show who you would vote for.

The “I am not George Bush” retort captured McCain’s impossible position. Denial had come too late; prior association had been too visible and ideological platform too close to W to win over a neutral. Worst of all it allowed Obama to justify his charge – by citation of McCain’s record which is probably incontrovertible. If the polling has been tracking sentiments correctly then the gap should begin to widen in Obama's favor.

This was a case of reverse zinger – period

Sitting across the world in Pune, India, sipping my early morning coffee, I heard the third presidential debate with rapt attention. It is as important for the rest of the world as it is for America, that the next president be able to change from a cowboyish six-shooter into a world leader who will resolve problems instead of creating some very serious ones.
Obama comes across as a dynamic doer who has some concrete plans for change while McCain remains what he is – a tired old man who is going to pull America deeper downward – especially with his running mate to help him with her gung-ho attitude towards bears, moose and wolves and a wink for the general American public.

LOL

It seems a joke but it is for real, believe me...

Actually I should start this little “letter” by using these words: “Once upon a time” to talk about this comedy we have watched tonight…

But before talking about this comedy lets bring something here to emphasize and gives extra power to my opinion: While I was watching/listening these two “guys” trying to convince themselves ( and no one else ) who was stronger, bigger and smarter I was checking out how the Asian markets was going like…. And what have I found? Nikkei -11%, Hang Seng -7%, Hong Kong -8% etc etc etc… Kinda funny, isn’t it?

Well… Since it’s been said let me put it this way: What was that tonight? The black guy trying to convince more than 300.000.000 american and even the whole world that he would be like an angel and get for free (it is a metaphor please, don’t be limited!) a healthcare system… LOLO funny, isn’t it? The “old robotic dumb man” trying to attack the black angel by talking about his past as if he hasn’t had hiw own past of crimes and stuff!!!

No matter who is going to win this election I bet there are so many people around the globe laughing at you ( American people ), and you know why? Well… to get this answer browse http://www.dictionary.com and search for the word ARROGANCE and you might find out what I am talking about! The time for you to learn what a recession is has just arrived “honey”… Enjoy it!

Here I go with a list of effects you might experience with its financial issues, recession actually:

Top Ten of Recession’s effects: [ read it all carefully please! ]

1 – faster growth of crimes;

2 – growth of poverty;

3 – unemployed people all over;

4 – credit card is going to be a luxury;

5 – car? What’s that?

6 – holidays? LoL ah ok we might be talking about that old Madona’s hit!

7 – paying bills? hahahahah

8 – healthcare? Let’s be real.. it’s gone from now on!

9 – cable tv and dsl connection…? What would you need them for?

10 – since you have no job, what about a volunteer job? It is nice for your soul? Maybe you are going to go to heaven when you pass away from starving….

Well… I wish I could say I am sorry but I can’t… honestly! I have been there three times and all I’ve found was: empty people, no familiar values, superfitial creatures who didn’t care about everybody else, illiterate people who know nothing about what the real world is!

Just to finish: I assure you all there’s one person who must be laughing at YOU all a lot: OBAMA, ops sorry, OSAMA, I always make mistakes when I have to talk about them: maybe these letters B and S means something… maybe it’s a sing about what is going to be your future {American people}: a Big Shit!!!!!

In time, Nikkei is getting lower and lower as well as Hong Kong, Taipei, etc etc etc… and Osama is still free hahahahahaha!

Dumb nation!!!!

BTW, I am Brazilian and yes I find it is very funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if obama really wanted to help the american people why don't he just contribute all or some of the money he collected for his campaign to charity?

especially in recession, those millions of dollars will be a big help.