Pres. Obama has a solid record of foreign policy experience. Romney actually has no foreign policy experience. I expect tonight that you will see Pres. Obama explain how he has been extracting the U.S. from two long expensive and unfunded wars that Pres. Bush got us into. I expect that Pres Obama will explain how he got Osama Bin Laden and how he has coordinated a strong foreign policy with U.S. allies. I also expect to hear Romney continue to repeat false GOP talking points about Pres. Obama in order to cover up for his own lack of foreign policy experience. The only actual foreign policy experience that Mitt Romney has is travelling overseas to visit the millions of dollars that he has hiding in foreign bank accounts so that he can avoid paying any taxes to support our government.

What I would love to hear President Obama say tonight is that he agrees that he has not been a good President and has decided to withdraw from this election for the good of the country.
Since that will not happen because he is, and has been, only interested in what is best for him and not for our country I hope that the truly open minded voters see that Romney is our only hope and that they make sure to vote.

What a silly question. What do we expect from the debate? More lies from Romney! I saw a Romney Ad early this morning. At least I think I did, it may have been a bad dream. It gave us five reasons why we should not vote for Obama. The problem is, every one of the reasons, was based on a lie started by the wealthy Romney PACS. Think about it, the country's worst polluters, job outsoursers, casino owners, offshore bank account holders are supporting Mitt. A guy who won't show us his tax returns (why), a man who won't give you his plan (trust me) until after the election, a man who has been on every side (flip flopping) of every major issue, a man (and who's children) refused to defend this country in a time of war, and is a member of a cult. Why are they supporting this man of no principles? They want something, and this man of no conscience will give them whatever they want. More of what you got from the policies of George Bush....

I think we will see what we have seen all along. During the two previous debates, Obama never answered a question or spoke on the issue. He went into campaign mode, using a plethora of words to overwhelm listeners and get them to fail to see his evasions

So Mr. Celebrity is going to make another ME appearance on Jay Leno. Wow he is such a narcissistic man has no shame. The eye candy reference last month about him and the Video “If you love me!! Who does this?? We are in serious trouble.... Tonight he will have that smerk on his face and talk like a car sales men! but the real him is out of touch.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJK7Pymvt

The debates aren't for the electorate, they are for the media. They provide fodder for various media outlets to post/print.

Romney will attack Obama on Libya. He will talk about China as a currency manipulator. Obama will list his accomplishments. The winner of the debate will be the candidate that best makes the connection between foreign policy and domestic issues. How do foreign policy issues affect the economy? Aside from that, the candidate that shows he can best keep America secure will do well. Obama has the advantage here, seeing as how he is the only candidate to actually have experience doing that job. He understands the issues on a deeper level.

You'll notice those on the right can't tell you what Romney will say. Because no 1 knows what Romney will say. As he changes it every time he speaks. They can't give you any examples of what he will do to improve things because he has not given us a plan. At least not 1 that adds up!

Maybe if you listen you will understand the policies statement. Get out of the Obama cult and quit drinking the Kool Aid!

Romney +7 Gallop

RS Please give us some examples

RS tell us what Romney would do differently in the middle east? Two wars like Bush? Tell us, what did those solve? Romney and his 5 sons are cowards! None of them believe this country is worth fighting for. At least they believe it's not worth THEM fighting for it.

Romney's idea of foreign policy is to start a war at the drop of a hat. You got it right . He knows nothing about foreign policy. Look at his approval ratings as governor of Massachusetts! They hated him!
He hides his tax info,Whats that about? You only hide stuff like that when you have something to hide and everyone with half a brain knows that. He has all these big ideas how he is going to change everything around but he cant tell us just how he is going to do it. And his numbers do NOT add up people. I'm voting for President Obama and so should you.

I am looking forward to a debate. You know where two people discuss actual facts and present different view points and ideas to solve a variety of issues using factual material presented in a plausible rational format with respect to each other and the moderator. Doubt very seriously that is what I will see tonight but I continue to hold out hope.
Maybe four years from now the GOP will put up a serious candidate and the Democrats will have another serious candidate like our President and then we might witness a real debate........doubt that too......the GOP will spend the next 4 years planning how to ruin Obama's second term and the Democrats will spend 4 years trying to point it out to everyone.
So in the end the GOP will put up another yahoo and the Dems will put up whoever will jump in and we can repeat this cycle until all of the far right and all far left have either died or checked into nursing homes!
Then we moderates can get something done!
Don't worry we will visit both of you and bring you your favorite mag's like GunsRus Weekly and Vanity Fair and you can have all the protein shakes you can drink!
But Hey! What do I know, I'm just a plumber!

