Relieved. . .
The VP debate is over and the argument has begun regarding who won. I am so relieved that Dick Cheney did such a nice job. My heart ached for Bush last week. He just doesn't think fast on his feet and neither do I. I can think of the most brilliant comebacks--tomorrow when it's too late. I wanted to help him and think I even yelled suggestions at the TV a few times.

Then when the polls began reflecting that Americans had been swayed, I was sick. It brought back the memories of so many corporate battles I had been a part of. Slick talkers taking over everything because they sound like they know what they're doing, when they really don't. Another Bush empathy point is debating one who spins the truth when you don't, its really tough to win the argument.

The world is indeed set up for the quick-thinking extroverts. We do need them, but organizations are healthier with a balance of both.

I got three take-aways from Edwards. "They have a plan." They never have time to tell you what it is, but "they have a plan" for everything. I hope someone goes back to the debate tape and counts the number of times he said this phrase. Secondly, I found his nursery rhyme framing of phrases a little insulting to anyone of average intelligence. "We stood with the American people. They stood with the drug companies" Give me a break. Finally, when anyone has to keep labeling their words as true, being honest or telling the truth, it makes me nervous. I assume you're telling me the truth, so when you label it, I wonder if the other stuff you said was not true.

I'm so tired of the mud slinging, but think I see a clear difference in how the two major sides would fight the war on terror. The Democrats only believe in going after those terrorists who directly attacked us. The Republicans believe in going after all terrorists and those who harbor them.

The domestic economy is already improving and will get better after the election is over. Taxes, the debt, and health care really need attention.