The debates seemed popular this past Thursday. And thanks to our highly advanced technological culture of computers and televisions in the same room, I found myself multi-tasking as usual: watching the TV and chatting through AIM about the debate in real-time. Those I chatted with had a lot of observations about the debate, which included:
Their appearance: “Bush looks like a monkey.” “Kerry looks like he got a Queer Eye makeover.”
Their notepads: “I wish there was a birds-eye camera so you could read what they’re writing. I bet they doodle on their paper and write things like, ‘stfu kerry’.” “Kerry is drawing himself with a crown with Bush kneeling to him.”
Their ties: “Notice how they’re wearing the opposite party’s color? Bush blue, Kerry red!” “Notice the tie colors-Bush’s is blue, to signify a sort of boyish innocence, trust, loyalty. He’s trying to diminish his faults. Kerry on the other hand is wearing a bold red to try to seem more powerful and less hippie-esque.” …OK.
Their repetitive natures: “Bush keeps talking about Kerry’s wishy-washy nature.” “Kerry keeps bringing up how he’s had a clear position, and tonight he hasn’t anyway.”
The debate conjured a variety of opinions, yet many I chatted with felt Kerry won. This is not surprising to me, considering that Kerry has years of rhetorical and debate training, while Bush has not. This next election will produce much public opinion and hopefully send our citizens to do their civic duty in the voting booth.
For all of us living in Fairfield, in the next month Chris Shays’ House seat is up for grabs again. The popular democratic Diane Farrell is running against Shays and it should be a close race. Farrell has a strong local record with interesting ideas and would prove to be an ardent worker.
Those of us who are registered to vote in Fairfield County have a lot to think about in the upcoming month. University issues that are important to us, such as financial aid, should be considered while casting our votes. And also, you should know, if you vote along the lines of your party, that this House has a slim Republican majority. Although the debates are quite entertaining to watch, the fact remains that these elections are close. So if you have not registered to vote, the last day for the town of Fairfield is October 19. Please vote.
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