Wow, sorry I must be in the wrong posting area! I thought this was about the debate and not blah blah I hate Obama and blah blah Romney cut someone's hair lol actually this is how the debate will probably go! Which will put us exactly where we are now....nowhere! A total lack of tolerance and cooperation by the people and for the people. Congress should be a mirror of the people. Lol well it would appear it is. But please do continue.

Guess you must be although you indicate that the GOP will spend the next 4 years ruining Obama's term. Sorry, doesn't fly. If it is a detriment to the country then should they agree just to agree even if we become another Greece? I would think not!

RS if you can show me where are Obama ever said he believes in the redistribution of WEALTH. I will donate a sum of money to your favorite charity. If not you donate to my favorite charity. Do you agree? And if so how much?

Your right we should just forget about the 50 million that now have insurance and forget about the 23 million out of work and listen to sound judgement from people like Todd Akin, Paul Ryan, Michele Bachmann, Allen West I could easily run out of room naming off crazy rightwinged current congressmen. They have ruined the GOP and give us zero credibility. I would far more gladly vote for a President that I do not agree with than anyone my party has put up in the last 8 years! And I did!

Rick, as a Senator, PBO actually commented on how Americans redistributed money every April 15 to all areas of the country that needed it. I am so sorry my party did and continues to misquote and abuse that quote to sound different than it was intended.

I could give you the link where he stated it at a University he was speaking at. I can see you are not really a moderate but very liberal. The Dems have no credibility anymore. The lies from Obama (eg. cover up regarding the truth about Libya when he knew what happened, Leaks, Obamacare costing 900 billion now at $2.7 trillion and so on. It is okay Ed. You have the right to your opinion but please when it has been proven the Dems lie and promote extreme misquote to demonize the Repubs. I get tired of hearing that from the Libs.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BACK AWAY FROM FOX, MSNBC AND CNN! Try BBC it's pretty good and they have no agenda other than to report the news as it happens.

Sure Ed. Just calm down. You have an opinion and you're entitled to it.

I think the Chicago Bears will win tonight, also the St Louis Cardinals will win.. Both teams are going to be in a good debate.

You do too Ray, you too. While I don't agree with you, I but you and I could get more done in a day then Congress did in their last session. lol

JYG Exactly lol why have a debate during Monday Night Football lol!

You said it Mike, today's jab is tomorrows ad!

Anyone know why Marine One has been flying overhead so this afternoon?

It is truly sad when you have Middle class Americans that truly believe that Mitt Romney Actually has your Best interest at heart . Because he doesn't he will leave you hanging high and Dry . If he couldn't Succeed as A Governor What makes you think he will do any Better as A President .

RS, I noticed, you won't put your money where our mouth is. Which can only mean one of three things.
1; You know you're lying and son't want to pay out.
2: You are as big a coward as the entire Romney and Ryan klan.
3: Being a Republican, you completely unfamiliar with what a charity is.
So, which is it my friend?

ClearwatergalHe bows as a sign of respect for customs of others beliefs.
I wonder why George Bush kissed them and held hands with them?

For Michael D. You are only correct in one thing. Our government has meddled In Everything but Keynesian theory has the government controlling business as well as social policies. Now Obama wants government to run every aspect of your life. And I will say it again. Socialism European style or any other style has never worked. Countries had to change. Just think how inefficient govt is now! Our economic rebound has been hindered by many times because of Obama's policies hindering the recovery. We need safety nets for people but the extremism of the socialistic policies will never work. We are headed for another debt downgrade, eventual hyperinflation, government run healthcare which will degrade our healthcare, etc. I am not a fan of how the government has handled the country for years but this extremism by the Libs and supported by Obama is too much. And no I will vote for Romney because Obama is dangerous period!

Rick b. when you can make some valid points let us know.

Lynda.. The only comment I will make to you is you can't handle the truth. The verified reports show that. You are the ignorant one!

Is that a chicken I hear? Would you like to make the check out to my favorite charity and send it along with the note to call me when they receive it?

Did I hear Mitt right (at least twice) say,
"Stop picking on me Mr. President" or something like that?
Yep, he's ready for the job....

