Since reaction shots are outlawed in the debates, what if a blogger were allowed onto the set. Could she bootleg verbal descriptions of candidate reactions?
Bush delivers his, “and I’ll choose to defend America every time” line.
Kerry stares ahead, cartoon bubble of Bush reading My Pet Goat.
Bus delivers his “and the economy is growing” line.
Kerry stares ahead. (His cartoon buble turns to a question mark).
Kerry: And this administration has ignored the will of the world for the selfish gain of his cronies, the revenge of his so-called 'good people around him,' has ignored the struggling working class, middle class, and the very concept of ‘class. Look at the numbers.
Cut-away to Bush: leaning against the podium on his left forearm, sniggering, picks his nose.
Kerry: He misled us in congress. He misled his own people, and the people around the world we’ve called our friends for so many years. The record shows this administration has been a disaster in the arenas of diplomacy, national security, economic prudence, and social justice. I have facts. I have dates. I have times.
Cut back to Bush: Heh-heh-he’ing away, left forearm still propping him up. Glances for approval to the wings, appears to be Karl Rove standing there, arms folded.
(Kerry is saying something, but the cartoon bubble has everybody's attention now. Kerry is saying, in the bubble, "Why, thou infectious reeky guts-griping pottle-deep varlet!)
Cut to the panel, AND MY NIGHTMARE, Fox News’ rationale for “fair and balanced,” Alan Colmes, who’s question is . . . . fade and out.
Up on Bush, sniggering, bouncing, beaming.
Pan to Kerry, smiling, then staring straight ahead.
SUPER: Neither of them screwed up, Kerry used actual facts. You decide.
AROUND THE WORLD OF FREE SPEECH IN A CAPSULE
Al Lorenz, a Non-Commissioned Officer in Iraq. He works “in Civil Affairs . . . it is my job to be aware of all the events occurring in this country and specifically in my region.” For doing his job, and reporting it on this Web site, http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig5/lorentz1.html the NCO faces prosecution. I picked it up from Veterans for Common Sense. Thanks, VCS. (These guys have been working hard for the two years I've heard from them, even longer.)
