Let 'er crash and burn, we'll go for ...

Done a yeoman's job too, don't you think? Must be right, because some conservatives still believe he's done a good job, and almost half of voters think McCain is made of the same "stuff." They're both good to respond to crisis - like Katrina and the current money crisis. Gives me a whole lot of confidence and feely goods.

This thread reminds me of a scene from a Nat Geo documentary; A band of chimps whooping and hollering, showing their teeth, and beating the ground with tree branches long after the threat that's triggered their response is gone.

i know ya can't help yourself, so i'll take this as a friendly salutation.

Palin is not going to come out tomorrow night and throw off a disguise worn for the Katie Couric interview, and trounce Biden.

i don't think so either, but i felt like the prospect was worth considering.

She is also not going to be reduced to an incoherent mess.

I'll be surprised if she emerges the clear winner, unless Biden goes off the reservation as he has repeatedly demonstrated he is capable of doing.

All it will take is for him to start feeling like he's on a roll, and that he needn't keep his coaching in mind.

I don't think Biden will attack Palin, and I don't think Palin will attack Biden, but I will be surprised if he doesn't come across as condescending.

The expectations for Palin are so low, that unless she falls on the floor in a fetal position she'll do OK.

Biden, on the other hand is expected to take her to school.He can't tie her, he has to trounce her and he has to do so with class. Tough order.

I think her detractors will be surprised and disappointed after tomorrow night.
i won't be disappointed if she comes out of it in one piece. it would be bad for everybody if she has to be med evaced.

I also doubt the Obama campaign won't be holding it's collective breath while Uncle Joe roams free.

If Palin does crash and burn, its curtains for McCain absent a terrorist attack on LA.

It was a gamble he had to take.If it doesn't pay off, at least he had the balls to go All In.

Imagine, however, Hillary Clinton vs Sarah Palin. That would have been a blood bath, considering that Hillary whupped Obama in the debates.

don't know if whupped is the right word, but she was the winner from where i sat. obama's gotten a lot better because of it

Should Obama lose, and at this point I don't think he will, his fear and loathing of Hillary will be The Story.

the rest i think is entirely credible.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DEBATE SARAH PALIN
I know firsthand: She's a master of the nonanswer.

By Andrew Halcro
from the October 1, 2008 edition

...With shorter question-and-answer times and limited interaction between the two, he (Biden) should simply ignore Palin in a respectful manner on the stage and answer the questions as though he were alone. Any attempt to flex his public-policy knowledge and show Palin is not ready for prime time will inevitably cast him in the role of the bully.

True; all Biden needs to do is not do what McCain did to Obama. Biden should smile and look at Palin often during the debate, but just stick to answering the question posed.

"All" indications would tell us that Palin is way over her head, but perceptions are funny things. Many conservatives think she's ready for not only veep but the presidency.

So...when does this epic gladiatorial contest begin?

But we have to give credit where credit is due: Bush essentially destroyed the republican party (in addition to many other things). Some republicans still adore Bush.

Please keep crowing about how Biden will wipe the floor with Palin. Not only are you screwing with Biden's mojo, you're setting yourselves up for a big fall.