Indeed he is ready Romney appeared like a sitting incumbent President, Obama the upstart again making promises he has'nt kept. His voters are mesmerized constantly by his lies for they his accolytes, his children. He is George Orwell's " 1984" and his followers like farm animals to slow they have been lied to. Taking Libya as an example currently under serious Senate investigation ( of course Joe Biden did not know this ). Democrats were so willing as evewryone knew that the Iran-Contra Scandal did not stop the buck with Poindexter/North just as the buck for not increasing Diplomatic Corps Security did not stop the buck with Hillary Clinton , Obama is the Commander in Chief he makes the decisions hopefully, and the deaths from "terrorist planned attacks" was not a foolish "Allah" movie rather it always was a concerted Terrorist attack but his farm animals still believe he tells the truth. You people cannot handle the truth, he's your great father committing child abuse on blind followers. yes, the truth hurts. He lost tonight appearing like a Newt Gingrich rant.

Someone yesterday stated: " I don't care how many lies Obama says. I just care that my children got health insurance and food stamps." REALLY???? I'm assuming that your children are little....Oh wait 22 and 26....There's something wrong with this picture. Its time for a Change... I don't need handout from the Goverment. Get a job and lets all together get our Country back in our feet!. Go Mitt!!!

Unbelievable. Switched positions AGAIN! Now Romney inches his way to the moderate middle to gain the last of the crumbs of votes left out there by undecided voters. He will agree and agree till hie is red in the face with the President's policies without shame! It' s unbelievable folks. Now he will say that he has always held those positions.......but guess what? There are records, all over the place that will prove you wrong Mr. Romney. History, will show how many times you have lied and changed your views to suit your political agenda. Romney...you are an operator and always will be. Stay out of politics, stay out of our lives and go build those parts that you took away from American workers, and move to China. Please....who won the debate,? Check all the credible news sources.....Obama/Biden 2012,

Can't you people see what is really happening here? The ruling class of wealthy plutocrats and oligarchs need us to be a devided people, you know, devide and conquer to rule. As long as we have a devided electorate they win and they simply give the people bread and circuses to keep us all pacified. If the people in this country ever come together and vote them all out of office and elect representatives not beholden to the corporations and special interests, then we the people win. It is well past time for the people of this country to come together and demand real change that ameliorates the lives of the approximately 311 million people that are not the wealthy top 2% and say enough is enough. Wake up people!

Secret guru. Boo...

Looper. Boo!
Cowardly? Oh please crazy chid, explain that one... I can't wait!!!!!!!!

Let's take up a collection and get this Loper fellow some desperately needed help. Quickly before we read headlines about man going crazy in crowd....

Valerie sweet valerie
844 vetos most of which were overridden is not cooperation. What it is, is just another Romney lie. Surprise surprise

I notice something interesting about you Liberals, what are your thoughts on the revelation today about Whitehouse coverup of Libya blaming an anti muslim video for riots that never took place when they knew it was a terror attack which 4 innocent people lost their lives, how do you live with this awful fact that should never have taken place & how do you trust someone who conveniently omitted facts??

What is your excuse for not talking about this, is it because White House hasn't responded, are you all going to deny these facts or are you going to be honest & own up to it??

For all the Romney fans trying to use a tragedy for political gain, take note of what Ambassador Stevens father has said:

The father of Christopher Stephens, the United States ambassador who was killed in the attack in Libya last month, said Saturday that it would be "abhorrent" for his son's death to be politicized in the presidential campaign.

In an interview with Bloomberg News, Jan Stevens said the attack on Benghazi and the ensuing investigation has no place in the upcoming election.

"The security matters are being adequately investigated," Stevens, who is getting briefings from the State Department on the investigation, said. "We don’t pretend to be experts in security. It has to be objectively examined. That’s where it belongs. It does not belong in the campaign arena."

You should all be ashamed of what you are trying to exploit for political gain.

OK, but let's take them in order.
Guns sold to a sworn enemy, Iran illegally- (cover up)Reagan
Supplying money and weapons to terrorist(cover up) (#killed unknown)-Reagan
200 Marines killed in beruit- Reagan
3000 killed on 9/11(refused to take warnings and advice)-Bush
10's of thousands Americans killed and wounded in Iraq(lied about WMD's)-Bush
10's of thousands innocent Iraqis killed over a lie-Bush
CIA agents put at risk, Valerie Plame coverup-Bush
Let's discuss these things first, then let's talk about the, how many again was it,4 that have your panties all knotted up?

Heres a joke from anti liberal
how do you live with this awful fact that should never have taken place & how do you trust someone who conveniently omitted facts??
Would you care to go over the verified lies that have come from those two cowards Romney and Ryan?
Get yourself a comfortable seat my friend, it will take a long time....

