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But then, nor does he need the wage of the Western Middle Class.

Everything is a lot cheaper in India, which means you need less money to become relatively wealthy, in that you have all the luxuries you need etc..

India and China could, only could, be considered Britain and America during the Victorian Era. The middle classes are getting wealthy, manufacturing is booming, and there is a greater awareness of the poverty faced by many. Will something be done? Time will tell.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080926/ap_on_el_pr/candidates_debate

"I was for the debate before I was against the debate before I was for it", essentially.

He really didn't have a choice here. The media was far too quick to pounce on the absurdity of his 'campaign suspension' for him to justifiably miss the debate.

Though the fact that this isn't going to be pushed back means there will still be a VP debate...that's going to be a fun one.

Fun like watching a trainwreck, involving all the people you hate most in the world, after you took out massive insurance on them and the train... except less money.

Actually I'm looking forward to tonight. It'll be quite interesting to see how McCain gets around his interventionist foreign policy in light of the economic crisis.

dogma wrote:He really didn't have a choice here. The media was far too quick to pounce on the absurdity of his 'campaign suspension' for him to justifiably miss the debate.

Though the fact that this isn't going to be pushed back means there will still be a VP debate...that's going to be a fun one.

They've watered down the format so there is less interaction (so the MM reports). Expectations will be so low that if Palin doesn't vomit and become incontinent, it'll be a 'strong showing'. After her interview though...lol..I'm shocked they are letting her out in public.

Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:But then, nor does he need the wage of the Western Middle Class.

Everything is a lot cheaper in India, which means you need less money to become relatively wealthy, in that you have all the luxuries you need etc..

India and China could, only could, be considered Britain and America during the Victorian Era. The middle classes are getting wealthy, manufacturing is booming, and there is a greater awareness of the poverty faced by many. Will something be done? Time will tell.

No, he doesn't need the wage of the middle class to live pretty well. But people were suggesting the Indians and Chinese could pick up the consumer demand slack left by recession in the US, and that's where absolute buying power becomes important. I was just pointing out they can't pick up the slack.

AgeOfEgos wrote:

They've watered down the format so there is less interaction (so the MM reports). Expectations will be so low that if Palin doesn't vomit and become incontinent, it'll be a 'strong showing'. After her interview though...lol..I'm shocked they are letting her out in public.

Too true. The whole time watching that I couldn't help but imagine Putin sitting in giant leather chair, sipping vodka, stroking a fluffy white cat, and laughing maniacally.

That would make Sarah as Penny and John McCain as the bumbling Inspector Gadget.

I wouldn't want to slight Penny.

malfred wrote:I wouldn't want to slight Penny.

Is this more american slang ?

I see McCain and palin more like Clouseau and Kato.

But, you know, not as endearing.

That picture is 101% pure win Mr. AgeofEgos.

reds8n wrote:

malfred wrote:I wouldn't want to slight Penny.

Is this more american slang ?

I see McCain and palin more like Clouseau and Kato.

But, you know, not as endearing.

That picture is 101% pure win Mr. AgeofEgos.

you couldn't be more wrong. Seriously, educate yourself. Let me enlighten you-

Palin-



McCain:

bunnies are bad news

..... you ALL speak like that right ...oh ! Sorry, wrong thread.

OTT buts that just weird. Snakes EAT rabbits. I guess bunny foofoo finally had enough...

It's a sign of the modern decline in standards. Even the snakes are sub par.

[/hijack]

With all this fuss, someone might actually watch the debate this time.

Naaaa... thats why its on Friday to insure low viewership.

dogma wrote:

Too true. The whole time watching that I couldn't help but imagine Putin sitting in giant leather chair, sipping vodka, stroking a fluffy white cat, and laughing maniacally.

Heh, no doubt. He certainly does have a Bond villian charisma about him....but Palin sounds like she wants to party like it's 1985 .

reds8n wrote:
That picture is 101% pure win Mr. AgeofEgos.

Thanks but I can't claim credit....I mined that gem from Fark. Everytime a Palin thread starts up I grab a beer .