All of the questions by Russert, Williams, and the rest of the inquisitors are submitted to the candidates to keep us (the American people) from being educated about what needs to be done by the next president. The Bush's deficit has taken us to a tenuous (at best) economy. What would and should the next president do to bring the deficit (and the national debt) under control? All Russert and Williams are trying to do is to promote a fight and put the candidates in uncomfortable positions. Educating the public be damned! No wonder we have so many people who do not understand the problems and think the tax cuts are for them, not the rich. Roosevelt tried to educate us, and the media allowed him to do that. Not now, however, because they want to play "oneupmanship" to show how much smarter they (the questioners) are than the candidates. They have turned the debates into nothing more than "I got you" affairs. For God's sake, this is supposed to be a presidential debate, now Meet the Press. Everyone knows that no matter what one's health plan (or any other plan for that matter) is going to go through congress in tact when he/she is president. To quibble over minor details is superfluous as are all the questions asked by Williams and Russert. When are we going to demand more of the media? I think the candidates would be willing to educate the public if given a chance.

Posted at February 27, 2008 9:49 AM in response to Mister Answer Man: Special Debate Edition!