Originally posted by TaiChiBob
Greetings..

Kerry stepped-up as a viable candidate

Bush stayed on point.. offered mantras instead of answers..

Both kept it pretty clean and showed statesmanship..

Both highlighted their positions so we know where they stand..

Bush accused Kerry of sending mixed messages.. Kerry accused Bush of failing to change the wrong message..

The next big agenda, N. Korea, made its debut..

Bush was clearly rattled a few times..

Basically:

Bush.. screw the rest of the world, America needs to be safe..

Kerry.. We're all in this together, lets find a solution..

Bush.. single-minded focus, regardless of consequence..

Kerry.. Cooperative efforts..

So, if you favor Capitalist Cowboys with a knack for "smoke and mirrors" and you like the status quo, vote Bush.

If you favor change with a flavor for good diplomacy and the resolve to back it up.. vote Kerry.

Although Bush will likely get quick results in foreign policy, we may not like the results.. already we are losing many long-time allies..

Kerry favors working solutions, not imposing doctrines..

Good luck and Be well..
That's the best summary of the debates that I've read. Nice Bob.