Oh yeah truth hurts doesn't it, White House Lied & Got Caught, deny all you want, the truth is on our side, face the facts you cannot own up to it even if your life depended on it, you are all in denial, I knew I wasn't going to get a straight answer from any of you, blame others for your mistakes but in the end KARMA will get you so Enjoy Being A Puppet :)

I am so sick of your name calling, I am going to make sure you are banned from this site with your ugly comment about article of clothing!
I have kept my cool with all the personal attacks about my intelligence, being accused of things I certainly am not so from this point on I will not let you belittle me or my beliefs by resorting to name calling, bashing & personal attacks!

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Instead of trying to memorize all that, you might boil it down to three main principles: “Keep it clean,” “Don’t try to trick people,” and “Treat others as you’d like to be treated.” Easy, right?

I love how Romney tries to come down on Obama for not having mopped up the colossal mess he was handed in just 4 years .... and yet, Romney's plan to fix the economy spans 10 years ...seems a bit of a double standard.

The main problem that we have right now is the result of the bank bailout. The govt borrowed money to do this ... who gets the interest on that .... THE BANKS! I wish I could work a deal like that.... sweet!..... and in return, they still didn't free up money for business loans or to help homeowners that are underwater in mortgages.... awesome! ... plenty of big salaries for the CEOs.

AL
I love waking up with a smile on my face. For that I thank you. I'm not too worried about legal action. for that you would need to use your real name. And as we all know, conservative like yourself are usually afraid for some reason how to use your real name. As of today, I believe there is still freedom of the press. I have no doubts if your candidates are elected, that will change. So, in the words of GW, "BRING IT ON"

At the risk of adding myself to the "legal action" Anti-Liberal contemplates, is anyone else seriously worried (as I am) about her mental stability? The posts last night just got more and more strange. I know a lot of this discussion is exchanging witty--at least in our opinion--remarks, but part of that means doing so with people equally "armed". I have enormous admiration for Joe C and Rick Brasso for their persistence in correcting misinformation and putting forth clear ideas as well as being clever while doing so. I really look forward to their posts. I must admit to just too much irritation at the misinformation and outright lies to reply to the constant purposeful inflammatory comments as well as they do. I just think Anti-liberal appears to be at actual risk right now. I don't know if Patch does interventions, but this is a troubling situation. No one should have or should put their mental well-being in danger for the sake of an on-line discussion.

Thank you Lynda. I do whole heartedly try to convey the truth, occasionally with a sense of humor. I believe your statements about AL are not without merit. Hopefully they will take a breath, and appreciate that others have an opinion too. And that's some of those opinions are actually based on facts.

You know Rick for someone who has a lot of negativity toward Mr. Romney, I couldn't help but notice your Facebook account Mr. Romney is on your Like list, nice to know you support him just like we do :)

ATTN PATCH PUBLISHERS, IT WOULD APPEAR FROM THE ABOVE COMMENT I HAVE A STALKER!

Liberals here's a piece of advice to you pertaining to my identity, I am better than you because I care about all the people even fools like you, in all my life I never resorted to extreme foul language or bash anybody's character, you can check the records & you will not find any discrepancies, I am happy in knowledge God loves me & believes in me so you worry about yourself, remember what comes around, goes around, Karma Baby, it will unfold when you least expect it, keep smiling ;)

Just what I need. I assume a gun toting member of the paranoid party stalking me

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Instead of trying to memorize all that, you might boil it down to three main principles: “Keep it clean,” “Don’t try to trick people,” and “Treat others as you’d like to be treated.” Easy, right?

As a blac person i cannot help but notice that black america is absent during this election. no comments from Al or Jesse, no massive voter drives, no militants painting romney as a racist because he's running against obama

AND

obama has not been going into the hood looking for support. Where is the black dialect speaking we saw from him 4 years ago? where is the connecting with the colored folk that got him elected?

Anybody else notce this?

I noticed plenty of 'Al's' and 'Jesse's' at the silly event this morning in Ybor.. These people are such a joke and completely ignorant on what their even voting on.

I'd like to see the 'President' take Donald Trump up on his offer..
I too stopped by the event this morning and haven't ever seen so many confused looking people leave a campaign rally. Of course the crowd that was there already had their mind made up as to who their voting for. Of course their all voting for Obama, they don't want to lose their free Obama hand out money.. The majority of the people in the crowd who I saw this morning didn't even look like Americans.. It looked like I was walking up on a 3rd World Country as these people were leaving..
- What a joke..!

What a racist! Yep, you're with the right team for your personality...

I don't get it. How can people be so concerned with college transcrips from a quarter century ago. And not at all bothered by the fact the man wanting to be President of the United States will not release tax returns from this decade. obviously he has something to hide or he would do what he expected others he vetted to do.

On January 20, 2009 Republican Leaders in Congress literally plotted to sabotage and undermine U.S. Economy during President Obama's Inauguration. In Robert Draper's book, "Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives" Draper wrote that during a four hour, "invitation only" meeting with GOP Hate
-Propaganda Minister, Frank Luntz, the below listed Senior GOP Law Writers literally plotted to sabotage, undermine and destroy America's Economy.
Frank Luntz - GOP Minister of Propaganda
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA)
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA),
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX),
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX),
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI)
Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA),
Sen. Jim DeMint (SC-R),
Sen. Jon Kyl (AZ-R),
Sen. Tom Coburn (OK-R),
Sen. John Ensign (NV-R) and
Sen. Bob Corker (TN-R).Non-lawmakers present

Newt Gingrich

During the four-hour meeting: The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.

And now John Sununu! I am from New Hampshire and I thought this guy had died here's ago. I guess I was wrong, he is only bring dead. He shows us once again, racism is dead in the Republican Party. NOT!

Sunun,s Comments as to why Colin Powell would support President Obama being based solely on race. This might explain why many whites are supporting Romney... what other possible explanation could there be?

AL I would be happy to discuss. Whenever you're ready to discuss the tens of thousands I'll deaths due 2 Republican incompetence, lies, and cover ups. Let me repeat, tens of thousands!

We can talk about fantasy rapes next time..

Sure thing, Rick.. -- next time..

In the mean time, why don't you go rent the movie 'Obama's America - 2016'.

$1.29 from any Redbox.

That movie should give you some good perspective on things... The director / author (who is originally from India) did a really good job of putting this movie together. Connect the dots.. - the facts and proof is all there.
- And don't try coming back on here talking all kinds of nonsense about Fahrenheit 9/11 and supposed Bush cover ups, etc.
- just go rent the Obama 2016 movie and enjoy the rest of your Friday night.

Thank you but are usually turn to Disney for my fantasy films. You may want to check out hey Jim Carrey film called liar liar. I think it's about Mitt Romney

All those who are objecting to my posts, I already know your opinion which means absolutely nothing to me in one ear out the other, however there are people out there who needs to know & that is my aim, so object all you want, I am still going to post ;)

Want a Better Economy? History Says Vote Democrat!

Personal disposable income has grown nearly 6 times more under Democratic presidents

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown 7 times more under Democratic presidents

Corporate profits have grown over 16% more per year under Democratic presidents (they actually declined under Republicans by an average of 4.53%/year)

Average annual compound return on the stock market has been 18 times greater under Democratic presidents (If you invested $100k for 40 years of Republican administrations you had $126k at the end, if you invested $100k for 40 years of Democrat administrations you had $3.9M at the end)

Republican presidents added 2.5 times more to the national debt than Democratic presidents

The two times the economy steered into the ditch (Great Depression and Great Recession) were during Republican, laissez faire administrations

http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2012/10/10/want-a-better-economy-history-says-vote-democrat/

I understand David Letterman made a similar offer for Romney to show his tax returns....

Total failure? You can't mean the doubling of the stock market, the net gain of 900,000 jobs per month, finally we are catching up to the other great nations of the world with healthcare for all, our huge increase in favorability ratings across the world, the end of two wars, increased exports and housing prices on the rise, the Obama tax cuts for 98% of Americans. 401K back up to pre Bush values, nearly 3 years of job growth. Better energy efficeincy and increases in veterans benefits.
Now please tell us if you can of Governor Romney's accomplishments as Governor of Massachusetts. Explain why, Michigan,and Massachusetts won't vote for him. Why the #1 mormon newspaper in the country won't support him, and why our greatest (republican) military leader thinks he is unfit. I anxiously await your response...

AL
Please post away. Just don't threaten those that don't agree with your paranoid twisted view of the world. I appreciate your post. You make the rest of us look good.
Now I have noticed you never responded to my post of this AM.
9:19 am on Friday, October 26, 2012

I don't get it. How can people be so concerned with college transcripts from a quarter century ago. And not at all bothered by the fact the man wanting to be President of the United States will not release tax returns from this decade. Obviously he has something to hide or he would do what he expected others he vetted to do.